4thWall

Now it is my last week at the MLB FanCave. I’ve had quite the experience here at the Cave and definitely a few memories that I will cherish forever. I got to meet one of my childhood heroes in Bernie Williams. I also got to meet all of the members of one of my favorite bands, Sublime. It’s been a great experience that combines meeting celebrities with great in the field production work.

I’ve done more camera operating at the Cave than I did in my entire year at Newhouse. I’ve always considered myself more of a producer but it definitely has been beneficial to me to learn the ins and outs of a camera. Seeing the jobs of people like directors, editors, line producers, and production assistants in action has allowed me to develop an understanding of everyone’s different responsibilities while on set. This knowledge will be beneficial to me when I am a producer because I will understand what every single member of my crew is going through and be able to do whatever I can to make their lives easier.

The FanCave has also taught me a great deal about the creative process. I have become close with one of the producers at the FanCave and when he is in the middle of brainstorming and writing scripts, he goes into the basement of the cave where you can’t even hear a sound from upstairs. I sit with him down there for hours and just shoot ideas back and forth about possible skits for the players that are coming in. This experience has made me think of all of the writers we got to talk to while we were in Los Angeles and hearing about the legendary writing rooms. I consider my time with the producer to be similar to a writing room but in a basement. He’s always very relaxed and talks about other things other than his script so that the ideas just flow out of his mouth in time. Working with him and seeing his creative process has been an amazing experience for me and has taught me to never stress out over a story. Stories aren’t something that can be forced. It has to just come to you in your own way.

Jessica Garfinkel made it clear that networking is the key essentials to landing a job and I myself cannot express enough that Ms. Garfinkel is so right! The entire process of finding a job can be a bit much. I say this because the online applications only show what you can do on paper versus giving a tangible object that can be fully critiqued and reviewed to make these hiring managers and potential employers aware what your strengths and weaknesses are. When looking for a job networking is key to possibly gaining a full-time position or part time positions in some cases. I have come to grips with this industry and I am pleased with the networking I have done. I have absolutely had the opportunity to network with most of the departments here at Radio One and their advice has been not only full of growth but job’s are available. The interesting thing about the networking aspect while being here is that many of the contacts want to know exactly what you want to do and they insist (some) that you apply to jobs in-house and use them as references, especially if they are the main point of contact. The networking system here at Radio-One at first I thought was a bit difficult due to everyone being so busy but now that I have my foot in the door I am able to set up meetings and follow up meetings to ensure that individuals remember my name and face. Through networking, opportunities to work outside of the office and gain experience have been an absolutely afforded to me. I will be assisting with the Radio One Community Empowerment tour and a celebrity golf tournament. Overall, networking has been a blessing in some instances it can be a gift and a curse but if you know how to manage it accordingly an abundant amount of opportunities whether part time or fulltime are right under your nose if you talk to the right people!! Happy Job hunting seq 63. I love you all!!!

Well, this is my last week at MTV. I’ve learned so much in ten short weeks that I don’t even know if I covered it all in my posts so far. Rather than talk about all of the small little things I’ve learned like Movie Magic Budgeting Software or expense reports, I’d rather talk about my networking experience so far.

So I’ve had the opporunity to PA on a couple of shoots for MTV. At those shoots I met a lot of nice people and I have stayed in touch with them throughout the duration of my internship. With both of my internships ending on Friday, I’ve kicked up my networking game a notch.

I became friends with a few of the PA’s from the shoots and have already realized that those are valuable friendships. I’ve gotten called numerous times by them during my internships about shoots they are working on that need PA’s. See 63, the work is out there we just have to find it!

I also became close with one of the production managers on one of the shoots and I have been talking to him specifically over the past few weeks. He doesn’t have anything available for me right now but he said these exact words,

“Please stay in touch because timing is everything.”

Timing is everything. Every since he said that it is all that I can think about. Timing. The second he said that numerous questions popped in my head. If timing is everything, why did I go to college for five years? If timing is everything, what’s the point of even having a resume?

 The more and more I think about it, the more and more I realize that timing really is everything. Timing, networking, and getting lucky. That is what it comes down to. I’ve applied to over 30 jobs online and haven’t heard back from any of them. Networking is what leads to jobs, not online applications. Newhouse definitely prepared me for how tough getting into this business is going to be but I have to get honest, not hearing back from 30 employers can get a little disheartening. However, with a little bit of timing, a whole lot of networking, and a tad bit of luck, I truly hope we all find what we’ve been looking for.  I’d love to hear your opinions on this or even use it as a chance to vent if you are as frustrated as I am. God Speed 63.

Everyday since I have been here at Radio One the workload has been absolutely AWESOME!! I have done so many things here that I am able to do presentations and work as a full time employee yet I am an intern. I also get to add my input on meetings and presentations via powerpoint. Recently, I was able to go forth and complete a presentation for a marketing sales pitch. Now dont get me wrong initially I thought that sales was going to be absolutely a challenge but now that I am in the playing field and I am able to do more work I am pleased about the workload I have been able to consume while here.

Hopefully, I will be able to go on a sales call locally due to the fact a national sales call would cost flight and hotel accomodations. From writing copy, to voicing spots, to editing audio, the workload has ultimately been exciting and fresh. I have even gone the extra mile and when necessary, stayed overtime to complete task done for the next workday.  When coming into the office day in and day out its refreshing to know that a different and fun challenge is awaiting me. The end all be all of this post is work as hard as you can to get what  you want in the long run. I am happy to come into this office every monday through friday with the notion that I will learn something new and take something from it come the end of the workday. I promise my next post will be about more stuff I do around the office and the INFAMOUS JOB SEARCH!! Good Night TRFERS!!!!