Michelle Simon

Michelle Simon is a part of the sound tech crew for South Florida Journal. She records cohost, newscasts, edit two-ways and spot stories to make them sound ready for broadcast. She has been with SFJ for  “two action packed semesters.”

What would you like to do once you graduate? My ultimate goal is to become a sports reporter/ anchor for ESPN, more specifically for College Football.

What was your favorite part of working on SFJ? Creating the billboards for the show and watching Dr. Petrich’s excited reaction when the billboard was completed in 60 seconds.

Name one memorable experience from SFJ: Definitely, the class parties. Having the entire class together and sharing fun memories is what I will never forget.

How will you apply what you’ve learned in broadcast journalism to the real world? This class has certainly  helped me learn how to be more confident with myself so I will use that newly found confidence in every aspect of life, which is also essential for success in the TV broadcasting industry.

One random fact about you: I love to play tennis on my spare time.

Sharlene Moulton

Sharlene Moulton is the head assignment editor and writes the script each week for the co-hosts. In addition, to managing the assignment editors and writing the script, she’s usually one of the sound tech engineers recording the co-hosts in the studio on Thursdays along with the newscaster. Editing leads for two-ways, mentoring Broadcast students via e-mail, revising scripts, and working with the social media team are also some of my other duties this semester. Sharlene’s been involved with South Florida Journal since the Spring of 2013. She finished my beat story in time for it to air during the last show of that semester. In the Fall of 2013, she was in broadcast as a reporter covering the city of Coconut Creek, as well as a mentor to the Coverage of Public Affairs class.

What would you like to do once you graduate? Once I graduate I’d like to travel. I’m actually going to Paris for two weeks after graduation. I’m also very excited to start working full-time as a Communications Specialist for the Broward Teachers Union.

What was your favorite part of working on SFJ? My favorite part of working on SFJ was bonding with classmates. I’ve made some really great friends and some awesome memories.

Name one memorable experience from SFJ: I have so many memorable moments but the one that stands out to me in this moment, would have to be from our show on April 10th. Carter was the newscaster and I recorded her. While she was recording, I made a blooper reel of all her mistakes. It turned out to be the funniest blooper reel! I kept playing it over and over again in the studio. I couldn’t stop laughing!

How will you apply what you’ve learned in broadcast journalism to the real world? I’ve already applied much of what I’ve learned from Broadcast to most, if not all, of my career related endeavors. I always mention my involvement in South Florida Journal during a job interview and employers always seem very impressed. I’ve gotten every job I’ve applied for since working on South Florida Journal. The hands-on experience that I’ve gained with South Florida Journal has been incredibly beneficial.

One random fact about you: I wish I was a drummer.

Sharlene’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/sharlene-moulton/81/a38/8ab

Kadeem Granston

Kadeem Granston is “pretty much a big deal.” He has been working with South Florida Journal since Coverage of Public Affairs and is is sound/tech coordinator, as well as, a creative editor.

What would you like to do once you graduate? Change the world by becoming a journalist for a independent news organization.

What was your favorite part of working on SFJ? The experience I received by working for an internet radio group.

Name one memorable experience from SFJ: The moment our fearless leader Dr. P shed tears for his class. Classic.

How will you apply what you learned in broadcast journalism to the real world? To be continued…

One random fact about you:I love being interviewed for internet blogs.

 

Tina Ashchian

Tina Ashchian has been a part of South Florida Journal since Spring 2013 in Dr. Petrich’s Coverage of Public Affairs class. When she isn’t mentoring regular broadcast students, she takes part in the show’s social media and sound/tech engineering and editing.

What would you like to do once you graduate? I want to continue working with different internships from print to radio to television until I land a job in an outlet I love. Also I will finally launch my website (Tina-Ash.com), continue interviewing cool people, and travel plenty!

What was your favorite part of working on SFJ? My favorite part is seeing the regular broadcast students get excited over their final product. Also the fact as the more and more you work on the show, the more confident you become while recording (even the class took notice!).

Name one memorable experience from SFJ: One memorable experience is when Ryan Kemp and I were co-hosting together. Our first run-through to get comfortable and relaxed was possibly the most entertaining moments I had while recording. And it totally made the actual recording session flow so much better.

How will you apply what you learned in broadcast journalism to the real world? I learned everything from script writing, to audio editing and how to properly pinch voice. After working on South Florida Journal, I listen to the radio with new ears. Hopefully this experience will be applied to my future job!

One random fact about you: I want to move to Hawaii for a year.

Carter Ashley

Carter Ashley has been with South Florida Journal since she completed her beat story in Dr. Petrich’s Coverage of Public Affairs class. The majority of her roles in the production of the show include editing stories, social media, and anything else needs to be corrected before the show hits the air on Friday. She says “it’s been a bumpy road but it has all been worth it when the show airs on Friday.”

What would you like to do once you graduate? While I’m still shopping around for what to do once I graduate . I would ultimately like to work in the entertainment side of broadcasting.  So basically I want to take over and be Guiliana Rancic (:

What was your favorite part of working on SFJ? My favorite of working with SFJ is working with everyone to get our show done. We all work so hard to make sure SFJ is great! But my favorite part is editing. I love going in with something unfinished and coming out with it finished and even better than before!

Name one memorable experience from SFJ: I don’t think I have one single memorable experience, we always have so much fun, we’ve really grown together as a class to be pretty good friends. I remember when we all entered Broadcast and we learned we would have to edit our stories and how scared we all were of the equipment and the unknown of Adobe Audition. Now we are all such pros, I think we even have Dr P impressed.

How will you apply what you learned in broadcast journalism to the real world? My time here at SFJ has taught be so much about writing for broadcast and making the deadline and how to stay on your toes and not stress when things change, but  embrace the change and work things out!

One random fact about you: I use to want to be a comedian before falling in love with broadcasting. 

 

Nicole Ullmayer

Since spring 2013, Nicole “Nikki” Ullmayer has been working with South Florida Journal with Dr. Petrich’s Coverage of Public Affairs class. She works as social media coordinator as well as heavily partaking in the production aspect of the show, especially working on the billboard, newscast, closing credits and putting all the final parts together to create the show.

What would you like to do once you graduate? Ultimately I would love to work for a TV news station and eventually work up to being an international correspondent for CNN or some other network station.

What was your favorite part of working on SFJ? THe best part of working on SFJ is the team aspect of it, we are all vital parts to the machine that is SFJ and it’s great being able to work with hard working and reliable people who also know how to have fun.

Name one memorable experience from SFJ: The most memorable experience is after helping students, they take the time to thank me and really seem to take a lot out of what I help them with.

How will you apply what you learned in broadcast journalism to the real world? Hopefully apply it to my future job!!!

One random fact about you: I lived in China and South Africa from 1998-2010.

Visit her LinkedIn Profile here: www.linkedin.com/pub/nicole-ullmayer/52/118/667

Ryan Kemp

Ryan Kemp has been a part of South Florida Journal since Dr. Petrich’s Coverage of Public Affairs class. His role in the weekly broadcast is assignment Editor and helping broadcast students with writing and editing.

What would you like to do once you graduate? Travel, travel and travel. I need to see some more of the world.

What was your favorite part of working on SFJ? I like the hard work and effort that the entire team puts in, from the broadcast students to everyone in the advanced class. There is something fantastic about being a part of a group of people all putting forth their best. I also like the nuance involved in writing and editing scripts for broadcast and the feeling you get from finding the right words in the best order that make a lede really flow.

Name one memorable experience from SFJ: The week Dr. Petrich asked some of us to send out a group email to organize a lunch for the previous week for the entire class. It was the end of a long day and so a few of us decided to have fun with it and write the email like a spot story. Lots of laughs were had, even a few from Dr. Petrich. Alas we decided to just send out a normal email instead.

Name one memorable experience from SFJ: The mentor role that I took on with some of the students taught me the value and fulfillment in guiding others to a goal. It’s a lesson in team management and motivation that I will keep with me.

One random fact about you: Throughout high school I was a drummer in a band.

Kimberly McSweeney

Kimberly McSweeney has been working with South Florida Journal since spring of 2012 in Dr. Petrich’s Coverage of Public Affairs class. Kim’s primary roles are editing scripts, readers and audio during Thursday’s production class and helping out with creative writing.

What would you like to do once you graduate?
I honestly have no idea, there is so much that I would like to try until I find something I really love. I love editing and that would probably be my ultimate goal (editor in chief somewhere) but, that takes starting out as a writer which it sounds funny but I am better at catching mistakes than writing perfectly. I have applied for graduate school and I am going to try to be a Graduate Associate at FAU teaching as like an adjunct professor and if I like that then maybe I will teach?? So many possibilities.

What was your favorite part of working on SFJ?
I honestly love editing because I feel like I can make a major contribution by making sure that material is well-written and well represented before SFJ airs it.

Name one memorable experience from SFJ:
I don’t think I have one single memorable experience, we always have so much fun, we’ve really grown together as a class to be pretty good friends.

How will you apply what you learned in broadcast journalism to the real world?
I hope that I can take the editing and broadcast knowledge that Dr. Petrich has taught us so extensively and apply it to whatever job opportunity I land; I hope I get a great shot at showcasing my skills for a major news-outlet and I owe it all to Dr. Petrich’s classes.

One random fact about you: I try to live everyday keeping this in mind: “the world needs more nice people so try to be nice wherever you go, to whomever you meet, and hopefully we can spread kindness”

Charity Munger

Charity Munger has been with South Florida Journal since Dr. Petrich’s Coverage of Public Affairs class. She is a part of the audio production group, because as she says, “I am obsessed with sound. Music has always been my passion, so to learn and explore any elements having to do with its craft is an added bonus.”

What would you like to do once you graduate? I will continue to pour my heart out in the world of radio ministry.

What was your favorite part of working on SFJ? Undoubtedly, our team/class. There’s no one like us; our laughs, slow claps… I will miss them whole-heartedly. Also, all the beautiful chaos of bringing together each and every element to ultimately create this news broadcast.

Name one memorable experience from SFJ: I’ll say it again! Our team and oh the times…

How will you apply what you learned in broadcast journalism to the real world?  If I haven’t already, EVERYTHING! Though it may seem difficult at times and frustration surfaces or the feeling of being overwhelmed may occur, every movement of this process is crucial so it must never be taken for granted.

One random fact about you: I’m going to save the world. Psych! Seriously though, I’ve been extremely humbled by life’s journey thus far. There are a lot of people who are hurting out there or need help; that is where I want to be. It’s so important to awake and arise to the fact of realizing that this life is not about you. Oh, and I love Christian rock and metal. My favorite band of all time is the original Flyleaf.

Kendrick Harper

Kendrick Harper has been with South Florida Journal for three semesters since Coverage of Public Affairs with Dr. Petrich. He says It really helped him prepare for the Broadcast course. Kendrick helps with any part of the show that needs to be edited with Adobe Audition. This may be the billboard, two-ways, closing credits and even musical themes.

What would you like to do once you graduate: Once I graduate I’ll continue to run my own radio show, GOODNEWSRADIO here at Florida Atlantic University, while seeking a professional position on radio.

What was your favorite part of working on SFJ: My favorite part of working on the show was learning how the whole operation was orchestrated. Most of the techniques I use on my own show were learned from South Florida Journal.

Name one memorable experience from SFJ: I remember I recorded a reader with the wrong script. We didn’t notice it until we had finished class. So the next day we had to hurry and record the segment and edit the entire script. I’ve never worked in such a fast paced environment, but now I know that I can get any job done if I had to.

How will your apply what you learned in broadcast journalism to the real world: This course made me feel qualified and confident to become a professional reporter. From beginning to end I’ve learned how to research and produce credible news stories quickly.

One random fact about you: I’m a rapper. Check my music!