FInding your next assistant editing gig
Join Post Supervisor Dustyn Gobler for a discussion about navigating your assistant editing career including: how to land your first gig, making the jump to Lead AE, and transitioning to editing.
This class is completely FREE and open to all who are interested!
RESUME WRITING
What every A.E. résumé needs to include
What to leave off your résumé
Why consistency is so important
INTERVIEWING
Things you must do before your interview
Interviewing red flags
What to wear
POST-INTERVIEW PROTOCOL
How to follow up professionally
The delicate balance between persistence and annoying
The best reply for when you’ve been turned down
YOUR FIRST DAY ON THE JOB
What to do on your first day
Ways to make a good impression every single day
Ways to add value to your show
THE TIME BETWEEN GIGS
Ways to best utilize your time in between gigs.
Why you always need to be learning.
How your hobbies can help you land your next gig.
By understanding the job search from the hiring side you’ll have a better understanding of how to stand out from the crowd and how not to give the person hiring reasons to exclude you. Each class includes a handout of sample resumes, a job hunting checklist, and lists of resources to help you at each stage of the your search.
THE INSTRUCTOR
Dustyn Gobler is a Post Supervisor at Purveyors of Pop/FremantleMedia. He’s spent the last eight years supervising the post production of unscripted shows and documentaries in variety of genres. Prior to post supervision, Dustyn was a colorist and started his career as an Assistant Editor. Dustyn Gobler blogs about Post Production at: dustyngobler.com