Lessons on a Deadline

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When you think of job perks, it's typically a bonus check or extra vacation days. What about the job perks your boss can't write into your contract? Like the time you interviewed someone and their story made you pause and reflect. Or that one time you had 6 live shots in 2 hours and learned what you were really made of. In the fast-paced hustle of a news day - the biggest job perks are the life lessons you get while on a deadline. Check for monthly podcast posts from creator, Reporter Randi Hildreth.

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Episode 7: Consistency and Dedication with Reporter Courtney Chandler

Courtney Chandler recently started a new reporting position in Shreveport, LA. He previously worked as a reporter in Dothan, AL. He talks about finding your footing in the business and realizing the power that comes with this platform.

Jul 09, 2019•41 min

Episode 6: Tenacity and Dog Tired

Even when you're walking in your purpose - your feet get tired. Then what?

Feb 25, 2019•5 min

Episode 5: Grit, Grace, and Glitter with Anchor/Reporter Morgan Young

Morgan Young is an anchor/reporter in Montgomery. She talks GRIT in a tough business, having GRACE for yourself and others, and GLITTER - leading with the magic you already have.

Dec 16, 2018•38 min

Episode 4: 0 to 100

You could say my introduction to reporting in Dothan was one of those 0 - 100 moments. With any job - think back to your first day - fairly light work. Tasks to kind of get your feet wet. No, my first day was like somebody cut the brakes off a steam engine. It was a reminder that once you get to a goal...that's really when the hard work begins.

Dec 04, 2018•7 min

Episode 3: My Oprah Moment

When I moved to south Alabama for work, people said not too much happens here. Then Oprah came to town....and I had to track her down for an interview.

Nov 19, 2018•12 min

Episode 2: Just Do It Scared

My friends joke that my job is always taking me on some kind of adventure. For me, these adventures are often unexpected and sometimes take me outside my comfort zone....but those uncomfortable moments have made for the best memories and best lessons.

Nov 05, 2018•7 min

Episode 1: It's my Now, not my Next

My journey to reporting wasn't a straight path - by any means. Sometimes the hustle to where you want to go and what you want to do includes unexpected and necessary detours.

Oct 22, 2018•6 min

Lessons On A Deadline

When we think of job perks - it's typically a bonus check...maybe extra vacation days. (Or if you're a budding journalist on a tight salary getting sent to a story where you can get a free meal.) But what about the job perks your boss can't write into your contract? Like the person you interviewed whose story made you pause and reflect. Or that one time you had 6 live shots in 2 hours and learned what you were really made of. During the fast-paced news day of interviews, shooting b-roll, and tur...

Sep 30, 2018•50 sec