Career Path of a Comedy Talent Manager at Framework Entertainment
Rachel, a Comedy Talent Manager at Framework Entertainment, majored in television, radio, and film at Syracuse University, specifically choosing it for the LA semester internship program which allowed for an internship at a talent management company where they fell in love with LA and the "client heavy facing" nature of talent management, including "being in the room with potential...clients and reading opposite them." After graduation, Rachel worked at ICM Partners on a comedy desk, working with SNL talent and writers, which launched their career as a comedy talent manager.
Talent Management, Internship Experience, Comedy, Career Path, Los Angeles
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Rachel Heffler
Comedy Talent Manager
Framework Entertainment
Syracuse University
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Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Sales and Client Management
Honors Student, Greek Life Member, LGBTQ
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1. Interned at a talent management company during college, which provided hands-on experience and solidified interest in talent management.
2. The role involves being client-facing, facilitating the careers of other creatives, and developing a sense of taste in identifying new talent.
3. Worked at ICM Partners on a comedy desk, gaining experience with SNL talents and writers, which launched her career as a comedy talent manager.
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Could you walk me through your career path? Let's start with your experiences in college, any internships, or jobs you had before your current role.
I majored in Television, Radio, and Film at Syracuse University, specifically for their LA semester and internship program. During my junior year, I spent my spring semester in Los Angeles, taking industry-specific classes and interning at a talent management company.
I fell in love with LA and ended up moving here a few years after college. That internship experience gave me a real feel for talent management. It's very client-heavy and creative, in the sense that I facilitate other creatives' careers.
During my internship, I was hands-on, answering phones, scheduling meetings, and being in the room with potential actors and clients. I also read opposite them and helped with self-tapes. This helped me figure out my taste in developing new talent.
After college, I worked at the agency ICM Partners on the comedy desk for the head of comedy. I worked with many SNL cast members and writers, which really launched my career as a comedy talent manager.