This week’s campus celebrity is one of our own HC staffers, junior Amy McDavitt! We got a chance to talk to her about her current (and upcoming new position!) at UCTV.
Name: Amy McDavitt
Year: Junior
Major: Journalism and Human Development & Family Studies
Hometown: Needham, MA
HC: Why are you passionate about journalism and news production?
AM: I love telling a story, which is what good journalism is all about. I just really enjoy the process of filming interviews and events and bringing pieces of that together to create a product that tells people something they didn’t know earlier that day.
HC: What is your role at UCTV?
AM: Previously I have worked on writing news stories, acting as an anchor, and editing our broadcast tapings. I’ll be the News Director, as of May 10!
HC: How has your role at UCTV affected your life here at UConn?
AM: I’ve met so many great people and connected with others who also love journalism and TV production. I’ve made a whole new group of friends.
HC: What’s your favorite part about being involved?
AM: Meeting people I wouldn’t have known otherwise. It makes the big campus seem just a little bit smaller.
HC: Are you involved on campus in other ways as well?
AM: I have written for the Daily Campus and now Her Campus as well!
HC: What are your future plans to build on your resume?
AM: I’m really excited to be News Director at UCTV next year; I have some new ideas for the department! In the meantime, this summer I’m interning in the newsroom at New England Cable News (NECN).
HC: After UConn, what would be your dream job?
AM: My dream job would be to work as a producer for 60 Minutes or 20/20.