Favorite Parts Of Working In Entertainment As A Story Associate Producer
Dannia, a Story Associate Producer, thrives on the collaborative nature of the entertainment industry, finding fulfillment in "working with other people" and seeing their ideas positively impact projects. The ability to offer suggestions, like "tweak[ing] this a little bit," and witness the resulting positive reactions is a key source of professional satisfaction for Dannia.
Collaboration, Communication, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Creative Environment
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Dannia Alfonso
Story Associate Producer
Pilgrim Media Group
NYU - Tisch School of the Arts
UCLA Anderson - MBA
Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Communication and Marketing
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ, First Generation College Student
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1. Collaboration is a major aspect of the entertainment industry and it is very fulfilling to see your ideas implemented and positively impact a project.
2. Being able to contribute creative suggestions and improvements, even small tweaks, is highly rewarding.
3. The industry fosters an environment where your ideas are valued, and you feel comfortable voicing your opinions and collaborating with others.
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What do you enjoy most about being in the entertainment industry?
I like collaboration, if I have to be honest. It's fun working with other people. It's nice to have a spotlight on an idea you suggested. It feels good when people agree with something you've proposed.
But it also feels good to make a small note that pushes something forward. For example, seeing someone react to your suggestion, "Oh, this is your idea. Hey, why don't we just tweak this a little bit? It might give us a better reaction." And then, "Holy s***, it does. Let's go with that. Why didn't I think of that?"
That's also really fulfilling. That only really comes from a collaborative environment where you feel comfortable speaking up and saying something. People also value that. I think you get a lot of that in the entertainment industry because people like to collaborate naturally.
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