I love what I do. The best part of my job is telling a story through pictures, sound, and words that makes a difference in people's lives.
Truthful, balanced reporting. I believe being a journalist is a big responsibility --- one that I take very seriously. It is my job to get to the truth and provide my viewers with fair, balanced and accurate news.
Broad skill set. At KEYC in Mankato, Minnesota, I developed a broad range of skills that have helped me to become a well-rounded, accomplished journalist. I have done nearly every task that goes into reporting a news story --- shooting and interviewing, writing, and editing all my own stories. I have used DVC-pro tapes to capture video, and edited that video linearly from tape to tape. Not only was I a photographer and reporter, I also produced and anchored shows.
Significant stories using advanced technology. At WICD in Champaign, Illinois, I was a nightside reporter. There I expanded my skills to include live shots, three times a day. I was first on the scene during breaking news stories. I provided vital information during state senate elections. I covered a shootout that killed three Champaign police officers. And I reported live during the biggest snowstorm in Champaign history. Every live shot is a new story. I am constantly updating my scripts and bringing new information to the viewer. While at WICD, the newsroom upgraded to AVID editing systems. AVID allows me a whole new way to tell a story, using advanced technology to put together the best video and editing with the best tools.”
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To fairly and accurately tell stories that impact the community.
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- Emily A Carlson
- Emily's first taste of the exciting world of broadcast journalism came during her junior year in college. Her first day as an intern at KSTP-TV in Minneapolis, reporter Ross Kirgiss sent her to question a contractor accused of stealing thousands of dollars from his clients. Although she was a little nervous, Emily marched up to the contractor's house with her cameraman, and knocked on the door. Before she was even able to finish her first question, the door was slammed in her face. But the trial by fire worked. From the moment on, Emily was hooked. She knew that her calling was to ask the questions and find the anwsers that mattered. She knew she had the guts and drive to be a great reporter. When she's not hard at work breaking her next story, Emily's other passion is sports. She was an avid figure skater for 13 years, earning 2 gold medals, the sports highest honor. She credits skating with helping instill dedication, hard work, and persistence, values she uses every day out on the streets covering stories.