On Saturday, October 21st, Maine West students participated in the 2nd Annual Media Career Day sponsored by WMTH and the Media Arts program, organized by Ms. Rebecca Fisher and funded by the Maine Township High School Foundation!
Students toured the studio spaces, as well as the News Nation spaces, with WGN producer (and Maine West parent) Adrienne Balow. We saw several control rooms, Bozo's dressing room, editing rooms, and several studios! Students had the opportunity to watch the Saturday morning anchors record their show live.
Upon returning to Maine West, students heard from a panel of speakers from the media industry about their experiences in their career pathways. Students heard from the following speakers:
Adrienne Balow- Producer at WGN and Maine West Parent
Alejandro Marin- Freelance Cinematographer
Brian Swanson- Editor
A huge thanks to Ms. Rebecca Fisher for her tremendous efforts in organizing this experience for Maine West students.
A special thanks to Ms. Adrienne Balow for affording us access to WGN!
Thanks to WGN for welcoming Maine West students into your studio spaces so they could experience a professional TV studio!
Thank you to the Maine Township High School Foundation for supporting this wonderful educational opportunity through your transportation grant!
Thank you to the parent chaperones who helped make the trip a success!
More pictures from the 2nd Annual Media Career Day can be found HERE.
