Entry-level positions for aspiring Producers at Fortune 100 Tech Companies
Entry-level positions such as project management or event production roles offer valuable experience, as Sib's career path demonstrates— "just get experience," emphasizing the importance of an open mindset and learning from diverse roles, even if they don't align perfectly with long-term goals. The value of a beginner's perspective and building relationships were also highlighted as key aspects of career growth.
Project Management, Networking, Communication, Career Exploration, Entry-Level
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Sib Santos
Producer
Fortune 100 Tech Company
California State University, Chico
n/a
Business Management & Admin
Technology, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Gain experience in project management or event production roles.
2. Seek internships or entry-level positions, even if the specific role is unclear; learning and relationship-building are key.
3. Embrace a beginner's mindset; fresh perspectives are valuable, and you'll learn from experienced professionals as well.
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
This is a great question, especially building off of my last answer. My first thought is just to get experience because I didn't know that this experience would lead to this. I also think sometimes things that don't work out are valuable.
My time at Sierra Nevada didn't work out as long as I thought it would, and I still gained experience in relationships from that. From my role specifically, like project management or even event-based roles like producing live events now that we're out of the pandemic, you don't even know what you're going to learn until you're in something. So just gain experience.
One of the smartest marketing clients I had was at Nike and worked her way up. She was a psychology major, and I can't even guess what her first internship was, but it led her to this marketing career, and she was extraordinary at it. I wouldn't want to pigeonhole.
If something seems interesting or it's someone you want to learn from, just get the experience, ask questions, and build relationships. Understand as much of the "why" as you can. Don't underestimate the value of that beginner's mindset. People are also learning from you later in their career. As interns, you bring something fresh and new.
I'm really grateful for my agency experience; I was really valued for that. Our managing partner, Patty, once said, "Well, you are the target demographic. What do you think?" I realized I needed to think about it.
Just know you bring a lot of value. Get any experience that seems interesting to you, and you will learn something from it, as long as you keep an open mindset.