Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Financial Analysts at Paramount
Tim, a Director of Finance at Paramount, highlights that "hundreds of financial analyst positions" exist within the entertainment industry for undergraduates. The most insightful advice offered is to be selective about the department, focusing on areas like theme parks at companies such as Disney or Universal, to build a strong "Baseline of information" and grow within a chosen area of interest.
Financial Analyst, Entry-Level Positions, Entertainment Industry, Career Passion, Department Selection
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Tim Gardner
Director of Finance
Paramount
University of Scranton 2008
UCLA EMBA Class of 2023
Finance
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Finance
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in finance are mainly financial analyst roles.
2. Consider specializing in a specific area that aligns with your passion, such as theme parks, to build relevant business knowledge.
3. Being selective about your entry-level department can help you build a strong foundation and grow within the field.
Transcript
What entry-level positions might an undergraduate college student consider in this field?
In this field, there are usually financial analysts. Hundreds of financial analyst positions are open within the entertainment industry if that's what you're looking for to get into finance.
The only thing I would say is to be selective about the department you're passionate about. For example, if you want to get into the theme park industry, like Disney or Universal Studios Hollywood, be selective about the department you're trying to enter.
That's where you'll build your baseline of business knowledge and grow from there.