Teamwork makes the dream work

Besides the usual operational tasks I've been mastering week by week, the department is beginning preliminary preparations for a new promotional spot with our talent. I can't get into extreme detail for confidential reasons, however, the spot aims to feature several of our meteorologists as the region prepares to gear up for the season to change. One of the first things we do to prepare for a shoot is create a mockup (which doesn't cost as much money) so the General Manager can get a visual idea of what the spot will look like. That is where I come in. Throughout the week, I've been asked to join the production team in the studio to act as if I were one of the meteorologists. I must say, its a lot of fun helping create a mockup of something that the weather team will end up doing a month from now. The General Manager will either approve the project or defer it for additional research and planning. Slowly, I've began to realize that thousands of dollars are on the line and I'm apart of something very important for the stations brand and image.

Since my ultimate goal is on camera broadcasting, Michaela and I will be filming stand-ups next week to "beef up" our resumes as we prepare to enter the big bad world of journalism. I've been creating mock stand-ups (as if I were a Reporter) to film on ABC's equipment while its available.

Here's a few topicals from the week. One of the topicals deals with the UPMC shooting at Pitt during spring break. 6abc's Chad Pradelli traveled 5 hours to report the story.-- Just shows how much of a headline the incident was.

Today at 4-

Former Rutgers student is convicted in the webcam spy case. We'll show you how the verdict has sparked changes on campus.

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George Clooney taken away in handcuffs! Hear why the action gets arrested in the nation's capital.

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I'm Meteorologist Adam Joseph. Temperatures cooled down today but things are looking up for your Saint Patrick's Day weekend. Details to come in the ACCU weather forecast.

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Freebie Friday is here at last. How YOU can score free coffee, detergent, breakfast, and more.

Today at 4.

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Tonight at 11-

2 people are dead after a shooting in a Pittsburgh hospital. Chad Pradelli reports live from the scene with the latest.

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A drug bust turns sour after two suspects open fire on undercover officers. Now police are after the gunman.

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Cooler temperatures will arrive just in time for the weekend. I'm Meteorologist Cecily Tynan. Is winter back? Find out in the ACCU weather forecast.

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Before heading to the pharmacy, we'll show you how you can money on prescription drugs at the click of a button.

Tonight at 11.