I'm at wit's end on this: I've been trying to get work with networks, such as NBC, for four years since I left college. Despite building a strong resume in college and afterwards and trying to reach out to others within the company, I can't seem to break through to even get a phone interview. Does anyone else seem to have problems? If you're working for a network, how did you land your job?
Anything Goes : Seeking Work At A Television Network by Will S. Patterson
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Sometimes starting at the top (the networks) is a much more difficult path than starting smaller. You don't say what you do; "trying to get in with the networks" is vague. The path to show runner is different than the path to director which is different than the path to network exec.
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My dream job would be working at a daily TV show, starting as a Production Assistant and working my way up. I fell in love with this while I was interning with G4's "Attack of the Show!" five years ago. I loved how it was structured and organized like any other job. Only unlike other jobs, the day ends with you producing a show seen by thousands. Then you go home and come back the next morning, ready to do the process all over again. Sorry if I was a little vague earlier.
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Hi Will, I worked in Hollywood for ten years as a senior broadcast post-prod systems engineer and technical adviser to the Stars and creative producer / director teams. Also shot many live concert videos for these same actors etc who wanted to be rock stars... :-) I have a number of contacts at Motion Picture, TV and Independent Film entities. Currently working for Mark Cuban's AXS-TV and Live Sports programs. Send me a PM on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/nicholaschasedigitalvideoproductions and I'll take a look at your resume'? Respectfully, Nicholas Chase - producer / director / writer / engineer Nicholas Chase Productions
Thank you Nicholas! I'll send over my information shortly.