Last Wednesday was Careers Day at Wembley Stadium, put on by the "Get Involved" program within the FA HR department. The purpose: to bridge the gap between the youth and the working professionals of the FA, showcasing the varied jobs available at Wembley and creating a stronger relationship with the London community. I think this event did just that. Beginning with a full stadium tour with a witty and interactive guide, the group of 20 local high school students walked around in awe. They then had lunch in one of the presentation rooms where they mingled with FA represetatives from the administrative side to the physical training.
My duties on this day were to assist one of the videographers, then conduct all of the interviews: One adult from the school, four students, one Get Involved spokeswoman and three FA staff. It was a great experience and an opportunity for me to showcase that I am capable of asking questions for soundbites. Immediately, j-school reporting instinct kicked in, my interest peaked and the questions began flowing. This is what I love about reporting so much; The intereaction with sources, the artform of saying few words that prompt strings of them, the genuine reaction of sources all caught on tape. This piece wasn't groundbreaking by any means, but it was nice to get back into the swing of things.
Link to come!
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