Welcome back! Video assignment

Welcome back from spring break!

It's time to get busy with video.

The subject of your first video assignment will be Natalie Jacobson who is coming to campus this week as the Donald Murray Visiting Journalist.

You'll be in good company as both New Hampshire Chronicle and New Hampshire Outlook are doing pieces on Ms. Jacobson, one of the first female news anchors in the country.

Here is a copy of her public schedule.

We will not have conferences this week so that you can attend Jacobson's talk at the MUB Theatre II at 5 p.m. Tuesday. You should definitely bring your video cameras to this.

You'll also notice she is holding office hours today (Monday) from 4-5, Wednesday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Lisa Miller's office (Room 104 in Ham-Smith). This will be an opportunity to get supplemental video and ask any questions specific to your video assignment.

She will also visit our class so that will be another opportunity to ask questions and get video.

Jane Harrigan suggested this video as a good bio of Natalie. There are many other videos attached to it.

And here's a video that shows highlights of her career, from when she won a lifetime achievement award.

There is also a ton of supplemental video on YouTube.

Check out these videos and get inspired! After you view the videos I will be happy to brainstorm story ideas with you if you need help.

Your finished pieces will be no more than 3 to 4 minutes so make sure you choose your topic wisely and then focus.

See you Tuesday at the MUB.