What Type Of Person Thrives In The Film And Television Industry, According To An Assistant Editor At Warner Bros. Discovery
Morgan, an Assistant Editor at Warner Bros. Discovery, emphasizes that a positive attitude and strong work ethic are crucial for success in the entertainment industry, especially at entry-level positions. The ability to build relationships and be someone "people wanna be around" is more important initially than specific skills, as "a lot of people can pick up and do" assistant tasks.
Positive Attitude, Networking, Hard Work, Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Morgan Hinshaw
Assistant Editor
Warner Bros. Discovery
Loyola Marymount University
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Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Creative
Scholarship Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Maintain a positive attitude and be friendly to build connections.
2. Work hard and consistently; people are watching your performance.
3. Strong interpersonal skills are more important than initial skills for entry-level positions to stand out and get noticed for future opportunities
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
Anyone with a really great, positive attitude is going to do well. They'll be able to be friendly and consistently work hard.
You're usually meeting people you need to connect with when you're a post-PA or an entry-level assistant. Everyone will be watching you to see if you're doing a good job.
If you're complaining, it's not going to go over well. People decide whether to work with you again based on that connection. You have to have an attitude that makes people want to be around you.
It's more about your attitude than your skills when you're first starting out. Many people can do an assistant job. So, the way to stand out is by being the person everyone wants to be friends with.