One of his duties was placing the severe weather warnings, which did happen several times during the internship. In the beginning, someone checked his work, but as the internship progressed, he was often on his own. Although Dave was nervous at first, he gradually settled into the routine and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere on the set, where he got to hear firsthand whatthe anchors really say to each other during the commercial breaks. Having an internship in Pittsburgh was a great learning experience, and it also positions Dave nicely when it comes time to look for a job. Of the 215 markets nationwide, Pittsburgh is rated 20th, a fairly large market.
Beginners usually start in a small market and work their way up to a larger one.
Because he has had experience in a larger market, Dave feels that he is in a better position to find work in a smaller one. He also made a number of contacts this summer, including Dennis Bowman, who is now working in a smaller market himself. I would go to work and I wouldn't want to leave. I told myself that it was fine because I was going in the next day, too. Weather has always been a subject of great interest for the North Allegheny High School graduate.