I created the broadcast packages below as part of my journalism coursework at LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication. For each video, I pitched the story idea, shot the interviews and b-roll and edited with Adobe Premiere Pro. Some of the pieces aired on Tiger TV, LSU’s media station.
Category Archives: Broadcast Packages
Azaleas and Buddy Lee
When you see a beautiful flower blooming, you probably thank Mother Nature, the sun and the bees. But some plants in your landscape are a little less natural. Our Ava Borskey sat down with plant breeder Buddy Lee to talk about his work with engineered azaleas.
Pickleball on the Rise
The fastest growing sport in America might not be what you’d think. Pickleball is a paddle sport that’s a cross between tennis, badminton and ping pong. It’s said to be named after the creator’s dog: Pickles, and it’s come a long way since it was created in 1965. Our Ava Borskey found out how pickleball is growing in Baton Rouge.
Women in STEM
March is Women’s History Month. Ava Borskey found out how one author tells the stories of women who made history in science, technology, engineering and math, and how a local stem group puts girls on the path to make history of their own.
Seafood and Hurricanes
Louisiana’s fisheries are facing big challenges. Our Ava Borskey found out how imported shrimp and hurricanes combined to create the perfect storm for Louisiana fishers.
Trendy Teas
There’s a new spot for a spot of tea in Baton Rouge. Ava Borskey headed to SoGo Tea Bar to find out how the shop is capitalizing on industry trends.
Shipping Delays and the Holidays
Shipping delays and supply chain issues could impact what’s under your tree and what’s on your dinner table this holiday season. Ava Borskey visited a couple local businesses to see how they’re feeling the impacts of the national shipping crisis.
Fashion Association at LSU
Like many other college clubs, the Fashion Association at LSU had to switch to online meetings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ava Borskey was able to attend the club’s first in-person event of the year, their annual fashion show.
A Year of COVID-19
After a year of strict social distancing, the CDC has loosened restrictions for fully vaccinated people. Ava Borskey sat down with one family to see what the new guidelines mean to them.
Longterm Remote Learning
It’s been nearly a year since college campuses first shifted to online formats due to COVID-19. Ava Borskey sat down with a few LSU students to see how they’re coping with long-term remote learning.
