NARRATIVE REPORT

BROADCASTING FIELD

One of the requirements as graduating students of the College of Arts and

Sciences – Bachelor of Arts in English w/ specialization in Broadcast Journalism is On-

the-Job Training. This Training exposes us to the real environment of a certain

organization. Thus, adjusting oneself and mingling others is a must to cope up with

different standards and attitudes of every individual in a particular field of industry. In

furtherance, OJT will be a bridge to enhance our skills in communication and technical

activities that makes it a plus point the sooner we landed a job and help ease the culture

shock while dealing with different specialized people of their expertise.

Being a Senior Broadcasting Student at the University of Caloocan City, I was

also able to experience it firsthand. I had my On the Job Training at CBS-DWAD

1098kHz AM Band Radio located at Dumlao Gym, Kaletong, Mandaluyong City. It

started on May 30, 2009 and lasted until July 31, 2009. On the first day, I met Mr.

Elipidio M. Cabral, the Broadcast Traffic Officer who aided me from the start until the

end of my training, and Mr. Joey L. Castillejos, a showbiz reporter from DWAD, DWDD,

and a researcher of Ruffa and Ai of ABS-CBN to whom I was assigned to be trained. It

was like having a bundle of nerves because I do not know what to expect. However, as

the day progresses, it turned out to be an exciting and fruitful day for me. I learned the

tips from the premier broadcaster of the station.

 Conversely, On the Job Training is not merely observation of the Pro’s. This is

also the time to apply the things I learned from School. I still remember it clearly, making

a script for local news was the first task assigned to me. Then as day passes by, I also

got the chance to deliver news on air. It was a very red letter day for me hearing

recognition from relatives and friends that they have heard me on air. Another duty

assigned to me was making some trivia’s that were on season. I chose to make a

trivia’s related to food and health like AH1N1 which was popular the last few months.

One of the highlights of my On the Job Training was the trip in ABS-CBN which is

one of the leading broadcasting networks in the country. During the trip I was able to

observe the dubbing of Boys Over Flowers. Observing the dabbers, I realized that it

takes passion and dedication to your work before the general public can watch those

wonderful series in our televisions. In addition to the trip in ABS-CBN, we also had a

visit in Unilever Philippines. We observed the people from the Editing Department do

their work. Looking at them, I must say that it is really a difficult task because you must

scrutinize every single detail from the smallest one to make everything perfect.

At the end of day, On the Job Training is a beneficial way on teaching the soon to

be professionals on how to handle things outside school. This entails hardship and

dedication but a good investment in the future. It also guarantees that the students be

trained by trainers that possess up-to-date knowledge and skills of the tasks.

NICOLAI M. CAJEFE