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How competitive is the TV field?

Because I wish to pursue a career in TV field and I feel like I should become aware of what exactly I am getting into and the chances of me succeeding and failing. #sports #football #television #television-production #television-producer

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Natalie’s Answer

Working in television is a lifestyle. Any industry you want to get into will get more and more competitive, the higher you want to climb, as there are only so many positions at the top.

You'll hopefully start out as a production assistant so you can figure out what genre and style of entertainment medium you want to work in (live sports, scripted, feature, reality, etc) along with what avenue you want to take (creative, logistical, or crew). It takes a village and the opportunities are out there. I would suggest calling your local film office and asking to be put on a list of available Production Assistants, as well as ask them for advice / contacts. Network. Talk to people. And don't be shy about sending your resume out to every local company. The people who wait to be called are the ones less likely to get the job, as someone else is calling and emailing and nudging to get that opportunity.

Thats my long way of saying, its competitive, but not unattainable with the right attitude and work ethic.

Natalie recommends the following next steps:

Put together a resume
reach out to film commission
reach out to local production companies
get your hustle on.
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John’s Answer

Hello Allison,


The answer is: very competitive, and comparatively low-paying. By this I mean, don't get into TV looking to get rich or work easy hours.


You need to have creativity and storytelling in your blood, assuming you are interested in production, as opposed to the business/management part. If you are interested in field production, meeting new people and traveling are two aspects that may be appealing. If you are interested in writing or post-production, then perhaps you don't mind working inside for long stretches.


Your chance of success or failure are all up to you, and maybe not much different from other fields: if you really want to succeed, you will! And like a lot of other fields, networking and connections are really important. So putting this question out there is a great start. Next step: in addition to whatever you learn in school or online, find an internship. They are worth their weight in gold, and will give you the best answer to the question of whether this field is for you. Good luck!
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Jessica’s Answer

Hollywood is a competitive place. Be prepared. How can you succeed /become competitive? Network and work on as many projects as possible. You will learn true application of concepts on set. What most people don't realize is that entertainment is a relationship-oriented field. People hire others with whom they've had a positive experience - no matter what your role was (i.e., PA, Craft Services Assistant, etc.). What's important is that you do a great job with a great attitude. There's so much that you will learn on the job that can't be conveyed in an online answer.

Main idea: Work on projects with people who are creating projects that interest you. Work hard and be kind.
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Jara’s Answer

My advice - Get your foot in the door and get the experience. Prove that you are dedicated, reliable and dependable. Build on networking and asking lots of questions. Learn about all the roles around you. Job Shadow!
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