Assignment 1 Ellingwood

Bob Basha
Telephone: (843) 708-1127
bashapro@gmail.com
Production Manager
1. Can you briefly define your job to me?
Being a production manager entails hiring, setting wages, and being in charge of budget. It takes you to the office, to the set, and is usually the last person to leave. A production manager makes salary, however he makes a certain percentage with that salary.

2. How did you get started in this business?
I was 21 years old and had just graduated from Duke University. My friend came up to me and told me about a job in the entertainment business. Being young with no job, I took the job. My major was Art History and with that I was able to help out with photography and film. With getting a job it’s all in how you present yourself.

3. How do you tell someone over you (your boss) that you can’t accomplish an assigned task?
Be honest. If the task is not feasible then you should honestly say it couldn’t be done, which is of course what they don’t want to hear. Know how to say no. If they ask you to block a road as a location manager, and the road can’t be blocked say it can’t be done.

4. Do you have any advice for a media student who is just starting out?
Look for upcoming productions that are going on, look for internships and go apply at TV stations always be looking and most of all be pleasant.