SUMMARY:
Today I was able to cover a simple Council story, or so I thought. The issue with the story was the Mayor was trying to get a message across about what he is doing for Gold Coast Beaches this summer, but there was no new angle or newsworthy aspects to the story. It was a public relations piece that was attempting to get locals to complete an online survey. After going through the interview in detail I had time to create an angle for the story. I decided to use the concept that our beaches need work done to them, despite being one of the most popular attractions in the area. Alone with this idea I imagined I could add in some vox pops about what locals might want on Gold Coast beaches to boost their popularity. After creating the original story I then also had the segment edited ready to by cut up by the editing team.
EVIDENCE:
Our beaches may be popular, but they aren't 10 out of 10 yet.
From parking problems to run-down amenities, there are things that still need to be improved.
In a bid to make our beaches top notch; Mayor Tom Tate has introduced a 'GC Have Your Say' Survey.
[TAKE: UPSOT
NAME: Mayor Tom Tate
AT: 4'38"
TO: 4'45"
DURATION:0'07"]
<UPSOT>
(When you get to the beach, your sitting there enjoying it, you go, well what else can enhance this experience? That's what we are looking for).
The Council has plans to roll out new facilities encouraging cycling over driving...
[TAKE: UPSOT
NAME: Mayor Tom Tate
AT: 5'06"
TO: 5'19"
DURATION:0'13"]
<UPSOT>
(At the moment I'm focusing more on active travel, so that people can get here on their push bikes. If you say well Mr Mayor active travel's your passion how about more bike racks and parking for bikes).
Although Mayor Tate's mentioned more surf breaks he's ruled out the project at the moment.
[TAKE: UPSOT
NAME: Mayor Tom Tate
AT: 3'54"
TO: 4'00"
DURATION:0'06"]
<UPSOT>
(That plan's being formulated by the end of the year and then from there I can then start prioritising it and costing it).
The public survey closes in a fortnight.
Caitlan Gallagher Nine Gold Coast News
EDITED:
[Notes:gc beaches sunny atmosphere]
Our golden beaches may be popular, but they aren't 10 out of 10 yet.
[Notes:parked cars along beach pan, to block of amenities]
From parking problems to run-down amenities, there are still things that need to be improved.
[Notes:graphics over beach background 'HAVE YOUR SAY']
In a bid to make our beaches top notch; Mayor Tom Tate has introduced a 'GC Have Your Say' Survey.
[TAKE: UPSOT
NAME: Mayor Tom Tate
AT: 4'38"
TO: 4'45"
DURATION:0'07"]
<UPSOT>
(When you get to the beach, your sitting there enjoying it, you go, well what else can enhance this experience? That's what we are looking for).
[Notes:cyclists riding along beach]
The Council has plans to roll out new facilities encouraging cycling over driving...
[TAKE: UPSOT
NAME: Mayor Tom Tate
AT: 5'06"
TO: 5'19"
DURATION:0'13"]
<UPSOT>
(At the moment I'm focusing more on active travel, so that people can get here on their push bikes. If you say well Mr Mayor active travel's your passion how about more bike racks and parking for bikes).
[Notes:mayor with paddleboard]
Although Mayor Tate's mentioned more surf breaks he's ruled out the project at the moment.
[TAKE: UPSOT
NAME: Mayor Tom Tate
AT: 3'54"
TO: 4'00"
DURATION:0'06"]
<UPSOT>
(That plan's being formulated by the end of the year and then from there I can then start prioritising it and costing it).
[Notes:mayor chatting to assitant]
The public survey closes in a fortnight.
Caitlan Gallagher Nine Gold Coast News
Note taking:
-1st time survey
- amenities, access, patrols
- erosion problems
- new retaining walls and extending the groin
- mayor has ruled out more surf breaks at this point in time
- looking at ways to combat the parking issue
