For this week’s assignments I went on a deep dive starting with indeed, I went and searched up writing jobs at an entry level. I looked for a radius of 100 miles and there was great spam from being an assistant researcher, teacher, social media marketing and much more. It was not the most relevant thing I found some opportunities that sparked my interest, looked for acting or history. I barely got results, so I stuck to entry level position on writing and editing. The next website I went to was LinkedIn which the results from searching up writing produced freelance positions, movie list writers, editorial positions, and teaching positions. Now to get into pay range it was a huge gap some entry levels give you 55,000 dollars yet no benefits or retirement plans. So, a lot of the entry positions for people with master’s degrees have a build your way up mentality. I found a lot of relevant opportunities, more internships are available than entry job opportunities but still a lot of viable sources especially for places that would pay relocation, bonuses, and all. This assignment helped me figure out that being specific with your search is beyond important to land a position!
The job listings had common qualifications, responsibilities, and software expectations. The common ones I noticed were strong writing background, transcribing text, possess strong oral and written communication skills. The listings said to have strong interpersonal skills, be detail-oriented, effective team player, open availability, and creative mindset. These are some of the mandatory qualification’s employers consistently saying now for the software expectations it varied. Positions that were not freelance, and more office based like court reporter looked for proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, prophecy with computers and being able do input lots of data in short periods of time. The software qualifications for freelance writing or editing software using JavaScript, Graphic design skills, Experience using Finalsite Composer, Blackboard WCM, proficient in Microsoft Office, WordPress, Drupal, and Photoshop.
When it comes to educational background for each position it was looking for a Bachelor graduate and a person with a master’s degree. The fields are looking for experience in Communications, marketing, and editor positions. The entry level positions are all looking for major experiences in the intended field which made it feel unattainable at first. Each place had similar responsibilities like to optimize engagement with users, to communicate effectively and ensure accuracy, relevance, and timeliness of incoming information lastly to full time with nighttime availability when it came to cooperative positions.
List Of abilities employers are looking for
- Excellent communication skills
- Ambition
- Knowledge of media production and communication
- Adaptability
- Research skills
- Proficient in Microsoft word
- Editing skills
- Well versed on trends and popular culture
- Originality
- Know how to use JavaScript, WordPress, and SEO
- Use social media
- Working closely with an anchor, executive producer in pitching, researching, and writing shows
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
A list of your documents, videos, images, etc. that will demonstrate one or more of the specific abilities they are looking for.
- A cover letter for my resume
- Portfolio website
- Headshots with curly and straight hair
- Scripts
- Microsoft certification
- Recommendations from Production experience
- Proficient in iNews
- 4-year diploma
- Master’s degree
- Strong production vison
- Pilot episodes
- A professional actor reel
- Talent agent
A list of the documents, videos, images, etc. you need to create between now and when you graduate.
- Actors reel
- Headshots
- Headshots
- Portfolio
- Professional references
- Cover letter
During my research process I learned that I need to gain more experience in the acting and writing process. I learned I need to gain internship experience in production and writing studio or news source. The things that were reinforced that I need are Microsoft certification, website creation, graphic design experience and creating a social media brand. I want to learn how to create my digital portfolio and learn how to write from screen and stage. This will help me gain experience and an internship for news or in the writing studio at Georgia state. This research taught me I need to become serious about acquiring my headshots, auditioning for more roles, and networking for connections. At this point I am a tad overwhelmed with all I need to accomplish to get to my goal, but I am excited to gain certifications and the ability to be more self-sufficient while creating my own brand. I think mapping it all out and seeing the possibilities through a lens of realism will help me plan on what I need to focus on.