Job Description:
MMJ/Reporter at WOIO, Cleveland 19 News.
Numbers of Years Experience: 5
NPPA Member: Yes
Personal Statement:
Hi there!
I’ll start with my name is Katie Tercek.
I am an MMJ/Reporter in Cleveland, Ohio for WOIO Cleveland 19.
A mentor of mine sent me this link to apply for this scholarship.
I have been in the business for five years.
About three years ago I was introduced to NPPA.
To be honest my MMJ life was forever changed after someone showed me NPPA work.
Why do I like NPPA?
Because it shows you care as a photographer. I work with many photographers who don’t care about details or pay attention. Photography matters. Details matter. What we show, the sound we get, the visuals we capture…all matter.
In 2020, I attended the virtual NPPA conference.
What holds me back from going to the conference in person every year is the money.
At my station in Cleveland, they don’t support NPPA.
This makes it hard to ask my station to help me pay my way to the conference.
Long story, short. I really want to learn and grow.
What’s my goal? To become the best possible storyteller I can be.
One day when I look back at my life my hope is that I’m known for my MMJ work.
Lastly, this opportunity would be an honor.
I truly believe I would feel inspired all over again if I attended the conference.
Thank you so much for your time!
Video Story 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwJO_b82a-w
Video Story 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOAjo_qT4-Q
Video Story 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MifGVNMqkuY