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[assiram]

The channel 3 local news wants to do a story on madison roller derby, specifically they want to interview "normal" girls in their normal, every-day jobs and then show the transformation into derby girl this saturday for our holiday bout. so i volunteered, because i'm pretty normal, right? but the news wants to interview me on friday, and i think

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[sgtred]

One of our derby girls did this for a news segment - and she works at one of the busiest hospitals in Seattle.

Suprisingly, the staff were all for it. But, of course, she had to get permission first.

Also, usually when the news does this, it's just one guy with a shoulder mounted camera and an additional interviewer/producer type. They are usually very discreet and keep out of everyone's way - unlike when they're doing top story disaster type of stuff. It usually only takes no more than 30 minutes to get their shots and on-the-scene interviews (they'll sometimes do off-scene voice interviews to overlay the vocals over the shots), plus it's great free publicity for the place you work.

Just ask your boss. "Hey I have a strange question and request to ask..." They'll more than likely be totally for it. If your boss didn't believe in you and your work, then you wouldn't be working there.

[assiram]

thanks for the pep talk! i think you're right. i just get so stressed about everything.

[graphiteowl]

You should ask! Having an employee who inspires news crews should be an honor for any employer. I asked my boss. He said no, but I asked. Just ask. Seriously, you'll probably remember this more vividly than they will. Once you get back to work, they'll start seeing you as a valid employee and skilled chemist.

[hkpuss]

You should ask. You might be very surprised. I've got framed derby posters, fan art, and my coreweekly cover on my office walls and my bosses think it's cool. They thought I was nutty at first, but that wore off when they realized that Hell Kat doesn't really come out at work.

[chemgal18]

I agree. The chance to have an employee on TV news is a big plus to anyone. Plus, with all of your new, expensive labs and stuff, they should be eager to show it off. Someone may see the space and want to donate X, Y, or money to the dept or something. Free press is just that -- free press. It shouldn't be an issue that the back-drop reason for the event is Roller Derby. I think it's super-awesome -- I'm sure you'll tape the segment so I can see it, right???

Anything else new? Sorry I've been MIA lately....long story.