Job Responsibilities
Licensing account executive, represented entertainment
properties in Asia, Latin America and the Pacific region.
Negotiated deals and managed relationships with international
agents, retailers and manufacturers. Managed the international
financial, legal and product development licensing interests for
both film and television properties.
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Job Requirements
My employer offered many classes to enrich skill sets. During
my employment I completed an Excel bootcamp, managerial
workshops and writing well symposium.
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Uppers
Perks of working in the entertainment business -celebrity contact, creative
social environment and fun products.
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Downers
Downers of working for a corp. player and of doing business in
the entertainment industry, i.e. a lot of attitudes, depressed
salary ranges and red tape.
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Lifestyle
Limited in-city travel, traditional work hours, creative "artsy" business dress,
very diverse environment, network driven.
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Compensation
Work in the industry becasue you love it, not for the pay. The
pay is very low compared to other industries. Because it is a
global corporation however benifits are good - health, dental,
vision, life insurance, 401K, vacation and holidays.
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Advice to Jobseekers
Do an internship in the field to see if it is for you. Network;
speak to as many people about your dream as you can. The people
who know what you want the better as you will learn their take
on the industry and possibly get network you way into a job.
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