What a Media Analyst at Variety Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Media Industry
Tyler, a Media Analyst, wishes they had better understood the "cyclical nature" of the industry before starting, specifically noting the significant impact of awards season on workload. This repetitive nature, while not a major issue, is something Tyler feels newcomers should be prepared for to avoid potential feelings of monotony from the recurring seasonal demands of the job.
Media Industry, Entertainment, Awards Season, Seasonality, Cyclical Work
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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. The media industry has cyclical periods of high activity, such as awards season, that can impact workload and create a repetitive workflow.
2. It's beneficial to be aware of the seasonal nature of the media industry to manage expectations and workload more effectively.
3. The repetitive nature of certain tasks and the cyclical workload may not suit everyone. Consider if you thrive in a varied and constantly changing environment or prefer more predictable cycles before entering this field.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
It's interesting. This is maybe a kind of an answer, not off track. What I would say is that the seasonality of it, in a way, I kind of wish I'd known a little bit more about.
I think every job has that cyclical nature to it. There are certain times of the year when things come up, like, "Oh, it's this season," or whatever. I think that is important to know about.
In the field I'm in, there's awards season. That's when major guilds and organizations like the Academy give out awards to the best movies or TV shows. That makes up a decent chunk of the year.
There are just things that will kind of recur and then come back. I wish I'd been a little bit more prepared for that because I enjoy a bit more diversification and variance to what I do.
The repetitive nature of what happens every year can wear on me personally, just a little bit. I wouldn't say that's a major challenge, but it's something that anyone getting into this field should be prepared for.
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