How to Start a Career in the Television and Video Production Industry

Do you aspire to work in television and video? Maybe you would like to work in film.

This is the first installment in a series of helpful information and tips on how you can start a career in the media industry. My mother always used to say, "Nothing ever comes easy." You could say the same about the Entertainment Industry, because if you decide on a career in film or television that is the industry you are entering. The reason I point this out is because the entertainment industry is wide open with employment opportunities, one for every interest and skill. Why just limit yourself to film work? You can easily migrate back and forth from television to film because both are similar in nature. A degree is beneficial, but usually not necessary. The field is open to anyone. The one thing to remember is that this industry is about part time and contractual employment. There are scarce opportunities that offer steady full time work with benefits and a retirement package. Even local television stations offer mostly part time work at a scale of $8-16 an hour. Maintaining a career in this industry requires a wide variety of skills and a certain amount of hustle. Here are two real life examples.