I did a week of work experience at Are Media, specifically TV Week Magazine. Are Media is Australia's leading content company with 27 media brands, 5.9 million readers a month and has been a provider of truth for Australian women. TV Week is one of the many media brands they own and focuses on TV information, with the biggest television guide and star interviews. It was launched in 1957 and is an Australian icon in the world of publishing.
I met some of the nicest people during my short stint and I learnt a lot of things about the industry, like copyediting and interviewing people. I arrived as they were all rushing to finish up three editions of magazines before their holiday break so it was very busy but they all took the time to ask me about my day and we all had some conversations, opening up about our personal lives. I listened in on an interview and it was quite interesting for me to see how you interview people over a phone call, especially when you can't distinguish body language. I also got to hold some copies of magazines that hadn't been released yet (if you want to buy the latest copy of TV Week magazine, you can find it at Coles, Woolworths or any newsagent).
I had a very early start getting to the city of Sydney everyday, a two hour journey from my house to Are Media but it was a very rewarding and fulfilling experience and I would do it again if I could. There was a Starbucks coincidentally right across the street and it was all really busy, with people rushing to work. I also met a friend who was also doing work experience (hi Emily!) and we would get lunch and walk to the train station in the afternoons.
At the end of the week, my supervisor, Stephen had to fill out a post-work experience report and left some very kind words for me.
Editor - TV Week
I learnt a lot doing work experience and they are a very sweet bunch of people! Thank you so much for having me Stephen, Lucy and Simon.
THANKS FOR MY MENTION 😨😨
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE VERY WELCOME!!
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