Emily Carlson

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. I believe being a journalist is a big responsibilty, one that I take very seriously. It is my job to get to the truth, reporting fair, balanced and accurate stories. I have had excellent on the job experience. At KEYC in Mankato, I was a "one man band" - meaning I did pretty much everything - from shooting and interviewing, to writing, and editing all my own stories. I used DVC-pro tapes to capture video, and edited that video linearly from tape to tape. I call myself a jack of all trades. Not only was I a photographer and reporter, I also produced and anchored shows. The opportunity to wear many hats helped mold me into a well rounded, accomplished journalist. From KEYC I moved to WICD in Champaign. As a nightside reporter, I expanded my skills to include live shots, three times a day. I was first on the scene during breaking news stories, bringing vital information during state senate elections, a shootout that killed three Champaign police officers, and the biggest snowstorm in Champaign history. Every live shot is a new story. I am constantly updating my scripts, 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, editing with the best tools.