Favorite Parts of Working in the Entertainment Industry as a Director, Business Operations
Colin, a Director of Business Operations at a Fortune 100 entertainment company, finds the most rewarding aspect of the industry is "seeing people's reactions" to the work, finding joy in sharing involvement with iconic brands like Disney and Harry Potter, and currently Looney Tunes, and the positive response this elicits. This external validation helps Colin appreciate their career in a way that daily work might not otherwise allow.
Entertainment Industry, Executive Leadership, Motivational Stories, Career Exploration, Inspiring
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Colin Sommer
Director, Business Operations
Fortune 100 Entertainment Company
Chapman University
USC: Master of Communication Management; UCLA: Master of Business Administration
Advertising, Public Relations
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, LGBTQ
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1. Working in entertainment offers unique opportunities and experiences.
2. The industry's impact and positive reactions from others can be very rewarding.
3. The work can be personally fulfilling and provide a sense of appreciation for one's career path.
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What do you enjoy most about being in the entertainment industry?
The thing I enjoy most about being in entertainment is just seeing people's reactions. Telling them that I worked for Disney and with Harry Potter, and now I'm at Looney Tunes and animation, is a very normal part of my everyday.
People light up, and it's really cool to see their reactions to something that feels so normal and everyday to me. It's almost helpful because it takes me out of my own world and makes me appreciate what I have in a way I don't think I'm able to on a daily basis.
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