My time at Hearst was an incredible experience. The internship, as all experiences in life, had it's plusses and minuses and, in all honesty, I am unsure is i would want to work at such a company full time.
In regards to the type of work I did, I was incredibly happy with the job. I worked with people who had experience in the production field and were able to assist and teach me for the three months that I was there. I also had fun and was able to enjoy my work while assisting on shoots for youtube. For these reasons, production is definitely a career that i would try to pursue in the future.
The drawback of Hearst, however, was the size of the corporation. The amount of people working on my floor, let alone the entire building, was extremely intimidating. There were times where I was sent to find a specific person in the building, and people on the floor in which they worked did not know who they are. In the future, I think I would be happier working in a smaller, more private company in the production Industry.
The most important thing I learned at my time at Hearst was the importance of networking. Although I finished working at the office a week ago, I have still kept in touch with people from the production team that I worked for. They have put me on a list of people who they call when they are in need of a (paid) production assistant because they trust my work and would be happy to have me when I am available to help out. I have also become close with someone from my team and will be helping him out with a feature film that his other company is producing over the summer and fall.
Hearst Digital Media has served as a great place for me to further my abilities in video production and editing. I would suggest this internship to anyone who wishes to have their filming and editing abilities improved under the watch of such professional workers.
Friday, May 8, 2015
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Last Blog Post
1. After
the end of every independent production the company ends as well, so I can’t
work specifically there, but in the same field. In this field I would like to
try working full time. I have never worked on set during my internship only as
a production assistant for the office. It was a lot of what the description of
what question number one contained “I
worked as a production assistant for 6 months… running around getting coffee,
sitting for hours on a set wait for one thing or another.” Replace set with the
production office and 6 months with a semester and you kind of have my experience in a nutshell. Honestly,
the internship was a little discouraging and it makes me want to look at other
fields. It is discouraging because I don’t like the idea of work taking up all
my time and everyone worked 12 to sometimes 14 hour days. Most of those people
were doing paperwork too which is probably something no one can escape in life
but that I thought would be less a part of film. So many jobs are just divided
up based on what paperwork they do versus something that I thought would
include more physical or creative exertion. Still I don’t think I got a full
view of film production as I was mostly in the office, so I would like to give
it another shot.
From outside of my internship, I saw my friend one day who just finished a job as a production assistant on a TV show and he looked exhausted. He was working the same amount of hours I mentioned before and had no social life because of it.
I wouldn’t say this is a career/industry/position I would never want to have, but I also don’t think it looks all that great anymore. In general starting out in any work you are not starting from the top and don’t get the best pay or even great hours, but when I see the amount of people who are giving up so much of their time and sometimes not going that far up the ladder it can look discouraging. On the other hand set is still something I have never tried that looks more interesting to me. I’ve always been an active person so I think working on set versus sitting in an office for a large amount of time would be more appealing to me.
From outside of my internship, I saw my friend one day who just finished a job as a production assistant on a TV show and he looked exhausted. He was working the same amount of hours I mentioned before and had no social life because of it.
I wouldn’t say this is a career/industry/position I would never want to have, but I also don’t think it looks all that great anymore. In general starting out in any work you are not starting from the top and don’t get the best pay or even great hours, but when I see the amount of people who are giving up so much of their time and sometimes not going that far up the ladder it can look discouraging. On the other hand set is still something I have never tried that looks more interesting to me. I’ve always been an active person so I think working on set versus sitting in an office for a large amount of time would be more appealing to me.
2. The
most important thing I learned from this experience is how to do production
assistant office work. I know how to do the daily script sides, do research for
things that the production needs (such as truck parking, apartments for
directors or actors..etc) and other general office things that could translate
into an office job, but that also gave me knowledge on film production.
3. I
think I networked as much as I could. I made a joke to my friend about how
everyone who works in film is really cranky because they don’t get much sleep,
but mostly I wasn’t joking. Some people are just not very interested in knowing
an interns name, some people are kind of, but also are kind of too busy.
After reading other people’s blog posts on here I am wondering if this is just
specific to my internship experience as other students seemed to get to
extensively make connections while I feel very much like I am not sure where I
stand with people.
4. I
would and I wouldn’t recommend this internship to other students at QC. Reading
other student’s blog posts made me slightly disappointed in my experience in
comparison. I think that there are probably better internships out there, but I
think my experience at this internship could help me land a better internship
in the future. So yes in experience it is something great that I can put on my resume.
Final Blog Posts/What I have learned from my Internship at dvDepot
The thing about dvDepot is that unless I had a full time job there I wouldn't really have worked in the field much. Yes, they did prepare me for the field but I wasn't really given any in field experience. I did, however, learn much of what I would need to do to be a Production Assistant. I expanded my skills in various areas, such as camera work, lighting, and other field work needed to know to be a PA. I'm honestly not one hundred percent sure it would me much different if I worked there full time, so no, I wouldn't want a full time job there. However, it didn't discourage me from wanting to work in the film industry. I know all internships are different. Though I enjoyed it, I still need an internship that gives me more hands on experience in the actual field. I have much experience in the field, but I would really like to expand on that. I can never learn enough skills in this field.
I would want to be a PA to start. Though I would like a higher position, I would like to start at a lower on because its it provides me with skills I need to obtain first. I'm not the type of person that just wants to jump to my dream job, because I honestly need more time learning the lower jobs, building a thick skin and taking constructive criticism before I can be successful in a career as a director. Bottom line I would pursue a job as a PA but only as a starting job, because I feel it's something I need and something that will truly make me stronger both psychologically, physically, and even emotionally.
Much of the time at dvDepot I was running errands for the company or doing inventory or sitting around when it was quiet. I was disappointed a little to be honest. That doesn't mean I didn't learn anything. I was trained how to set up and test lights and work with cameras I never worked with before and the dynamics of some of them.
The most important good thing I learned from this internship was what I need to do to work as a PA. When I was interviewed I was told my skills in film were what they were looking for, but I was never really able to utilize them, because the company never gave me the opportunity. I learned that companies can tell you they need you for one thing and make you do another. Some of those things are the jobs no one else wants to do.
I would keep in touch with dvDepot as a reference for future jobs. There is no other reason to really keep in touch with them. The company was nice and so were the staff, but i felt I could have gotten more out of it. i would recommend this internship to someone with much less experience than me. I did learn some things, but it;s an internship for students that don't have many skills at all in the film industry. Honestly, I most looking forward to my summer internship where I'll be traveling in and out of state to films and photograph and I will be editing as well. that is something to really look forward to.
I would want to be a PA to start. Though I would like a higher position, I would like to start at a lower on because its it provides me with skills I need to obtain first. I'm not the type of person that just wants to jump to my dream job, because I honestly need more time learning the lower jobs, building a thick skin and taking constructive criticism before I can be successful in a career as a director. Bottom line I would pursue a job as a PA but only as a starting job, because I feel it's something I need and something that will truly make me stronger both psychologically, physically, and even emotionally.
Much of the time at dvDepot I was running errands for the company or doing inventory or sitting around when it was quiet. I was disappointed a little to be honest. That doesn't mean I didn't learn anything. I was trained how to set up and test lights and work with cameras I never worked with before and the dynamics of some of them.
The most important good thing I learned from this internship was what I need to do to work as a PA. When I was interviewed I was told my skills in film were what they were looking for, but I was never really able to utilize them, because the company never gave me the opportunity. I learned that companies can tell you they need you for one thing and make you do another. Some of those things are the jobs no one else wants to do.
I would keep in touch with dvDepot as a reference for future jobs. There is no other reason to really keep in touch with them. The company was nice and so were the staff, but i felt I could have gotten more out of it. i would recommend this internship to someone with much less experience than me. I did learn some things, but it;s an internship for students that don't have many skills at all in the film industry. Honestly, I most looking forward to my summer internship where I'll be traveling in and out of state to films and photograph and I will be editing as well. that is something to really look forward to.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Reflecting On My Internship Experience
Tomorrow is the last day of my internship at Dana Dramov Consulting. I am more than excited that this day has come. I regret this to say that although I went into this internship with excitement, an open mind, and high hopes, I am finishing it off with bitter feelings. This is not a company I would like to work for in the future. In fact, this company is currently struggling. I regret to have spent such a miserable three months during this internship. I spent the majority of the first two months running personal errands that were both time consuming and mentally and physically challenging. It was not until the last month that I wrote an email to my supervisor requesting to do tasks related to the industry that I was actually given time to do more reasonable things.
There are a total of three employees at this company. Aside from their inability to provide adequate mentorship to me, and their lack of respect towards their interns, another reason why I would never want to work for this company is for the lack of excitement they portray as publicists. When learning about PR and Marketing campaigns, I learned about exciting projects and events agencies organize. However, for the past three months that I have been interning at Dana Dramov Consulting, I have not witnessed any great projects, client collaborations, events, or anything of that nature. Public relations and marketing are two of the few industries that provide opportunity for creativity. However, the energy and work that I saw from this company seemed to be rather dull and tedious. I did not learn anything here that I otherwise couldn't have just by searching through Google. As for what I do want to do in the future goes, I definitely would love to pursue a career in marketing, but I am almost positive I want it to be in the beauty, rather than the fashion industry.
The most important thing I've learned in this internship is that when you feel you need your voice to be heard, then let it be heard. At first, I was very intimidated and fearful of speaking up and letting my supervisor know how I felt and what was bothering me. I later realized that if I don't speak up, then I will never get asked what I want or what I need. I am a very social, friendly and approachable person. Rarely do I ever come across someone that I cannot get along with. If I do meet someone who I cannot communicate with, I tend to keep my distance and avoid any stress or dilemmas. However, having to commit three days a week for three months to a place with people who were very difficult to approach taught me to grow tougher skin, face and deal with the conflicts.
Unfortunately, I was not able to network at all during this internship. Although I made many trips to magazine publications for dropping off and picking up samples, I did not meet anyone because these trips were always to the messenger centers of those buildings. In the office, I did not have contact with the clients. When clients, stylists, bloggers or editors came to the showroom, I was never introduced to them because my supervisor said that I am only an intern and too junior to be introduced to anyone. I did not have an opportunity or ability to meet people or establish any connections.
I definitely would not recommend this internship to another student at QC. If you want to intern for a fashion pr/marketing company, do a lot of research and find several places to apply. I strongly recommend interning at a company bigger than one with only three employees. I assume the size of the company was also a contributing factor for my miserable experience. On a positive note, I now know New York City like the back of my hand thanks to the countless trips I made these past few months!
There are a total of three employees at this company. Aside from their inability to provide adequate mentorship to me, and their lack of respect towards their interns, another reason why I would never want to work for this company is for the lack of excitement they portray as publicists. When learning about PR and Marketing campaigns, I learned about exciting projects and events agencies organize. However, for the past three months that I have been interning at Dana Dramov Consulting, I have not witnessed any great projects, client collaborations, events, or anything of that nature. Public relations and marketing are two of the few industries that provide opportunity for creativity. However, the energy and work that I saw from this company seemed to be rather dull and tedious. I did not learn anything here that I otherwise couldn't have just by searching through Google. As for what I do want to do in the future goes, I definitely would love to pursue a career in marketing, but I am almost positive I want it to be in the beauty, rather than the fashion industry.
The most important thing I've learned in this internship is that when you feel you need your voice to be heard, then let it be heard. At first, I was very intimidated and fearful of speaking up and letting my supervisor know how I felt and what was bothering me. I later realized that if I don't speak up, then I will never get asked what I want or what I need. I am a very social, friendly and approachable person. Rarely do I ever come across someone that I cannot get along with. If I do meet someone who I cannot communicate with, I tend to keep my distance and avoid any stress or dilemmas. However, having to commit three days a week for three months to a place with people who were very difficult to approach taught me to grow tougher skin, face and deal with the conflicts.
Unfortunately, I was not able to network at all during this internship. Although I made many trips to magazine publications for dropping off and picking up samples, I did not meet anyone because these trips were always to the messenger centers of those buildings. In the office, I did not have contact with the clients. When clients, stylists, bloggers or editors came to the showroom, I was never introduced to them because my supervisor said that I am only an intern and too junior to be introduced to anyone. I did not have an opportunity or ability to meet people or establish any connections.
I definitely would not recommend this internship to another student at QC. If you want to intern for a fashion pr/marketing company, do a lot of research and find several places to apply. I strongly recommend interning at a company bigger than one with only three employees. I assume the size of the company was also a contributing factor for my miserable experience. On a positive note, I now know New York City like the back of my hand thanks to the countless trips I made these past few months!
Monday, May 4, 2015
TTFN AAM
- As my internship is coming to a close, I’d say overall, I had a fun experience! I learned a lot working within a music management company, such as Advanced Alternative Media, and was able to use social media in more ways than just tweeting gifs and live tweeting Dancing With the Stars. As for a future with the company or industry, I think it’s not really something I’d like to pursue. I feel like i’d want to pursue more of the entertainment and music reporting (ex: Access Hollywood-esque/Billboard) but I know it’s a competitive field, as well. It was a great experience though, and learning about the different clients who work with the artists I’d like to write or work alongside can serve as a benefit too.
- The most important thing I learned from this experience was to be open and not be afraid to ask questions. I’m typically the quiet type, and I’d rarely ask questions unless it’s absolutely necessary. Interning with AAM forced me to ask questions since we were in charge of specific clients. My supervisors also made sure I asked questions when needed and were very welcoming to answer any questions whether it was to get to know about what they do, who they are, and learn the company/clients/tasks.
- In my opinion there wasn’t much networking I can do. Most of the clients were interacted with during the phone, but I did network with people working at the office (it turns out the President of the Company is related to the former owners of Crumbs Bake Shop, which is where I’ve been working part-time for 3 1/2 years!) I do wish that I was able to meet some of the clients, it would've been a lot better networking-wise especially since they work with artists I enjoy listening to.
- Although it’s something I don’t want to pursue, if a student at QC is interested in working with a music management company, I’d 100% recommend it! I was very lucky I was able to get an internship with them, and I’ll definitely take my experiences from AAM and bring it to my future endeavors (especially asking questions!). If anyone at QC does get an internship, I can guarantee they’ll have fun and definitely learn a lot interning with AAM.
Final Internship Post!
The most important thing I learned from
this experience is to stay centered to who you are and what you want, without
adding more pressure than is necessary. I know that I need to work in a creative field in order to love my job, but I have also realized that is very easy to
get caught up in work, and only work. I have learned to always keep myself in
check and consider what I am stressing out about, and what that stress means in
the scheme of everything within my job, and life. I have also learned to never
shy away from making another connection with someone new, because you never
know how that connection could be helpful down the line. Lastly, to
trust your gut feeling with an idea that I feel could be successful.
I definitely networked as much as I
could, and the business cards I made were a very big help with networking. (For
anyone reading this, the square business cards on MOO were a big hit!!) They
often struck conversation, and really helped in getting to know someone new
because I placed a photograph I took when I was in Italy on the front. Luckily, I
felt very comfortable with everyone in the office and I have made many
connections that I will be able to stay in touch with.
I would
ABSOLUTELY recommend this internship to other students at QC. There is room to
get paid if you can afford to put in the extra time at events, and it is a very
positive environment with hands on experience. Anyone who enjoys working in the
Entertainment field will love this internship!
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Final Internship Post
1) When I first began my internship, I was certain that this company was one I wanted to work for. I was doing so much work hands-on within the development department for research and show pitches, that I really felt like I was being put to good use and training for future employment. However, as the months have gone by, I have been left with less and less to do. It seems as though I had taken a vital role in development, and due to this had gotten the attention of the President and Vice President of the company. They were very impressed with my work and work ethic, telling me that there was a future for me at Engel. However, I believe there were some sour grapes within the department and due to this I have been given less and less work. When before I was being put to actual development and production work, now I am only being sent on runs to the post office or FedEx. Of course, this bothers me and I have brought it up to my superiors that I feel like I was doing more in the beginning than I am now. However, The company is going through structural issues, as I've heard through the food chain, and due to this, I don't believe this may be the company for me exactly. I definitely know I want to be doing more TV Writing and Development than Production and Post Production. I also know I do not want to be working in reality television. Due to this, this company may not be for me either.
2) I think the best thing I've learned was to do my best and if I don't know how to do something, don't give up on it and keep digging deeper. Within development they're always saying "dig deeper." Not everything you'll find will be on the internet, sometimes with shows that you're trying to cast or look for a plot, you have to call around and ask people questions, find specialists and things of that nature. It's important to be personable and proactive about your work. I learned that knowing the names of everyone in the office is vital and definitely helps to get to know them or try to talk to them to help out when they need you. I also learned that not everything is going to be a home-run. Some days will be great and others super boring and slow. Just have to stick it out.
3) I definitely networked a bunch, probably not as much as I could have but within development I made an impact. One casting and development manager became almost like a mentor to me, she and I have become very close and she's taken me under her wing almost. She has an extensive resume within media and is hoping to help me out with my job search through some of her connections (she rocks). I know that being able to network with the president and vice president of the company has been a rewarding and learning experience for me, as well. I know that the other interns and I will most likely stay in touch because we've become pretty close working together so often!
4) I definitely recommend Engel Entertainment for any students who are interested in specific fields within TV Production. For example, the company is always looking for editors and post producers, if this is something that you're interested in, it's a great place for you. Because I am more interested in sketch/tv/comedy writing and development, it's not as rewarding for me because their main focus is in reality television. I think that because the company is doing so many shows in their future, they will definitely be looking for extra hands in the office so APPLY!!
And As For Now. . .
I've been doing a lot of thinking in my time off from the internship about where I would like to see myself years from now and my ideals are a little uncertain. I mean, I loved my PA internship, all of the people I worked with and the fantastic perks of PA'ing on Inside Amy Schumer, but I definitely don't want to PA for the long haul after studying film and media for 4 years. I feel I can accomplish much more and aspire to do great things. For now, I see myself finally quitting my aggravating college job at a restaurant and entering the world of PA'ing - And I'm thrilled to be in the mix of production. Through the people I've met, there are a few who truly inspired me to be the best I can be and not settle for less. And these people saw potential in me, and for that, I'm most gracious for. They have been offering me post grad jobs in production, such as 2nd AC'ing on television shoots or other PA gigs, which I'm more than happy to accept. As I meet more people in the industry on jobs like this, I will begin to discover where I want to be years from now, and I do believe I'm on the right track.
What have I learned about production and being on set? It's pretty interesting to know that a good portion of the people I've worked with from the sound department, to other PA's, don't have an educational background in film or media. They have obtained these jobs through social dynamics or in other words: It's not necessarily about what you know, but about who you know. I have had the production office manager say to me, "listen, all you need to do to be successful in the media industry is to be charming and the rest will follow". Although, this is taken out of context and is naive, he does make an amusing point. When I went on my interview for this internship (after conducting myself awkwardly in other previous interviews), I went in with a refined attitude I did not carry with me on previous interviews and I believe was the key to my hiring. My disposition was simple: You have the experience in order to succeed and you are going to be working for free, so might as well just be 'cool' in the interview and have a good time conversing with them. We shared a few laughs, I told them about my production history and I asked questions. But it should be said that I still had to work extensively to get this internship. And while I know, to get where I want to be won't be easy, at the same time it won't necessarily be hard - it's all about perspective for me. There are much harder things in life: My great grandparents fleeing from a poverty stricken country in the post famine years of Ireland is food for thought; After their true hardships and sacrifices made, for me to be in the position I am now, with considerable opportunity and a whole career ahead of me, I aspire to accomplish great success in the film and media industry and to make my family proud.
After building up a social network in production over the past year, I've met plenty of dependable people that have already helped me get my feet off the ground. I've seized every opportunity to network and attend events such as the premiere party of Inside Amy Schumer; I made my rounds, said my congrats to Amy for her recent success and being renewed for a 4th season, wrote thank you letters, exchanged numbers and had a great time doing it. That is what is so appealing to me for PA'ing for a little while after graduating - the charismatic atmosphere and work environment.
With this being said about Inside Amy Schumer being renewed for a 4th season, I would definitely recommend this internship to other QC students. I plan on working for them again when the time comes around. And who knows, maybe I'll be working in the camera department by then. As for now, I will continue to gauge my options as I navigate through the industry, put in the work, further develop my career plans and goals and find my calling.
What have I learned about production and being on set? It's pretty interesting to know that a good portion of the people I've worked with from the sound department, to other PA's, don't have an educational background in film or media. They have obtained these jobs through social dynamics or in other words: It's not necessarily about what you know, but about who you know. I have had the production office manager say to me, "listen, all you need to do to be successful in the media industry is to be charming and the rest will follow". Although, this is taken out of context and is naive, he does make an amusing point. When I went on my interview for this internship (after conducting myself awkwardly in other previous interviews), I went in with a refined attitude I did not carry with me on previous interviews and I believe was the key to my hiring. My disposition was simple: You have the experience in order to succeed and you are going to be working for free, so might as well just be 'cool' in the interview and have a good time conversing with them. We shared a few laughs, I told them about my production history and I asked questions. But it should be said that I still had to work extensively to get this internship. And while I know, to get where I want to be won't be easy, at the same time it won't necessarily be hard - it's all about perspective for me. There are much harder things in life: My great grandparents fleeing from a poverty stricken country in the post famine years of Ireland is food for thought; After their true hardships and sacrifices made, for me to be in the position I am now, with considerable opportunity and a whole career ahead of me, I aspire to accomplish great success in the film and media industry and to make my family proud.
After building up a social network in production over the past year, I've met plenty of dependable people that have already helped me get my feet off the ground. I've seized every opportunity to network and attend events such as the premiere party of Inside Amy Schumer; I made my rounds, said my congrats to Amy for her recent success and being renewed for a 4th season, wrote thank you letters, exchanged numbers and had a great time doing it. That is what is so appealing to me for PA'ing for a little while after graduating - the charismatic atmosphere and work environment.
With this being said about Inside Amy Schumer being renewed for a 4th season, I would definitely recommend this internship to other QC students. I plan on working for them again when the time comes around. And who knows, maybe I'll be working in the camera department by then. As for now, I will continue to gauge my options as I navigate through the industry, put in the work, further develop my career plans and goals and find my calling.
Final Blog Post Due: Friday, May 8
Your final blog post is a reflection on your internship experience. In thinking about what you did over the course of the past semester, include information about the following:
- There are a few important questions to consider coming out of an internship: is this a company would like to work for full time? are there positions in the company/field I would like to pursue? OR Having done this internship, I know this is a career/industry/position I would never want to have. Which one of these describes your situation? Be specific. (For example, I worked as a production assistant for 6 months and after running around getting coffee, sitting for hours on a set wait for one thing or another, I knew production was not for me.)
- What is the most important thing–good or bad–that you learned from this experience?
- Did you network as much as you could? Are they people you will be able to stay in touch with?
- Would you recommend this internship to other students at QC?
Feel free to add other information that might not be covered in these questions.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Learning and Planning and Doing
On my film production internship,
just about everyone worked long hour lower paid job positions and gradually got
bumped up. The director used to be the assistant to a director before he became
one himself. I have a friend who worked as a production assistant for a while
before she became production coordinator. I like the diversity of skills that
exists in film from technical to artistic to skills that encompass both.
I want to be a director and/or producer. From the Careers in Media book, Chapter 6 on Motion Pictures, I liked how one person talked about getting the numbers of other people who are assistants and having them help you create your own film. I also liked how another person talked about working low paid/free jobs found on mandy.com in order to build up enough skills and connection to get higher paid jobs. I do plan on using mandy.com for skill building and connections over the summer. I also want to try to find production assistant jobs, which I will try to get through networking or on Staffmeup.com. For networking I think this can be a tricky situation as I have seen interns overstep their bounds. I think genuine relationships with people, showing that you are hard working and have a positive attitude will make people remember you and want to help you out. Though I already do know people who work in film production who I am genuine friends with and who have helped others get entry jobs in the industry, but that is outside of my internship. Something else that I am going to try to reach out and do is working or interning as a photographers assistant, jobs for which can be found on indeed.com or mandy.com. I would like to learn about lighting, composition and more and those are things both film and photography have in common. Film productions do have a director of photography and that person is very important.
I am also interested in how things are transitioning so much toward the internet and the possibilities that exist there. Sometimes I will go to magazine websites and watch their video content (that can also be accessed on YouTube) such as The Fader magazine’s FaderTV which ranges from little interviews to live music performances to mini documentaries. Their website has a blog post from 2011 about looking for interns, I am not sure if it is still something they are actively looking for. I have applied before with no answer. I’ve been looking through magazine’s website and try to find YouTube channels that are appealing to me and located in New York so as to apply for an internship.
Right now production assistant internships/jobs and low paid/non-paid jobs on mandy.com and entertainmentcareers.net (which is where I found my internship) are the most viable options for me. I am someone who learns through doing so I plan on doing a lot and packing my schedule over the summer. Though I am taking classes in the second summer semester, I will just have to be that much more efficient at managing and taking advantage of the time I have.
I also like to read about
people’s internships on here as I see the variety of experiences, input
and tasks that the interns are given. I plan on checking out some of the companies that you all are interning for.
-Kathleen
Friday, April 3, 2015
Career Planning
Upon reading Careers in Media, it
put things in perspective that I was not too sure on. What I was stuck on most
was how I should go about planning for my next step. Sometimes I feel like the
net can be so over-saturated with websites and information on what I need to do
that it can get a little overwhelming at times. However, the book helped in how
I can focus more on the details of my plan.
So far my
internship has been a great experience. I’ve been able to season my editing
techniques, and have learned how to shoot for documentary-style editing. I’ve
gotten to use different camera equipment that I have never gotten to get my
hands on. There I’m allowed my space without the pressure of micro management,
or time restraints. However, in being there these past couple of weeks, I’ve
learned that I’m looking for something that will challenge my creativity more.
Working shows like “Marc Jacobs” is fun, but there isn’t anything challenging
for me personally. I have learned with this internship that I would like my future
job to have importance and meaning. Although my supervisor has mentioned that
he will keep me on for freelance work, which I think is great.
My next
step is to get started on my website which can feature my work to future
employers. Thankfully, my supervisor has a session set just for that where he
will help me in designing this. Before
I leave this particular position, I am trying to get, along with my website
being done, some contacts and connections that might help me in the future. I
will be looking for production assistant positions as well as video editing
positions. I am not a huge fan of
imagining myself working as a video editor, but this is likely the best place
to start in a company. There are companies that do short documentary and sound
projects such as Q Department Studios that I have been interested in. Companies
like that I have found on sights such as LinkdIn and ProductionHub.com. Both
excellent sources that not only give job listings but also give valid
information on the company. Glassdoor has helped as well in letting me know if
I’m a right fit for each company I have researched.
By the end
of this semester, I plan on having many applications already submitted. I will
be keeping in touch with my current supervisor for me to do some freelance work
for his various projects. Hopefully, if his food-network idea comes to
fruition, I will be a major asset on that team.
Best of luck to all.
Ambitions and Goals in the Motion Picture and Video Industry
Hello all,
Careers In Media is a very resourceful book; it provides a extensive breakdown of mass media careers and fields, an appendix with a bunch of excellent websites for job postings (one of which, that being Mandy.com, actually landed me my internship with Inside Amy Schumer), and a practical, first hand account, knowledge base on how professionals got their media career started and their daily functions in that position. Analyzing the trends in mass media, the book offers insight into the growing industry of “new media” and provides an optimistic outlook for those with graduation anxiety – as the field begins to further converge and break down into these niche markets and adapting to new media, more and more opportunities arise for the college graduate. The book addresses something I felt very close to me considering my mindset circa 2013 as a college sophomore – the naivety of college students and their vague ambitions of becoming a “producer . . . director . . . (or working) with a record label”. I believe this situation is all too common on college campuses, students learning the theoretical skills and not having the actual experience that most employers look for and prefer. The situation can be defeating upon realizing this, but nothing comes easy; this is why I enjoyed Careers In Media, it provides the practical knowledge that you can actually apply to your goals.
What I plan on doing after I graduate to land a job seems ambitious; I’m still exploring the industry of motion picture productions and I’m still finding my place (should I be a screenwriter, a production designer, an editor?). It’s an exciting time in my life as I meet all these wonderful professionals that are helping me with my goals. Via my internship with Inside Amy Schumer, I’ve already landed a job for after I graduate – an entry-level position as a production assistant on a live action Cartoon Network show titled, Neon Joe. As Michael P. Savoie and Frank Barnas explain in chapter 6, this is a great way into the field if you aspire to be a director or other common career paths of students seeking jobs in the motion picture and video industry. Most of the people I worked with on the Comedy Central shoot started out as either interns or production assistants; learning of this and conversing with people that started out “at the bottom” and worked their way up is truly humbling and shows that perseverance and positive thinking pays off. Networking is key for furthering your career objectives – I mean that’s how I landed the post-grad job! My next step though, is to build a e-resume via linkedin.com and my portfolio for post-production objectives; I’ve recently been more inclined to pursue these jobs as I find them to be my forte in the industry. I find these careers to be most attractive in what I seek as the perfect career in the field, applying “balance and design” to your work ethic, where you must not only be creative but apply technical skills as well. I will refer to websites listed in Appendix B such as Mandy.com (since I am most familiar with that) and new websites such as entertainmentcareers.net. Explained in chapter 6, seeking a career in post-production, you must obtain an entry-level position – like a production assistant is to production, an editor assistant is to post-production. I’ve already updated my resume and started reaching out to new employers for editor assistant positions that I’ve made on my internship. So keep your heads up fellow interns, as I will as well, for you must work hard and be aware of the changing environment of mass media as pointed out in the book. Good luck to all!
- Joe Dunham.
Careers In Media is a very resourceful book; it provides a extensive breakdown of mass media careers and fields, an appendix with a bunch of excellent websites for job postings (one of which, that being Mandy.com, actually landed me my internship with Inside Amy Schumer), and a practical, first hand account, knowledge base on how professionals got their media career started and their daily functions in that position. Analyzing the trends in mass media, the book offers insight into the growing industry of “new media” and provides an optimistic outlook for those with graduation anxiety – as the field begins to further converge and break down into these niche markets and adapting to new media, more and more opportunities arise for the college graduate. The book addresses something I felt very close to me considering my mindset circa 2013 as a college sophomore – the naivety of college students and their vague ambitions of becoming a “producer . . . director . . . (or working) with a record label”. I believe this situation is all too common on college campuses, students learning the theoretical skills and not having the actual experience that most employers look for and prefer. The situation can be defeating upon realizing this, but nothing comes easy; this is why I enjoyed Careers In Media, it provides the practical knowledge that you can actually apply to your goals.
What I plan on doing after I graduate to land a job seems ambitious; I’m still exploring the industry of motion picture productions and I’m still finding my place (should I be a screenwriter, a production designer, an editor?). It’s an exciting time in my life as I meet all these wonderful professionals that are helping me with my goals. Via my internship with Inside Amy Schumer, I’ve already landed a job for after I graduate – an entry-level position as a production assistant on a live action Cartoon Network show titled, Neon Joe. As Michael P. Savoie and Frank Barnas explain in chapter 6, this is a great way into the field if you aspire to be a director or other common career paths of students seeking jobs in the motion picture and video industry. Most of the people I worked with on the Comedy Central shoot started out as either interns or production assistants; learning of this and conversing with people that started out “at the bottom” and worked their way up is truly humbling and shows that perseverance and positive thinking pays off. Networking is key for furthering your career objectives – I mean that’s how I landed the post-grad job! My next step though, is to build a e-resume via linkedin.com and my portfolio for post-production objectives; I’ve recently been more inclined to pursue these jobs as I find them to be my forte in the industry. I find these careers to be most attractive in what I seek as the perfect career in the field, applying “balance and design” to your work ethic, where you must not only be creative but apply technical skills as well. I will refer to websites listed in Appendix B such as Mandy.com (since I am most familiar with that) and new websites such as entertainmentcareers.net. Explained in chapter 6, seeking a career in post-production, you must obtain an entry-level position – like a production assistant is to production, an editor assistant is to post-production. I’ve already updated my resume and started reaching out to new employers for editor assistant positions that I’ve made on my internship. So keep your heads up fellow interns, as I will as well, for you must work hard and be aware of the changing environment of mass media as pointed out in the book. Good luck to all!
- Joe Dunham.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Planning Ahead For a Career in Media
Chapter 1 of Careers In Media is a great summation of the real world when it comes to seeking and fulfilling a career in media. Yes, there is a wide variety of roles and positions and yes, finding a job involves a lot of work and commitment. After reading about the different media industries and sectors that one can go into, I decided I still want to continue moving forward into the marketing/communications field. Unlike many of my fellow interns, I do not have the passion or admiration for pursuing a career in production, development, broadcast and areas of that nature. I would like to pursue a marketing career in a field that I am very passionate about: the beauty industry!
Thanks to our growing reliance on social media in the professional world, more jobs in the marketing and communications fields are opening up. Understanding the power of social media, the impact it has for businesses and learning to use it efficiently is a job within itself. Today, social media is more than just tweeting about what you're watching on TV. Aside from basic professional skills, social media is perhaps the most important tool in modern-day marketing. I am excited at the prospect of being a communications professional in the beauty industry! Most, if not all companies organize influential marketing campaigns by utilizing social media to the fullest extent. In several, (hopefully not too many,) years I see myself as head of marketing for a few, or just one high-profile beauty brand.
Climbing to the top of such a competitive industry will be very difficult. However, I do have confidence that I will get there. As I am graduating my under-grad program in Queens College this semester, I am scared but excited to go out into the job-searching world. I have already started job hunting and hope to get a call back from one of the many places I applied to. Just like my colleagues, I understand the importance of applying to entry-level positions or positions that require very little professional experience. I do not want to apply to any summer internships because most of the internships I come across only either accept students eligible for school credit, or are unpaid. It is not beneficial for me to accept an unpaid summer internship because it is financially difficult. Although I understand that the more internship experience I have under my belt, the better it will be for me, I think I can gain that same experience by working at an entry level/administrative position. Currently, I am EXTREMELY excited and anxiously waiting to hear back from a position I applied to at Birchbox. It is an entry level position, with minimum qualifications but plays an important part for the company.
At my current internship, I have mastered the art of online research. I learned that it is a very important tool in the communications industry when trying to reach out to people. As part of my career plan, I will research and find direct email addresses of hiring managers for companies I am interested in. I feel like this will be a better approach rather than just applying online through a general HR page.
The textbook supplied a number of career portals to utilize. I am always searching on those job sites for openings. However, I find that using LinkedIn is sometimes more efficient than those websites.
Through LinkedIn, you can search job openings, as well as network with professionals who may be a great help. LinkedIn is great when writing cover letters. Through my research, I've learned that addressing your cover letter to a specific individual is looked upon higher than just writing "To Whom It May Concern," or "To Hiring Manager." Via LinkedIn, you can research complete names of people and utilize their profile to your advantage. You can understand what kind of person they are, how they interact, what kind of people they connect with, what interests them. Then, you can craft a cover letter that appeals to that person all while shining a light on yourself.
This tactic works great in my field because in marketing and communications, companies are always looking to hire fun, creative and innovative people. The more your personality appeals to the hiring individual, the more they would want to meet you.
Chapter 8 of the textbook, "Advertising and Public Relations" discusses the importance of networking and knowing people. I understand it is crucial to build solid relations with people I come across. Once I land an entry-level job to stick my nose into the industry, I will use my intter-personal communication skills to build as many friendships and partnerships as I can. This is also why LinkedIn is such a great tool because it allows me to keep track of your connections.
As of right now, I am on the fence of whether or not to pursue a Master's degree. However, I am sure that I would like to work and gain some experience before going back to school. Once I get a feel for the industry and understand what works, then I will make my decision. If I do decide to go for it, I know that Queens College has started a master's program for marketing which I may consider. My other idea is to pursue a Master's in business, just to build a bigger portfolio which I am sure will come in handy!
Thanks to our growing reliance on social media in the professional world, more jobs in the marketing and communications fields are opening up. Understanding the power of social media, the impact it has for businesses and learning to use it efficiently is a job within itself. Today, social media is more than just tweeting about what you're watching on TV. Aside from basic professional skills, social media is perhaps the most important tool in modern-day marketing. I am excited at the prospect of being a communications professional in the beauty industry! Most, if not all companies organize influential marketing campaigns by utilizing social media to the fullest extent. In several, (hopefully not too many,) years I see myself as head of marketing for a few, or just one high-profile beauty brand.
Climbing to the top of such a competitive industry will be very difficult. However, I do have confidence that I will get there. As I am graduating my under-grad program in Queens College this semester, I am scared but excited to go out into the job-searching world. I have already started job hunting and hope to get a call back from one of the many places I applied to. Just like my colleagues, I understand the importance of applying to entry-level positions or positions that require very little professional experience. I do not want to apply to any summer internships because most of the internships I come across only either accept students eligible for school credit, or are unpaid. It is not beneficial for me to accept an unpaid summer internship because it is financially difficult. Although I understand that the more internship experience I have under my belt, the better it will be for me, I think I can gain that same experience by working at an entry level/administrative position. Currently, I am EXTREMELY excited and anxiously waiting to hear back from a position I applied to at Birchbox. It is an entry level position, with minimum qualifications but plays an important part for the company.
At my current internship, I have mastered the art of online research. I learned that it is a very important tool in the communications industry when trying to reach out to people. As part of my career plan, I will research and find direct email addresses of hiring managers for companies I am interested in. I feel like this will be a better approach rather than just applying online through a general HR page.
The textbook supplied a number of career portals to utilize. I am always searching on those job sites for openings. However, I find that using LinkedIn is sometimes more efficient than those websites.
Through LinkedIn, you can search job openings, as well as network with professionals who may be a great help. LinkedIn is great when writing cover letters. Through my research, I've learned that addressing your cover letter to a specific individual is looked upon higher than just writing "To Whom It May Concern," or "To Hiring Manager." Via LinkedIn, you can research complete names of people and utilize their profile to your advantage. You can understand what kind of person they are, how they interact, what kind of people they connect with, what interests them. Then, you can craft a cover letter that appeals to that person all while shining a light on yourself.
This tactic works great in my field because in marketing and communications, companies are always looking to hire fun, creative and innovative people. The more your personality appeals to the hiring individual, the more they would want to meet you.
Chapter 8 of the textbook, "Advertising and Public Relations" discusses the importance of networking and knowing people. I understand it is crucial to build solid relations with people I come across. Once I land an entry-level job to stick my nose into the industry, I will use my intter-personal communication skills to build as many friendships and partnerships as I can. This is also why LinkedIn is such a great tool because it allows me to keep track of your connections.
As of right now, I am on the fence of whether or not to pursue a Master's degree. However, I am sure that I would like to work and gain some experience before going back to school. Once I get a feel for the industry and understand what works, then I will make my decision. If I do decide to go for it, I know that Queens College has started a master's program for marketing which I may consider. My other idea is to pursue a Master's in business, just to build a bigger portfolio which I am sure will come in handy!
My Future: Action Plan
Throughout my time at Allied so far, I have realized many things. First off, it is that I definitely enjoy being on the creative side of projects. I do not have a problem being personable with people, but I have also realized I would like to be the person behind my own business. I really enjoy the aspect of casting films, so I would love to apply to casting jobs. I love to travel, so I would also enjoy a job that allows me to travel for various events. The chapters I was most interested in were Chapter 6, Motion Pictures & Chapter 8, Advertising and Public Relations. Crystle Robertson’s personal profile describes how she called up the local production office and asked if they needed an extra hand on set for free. This allowed her to build relationships and build a pathway towards her career. I have been doing that at many events, especially when we work with additional 20th Century Fox team members that work in the LA office. I know that we have a premiere coming up in a couple of weeks that my supervisor asked me to help with so I just ordered business cards that I plan on giving out to some people I encounter in case I have a chance to do so. I realized that I talk to so many people working in different places that I should really have business cards on me at all times.
In Chapter 8, Advertising and Public Relations, Lacy Dixon’s advice was to start with who you know when looking for jobs. I also waitress, and I’ve realized that it is a bigger networking outlet than I thought. I served a friendly table this past week and they are regulars that come in often. They understood what field I was trying to break into and offered to send my resume to their nephew who works at CBS Films. You never know what can come out of something like this, but it is definitely always worth a shot. I've acquired techniques this semester not only on how to market films, but also how to market myself.
Another step I must take over the spring break is putting together all of the events I have organized and worked at throughout my time at my internship. I want to be able to put everything in a portfolio so I can potentially show my future employer the type of responsibility/success I had with projects. I want to research more PR companies that work with charities/non-profit organizations, because I enjoy spending my time helping others, and this would also allow me to travel while making a decent amount of money. I have also been personally asked to take pictures at certain events throughout my internship because they know that I enjoy photography on the side as well. I am in the process of updating my photography portfolio online, and right now it looks pretty good! Another step that I am in the process of creating is my own blog, I am going to take a much needed trip to Barnes and Noble for my first weekend off in awhile and look around for books on marketing your own website so I can get started in the right direction. I want to do this because the one thing I believe my resume lacks right now is a sense of personality, and I believe a domain website would be able to provide insight to that part of me.
Rather than being nervous and scared of my future, I am realizing that I have to place myself in unfamiliar and often intimidating situations in order to end up where I want to be. Well, I have a lot to do so I better get going! :)
In Chapter 8, Advertising and Public Relations, Lacy Dixon’s advice was to start with who you know when looking for jobs. I also waitress, and I’ve realized that it is a bigger networking outlet than I thought. I served a friendly table this past week and they are regulars that come in often. They understood what field I was trying to break into and offered to send my resume to their nephew who works at CBS Films. You never know what can come out of something like this, but it is definitely always worth a shot. I've acquired techniques this semester not only on how to market films, but also how to market myself.
Another step I must take over the spring break is putting together all of the events I have organized and worked at throughout my time at my internship. I want to be able to put everything in a portfolio so I can potentially show my future employer the type of responsibility/success I had with projects. I want to research more PR companies that work with charities/non-profit organizations, because I enjoy spending my time helping others, and this would also allow me to travel while making a decent amount of money. I have also been personally asked to take pictures at certain events throughout my internship because they know that I enjoy photography on the side as well. I am in the process of updating my photography portfolio online, and right now it looks pretty good! Another step that I am in the process of creating is my own blog, I am going to take a much needed trip to Barnes and Noble for my first weekend off in awhile and look around for books on marketing your own website so I can get started in the right direction. I want to do this because the one thing I believe my resume lacks right now is a sense of personality, and I believe a domain website would be able to provide insight to that part of me.
Rather than being nervous and scared of my future, I am realizing that I have to place myself in unfamiliar and often intimidating situations in order to end up where I want to be. Well, I have a lot to do so I better get going! :)
Planning Actions and Finding Careers in Media
After reading Careers in Media, I've obtained mixed feelings with finding a career in the media industry, but mostly gaining hope. The first sentence of the chapter mentions the expanding media field and how there has become a wide variety of opportunities. However, although there's a wider range in career paths, it seems to be more competitive than ever! The first chapter gives readers the gist of what to expect when pursuing a career in the media and tells us about the different career categories we may be able to look into.
In all honesty, reading this book made me a little nervous when it came to financial stability. I do know, however, that working with media is something I really want to do, and that drive is what keeps me going. I also won't be graduating for another semester or year. Even though I feel like that is a lot of time, those next semesters will definitely fly by and be done before I know it.
As for a plan of action, I'm currently in the process of waiting back for responses on summer internships I've applied to. Kind of nerve-racking because I haven't heard back yet, but I'm still in the process of looking around, too. I'm not 100% positive on what field I'll likely be pursuing, but pursuing a career in the music/entertainment journalism field is on top of my list (think working with Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, E!, old-school TRL, etc.). To get there, I've been applying to editorial internships for entertainment magazines and websites, as well as music magazines like Billboard. If interning doesn't work out for me during the summer, I'm planning on looking into volunteering for websites that'll allow me to write for them or possibly start a blog that can show my interest in entertainment and music along with building up writing samples. I've also been searching internship and career websites on a daily basis. (I search ed2010.com, entertainmentcareers.net, and company websites daily).
Networking is also key to landing a good job or internship. Obtaining connections and meeting people from different companies who can possibly help you out is definitely important and a good perk. Hopefully within these coming months, I'll make more connections which can help me land an internship for the fall or spring 2016 semester.
As Drake once rapped, "Started from the bottom, now we're here." To reach the top of success, I need to work my way up, by interning, volunteering, and applying to entry-level jobs, letting me get my foot in the door. When I do feel like I've reached that "point," it'll be much more rewarding knowing how much work I put into it.
In all honesty, reading this book made me a little nervous when it came to financial stability. I do know, however, that working with media is something I really want to do, and that drive is what keeps me going. I also won't be graduating for another semester or year. Even though I feel like that is a lot of time, those next semesters will definitely fly by and be done before I know it.
As for a plan of action, I'm currently in the process of waiting back for responses on summer internships I've applied to. Kind of nerve-racking because I haven't heard back yet, but I'm still in the process of looking around, too. I'm not 100% positive on what field I'll likely be pursuing, but pursuing a career in the music/entertainment journalism field is on top of my list (think working with Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, E!, old-school TRL, etc.). To get there, I've been applying to editorial internships for entertainment magazines and websites, as well as music magazines like Billboard. If interning doesn't work out for me during the summer, I'm planning on looking into volunteering for websites that'll allow me to write for them or possibly start a blog that can show my interest in entertainment and music along with building up writing samples. I've also been searching internship and career websites on a daily basis. (I search ed2010.com, entertainmentcareers.net, and company websites daily).
Networking is also key to landing a good job or internship. Obtaining connections and meeting people from different companies who can possibly help you out is definitely important and a good perk. Hopefully within these coming months, I'll make more connections which can help me land an internship for the fall or spring 2016 semester.
As Drake once rapped, "Started from the bottom, now we're here." To reach the top of success, I need to work my way up, by interning, volunteering, and applying to entry-level jobs, letting me get my foot in the door. When I do feel like I've reached that "point," it'll be much more rewarding knowing how much work I put into it.
My goals for my career and how I plan to obtain them
From my experience in my internship i am currently working at, I have learned there is more I need to do then just expanding my skills. I do have a lot of prior experience in some of the job areas that I've been a part of. However, there is so much more I can be training to do. Most of my experience is with video camera work, photography, and editing. Though my current internship is not really putting me in the field, it is showing me a lot of what I need to know to before I do get a real hands on gig in the industry. I've been learning a bit on what it means to be a PA (Productions Assistant). There are aspects of that job I didn't know existed. I've always worked on more advance jobs in production and never realized how important the minor jobs are, like looping wires, testing and setting up lights, inventory and many other jobs. Not only do I now know what else I need to learn and improve on, but I've decided to do something I haven't done in years in order to be successful when working as a PA: I need to start working out again. I should have figured how much heavy lifting I'd be doing and how much of that equipment I'd be moving around. So, before i do graduate and get a real job in the film indurstry I plan on going back to the gym. I'm not doing that for anyone but myself and for the sake of my ability to progress in my career.
As I've said I have experience with filming, photography, and editing. they are things I would like to expand my skills on regardless of how many years I spent investing time in learning the trade and applying it to my jobs and school work. I just managed to get another internship in a Film and Television Company this summer located near me. From what they have told me, I can tell it's the perfect internship for me to expand my skills and train in other types of jobs involving production. I will be editing, filming, photographing, and helping out with social media as well. It's a full work day, four days a week, for 3 full months. It's a good experience that will prepare me for the long work days that the book Careers In Media talks about. However before I start, I plan to brush up on my skills that I haven't used in a while. I keep all my text books from my films classes in case I need them in the near future. Before the end of the school semester I will be going back to the books to keep everything fresh in my mind foe when I start the internship.
The book mentions that the business field is a good area to have experience in for the film industry. I just so happen to be a business minor. I do prefer to work in the on hand aspect of the industry as oppose to just the business aspect. I chose to be a business minor, because I can never have to much experience in certain career. I felt that in case I didn't get a job in the on hand or set related aspect of film, then I would still have the business behind the scenes aspect. So, that being said I have the ability or am working on my ability to work in pre-production even though most of my experience is in production and post-production. The only thing I really have to do regarding my resume is updating it with my internship information for when i graduate Queens College. I already have experience on there that landed me two internships and overall three internship interview in a four months period.
I do have connections in the industry who I have already contacted for when I am done with college. Many of which I know personally and are fond of me and are willing to help me get in the mix. I know I can't rely on just that. I plan on doing as many jobs in and out of college to gain both experience and some finances. However, once I get out of college I don't plan on doing many free jobs because I would need to support myself somehow. I've done some in the past nothing major like the motion picture jobs mentioned in the book. Most of all I would like to direct. I do plan on working my way up there one day, but to be a director I need to be tough, which I'm not so that is something I really need to improve on. Even today, I have become a pushover for some people. As a director you can't be a pushover you have to be assertive. Even though that is a long term goal. I plan to start toughening up long before I get there, because honestly I need a thick skin to work in the film industry.
Matt's Action Plan
Careers in media gave me a basic overview on the media industry. I chose to read two specific chapters of the book: television and broadcast video as well as corporate and non-broadwast media.
After reading the two chapters, I took an interest in the role of "Producer" in broadcast television. The authors describe the producer as the person who develops and organizes local programs and is responsible for scripting, story development, booking guests, overseeing field production, and editing. Due to my specific interests, i began to look up information in terms of Children's Media.
In order to be in the best position when i graduate, i feel that it is important to acquire a part time job or internship in a company that is more focused in producing programing for children as opposed to my current internship that is more focused on adult content. In order to do this I have created the following action plan. Some of the steps on this plan have already been completed.
And now, as i promised:
This video went viral. It was shared by various news sites such as BuzzFeed and Huffington post.
This video didn't do so well in the view count, but what can i say, not every video can be a hit.
Finally, this video went up less then 48 hours ago and already broke 200,000 veiws. The coolest part of the video is that the concept was MY IDEA!!!
After reading the two chapters, I took an interest in the role of "Producer" in broadcast television. The authors describe the producer as the person who develops and organizes local programs and is responsible for scripting, story development, booking guests, overseeing field production, and editing. Due to my specific interests, i began to look up information in terms of Children's Media.
In order to be in the best position when i graduate, i feel that it is important to acquire a part time job or internship in a company that is more focused in producing programing for children as opposed to my current internship that is more focused on adult content. In order to do this I have created the following action plan. Some of the steps on this plan have already been completed.
- Research Children's Media companies such as Scholastic, PBS, and Sesame Workshop
- Follow all these companies on LinkdIn and Facebook in order to keep up to date with the companies' progressions.
- Apply for any and all internships in within these companies.
- Revise my resume and online profiles such as LinkdIn by updating my experience sections to include my current internship.
- Subscribe to newsletters such as Kidscreen Daily
- Pay for student membership at the Childeren's Media Association
- Speak to any professionals that i know in the field such as Lewis Bernstein the producer of Sesame Street and Sarah Wallendjack, a contact that I made last year at Out of the Blue Productions, and ask for advice about how to proceed with my career planning
And now, as i promised:
This video went viral. It was shared by various news sites such as BuzzFeed and Huffington post.
This video didn't do so well in the view count, but what can i say, not every video can be a hit.
Finally, this video went up less then 48 hours ago and already broke 200,000 veiws. The coolest part of the video is that the concept was MY IDEA!!!
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