Each week UW-L’s student run TV station produces a live newscast. As the director, I was responsible for calling the shots during the show. This included setting up camera shots, cueing the on-air talent, deciding when graphics should go up on the screen, making sure we were staying within our time, and deciding when to switch between cameras and tapes. I was in charge of ensuring everyone did what they were supposed to be doing to have a successful show. If I didn’t tell the audio person to mic and cue or up audio there may not have been any sound. I had to be confident in my commands, so the rest of the crew would listen to me and take what I was saying seriously. Directing a live newscast I gained experience in leadership, prioritization, strategic thinking, and making judgement calls.