Today, meet two interns from the Lone Star State - Cortney Hesse and Nick Rosales!
Cortney Hesse
Where do you intern and what department?
I am an intern for the KLBJFM Dudley and Bob morning show.
What’s Austin radio like?
Radio is not what I expected it to be. I'll be honest and say that I thought that the Radio DJ's/Announcers had a lot more freedom than they do. Because we have the ability to reach so many people instantly, with the right host, you can never predict what the show will be like the next day. Yes, there are certain routines and guidelines that are met each day, but the real fun comes from listeners who call in and give feedback.
Where do you go to school, and what are you studying?
I am currently enrolled at the Art Institute of Austin Studying Audio Production.
What are some of your day-to-day duties at your internship?
Some of the daily duties consist of answer and filtering calls, recording the show, editing promos and podcast, posting Blog entries, researching hot topics to talk about during the show and updating Social networks and feeds such as Facebook and twitter.
What’s your favorite thing about your internship?
I enjoy the fact that there are so many people and connections I can make every time I come into work. It’s so easy to get complacent so it’s very important to branch out to others departments where you can learn things that your regular department won't know. Everyone is very willing to help you learn new things.
What’s your favorite project you’ve worked on?
I enjoy all of the Audio editing that is thrown my way. Also, after this summer's Ice cream trivia, Daniel, myself and another intern thought it would be fun to get him to rap to Eminem's 'Lose Yourself.' Daniel also had me showcase my talent on air and had me sing ‘Rolling in the Deep.’
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from your internship so far?
Don't be afraid to ask questions.
What are your career aspirations?
I would really like to focus on post-production sound, voiceovers and sound design.
What do you hope to accomplish during your internship?
Learning the ins and outs of the radio business and making lifelong connections with people who share my interest.
What’s your favorite thing about Austin? In Austin, we are not superficial. We take time to enjoy the little things of life that people take for granted everyday. There is something to do for any type of person. In Austin, we know how to work hard and play hard.
Nick Rosales
Where do you intern and what department?
I intern with the Austin Chronicle's "Best DJs In Austin," The Morning X With Jason & Deb. I am working as an On-Air/Programming intern with them. I have also been working with the promotions department and marketing department.
What’s Austin radio like?
Austin radio is nothing like I've ever heard. It ranges anywhere from Top 40, to Alternative, to Hip-Hop, and also goes into Comedy. There is a station for everyone and depending on what you feel like listening to, it gives you the option to flip through the stations and find something you love.
Where do you go to school, and what are you studying?
I am a senior at The University Of Texas At Austin (Hook 'em!). I am finishing my bachelor's degree in Radio-Television-Film and will be completing my Automated Lighting (concert lighting) Degree this coming May.
What are some of your day-to-day duties at your internship?
As of late, I have been responsible for a number of things. Getting the newspaper in the morning, setting up the sound effects box, answering calls, editing podcasts and creating the blogs for our website are just a few of the daily duties. I have, at some times, been asked to refill drinks, go out and buy a frozen burger, and gotten to choose what songs to play. To say the least, anything goes at this internship, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
What’s your favorite thing about your internship?
My favorite thing, hands down, is the people who I get to work with. They are some of the most ridiculously funny people I have ever met. Everyday is a new adventure of laughs and love and at times, I find myself holding back my laughter as to not disrupt the conversations on air. The conversations we have off-air are some of the most hilarious things and I'm glad that no one on the show is a snob. Everyone speaks their minds and are all down to earth.
What’s your favorite project you’ve worked on?
I think getting to go to a remote at one of our local sponsorships was one of the coolest things I've worked on. I got to hang out more with the Morning X crew and hang out with fans that came to support the event. It was a nice feeling knowing people came out just because they listen to the show and are avid fans. That brought major smiles to my face.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from your internship so far?
One of the main things I've learned is to just be yourself. These guys are constantly voted Best VJs throughout Austin for a reason. They are exactly the same in real life as they are on-air. I think it's great to know that can be who you are and no matter what, people will always relate to you. I've always been told not to have any visible tattoos and to appear professional at all times. Jason & Deb both have visible tattoos and dress how they feel but that does not make them any less professional as any other business person. They are committed to their jobs and are damn good at it. I think working hard, having fun, and being yourself are the most important things I've learned from this internship to be successful in life.
What are your career aspirations?
I, like any other RTF major, have aspirations of being famous. I want to be known across the country, and hopefully, world. I think having my own radio show would be one of the funnest things to do. I really never thought of going into radio until this internship this past semester. Waking up and being at the station at 6am is always the hardest part but once I get to the station, time flies by and I always want more time for the show. I think having my own talk show or radio show would be my biggest career aspirations.
What do you hope to accomplish during your internship?
I would hope that I would leave my mark at 101X. I want people to remember and know who I am. I would love to make connections with everyone because that's pretty much what this industry is all about. I want to gain as much knowledge as I can and have a blast doing it.
What’s your favorite thing about Austin?
I think the atmosphere and open-mindedness are the greatest things about Austin. The people are so diverse, yet so the same. Where else can you find cowboys, hipsters, homeless people, and business people all walking down the same street? I think everyone expresses themselves and are true to themselves. You don't need to hide who you are here. Having 6th St. a few streets away isn't so bad either.
I intern with the Austin Chronicle's "Best DJs In Austin," The Morning X With Jason & Deb. I am working as an On-Air/Programming intern with them. I have also been working with the promotions department and marketing department.
What’s Austin radio like?
Austin radio is nothing like I've ever heard. It ranges anywhere from Top 40, to Alternative, to Hip-Hop, and also goes into Comedy. There is a station for everyone and depending on what you feel like listening to, it gives you the option to flip through the stations and find something you love.
Where do you go to school, and what are you studying?
I am a senior at The University Of Texas At Austin (Hook 'em!). I am finishing my bachelor's degree in Radio-Television-Film and will be completing my Automated Lighting (concert lighting) Degree this coming May.
What are some of your day-to-day duties at your internship?
As of late, I have been responsible for a number of things. Getting the newspaper in the morning, setting up the sound effects box, answering calls, editing podcasts and creating the blogs for our website are just a few of the daily duties. I have, at some times, been asked to refill drinks, go out and buy a frozen burger, and gotten to choose what songs to play. To say the least, anything goes at this internship, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
What’s your favorite thing about your internship?
My favorite thing, hands down, is the people who I get to work with. They are some of the most ridiculously funny people I have ever met. Everyday is a new adventure of laughs and love and at times, I find myself holding back my laughter as to not disrupt the conversations on air. The conversations we have off-air are some of the most hilarious things and I'm glad that no one on the show is a snob. Everyone speaks their minds and are all down to earth.
What’s your favorite project you’ve worked on?
I think getting to go to a remote at one of our local sponsorships was one of the coolest things I've worked on. I got to hang out more with the Morning X crew and hang out with fans that came to support the event. It was a nice feeling knowing people came out just because they listen to the show and are avid fans. That brought major smiles to my face.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from your internship so far?
One of the main things I've learned is to just be yourself. These guys are constantly voted Best VJs throughout Austin for a reason. They are exactly the same in real life as they are on-air. I think it's great to know that can be who you are and no matter what, people will always relate to you. I've always been told not to have any visible tattoos and to appear professional at all times. Jason & Deb both have visible tattoos and dress how they feel but that does not make them any less professional as any other business person. They are committed to their jobs and are damn good at it. I think working hard, having fun, and being yourself are the most important things I've learned from this internship to be successful in life.
What are your career aspirations?
I, like any other RTF major, have aspirations of being famous. I want to be known across the country, and hopefully, world. I think having my own radio show would be one of the funnest things to do. I really never thought of going into radio until this internship this past semester. Waking up and being at the station at 6am is always the hardest part but once I get to the station, time flies by and I always want more time for the show. I think having my own talk show or radio show would be my biggest career aspirations.
What do you hope to accomplish during your internship?
I would hope that I would leave my mark at 101X. I want people to remember and know who I am. I would love to make connections with everyone because that's pretty much what this industry is all about. I want to gain as much knowledge as I can and have a blast doing it.
What’s your favorite thing about Austin?
I think the atmosphere and open-mindedness are the greatest things about Austin. The people are so diverse, yet so the same. Where else can you find cowboys, hipsters, homeless people, and business people all walking down the same street? I think everyone expresses themselves and are true to themselves. You don't need to hide who you are here. Having 6th St. a few streets away isn't so bad either.
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