PUBLISHED ON April 24, 2025

By: Destiny Johnson '25


              My tour of the Fox 8 studio was more than anything I could imagine. During my tour of the Fox 8 studio, I was allowed to meet many news journalists and understand how each person plays a significant role in helping broadcast consistent and accurate news. While taking my tour, I could see the meteorology aspect of the news and understand how meteorologists collect their data and prepare for their news segments. After viewing the meteorology side of the news, I watched a little of Sean Fazende and Garland Gillen during their sports segment in person. Next, we proceeded into the control room and I met all of the brains behind the news and learned how they work around the clock, making sure that each person knows what they will say and when they are on air to speak.

            At the end of my tour, I met Hannah Gard, a relatively new meteorologist team member. Before all the meteorologists had to prepare for the 4 o'clock news, Bruce Katz, Hannah Gard, and Nicondra Norwood sat down with me and gave me fantastic advice about what I should expect going into the meteorology field. They also took the time to get to know me and understand my goals, allowing them to advise me on the direction I should be taking. This experience was one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced. I am genuinely grateful to Bruce Katz and the Fox 8 family for taking the time out of their busy schedules to allow me to visit. It gave me the motivation I needed as I prepare to graduate and go to college to major in broadcast meteorology. Lastly, I am so excited to start this life journey, and I hope one day I can return to New Orleans and work for Fox 8 as a meteorologist.



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