References - Elizabeth Haruna- Broadcast Journalist
AL JAZEERA FROST OVER THE WORLD
“Lizzy worked with us at the Al Jazeera English programme Frost over the World for 4 weeks in spring 2009.
I can honestly say that everyone here, from Sir David Frost through to the entire production team, found Lizzy a delightful member of our team; resourceful, quick-thinking and imaginative. On her very first week, I asked her to research, write and oversee an interview with the former Nigerian president Obasanjo. She worked diligently and successfully at the task.
One of the most daunting challenges facing a researcher on live programmes is the trickiness of some live guests. When, for example, Ann Widdecombe MP began making a voluble and demonstrative fuss in the Green Room, it fell to Lizzy to deal with the problem. She did so with calm and maturity.
I would not hesitate to recommend Lizzy to any News and Current Affairs operation which has a vacancy for a hard-working and enthusiastic researcher.
Charlie Courtauld- Editor, Frost over the World.”
FAIRLEY'S SOUTH BEDS NEWS AGENCY
“I confirm that
Elizabeth Haruna undertook some work experience with the South Bedfordshire
News Agency in the Spring of 2009 and immediately impressed all those who came
into contact with her. She 'shadowed' our reporters on a variety of stories and
demonstrated a willingness to learn and take on board the advice and tips we
gave her.
Lizzie showed an
enthusiasm that was genuine and refreshing. She wasn't afraid to ask for help
and it quickly became apparent that she was someone with potential. She has a
lively mind, is deeply interested in what is going on in the world today and
comes across as a positive young lady.
She also seems
trustworthy and reliable and with a maturity that belies her age. Within a few
days of meeting her, I concluded that she was able to handle some reporting
assignments on her own.
Lizzie has an engaging personality that people warm to and I feel any organisation taking her on will soon realise what an asset they have in her. On her first morning with us we went to an arson attack on a mosque. There were reporters present from the BBC and the national press and we were impressed at the way she handled herself in their company, introducing herself without any prompting from us.
She is a hard worker
too. She was willing to put in extra hours at home after being with us during
the day, updating stories and emailing them over.
Ross Francis - News Editor.”
ITV CALENDAR NEWS
"Elizabeth is impressing everyone in the office-and she's good to have around. Not something we say about everyone we get on work experience! She must be one the best we've had - a credit to the University.
K. O. -ITV Regional Reporter."
ITV CALENDAR NEWS
"I cannot
speak highly enough of Elizabeth. She is determined, enthusiastic and willing
to perform any task given to her. She “saved” us legally ten minutes before
going on air by recognising a story had moved on significantly, realising the
implications of a teenager being charged with murder and drawing it to the
attention of the news desk.
Elizabeth
has made herself a member of the Calendar team in her fortnight with us. She
has been one of the best work placement students to come under my supervision
in the past four years I have been on the news desk. I wish her the best of luck
in her career as a journalist.