Tori Tate
I interviewed Tori Tate last year and I loved interviewing her, switched on, smart, beautiful and going places. She agreed to another interview, this Broadcasting student is going to be making a name for herself on the screen real soon I know of it. So read on and find out why I think Tori Tate is smart,beautiful and most of all rocks.
1. What have you been up to since we last spoke?
Oh wow, well I have started bartending now. That’s been a whole new adventure, especially doing it on a college campus. I am wrapping up my fourth year of school, which means I will just have one semester left; so excited! Pretty much just trying to enjoy the little bit of college I have left. Enjoying time with my friends and making new ones.
2. How do you prepare for a show or taping of a show?
Usually I talk with my co-producer a few days before the taping of the show to see what we are looking to include in the show. I like to go in the day before the show to upload packages and scripts, although sometimes it happens the morning of the taping haha. I also like to show up early to get the studio set up. I try to keep my mood really peppy and upbeat so that the crew is excited; I feel like that is crucial for having a good show.
3. How do you prepare for story for news or program broadcast?
It just depends on the type of story. I typically like to add graphics to stories that are read by an anchor. If it’s a video story I have to upload it to the switcher. If I’m actually reporting it’s a different process. I have interviews to conduct, footage to shoot, write a script, record the voice over, and then edit it all together.
4. Do you think what you have learned at college has given you the right skills for the workplace?
I definitely think that college has prepared me for the workplace. I have participated in an internship that the journalism department requires its students to do. It taught me what the real world of journalism was like before I enter into the field. I am also currently in a class called “The Future of Journalism” which is teaching me how the business is evolving. I feel like by combining all the skills my professors have taught me I will be prepared to face the world of journalism.
5. What has been to you the highlight of your college life?
Haha. It’s all been the highlight quite honestly. I think the past year has been one of the best thus far. It’s been a lot of friends creating lot’s of random memories that could only happen in college.
6. What kind of show would you most like to host or produce?
I would love to host or produce some sort of pop culture show. My ultimate dream job would be to work for the E! network. I would love to work for E!
News whether it was producing or hosting.
7. Have you done much modeling recently?
Not recently. I have been focusing more on my personal life over the past few months. Trying to experience some new adventures and focusing on the relationships around me. I went through a rough year personally in 2011, so I decided in 2012 to focus on myself and explore college life while I still had the opportunity.
8. Will you do any more or are you done for now?
I am planning on jumping back into the game, and very soon! I have a photo shoot coming up at the end of March for a tribute album to Hugh Hefner and Ray Anthony by the Brad Walker Orchestra. I am super hype to get back to something I love to do. Hopefully from there my career will pick up again in the modeling world.
9. How do you keep looking so good and in such good shape?
Haha that is a great question! I haven’t been doing the best lately at keeping up with my workouts and good eating habits, but that’s really what it’s all about. It’s all about maintaining a balanced lifestyle. I enjoy snacking but instead of eating out of the vending machines while on campus I pack almonds or something healthy like that. I try to always take the stairs or walk the long way to class if I know I can’t get a workout in that day. Plus, I really enjoy lifting weights for at least 30 to 45 minutes before I go for a run. That way my body is already burning calories before I begin my cardio, my volleyball coach taught me that one.
10. What would we find on your ipod or what are you listening to at the moment that you are digging?
I am currently taking a history of rock course in college so I’ve began getting back into some classic rock. The Beatles is my favorite band so of course I’m jamming out to them. I’ve also been digging some Bob Dylan lately. I love Ellie Gouldings latest album so that’s one I like to listen to while walking to classes.
11. What next for yourself?
I will be studying abroad in Cyprus this summer. I am so looking forward to broadening my horizons by living overseas for five weeks. My classmates and I get to film and put together a documentary. After that it will be one more semester of college and then out into the real world.
12. What does 2013 mean for you?
2013 means discovering what the future holds. Beyond that I am not entirely sure.
