What's It Like Being On '30 Second Pitch'?

MediaJobsDaily reader and PR/communications professional John Lee made it on CNN’s weekly “30 Second Pitch” feature Tuesday and kicked some butt.

“Bit of a highwire act, but good experience,” Lee told us via e-mail.

Interesting tidbit: He e-mailed CNN his initial pitch and heard back from them the next business day. Just as in job applications and freelance pitches, if they like you, you’ll often hear right away.

On Tuesday at 10:05:

I walk out of the snow (really snizzle) and into CNN’s New York Columbus Circle offices, was met by a news assistant, Jean, who shuttled me off for an intense 30 minutes getting set for my 30 seconds.

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