When crafting resumes for entertainment and media roles, it’s important to tailor each one to specific industry functions.
- For production roles, focus on highlighting technical skills, project experience, and your role in various production processes.
- For writing positions, emphasize your abilities in script development, storytelling, and any notable writing achievements.
- In sound production, showcase your expertise in sound engineering, mixing, and relevant technical skills.
- Business roles should highlight your experience in managing production operations, budgeting, and administrative tasks.
Name and Contact Info Header:
- Include your name, contact information (email and phone number, and optionally website, portfolio or LinkedIn links.
Education Section:
- List institutions, degrees, and expected graduation dates. Include relevant minors, certificates, and training specific to the role you are applying to in media.
Experience Section:
- Production Professionals: Detail production credits including roles, titles, directors, and years. Focus on technical skills and contributions to various productions.
- Writers: Include writing credits such as scripts, screenplays, or teleplays with titles, networks, and years. Showcase any awards or recognitions for your writing.
- Sound Roles: Detail credits related to sound engineering, mixing, and design, specifying projects, roles, and years. Highlight notable achievements and technical skills.
- Business Roles: Highlight experience in managing production operations, budgeting, and administrative tasks. Include roles such as production coordinator, line producer, or assistant director.
Skills:
- Production Professionals: Highlight technical skills, software proficiencies, and any relevant technical expertise.
- Sound Roles: Highlight expertise in sound engineering, mixing, and mastering. List relevant software and equipment proficiencies.
- Writers: Showcase skills in storytelling, script formatting, and character development. Mention experience with different genres and formats.
- Business Roles: Emphasize skills in project management, budgeting, and coordination. Include software proficiencies and any relevant administrative experience.
Portfolio:
- Include a link to an online portfolio (if you have one).
Additional Sections
- List any relevant certifications, training, and notable projects, award, and collaborations.
- Include sections for writing workshops, fellowships, and any scriptwriting awards or recognitions.
- Some roles may benefit from a hybrid – resume highlighting production and admin experience. You can see an example of this in the sample resumes.
KEY TIPS:
- List full names of notable teachers, mentors, or collaborators.
- Organize credits to feature recent and relevant work prominently, with older credits placed towards the end.
- Sound Roles: Highlight your role in enhancing the audio experience and any specific contributions to sound design.
- Writers: Showcase your ability to craft compelling narratives and any notable writing accomplishments.
- Be transparent about your role in each project and avoid disguising educational or lesser-known productions.