Tomorrow (or rather today) I start my new job! It’s at a local up-and-coming film company and it wouldn’t have happened had I not become passionate about production due to my YouTube account. It’s been a strange ride and I’m not sure where all these open doors are ultimately leading… but I just keep walking through them one at a time.
I sat next to a CBS correspondent on my flight home from the debate and we chatted for an hour about the future of television and politics… I got to hear some amazing stories from his foreign correspondence gigs that often took him to the Middle East for extended visits. I gave him my card (something I’d created & printed before the debate for just such an occasion), which had my site on it and told him to check out my videos and let me know what he thought. A couple of days later he sent me an e-mail encouraging me to pursue broadcasting – something that could combine my love of politics and video production. Definitely an interesting thought!
For now I’m happy to start my new job… I need to complete my thesis and then if I find extra time I might consider an internship at a TV station or something along those lines – we’ll see what doors open & then just go from there. =)
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- @jeffreine that bridge gives me chills
- @jeffreine yep! and watched tv ... I'm pretty sure every night should end like that
- @soccerhaus it was pretty hilarious... then another couple came in and started making out too.. it never ended
August 13th, 2007 at 2:19 am
ryc: At least one was nominated from the floor and came in third for Ass’t Sup’t for the first time, so the ice is definitely breaking up. Our new AGHM Director is a man of color which is also a first, so things are shifting.
August 6th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
that’s awesome esther. i love it when people actually follow-up. lets you know he was actually listening!
August 6th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
Okay that’s true mr.bullmeister.
August 6th, 2007 at 10:54 am
You brat. I created and printed your business card in the middle of the night because of your insolent whining!
August 3rd, 2007 at 8:53 pm
A broadcaster! What a great idea! I think he is totally right. You look great on TV plus your smart and passionate about your politics. YUCK….but your still my favorite sis!
August 2nd, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Well done Brady! Perhaps you, Crawford, and myself can get together for celebrations involving the eating of caramels or small cucumber sandwiches.
August 2nd, 2007 at 11:26 am
Maybe you can be another Jamie Tarabay. I have always dug her reporting, and she is very cool. Her book is ok, check it out: http://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Occupation-Eyewitness-Intifada/dp/174114650X
August 2nd, 2007 at 8:20 am
*dancedance*
Congrats, Esther!
August 1st, 2007 at 5:32 pm
That’s great Esther. My brother told me you are a youtube star now.
You rock. And I can say I “knew” you back when…haha.
August 1st, 2007 at 5:03 pm
Esther B that is wonderful!!! I totally watched your Youtube debate coverage and I thought it was fantastic. I even thought to myself, “Self, Esther would make a great newscaster or sometype of TV personality…” Kudos!! I think you will replace Ann Curry on the today show.
August 1st, 2007 at 4:26 pm
You should! You have a pleasant camera presence, a decent voice, you are clearly very clever and confident but not overbearing or falsely chipper, and you have an education and a perspective that a lot of reporters might not have.