moving photog
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Thinking of moving out to Raleigh!!! Does anyone have the lowdown on the city. Stations...Chief Photogs...pay...gear...that kind of thing. I would really appreciate any information you guys have. Thanks!!!
And still only half the fun.Two for ONE...!
Yes, I couldn't handle local news and had to go work at the international level making more money. I haven't gotten to shoot a meaningless car wreck in five years. Instead, I was stuck shooting national and world leaders for networks around the world. How can I ever cope with my failure?Don't let Cameradog's bitterness disuade you just because he coudn't cut the mustard here.
I understand Andy Taylor and Barney Fife live just a stone's throw away. You'll likely be covering a lot of jaywalking infractions.Thinking of moving out to Raleigh!!! Does anyone have the lowdown on the city.
I wouldn't bet on the website being accurate. In 2001 I was "excused" from my job across town. They were listing 2 full-time photog openings on their website. I got called in for an interview, and talked to about 6 people for 3 hours. Some of these folks had been there for over 2 years and were still considered "daily hires" (in RALEIGH?). After a bit, they made their offer: 2 shifts per week, weekend morning show: 2AM-9AM. (At this time in my life I had been shooting and editing full time for 16 years). I politely declined and walked VERY quickly to the exit. Before I got out of the building my cell phone rang: it was a chief photog at another station (adjacent market). We talked on the phone for 40 minutes. I spent most of the call pacing back and forth on WNCN's sidewalk. That chief became my boss, and is still my boss.I will keep that in mind. but just curious on how accurate the website is with the job opening and if the job is still available.
I'm also interested in coming down to Raleigh. I hear great things about the photography which is hard to come to by these days. Does anyone know if there are there any openings currently?Check your messages.