CATEGORY: MEDIA I WORKED ON

Producing a television show can come easily to those with practice, which makes sense. Those people understand what certain elements to budget, modify, or strip away in order for the show to run successfully. As for me, this past year, I was given my first opportunity to be a sole producer on my very own live television broadcast, Smash for the Ages.

From students to faculty and staff, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication filled with over 100 dedicated people preparing to cover the biggest event of November, the 2018 Midterm Elections. There was the sight of the complex mechanical cogs-and-gear operation, Hofstra Votes LIVE, the first ever live, multi-platform Election Night broadcast, simulcast from our news-based program, Hofstra Today and 88.7 FM WRHU Radio Hofstra University.

First and foremost, I must strictly address that without attempting to be too political on the matter, this will only be a reflection on my experience participating in preparation for the event and nothing more. I wish not to offend anyone with varied thoughts and opinions on said event as I only want to show my gratitude toward those who gave me this wonderful opportunity. With that out of the way, all right. Let's get started!