Favorite Parts of Working in the Entertainment Industry as a Media Analyst
Tyler, a Media Analyst, finds the most rewarding aspect of the entertainment journalism industry to be "being immersed in something that really interests me personally," citing the importance of historical context in understanding current trends like streaming's impact. The ability to "draw on knowledge that I already have and also to gain new knowledge in a field that I find really compelling" is a key source of professional satisfaction for Tyler, who acknowledges the industry's challenges while remaining enthusiastic about its study.
Media Industry Analysis, Entertainment Journalism, Historical Context in Media, Industry Knowledge, Data-Driven Insights
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Tyler Aquilina
Media Analyst
Variety Intelligence Platform
Loyola Marymount University
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Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Data and Analytics
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. Tyler's passion for the entertainment industry and its history, viewing it as crucial for understanding the current streaming landscape.
2. His emphasis on continuous learning and applying existing knowledge to analyze the evolving entertainment business.
3. His appreciation for the opportunity to work in a field he finds compelling and fascinating, highlighting the value of personal interest in professional success.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
That is a bit of a tough question because journalism, and entertainment journalism in particular, has been very challenged over the past decade and more. But what I enjoy about it is being immersed in something that truly interests me personally.
I love learning about the history of the entertainment business, which is important to inform what I write about. You can't really understand streaming and its impact without understanding what the business looked like in the past.
It's almost a cliché now to say everything is going back to the way it used to be with cable. However, certain aspects of the old cable business and how it grew inform my perspective on streaming.
So, I most enjoy being able to draw on knowledge I already have and gain new knowledge in a field I find compelling and fascinating to study. I also don't take that for granted.
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