Can I just call up recruiters and ask if they are hiring instead of being ghosted with a LinkedIn message?

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Of course!! It’s not my style but email them directly & sign up on their websites, (Aquent, Solomon Page, etc), for alerts. If u get ignored u can always forward the email to the highest person @ the recruiter place if u need clarity, etc.

Nope. Recruiters at the place you want to be at is much better. Or bypass them and contact department heads or people in the area you aspire to be in, expressing interest.

Honest question. As a producer I have no idea how recruiters work since it seems like the majority of folks are creative.

Do recruiters search for producers? I’ve never been hit up and I think my reel is awesome.

My experience recruiters (Aquent, Creative Circle, etc), have postings for stuff I don’t really produce: print, site design, occasionally UX mobile apps. If you produce motion like I do, (broadcast, film, commercials, content), I wouldn’t waste my time. Go directly to Dept heads or Sr members of the team that might need your skills.

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