Prompt: If someone was asking you for advice on whether or not to intern at your site, what would you tell them and why?

     If someone was asking me whether or not it would be a good idea to look into an internship at KTLA I would first ask them where their interests lie. Many students who intern at KTLA come from education backgrounds relevant to the industry such as journalism, marketing, and film. If these areas of study are not fascinating to the person, they certainly won’t enjoy dealing with it at work constantly. 

     It must also be kept in mind that KTLA is part of the entertainment industry. Entertainment work is very different from other type of work. Skills are often nontransferable from other industries and the work environment is fairly casual. You won’t see many people walking around in business suits and briefcases for one thing. Not only is the dress code relaxed but, depending on the position, work can be unstructured and change often. This type of environment would be great for someone who thrives in more casual fast paced environments as opposed to lots of structure and guidelines. Being that this is entertainment, a more outgoing personality would generally more easily become accustom to the environment. Not only is this a trait appreciated by employers but, it allows for greater networking which is very important in the industry.

     Overall, an internship at KTLA would most likely be a great experience for any college student. Employees are very open to getting to know new interns and networking with them. There are also the perks of being able to go behind the scenes at a station that is a landmark in journalism. With celebrity guests stopping by everyday to be interviewed, you never know who you might bump into!