Murrow News 8

Behind the Scenes

Photos and Captions by Tabitha Wheeler

This collection of 10 photos is a closer look into the behind the scenes of Murrow News 8, a student run, nightly news broadcast. The Washington State students of Comjour 455 and Comjour 465 work together to air a successful, professional show. 465 students write and produce the content, while 455 students get it up and running.

This photo composition details the people of Murrow News 8 and the diligent effort it takes to have a solid evening of production. Sometimes they're serious, sometimes they laugh, but they are always working hard.

The Control Room mid-broadcast at Studio B in Jackson Hall, Washington State University.

Director Dana Jensen marks the script.

Students from 455 and 465 colaborate to have a successful show.

Every page of the script must be proofed, no matter how small.

The TV boards simultaniously show everything in a moment.

There are multiple screens, cables, lights, and cameras on set.

Anchor Charly Nelson and producer Kui Hug discuss notes in the script.

Jensen can tune out a lot in the control room, but sometimes a joke cuts through the din.

Floor director Jake Sirianni poses for the camera while he waits for the anchors to sit down.

Sirianni helps anchor Alec Scully with his ear piece.