As a local TV station, Fox Los Angeles Channel 6 first focused on the latest developments in the greater Los Angeles area, and the serious car accident that occurred in the famous Hollywood area would undoubtedly attract the attention of many viewers.
For a commercial TV station, ratings are their first consideration.
"Carla, are you sure?"
Another person next to Murphy asked the woman with long golden-brown hair. He pointed to the gruesome picture on the screen and said, "When the morning news is broadcasted, the audience usually eats breakfast. This is excessively bloody for them."
The woman named Carla didn't seem to care, "We should have such type of report coverages every day. The audience will talk about it in their company, they will talk about it all day, and continue to pay attention to our program hence increasing our TRP."
Standing behind these people, Murphy had been watching carefully. Hearing these words, he immediately captured some useful information. In addition, he also had a preliminary impression of this woman named Carla.
It seemed that she had forgotten Murphy completely. Carla didn't care about the opposition of her subordinates at all, and said in an imperative tone, "This is going to be the headline of tomorrow morning. Make a scene surrounding this and use big characters for the title."
She groaned a little, and then said, "First give a caution message to the audience before playing the clip."
Murphy took another look at her. From a psychological point of view, the so-called caution often aroused curiosity.
This is undoubtedly a very thoughtful woman, Carla then added "Also, if you add the other car accidents that happened on Sunset Boulevard this year, you can also say that this is a deadly avenue."
Hearing this, Murphy couldn't help rolling his eyes slightly. These journalists really struggle to attract attention.
The woman continued, "Check the identity of the person involved in the car accident, call her relatives, and record an interview."
She looked at the subordinates around her, "You know what to do now go."
Several other people stood up and walked out of this office one after another.
The woman's eyes returned to Murphy, but she did not get up, she sat and stretched out her right hand, "Hello, this is Carla Faith, the head of the evening and early morning news department of Channel Six. "
"Hello, Murphy Stanton." Murphy took two steps forward and shook the woman's hand lightly. "I'm a freelance journalist."
As he spoke, he looked at the other side without a trace.
This woman has long curly golden brown hair, light blue eyes hidden under her long eyelashes, shimmering to represent her shrewd brilliance, followed by a typical Western-style tough face, painted with professional makeup that is popular in this era, which further enhanced the temperament of women in the workplace.
Murphy could feel that this tall and beautiful woman must be shrewd and capable, otherwise, she would not have become the head of a department when she seemed to be only twenty-five years old or younger.
Carla retracted her hand and asked directly, "How much are you expecting to get for this clip??"
After thinking for a moment, Murphy tentatively said, "I think this video can sell for a thousand dollars."
There is no doubt that he spoke loudly, but his tone also left room for bargaining.
"NO!" The woman on the other side shook her head and said unceremoniously, "The price you want is too ridiculous."
She turned her head and pointed to the paused picture on the screen, "This is not worth a thousand dollars. I'll give you three hundred dollars. This is the highest price."
The price paid by the other party was very low. Murphy stood there, considered for a second, and nodded in response.
This is the first time he has come to this TV station, and it is impossible for the other party to give a high price, and this is just a video of a car accident.
The woman named Carla turned her head back, her eyes were placed on the screen again, and she waved her hand randomly, "You go to the rest area in the hall and wait for a while, and I will ask someone to give you the money."
Murphy glanced at her back said nothing, turned and walked out of the office, and soon came to the lounge at the entrance of the hall, sitting on the bench and waiting patiently, the other party did not let him wait too long. After less than half an hour three hundred dollars were sent.
What Murphy didn't expect was that it was the same woman who came.
"Here you go."
Seeing the banknotes handed over by Carla, Murphy stood up and took it, and said politely, "Thank you, this was a pleasant cooperation."
Murphy's polite attitude was not offensive. The blonde woman on the opposite side was obviously in a good mood, leaning on the back of the bench, she said, "You have a good vision. The angle of the video is also good. If you could It would have been better to interview the ambulance personnel on the scene as well."
"I totally forgot about this." Murphy patted his head lightly, "Thank you for your reminder."
Not only do freelance reporters need TV stations, but TV stations also need reporters to provide them with a lot of material for themselves. Carla's current attitude is obviously more enthusiastic than before, "Murphy, right? Your videos are very professional."
"I'm just getting into the industry, and getting praises from someone like you..."
When needed, Murphy never minded lowering his stance, "It means a lot to me."
Carla smiled unconsciously and reminded him, "If there is another video of this caliber next time, come here earlier, it's best to make a call in advance."
She took out a business card and handed it over, "Contact me if you take any good photos or videos and are willing to sell them."
Seeing Murphy put away her business card, she turned and walked outside the rest area. Murphy immediately followed, "By that are you meaning, videos having the same quality as the car accident one?"
"Yes." Carla nodded as she walked.
Murphy immediately thought of the excitement of the other party when she saw the bloody scene before, and asked, "Do you mean Bloody and Gruesome shots?"
Probably she didn't expect Murphy to ask her so directly. Carla looked back at him with a slightly surprised look, and said, "This is just part of it. We like crime news, but not all crimes though."
Immediately following Carla, Murphy had no intention of admiring her tall and graceful figure, and asked, "Can you elaborate on it?"
The blonde woman stopped, looked at her watch, and said as concisely as possible, "For example, a crime that happens at the city center, no one is interested in it. This is the norm, so no channels broadcast it as news; what the audience wants to see is a crime. Spread to the suburbs where it is not common."
Murphy immediately realized, "That is to say, the victim should be a wealthy person, or should it be better to be harmed by the poor minorities?"
Carla did not answer, but shrugged, seeing Murphy realize something, and said"I see."
Murphy nodded vigorously and said, "We will meet again."
With three hundred dollars and a wake-up call, Murphy left the TV station but did not go home. Instead, he drove to a restaurant open 24 hours a day and ordered a cheese macaroni and grilled steak. He hasn't eaten anything until noon, and he feels that he can eat a whole cow now that he is hungry and has some free time.
Sitting on the deck, Murphy put one hand in the left pocket, gently stroking the hundred-dollar bills. People who have never been hungry or have experiences like him will not know how difficult it is to make money.
It has been more than a year since Murphy came to this world. This is the first time Murphy has made money. Although it is only three hundred dollars, it means that he had found a way to gain a foothold in this country and can fill his stomach with his own hands.
Only when you fill your stomach and gain a firm foothold can you talk about your dreams and hope to enter Hollywood.
The unique texture of banknotes coming from his fingers, caused Murphy to let out a long sigh, it seemed that his life had become a little brighter.
The macaroni and the grilled savory steak were delivered to the table one after another. Murphy couldn't tell how long he hasn't eaten this kind of food. Needless to say about the food in the prison, he had always lived below the poverty line after he was released. As more than two hundred dollars were sponsored by Ross. In addition, the job search was very unsatisfactory. In the past period of time, He had to severely limit his spending. and survive on the cheapest fast food. Where can he enjoy it? The taste of steak.
Picking up a knife and fork, he cut a small piece of steak, put it in his mouth, and chewed slowly, Murphy closed his eyes with enjoyment,' this is simply the most delicious food I have ever eaten in my life, this could also be due to him gaining his first success.
After experiencing countless difficulties, Murphy finally made the first money after coming here. The bitterness and sweetness of it were all mixed in this steak. The taste was rich and his eyes almost moistened for a moment.
Murphy knew that what he should do now is continue to breathe, because no matter what, the sun will still rise tomorrow, and he has to continue to face this real world.
But he still wants to enjoy this moment, the moment when he tastes the fruits of success after countless trials!
After enjoying the steak and macaroni at a very slow speed, Murphy ordered another cup of coffee as a reward for himself, because starting tomorrow, he must fight for the future again.
During the meal, Murphy gradually had a preliminary plan, especially after the words said by the woman named Carla, which undoubtedly pointed out a way to make a living.
Murphy will not give up Hollywood easily, but he also understands that he needs to wait for the opportunity. He can continue to pursue his former career, shoot news materials in exchange for the money necessary for life, and then write scripts or apply for related jobs to find opportunities to truly enter Hollywood.
It is not easy to gain a foothold in Hollywood. Murphy now knows this very well, and thus puts more of his thoughts on careers that can help him make a living.
Although the woman named Carla did not admit it, she gave enough hints. In addition, she had seen a lot of hype. Murphy knew that if you want to get news videos that can sell for a big price, you must first consider the public interest.
For example, 'car accidents that happen in prosperous areas such as Sunset Boulevard and Hollywood, And as Carla said-crimes happen in the city center as well as the suburbs. It is not about the working people who live in the suburbs, but the truly wealthy ones. Ordinary people are interested in the lives of the elite and the rich especially when they are unlucky and fall in some controversy, aren't they?'