Saturday, February 23, 2013

THE TOSCAR AWARDS


THE TOSCAR AWARDS

Okay, so you're probably thinking, "Annie had a typo and she got to report ON THE RED CARPET at the Oscars?! I mean..she's doing all this other super cool stuff with NBC..I'd believe it." 

I mean, I wish that happened, but it didn't happen. Maybe next year? 

The Toscars is an award show parody, put on by Brits in LA, where Brits come together to create 5 minute spin off on the top 10 nominated movies of the year. 

This year, the titles included: 
 'Zamour', 'Link-In', 'Life on P1', 'Breasts of the Southland Wild', 'Stargo', 'Silver Whinings Payback', 'Half Past Twelve (At Night)' and 'Djangle (Unleashed)', 'Skyfell (And I Can't Get Up)' and 'Miserable Lesbians'

Here is my video highlighting the red carpet event!!


Reporter Annie Ackerman, Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS--What Up!!

NBC4's reporter Sean Murphy is so much fun!

He had a liveshot, where he was promoting the Harlem Globetrotters, who are coming to preform in LA and Anaheim this weekend! I assisted by running back and forth to the news van to feed in the live tape so it could air, setting up the shot with the camera guy (Jose, who is so the best!) and promoting NBC's giveaway to the public. We gave out PENCILS, CUPS, HATS and STICKERS..people were superrr excited ;)

They said I wouldn't really fit in because I was so short...I mean...what do you think???

Sean Murphy--Standing on a chair to interview "Tiny"--a member of the Harlem Globtrotters

The Best Day of my Life...yet again..

If you know me well...(and my family will attest to this)--I have a little saying. It goes....

"This is the best day of my life."

LOL- I have had a lot of those, and I am truly grateful.

I WAS ON TV TODAY!! I will be posting the link soon...but I went out with NBC reporter Jane Yamamoto. If I could have a reporter best friend, it would be Jane. She is the kindest, most down to earth reporter I have ever met. I went out with her on Weds, February 20th. She did a live shot from Manhattan Beach, where she reported on the weather storm and cold weather we are facing in LA. We are whimps! We were dressed in our gloves, hats and parkas..And it was about 48 degrees. The camera man kept making fun of us because he has East Coast blood. He kept saying he was "sweating" and it was "so hot." Because it was 3 AM and no one was strolling around in the 48 degree cold, they interviewed me and it aired at 4 AM on Today In LA.

Best. Day. Of. My. Life.


I will post the clip where I was interviewed on Today In LA soon :)

New Internship: NBC4 "Today In LA"

EXCITING NEWS!

I am working for NBC4, Today In LA!! I am working the 3 AM shifts....So you're probably thinking, Wow, That sucks. Who could do that? On top of managing 18 units?! This chick is crazy.

Not going to lie, it is kinda rough, BUT I have never been more excited for my alarm to go off at 2 AM. This is my passion. I am willing to do whatever it takes to get to the next level. The reporters, producers, social media team and everyone else who I have met so far have been SO kind to me. This is my dream. I am so blessed to be able to have so many opportunities.  A quote that my grandparents have engrained in me becomes more relevant each day. "The harder you work, the luckier you get." I used to always say--Wow, I am so lucky. Of course, I am lucky. I am fortunate to attend Chapman University, where my professors enable me to grow and learn. I am fortuante to have a supportive family, helping me each step of the way. But I do work hard and constantly make choices to better my future!

Okay, I promise I don't use this blog as an outlet for "sappy annie posts," but I do want to share some of what I have been doing :)

Already, I have been able to go out with reporters and write for NBC4's website. Check out both of my article below!

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/10-Freeway-Biker-Proposal-Traffic-Charges-191089361.html

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Face-Aging-App-Aims-to-Inspire-Young-People-to-Save-Money-for-Retirement-192718041.html



Every Interns Dream--The ID Badge Photo