Showing posts with label job. Show all posts
Showing posts with label job. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
I was so caught up in the craziness of my first day at the NT News and in Darwin that I completely forgot to mention the Japanese travel show hosts after lunch. Yes, I had cameras in my face as was asked to appear on a Getaway-type show... until they asked me the question. Something about poles on buildings that channel lightning strikes to avoid damage according to intern Tamara, who came in and saved the day. I was stuck between her heroism and the sweaty melodramatic faces of the two hosts, and there's a good chance I'll look the fool in front of millions in the land of Mt Fuji...
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Backtracking to yesterday, I found one or two briefs (three-paragraph stories) of mine in the day's paper. Baby steps. I end up spending the bulk of my day in the Magistrates Court (lower court) this time, looking out for two offenders that were part of a ram-raid on a corner store and property. They had stolen $20 and a bottle of Bundaberg rum, but caused $20,000 worth of damage. I then only had to write a brief on each of them, which totally took me by surprise...
Today I discover I have two stories in the BusinessWeek section, about fracking and Andrew Forrest's indigenous employment review campaign. Woohoo! It was a great edition, and I'm noticing more about what really makes this paper a great one.
Story-wise I was kept busy. I did the street poll, went to a closed community to try and find out about a murder, and found out how 11 people were stranded in west Arnhem Land for two days because of heavy rains. The police reports for Tennant Creek were interesting; a man was run over by a bus while asleep on the road, and the town's power went out for 90 minutes after an explosion at the power station.
There was also a farewell as a Walkley 2013-nominated colleague finished up. Sarah taught me a bit about court straight up so it's a shame she has to leave. I hope she wins tomorrow night.
But before some (not all) of this... I did my first crocodile story.
SCHOOLIES IN THE CAGE OF DEATH!
Facing a croc in formal dresses for the heck of it. Love it. Now I'm keen to get amongst it.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
The Week That Was: A move to Darwin, Fassbender-fest and crossbow cat
0 comments Posted by Katina at 8:00 PMA belated week that was. It was a huge week for me personally!
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
7.05am: Makes an informed choice to wear the brightest top she owns. The day's set to be a stinker at 35 degrees, and nothing's going to stop her from shining today.
11.12am: Hands in letter of resignation. It was harder than she thought, for perhaps the few seconds of revealing her news. But the managing editor understood her reasons for leaving, and proceeded to tell her about his own adventures concerning the same company. Use of remaining time in lieu, and therefore official end date, to be confirmed.
12.22pm: After continuing to let selected people know, she feels ready to burst. Mostly from being excited and happy, but there's a hint of nervousness. She tweets a song lyric, rare but appropriate to express how she feels.
Coz I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me rooooaaarrrrr #empowered #greatday
— Katina V (@Katiinkaa) October 22, 2013
1.37pm: Runs into the local cinema manager. He lived in her new location for six years and wasn't taking the piss as could have been the case. Said he loved it. She feels confident.
1.51pm: At lunch with her friend, she discovers a friend of her and her partner's lives there. And they want to visit. That's at least the third time the topic of visits has been mentioned for the day. Just about more than the total amount of times in two years for her current location.
1.59pm: A call from an unknown mobile number. She answers. A chief of staff from a paper she was previously interviewed at wants to discuss a possible opening in their production department. No writing involved, but using online/social media and editing skills as part of a team.
After declining the opportunity, she discovers the position for grabs back then was decided after 'very tough competition', and receives a lovely congratulations and best wishes before the call ends. She ponders the sheer randomness of that call when considering the lack of contact for about seven weeks after an interview from her home city.
3.10pm: Anxious about her use of remaining time in lieu, she asks the managing editor if he has sought necessary information. She has to wait until the next morning.
5.07pm: Walks out of work after a busy day, deciding to have eaten lollies and not go to the gym as a reward. She feels satisfied, and ready to reveal her news to the world.
7.26pm: After breaking the news on Facebook, she writes about her day. Laughs about the sheer SHOCK that has come from everyone on finding out. And then realises there's so much to be done, but just wants to watch Big Brother instead.
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