"Trust in yourself and get into action"

What motivated you to start studying at the FHV?

Luca Martina: The feeling of stagnation. At the time, I had been working at a private radio station for almost three years and had started a distance learning course in political science at the same time. Then came corona and the lockdowns. I had to go on short-time work. Financially and emotionally, it was a fiasco. The distance learning course didn't go as I had hoped either. I finally pulled the ripcord and applied for the full-time InterMedia course at the FHV.
 

What skills that you learned during your studies do you use in your day-to-day work today?

Luca Martina: Not just to remain critical and questioning, but also to understand systemic relationships and incorporate them into issues. Out-of-the-box thinking and design thinking are key concepts. On the other hand, there are also skills such as the independent acquisition of complex technologies and the handling of a wide variety of equipment. You set up your podcast "Sunsch no was" alongside your studies.
 

How were you able to reconcile your studies and work?

Luca Martina: The key lies in good time management and an understanding environment. I often planned ahead and completed new tasks on the same day. The collegial and helpful atmosphere in the InterMedia degree program was also particularly helpful - both between students and lecturers.
 

What advice do you have for current students regarding a successful career entry or career start?

Luca Martina: Know exactly where you want to invest your energy and time. If you have a good idea, trust yourself and get to work. Nothing is perfect at the beginning anyway. Advice from outsiders is helpful, but don't focus too much on it. Always differentiate between constructive criticism and their fears. Also - know your worth. A good network is key.
 

How did your studies support you on your path to success?

Luca Martina: Our lecturer Robert Lang entrusted me with the FHV recording studio right from the start and I was able to record my podcast interviews there. I asked him in the first semester if that would be possible. At first he thought it would be just one podcast episode. It quickly turned into two whole seasons of "Sunsch no was". I was allowed to regularly invite my podcast guests to the recording studio until the end of my studies. He even gave me access during vacation times. That was amazing and I will always be grateful to Robert for his trust.
 

What was an absolute highlight during your studies?

Luca Martina: The professional practical training in Vienna at a podcast agency. This gave me the opportunity to live in Vienna and see life there from a different perspective. In my shared flat, I made friends for life and also made valuable professional contacts and was able to work on exciting and thrilling projects for great clients. I was able to incorporate and specialize all the knowledge about podcasts that I had previously acquired myself.
 

Thank you very much for the interview and all the best for the future!  

Are you interested in studying InterMedia? Then find out more ► here.  

Listen to the podcast here: Podcast season 1 & 2 
For the current season in cooperation with ORF Vorarlberg ► click here.