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Lessons from Nat Geo
By Christine Gosney
Intern, NGC Creative
With only one more week left for me at NGC and many interns already gone, here are some things I've been reflecting on about my summer internship at Nat Geo:
-There's something for everyone to watch on our channel and to do at work.
-It's about the stories--the visuals, the sounds, and the visceral feeling of being right there.
-Having a renowned, credible society behind us means the work we all output needs to meet high standards.
-Every day is different.
-Great people make a job great.
-It's not always about getting ahead, but paying attention to what you're doing right now... and contributing your best.
This summer I worked with the Creative team to write and produce promos to air on our channel. Here are some highlights:
-A promo can be a 30-second powerhouse. Or even 10 seconds.
-Writing is a muscle and needs exercise.
-We work with all kinds of footage from shows: beautiful, captivating, and stirring.
-Have something for everyone. Grab people's attention in different ways.
-Tell what's new about this story.
-When people passionately tell their own story, it packs a punch. Even if it's only a 3-second sound bite in a promo.
-Simplicity.
-Inform. Captivate.
It's been a fantastic summer at Nat Geo! With one week left, I have no doubt that my list of things I've learned will grow. The most important thing I've learned: NGC is a perfect environment to gain experience and to grow, so apply to intern if you're interested. You won't regret it.
Intern, NGC Creative
With only one more week left for me at NGC and many interns already gone, here are some things I've been reflecting on about my summer internship at Nat Geo:
-There's something for everyone to watch on our channel and to do at work.
-It's about the stories--the visuals, the sounds, and the visceral feeling of being right there.
-Having a renowned, credible society behind us means the work we all output needs to meet high standards.
-Every day is different.
-Great people make a job great.
-It's not always about getting ahead, but paying attention to what you're doing right now... and contributing your best.
This summer I worked with the Creative team to write and produce promos to air on our channel. Here are some highlights:
-A promo can be a 30-second powerhouse. Or even 10 seconds.
-Writing is a muscle and needs exercise.
-We work with all kinds of footage from shows: beautiful, captivating, and stirring.
-Have something for everyone. Grab people's attention in different ways.
-Tell what's new about this story.
-When people passionately tell their own story, it packs a punch. Even if it's only a 3-second sound bite in a promo.
-Simplicity.
-Inform. Captivate.
It's been a fantastic summer at Nat Geo! With one week left, I have no doubt that my list of things I've learned will grow. The most important thing I've learned: NGC is a perfect environment to gain experience and to grow, so apply to intern if you're interested. You won't regret it.
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