Our KQED visit

What KQED is really like?

We visited KQED on April 8 and learned a lot about the newspaper industry. We were lucky to have someone professional teach us how to make our newspaper better and tour us around the building.

When we went inside we met Mr. Goldberg. He showed us the main entrance and told us that an event was happening. There were lots of people sitting down at tables eating. Then we walked through a hallway. So far the building was very nice.

We then entered a room that was dark. It was an auditorium where important people like mayors pitch their ideas to people sitting down to watch them. Then people might have chances to ask questions. After this we walked through a hallway that had lots of wires. We then arrived at the recording studio.

Our experience in the recording studio

Mr. Goldberg led us into the recording studio where they create high quality media. In there they can produce radio and television content, record voiceovers for videos, and host podcasts. We were lucky enough to be able to use the recording studio to ask our questions to Mr. Goldberg.

The technology was amazing and there was even a button you can press for when you need to cough you can mute yourself. We took turns asking questions and everything in that room was so detailed. You can see how loud you talk on a screen that shows all of the features you need to know while speaking.

Mr. Goldberg told us many things but the most important thing he said was "newspaper is never boring.” This really stuck with us because it shows how much passion he has for journalism and newspapers. We then left the recording studio.

The end of the tour

When exiting the recording studio we next went to a conference room. On the way there we passed the offices filled with advanced technology. The place was massive and when walking through all of the rooms, we saw a room filled with televisions showing what was being streamed on KQED live television.

We walked through the entire building until we reached the conference room. In there we learned about the full steps to create a quality newspaper. Ted then answered our further questions. We finally exited the building and made our way back to the school campus.

THANK YOU TED!