Entertainment

Not sure if this is the right bowl, but I have wanted to get into the Publishing industry for a while now. I love books, especially fantasy, and want to help edit, sell, or just be involved in the wri… more

I feel like as a tech operator, when things go wrong eyes are almost immediately on my department. Do other departments feel this too? Or is this a side effect of being a tech/data role?

The number of directors who “joke” about sleeping with their assistants is sooo disturbing. I’ve been in this industry long enough to know those jokes aren’t harmless, they’re tests. I want to stand u… more

Had a showrunner tell me during a writers' room meeting that “good assistants stay invisible.” Like… huh? I’m not trying to hijack the room, but I am trying to show I’m capable of more than coffee… more

How do you guys go about communicating with different offices? I feel like so much gets lost in translation without the ability to communicate face to face.

Told a client we needed translations to be recieved today to get their adverts out in time. It’s now today and I've been told they're likely coming tomorrow. I've made this clear on emails… more

I’m a script supervisor based in NYC, averaging about $95k/year across multiple gigs — commercials, indie films, the occasional series. The money looks decent on paper, but it’s completely inconsisten… more

I’ve been trying to move up to a more supervisory role in my department recently to get some more experience and more money. Any tips for how to approach your manager about a possible promotion?

Working in post is wild. No one upstream plans properly, deadlines shift daily, and yet we’re expected to work magic with whatever scraps we’re handed. 😂 I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been l… more

Just had a full-blown panic when I realised the final mix had the wrong VO pass—literally as I was about to send it to the client. Fixed it in time, luckily, phew! What would you say is your most stre… more

For the freelancers out there, how do you organise all your invoices and receipts for your self assessment, I’m quite knew to this and would like any tips to help maintain organisation for future year… more

Someone on my team doesn’t do enough work and the rest of us end up having to pick up the slack and it makes work harder on everyone, how do I bring this up with my manager without making a big fuss?

I regularly work with a team in Sydney but I’m UK-based which makes organising meetings a mess. I once sent a “quick update” at 6pm my time—completely forgetting it landed at 1am for them! How do you … more

Looking for a job!

Said yes to a last-minute brief as I was about to clock off thinking I could “squeeze it in.” Regretted it the second i said yes. Anyone else struggle with that people-pleaser reflex?

Does anyone else hate networking culture? I really don’t like how it’s the best way to progress in your career rather than merit.

Just got a job offer from a startup production company that loves to emphasize “cool credits,” “exposure,” and “room to grow.” The catch? It’s $52k/year in LA, no benefits, and they expect me to be av… more

I honestly really enjoy going in the office! Working from home is really great but I think if I did it all the time, I’d forget to do my job. Does anyone else feel like this or is everyone sold on rem… more

Yesterday I felt like I was speaking a different language with someone at work. In the past I’ve definitely missed key details from rushed emails or short Slack messages. I found taking a moment to cl… more

I feel like there’s so much miscommunication at my company and no one really understands what each other does. Is this a problem stuck solely in post-production or does this plague the whole industry?… more

I’ve been an agent’s assistant at a major agency for two years. I finally got offered a coordinator role… and the pay bump is just $5k. That’s barely enough to cover the therapy I need after surviving… more

I find our industry runs on adrenaline, lots of coffee!, but also unrealistic deadlines. I'm now asking my clients “What’s the urgency?” Sometimes they don't have it and often it’s just habit.… more

As a freelancer in the creative industry, I have struggled to reach out to productions through cold calling. I never know what to say and what is the best way to keep them intrigued, I’m not sure what… more

Do egos get better? I feel like higher ups are always riding this “holier than thou” mentality that gets in the way of real conversation/communication with them.

My show just got canceled midseason out of nowhere, and I’m unemployed again with zero notice. That’s the third time in two years. I keep bouncing from job to job, building credits and connections, bu… more

I’ve been saying yes a lot to jobs recently but found I’m nearly missing key delivery deadlines. I find I’m struggling to balance multiple projects at one time so what’s the best you’ve found to organ… more

Fellow Data/Tech operators, do you hate ‘ASAP’ and ‘Urgent’ email requests as much as I do?

How do you know when it is the right time to move up in the industry? Most importantly, how do you show your worth and negotiate with the heads of department to ensure a potential promotion?
I have struggled to pr… more

The managers at my company are reportedly wanting to make us work fully in office like before Covid. No one seems happy so hopefully they push back on the plans! It's got me thinking though, what&… more

Hi everyone, I'm was an audio producer for the longest time doing any work I could find after the radio station I worked for had a downsizing. I've tried it all, and as much as I love audio p… more

As a post-producer the daily non-stop grind became normal for me, I kinda loved it but recently I’m trying to switch off work and set good boundaries. What’s the best way you’re finding to switch off … more

How do you guys manage your work life balance? I try to keep my working times strict but there's such an expectation in this industry to do unpaid overtime! It's sometimes hard to stick to my … more

I used to dream about working in entertainment. Now that I’m in it, it feels more like glamorized chaos: 12-hour days, last-minute changes, and constant instability masked as “the hustle.” Don’t get m… more

I’m a woman in VFX, and it’s honestly exhausting how often I get second-guessed on technical calls even when I’m the one leading the team. Clients double-check things I’ve already confirmed, but take … more

Anyone else feel like “networking” is just code for “get used to being fake friends with people you low-key despise”? 😬 I’ve been in the industry for a few years now, and it feels like every happy ho… more

I'm an associate producer in LA making $78k. Living costs are brutal, and I'm barely saving anything. Is that a normal range, or should I be looking for a raise before I burn out?

Hot take: If you're not willing to work unpaid overtime in entertainment, you're not “unmotivated”, you just value your life. I used to pull 14-hour days regularly, skipping meals and answeri… more

Idk why I still bother looking for jobs in entertainment. That industry is not near me apparently. Or anywhere in my state. If it is, it’s never hiring. So who wants to give me some hope that I’ll act… more