Can you briefly define your job to me?
My title is Operations Manager so if something causes my production company not to operate it is my responsibility to correct that. A bit different from Coordinating and of course I’ve done that.
Complete responsibility for the office management including receptionist, bookkeeping, AR/AP/ payroll, sales tax reporting, staffing, vendor selection and negotiation, invoicing, preparation of the financial statements, purchasing and inventory management, travel coordination, production budgeting, meeting/event planning, and general office maintenance management.
Production responsibilities include the following:
· Research and maintain tape library, stock footage and music searches.
· Direct media contact and coordinate all press releases.
· Maintain all customer and client relationships through continuous creative contact.
· Perform voice-over session direction and provide edit direction as necessary.
· Conduct location scouting and necessary negotiations, releases, secure and manage all functions, including international locations.
· Serve as a Producer/Production Coordinator as well as provide creative input, research and coordination for scripting, wardrobe, props, and styling.
· Coordinate talent, casting, auditions, negotiations, talent releases and database management of all talent sources.
· Production still photography.
· Perform a variety of PR responsibilities at sales and convention events.
How did you get started in this business?
Recommendation from someone he trusted.
How do you tell someone over you that you could not accomplish an assigned task?
Whenever possible with a how can I make this better attitude and or other options.
Do you have any advice for a media student who is just starting out?
Internships are a good way for a production company to start to feel they can trust you. Be will to be good at something less glamorous than being on location all the time. For instance production accounting, office work etc... Working part time or freelance.
I may be contacting you further into the semester for other class assignments if that's okay.
Sure, good luck.
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