Jobs That Work With Video, TV or Movies
- For people who have a love of television, video and film and would like to work in those fields there are a variety of jobs options to apply for. Depending on your interest and experience you might find a job in you city that is enjoyable and fulfills your career goals.
- Video stores are perfect jobs for movie and television buffs. You get to be surrounded by your favorite titles all day, with movies playing while you work to make the time go by quickly. Jobs at Blockbuster, Hollywood Video and smaller local video stores include duties such as restocking shelves with up-to-date titles, helping customers find the titles they're looking for, and checking out titles and working the cash register. To find out if a video store is hiring go in or call the store directly or go to the "Careers" section of websites such as Blockbusters at www.blockbuster.com/corporate/careers and fill out the required information for the job you'd like to pursue. Perks of working at video stores usually include free rentals and discounts on merchandise as an added bonus.
- For movie lovers, working at a movie theater can be a dream job. There are a variety of employment opportunities at a movie theater that include working in the box office, in concessions, as a ticket taker, usher or booth technician. All jobs require a different set of skills, so when applying be sure to seek the one that reflects your interest, experience and skill set. For those with more long-term career goals and who are looking for more responsibility, there are also jobs available in theater management that are full-time with benefits. The perks of working at a movie theater include free movies and a flexible schedule to suit your needs. To find out about open employment opportunities at theaters in your neighborhood, go to the theater itself and ask to speak with a manager or log on to the theater's website and search for "Careers." Click on it and you'll likely be prompted to enter the area you live in and the type of job you're looking for. On sites such as AMC Theaters you can apply directly online at www.amcentertainment.com/amcinfo/careers/theatre_crew/.
- If your interest lies in the breaking 24-hour news cycle on television, working at a local news station might just be the job for you. Whether you'd like to work on the production side or the office side of the studios there are several positions that are available to people with little experience. Working as a P.A. (production assistant) is an opportunity to be in on the action whether it's out with news crews in the field or in the studio. Duties range from getting coffee for the talent to doing errands for senior-level producers. On the other hand, there are jobs at news stations that are typical office jobs such as secretarial work and accounting. To find job openings in your local news station, call their Human Resources department. Inquire with them directly about openings. If the affiliate has a website, you can check for openings and apply online at sites such as Fox News http://careers.foxnews.com/. The best part of the job is that you'll always be at the center of the latest breaking news.