Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone had any experience getting in the door of a major network like ABC, CBS, etc? I just recently graduated and am really stumped in the process of who I need to talk to in order to get some kind of interview for some of the positions I've had training in during my time in college. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Hey Brandi! Thanks for replying back. Yeah I just graduated last month and since I grew up in Wisconsin, I didn't have any connections and only really local based experiences when it came to tv hosting (which is my #1 career goal) and production work. I currently reside in Florida (I took the move to come down here and see if a change of scenery would turn things around) and a lot of these internships I'm seeing are in Burbank, Los Angeles, and New York. I did see some with housing opportunities so maybe something will come up. I was seeing if anyone had any connections I could get in contact with that I could get some help with the process. Thanks again and good luck with your own life travels Brandi!
That would be good if they accept me. I put in for a couple of different internships down there a couple weeks ago so hopefully that is my ticket. Thanks again, will do!
@Brad, it's unclear what kind of "getting in the door" you're referring to. I'm guessing maybe assistant jobs at the networks? 99% of the time, those jobs are not entry-level jobs. In short, you have to move to LA or NY. Intern, then get an entry-level desk assistant job at a major talent agency or management company. After a year at the agency, your second job can be a desk assistant job at a network. You must first move to LA or NY. Human Resources doesn't waste time meeting people in other locations who might or might not relocate to LA/NY.
So where is here now? Are you looking to re-locate? Otherwise, have you checked with your locate network affiliates or OnO's in the nearest major city. Maybe even a local PBS station or cable provider. Your mileage many vary...,but in every state that Cablevision operates in they have a news division, crews, studios, etc.
Brad, Chicago is an extremely busy theatre and film scene. Relocation seems vital. You will never get much work nor grow as an artist by staying where you are. I am unclear on what you want to do, but you can certainly start doing most jobs in Chicago.