Did you miss our 1PM event on Friday? Don’t worry…..BTSCelebs has you covered! Experience the entire Twitter-view all over again right now……
BTSCelebs: Welcome to the #BTSCelebs #Twitter-view with Award-winning @WGNTV Reporter/Anchor @Nancyloo…Hi Ms. Loo
What inspired you to join the world of journalism?#BTSCelebs
Nancy Loo: I became a journalist b/c I love words and writing. I still enjoy playing word games like Scrabble & I’m always reading!
I have been avid reader all my life too 🙂
What was your very first job in media? #BTSCelebs
I did an internship at @kezi9 in Oregon. I was hired as a writer when my internship ended. Also ran the teleprompter!
Interesting…. Did you enjoy working @kezi9?
Yes,it was a wonderful station near the U of O. But it’s been decades since I was at @kezi9!
Was it easy to obtain contacts in the field you wanted to pursue with your 1st job? #BTSCelebs
I think EVERY field requires networking in order to find and land jobs. #BTSCelebs
I agree… Did you face any struggles during your career? #BTSCelebs
Nothing I couldn’t overcome.#BTSCelebs
:)…..Currently, what time does a news reporter/anchor start their day? #BTSCelebs
Depends on the show you work on. I get up around 1:30am to prep for @WGNnews at 4:30am.
That is extremely early. You have to be commended for your dedication #BTSCelebs
Please describe a what a typical day is like for you in the office? #BTSCelebs
Currently, I anchor @WGNNews at 4:30 & then report for @WGNMidday. Every day is diff. depending on what I cover. #BTSCelebs
Are all the crew members [Behind-The-Scenes] easy to get along with? #BTSCelebs
Yes, we have an awesome crew at @WGNTV. It’s a fun workplace. #BTSCelebs
That’s great to hear….Would you consider your career choice ur #dream job? #BTSCelebs
Yes, I am blessed to be in an ideal work situation – doing a job I love. #BTSCelebs
We are almost done….two more questions
What advice would you give journalism/media majors aspiring to join the news reporting world? #BTSCelebs
It’s a very competitive field.U have to be passionate about journalism to pursue it. A thick skin helps, too! #BTSCelebs
That is great advice. #BTSCelebs
After this twitter-view, will you become a fan of#BTSCelebs (https://btscelebs.wordpress.com)?
Sure! I just have to find the time to check it out now and then. #BTSCelebs
Right now,it’s updated on a weekly basis 🙂 Thank you very much for being apart of #BTSCelebs very first #Twitter-view Ms. Loo…
YSW! All the best to you and your team. #BTSCelebs
All the best to you and the entire @WGNTVcrew….Have a great weekend! #BTSCelebs
I hope you enjoyed BTSCelebs very first Twitter-view! We sincerely thank Ms. Nancy Loo again for her participation.
More BTSCelebs Specials are coming soon in the future…so keep your eye on this site!
Interview conducted on @Kimhyunjoongfan and Retweeted on @ShellyM86-Image Courtesy of Ms. Nancy Loo
