Working in the media sounds like quite a glamourous job doesn't it? Possible fame, probable fortune and perfect networks. Well; this is what I thought. Gill (2007) got me thinking about the modern day and how media provides and changes job opportunities.
Recently people even had the opportunity to work for Charlie Sheen by becoming his social networking intern. Who knew these jobs even existed!?
I must say I agree with Megan Hausler in her most recent blog, 'first you pitch and then you die'.
She too explains the excitement of working in a creative and fun environment - and then we are awaken to the harsh reality that things just aren't that easy.
Sure, becoming the media intern for Charlie Sheen would be challenging, stimulating and exciting - he is after all one of the most followed people on Twitter. The only news I've heard come from this is that well known Australian radio announcer and comedian, Scott Dools got to spend time with Charlie Sheen in his mansion - they became mates! Scott Dools isn't really your average Joe though is he? Imagine his connections and networking abilities! It is scary to think that I; a person very little connections in this industry (yet) will someday be competing for jobs against people like him.
It seems like I really will have to put in the hard yards, work around the clock and go that extra mile. The world is changing because of the media. Bring it on!
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Gill, R. (2007). Informality is the New Black. In Technobohemians or the new Cybertariat? New Media work in Amsterdam a decade after the web. Amsterdam: Institute of Network Cultures: 24-30 & 38-43.
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