In the first ever bonus episode of WOTN, Billy sits down with news legend, Gene Kirkconnell to discuss the fine details of what it takes to secure a job in TV news.
Gene has been in the game for several decades, displaying his talents for radio stations, newspapers, websites, and television stations all throughout the Southeastern United States.
The current News Director at WRBL in Columbus, Georgia breaks down every important aspect that goes into the process of finding the right news job. He talks about perfecting the craft, constructing the proper reel, connecting, where to look for jobs, sacrifices one might have to make, and literally everything else someone might question about getting into the news industry.
This is an exceptional listen for anyone who has a passion for this business and knows they have a serious interest in being on television screens one day.
Be sure to also check out Gene’s YouTube channel “iTrustGene” to watch full videos on everything you could imagine when it comes to working in news.

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