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I first started working for CBS Interactive back in June 07 as an intern for GameSpot. When I grew up I loved playing computer games so naturally when I heard the opportunity to work for a gaming website I jumped at it. I was developing my writing skills by reviewing games as well as updating and publishing stories on CNET.
At the end of my internship an opportunity came up to work as an assistant in the ad operations department full time. Having no clue what ad operations did or that they even existed, I gave it a shot as it seemed interesting. I began work in the new year and quickly realised that it was an integral part of the company with a huge amount for me to learn. I learnt to use the ad serving system to setup and manage advertising campaigns sold by the sales team across our websites. And was also put in charge of the ads in editorials newsletters, keeping them up to date with promotions and any paying advertisements. I worked with a great team and quickly enjoyed what I was doing. I would never have even remotely thought I could be doing what I am doing today and I’m happy I now have a career for myself.
There are some great people I’ve come to know in the company and there has been some fun work and non-related parties. There’s a general good laid back feeling around the office and it’s an atmosphere which I think would be hard to find elsewhere.
At the end of my internship an opportunity came up to work as an assistant in the ad operations department full time. Having no clue what ad operations did or that they even existed, I gave it a shot as it seemed interesting. I began work in the new year and quickly realised that it was an integral part of the company with a huge amount for me to learn. I learnt to use the ad serving system to setup and manage advertising campaigns sold by the sales team across our websites. And was also put in charge of the ads in editorials newsletters, keeping them up to date with promotions and any paying advertisements. I worked with a great team and quickly enjoyed what I was doing. I would never have even remotely thought I could be doing what I am doing today and I’m happy I now have a career for myself.
There are some great people I’ve come to know in the company and there has been some fun work and non-related parties. There’s a general good laid back feeling around the office and it’s an atmosphere which I think would be hard to find elsewhere.
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Comment by Byron Lumley on June 10, 2009 at 8:22pm - Sounds awesome, how did you go about starting your internship with GameSpot, I use the website on a daily bases posting reviews and blogs so on, currently i am studying in the area of game design and culture also in interactive multimedia. I am almost finished with my degree and it would be great to start an internship.
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Comment by Pedram Pakfar on May 11, 2009 at 6:38pm
- I feel the same way, David, I find newer versions of Grand Theft Auto more exciting and adventurous as the previous, my favourite would have to be GTA: San Andreas. Do you like GTA?
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Comment by David Power on October 30, 2008 at 4:15pm - I've learnt a lot and still am, it's constantly changing which keeps things interesting.
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Comment by Anna on October 29, 2008 at 10:53pm -
Hi David,
I saw your blog on Blog Posts, that sounds like your involved in CBS a lot, you must have learned fast and put much effort in to becoming part of CBS in such a short time.
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IT Intern
It has been over 3 years now (June 05) since I joined as an intern working in the CBS Interactive tech team. I was still a university student at that stage, in my 4th year studying Computer Systems Engineering at UTS. The role enabled me to gain valuable insight into the corporate-nature of technology - its applications and challenges for the company, and how I, as an engineer fit in to the equation.
My work at the time involved system administration tasks for the servers and systems in place i… Continue
My work at the time involved system administration tasks for the servers and systems in place i… Continue
Working at CBS
Working for CBS Interactive has been great fun! I joined in March 2007 as a Junior Video Editor after finishing my Diploma in Digital Media.
Since then I have had the privilege on going on fun and exciting location shoots, editing creative and educational videos, traveling around Australia and meeting up with Celebrities.
Recently I got promoted as a Video Producer and now have a great team under me that I help manage and drive as the Video Team. I wouldn’t trade my job with anything else!
CB… Continue
Since then I have had the privilege on going on fun and exciting location shoots, editing creative and educational videos, traveling around Australia and meeting up with Celebrities.
Recently I got promoted as a Video Producer and now have a great team under me that I help manage and drive as the Video Team. I wouldn’t trade my job with anything else!
CB… Continue
Posted by Farha Millington-Hussain on October 7, 2008 at 3:31pm — 2 Comments
CBS Interactive
I first started working for CBS Interactive back in June 07 as an intern for GameSpot. When I grew up I loved playing computer games so naturally when I heard the opportunity to work for a gaming website I jumped at it. I was developing my writing skills by reviewing games as well as updating and publishing stories on CNET.
At the end of my internship an opportunity came up to work as an assistant in the ad operations department full time. Having no clue what ad operations did or that they even… Continue
At the end of my internship an opportunity came up to work as an assistant in the ad operations department full time. Having no clue what ad operations did or that they even… Continue
Posted by David Power on October 7, 2008 at 1:29pm — 4 Comments
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