Each week, there’s a lot of excitement at school as GEMS TV, the student-run news show, gets ready to go live. With school announcements, sports highlights, and student features, GEMS TV has become an important part of our school. But what does it take to create the show every week? From meeting tight deadlines to fixing technical problems, making the show is a team effort. Let’s take a look at what happens behind the scenes.
GEMS TV is more than just a news show, it’s a chance for students to learn new skills. Each week, students work on things like writing scripts, operating cameras, and editing videos. The broadcasting class has different roles like anchors, technical directors, and editors to make the show come together. For students like Lucas Proehl, GEMS TV is also a way to get experience for future jobs. “It helps because it could get me into new anchoring or being behind a camera for a future career,” Lucas says.
At the heart of GEMS TV is a team of dedicated students, led by producer Carson Moore. Carson is like the leader who helps make sure everything runs smoothly. “I’m kinda like the group leader , I do some of the roles to pull everything together to form the show,” he says. Every week, the team switches roles so everyone gets a chance to try something new. But sometimes things don’t go perfectly. “We have a lot of audio problems, and we usually have to pause the show to fix them,” Carson explains. But even when things go wrong, students like Orihana Golden are ready to jump in. “The hardest part is keeping the audio steady,” Orihana says.
For many students, GEMS TV is a chance to build useful skills. Emily Propheter, for example, has learned how to talk on camera without getting nervous. “Learning how to speak on camera and stay calm under pressure without messing up,” Emily says.
Teamwork is also really important. “We all take turns doing different jobs, and I like being the floor director. Which means I tell everyone when to go live,” Zoe Brown says. These skills help prepare students for future jobs that require good communication and leadership.
Sometimes things don’t go as planned, and that can make the show even more exciting. Lucas remembers a time when there were technical problems. “Mr. Noonan said, ‘When cameras are dead, I see red!’” Lucas laughs.
GEMS TV isn’t just for the students making it, it’s also for the whole school. Ava Cudney, who is a broadcasting student, says, “My favorite part is the sports segment because I’m interested in sports.” Ava also thinks it’s cool that everyone gets involved in making the show: “Students go out and film their own segments, so everyone contributes.”
As GEMS TV continues to grow, the future is looking bright. With new segments and more students involved, it will continue to be a fun experience for everyone. Whether you’re on camera or behind the scenes, GEMS TV lets students show off their creativity and hard work.
