What Type Of Person Thrives In The Video Production Industry, According To An Assistant Operations Coordinator At Ventana Productions
Kylie, an Assistant Operations Coordinator at Ventana Productions, highlights strong communication and time management skills as crucial for success, emphasizing that "the right opportunity will come" to those who are "a good person" and "do their job well." A significant takeaway is the existence of industry "do not hire lists," underscoring the importance of maintaining professionalism and positive working relationships.
Communication, Professionalism, Time Management, Networking, Positive Work Ethic
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Kylie Olsen
Assistant Operations Coordinator
Ventana Productions
Loyola Marymount University
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Entertainment, Music & Arts
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Good communication skills are essential.
2. Effective time management is crucial.
3. Professionalism and a positive work attitude open doors to opportunities in the industry, and conversely, unprofessional behavior can hinder career progression.
Transcript
Who thrives in industry?
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I would say somebody who is a really good communicator, somebody who can manage their time well, and someone who's professional.
One thing I've heard continuously through the mentors I've talked to over the past couple of years is how to get to where I want to be. A lot of them would say the right opportunity will come. Everyone hears that and thinks, "I don't believe that."
But they also say, "Don't be an a*****e to work with." That is one of the continuous things I've heard from people who have worked in this industry much longer than me. If you're a good person and you do your job well, those doors will open because people talk. And if you're doing good work, the good work will come to you.
So I do believe that if you're putting your best work out there, and you're being kind and nice to work with, people will open doors and opportunities for you.
A little insider tip: most companies I work for have a "do not hire" list. This is from somebody that they've worked with once or twice, or been referred to by somebody. It's like, "You don't work with this person; they're unprofessional, they're rude." So make sure you don't end up on that list. You can avoid that by being a good communicator, having great time management, and just being a nice person.