Significant Career Lesson From A VP Of Creator Partnerships At 4D Sight
Maxwell, VP of Creator Partnerships at 4D Sight, highlights coordinator roles as prevalent entry-level positions, describing them as "the heartbeat of the Creator economy," assisting in deal proposals and creator success. The work is comparable to production assistant roles in film/TV or agency mailrooms, offering numerous opportunities for recent graduates in the digital space.
Creator Partnerships, Digital Media, Entry-Level Jobs, Coordinator Roles, Entertainment Industry
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Maxwell Barbanell
VP of Creator Partnerships
4D Sight
Regis University
N/A
Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Gaming
Sales and Client Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in the creator economy are diverse, depending on individual skills and talents.
2. Coordinator roles are central to the creator economy, assisting in deal proposals, managing processes, and ensuring successful creator partnerships.
3. The digital creator industry shares similarities with film, TV, and music industries, with entry-level roles comparable to production assistants or agency coordinators.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
The level of positions can vary, depending on where your talents lie. For me, I hire a lot of coordinators.
Coordinators can do a number of different roles and responsibilities, but they are basically the heartbeat of the Creator economy. When I'm on partnership calls and we're building out some sort of deal proposal, coordinators are there jotting down details.
They're basically assisting in the actual workflow and process. There are coordinators that help create or succeed. Let's say creators sign a deal, and it's in progress; these coordinators are specifically helping to move things along on a daily basis.
There's a ton of opportunity for entry-level positions out of college. It's similar to if you're interested in working in film, TV, or the music industry. Digital is just another arm. People who work on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok are in a similar field.
It's very similar work to being a production assistant or working in an agency. Working as a coordinator at a digital company like Jellysmack or Spotter is a great opportunity right out of college.