Coordinator

Is It Okay to Call a Stranger?

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Beth writes in about calling a complete stranger: I’ve recently moved to LA and while I have been networking I don’t want to wait around

To Whom It May Concern

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Laura writes in about the proper salutation for a cover letter: One quick question: Should I address the letter to the person who is collecting

The One Time Being a Fan Got Me a Job

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Generally speaking, it’s not a good idea to talk about being a great big fan of the show you’re applying for. This business attracts a

How Prevalent is Sexual Harassment in Hollywood?

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Reader Jess wrote in response to this blog post on sexual harassment: Obviously each department is its own animal, but having worked the majority of

How to Order Lunch for the Production Office

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Chester writes in: I have my first PA gig next week, and I’m super nervous. I wanna come off looking like I know what I’m

First Day in the Production Office

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Jerrica wrote in: I start an office PA position on a network show in a week and I was wondering If you had any advice

Asking for Details About the Job

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I received an email with the subject line, “I deserve to know the details right?” I’ll be upfront with you: the word “deserve” is a

How Many Languages Do YOU Speak?

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I had a coordinator once who was Vietnamese. She’s been in America for a couple of decades, so she didn’t have much of an accent,

10 Responses to Lies I Get Told on Set

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A New Orleans-based coordinator responded to Thursday’s post, and I felt it was worth calling everyone’s attention to: 10. I mostly rent PAs cars. When

Asking Too Many Questions

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Tara writes in: I just graduated from college and got my first job as a Production Assistant for a talk show. I’ve done some freelance

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