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Adam Kidney
Radio and Television Arts, 2002 - Broadcast Operations, Global Television
Unlike some high school students, Adam Kidney knew exactly which career he wanted to pursue after graduating. His passion began as a youth, when his parents bought a video camera.
"I taped everything in sight," Adam laughs. "I loved documenting things. It was a real passion for me."
Adam, 25, even recalls the moment he decided to pursue the Radio and Television Arts (RTA) program at NSCC. He was attending a baseball game which was being televised by Eastlink, and noticed the cameraman's jacket said NSCC Kingstec on it. Adam was already familiar with NSCC; his dad, Mike, has worked for the college for 16 years. Adam applied to the program and about a year later, he was well on his way to a career in television broadcasting.
Adam says the RTA program was challenging, but a lot of fun. "I just felt at home in the television lab. I loved the editing. The instructors were great because they loved to teach, and they knew us by name."
As much as he enjoyed the program, Adam says he was also eager to get out into the workforce. During his first year at NSCC, he pursued a work term with Global Television in Dartmouth. "I was told they preferred second-year students, but they agreed to take me, and I think I fared well," he says. Adam returned to Global two more times; during his second year work-term at NSCC, and then at the end of his diploma.
Adam says the work-term was the most valuable part of his training. He learned the importance of deadlines, how to work at a fast pace and got a solid feel for the television industry. The experience allowed his future employer to get to know Adam, too. Global kept Adam on as a casual employee right out of school. In 2003, Adam secured a full-time position with Global Maritimes.
Adam says he encourages students to research schools and programs where there are work-term opportunities available.
"I believe I have an excellent career now because of the door that internship opened up," he says. "It was the link I needed to connect me to the job I wanted."
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