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Published: June 5, 2022, 12:17 a.m.

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You can learn what it\\u2019s like to be a television weatherperson during a weeklong virtual career workshop from WCNC Charlotte.

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On this bonus episode of the Carolina Weather Group, James Brierton talks with WCNC Charlotte Brand Manager Stephanie Mackey about the station\\u2019s Pathways initiatives. 

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WCNC Charlotte is making a difference for high school and college students by hosting a series of educational sessions to give a first-hand look at what it's like working at a local television station. LEARN MORE: https://wcnc.com/pathways

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The staff at WCNC Charlotte, including TV meteorologist Chris Mulcahy, will have multiple sessions throughout the week starting June 6, covering what a student would learn in a day of shadowing someone in a local newsroom, on a sales team, or marketing the station.

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Different departments will outline their jobs, what it took for them to get to where they are, and what students should do to prepare themselves for a similar career. There will also be Q&A sessions with the experts

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All the remote job shadow presentations are free to attend. Each session is one hour.

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Here is a look at the schedule for June 6-10:

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Monday, June 6 -10 a.m. Industry Overview / 1 p.m. Engineering and Directing

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Tuesday, June 7 - 10 a.m. Producing / 1 p.m. Assignment Desk and Digital

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Wednesday, June 8 - 10 a.m. Reporting and Anchoring / 1 p.m. Sports and Weather

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Thursday, June 9 - 10 a.m. Editing and Photojournalism / 1 p.m. Sales and Revenue

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Friday, June 10 - 10 a.m. Marketing and Creative Services

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If any of these sessions sound interesting and you want to learn more you can REGISTER HERE: https://wcnccharlottepathways.eventbrite.com/

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For questions or more information, email pathways@wcnc.com.

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.com

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The Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. Broadcasting each week from the Carolinas, the show is dedicated to covering weather, science, technology, and more with newsmakers from the field of atmospheric science. With co-hosts across both North Carolina and South Carolina, the show may closely feature both NC weather and SC weather, but the topics are universally enjoyable for any weather fan. Join us as we talk about weather, environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.

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