Our Most-Watched Videos

Van Lathan talks about finding his TMZ job on EntertainmentCareers.Net

Van Lathan shares how he landed his job at TMZ — and how he found the listing on EntertainmentCareers.Net. One of our favorite success stories.

How do I make my resume stand out?

Excerpt from a live Q&A with ECN Founder Brad Hall at Ghetto Film School — what makes a resume stand out vs. get passed over by entertainment industry employers.

How EntertainmentCareers.Net Opened a Closed Industry

Q&A with ECN Founder Brad Hall at the UCLA Media, Entertainment and Sports Summer Institute — how the site changed access to entertainment industry careers.

Welcome to the EntertainmentCareers.Net YouTube Channel

Introducing our video series answering the most common questions we receive from entertainment industry job seekers — and what to expect from the channel.

Live Q&A: Do I really need a cover letter?

Live community Q&A format — do you need a cover letter for entertainment jobs, and what actually makes one stand out to an employer?

Do I need a cover letter?

About half of entertainment employers require a cover letter — and those who do want it personalized. Here’s what makes a cover letter actually work.

7 Ways to Improve your Resume

Seven specific best practices: keep it to one page, tailor it to each job, skip the photo, use standard fonts and Word (not PDF), and get it reviewed by someone already in the field.

How to spot a fake job posting

Sophisticated job scams are on the rise — how to identify them, what red flags to look for, and how to protect yourself when applying on entertainment job boards.

Why am I not getting interviews?

The three most common reasons: applying outside your geographic area, a qualification mismatch, or a resume that isn’t speaking to the employer’s specific needs. All three are fixable.

Do I need to live in the city where I’m applying to jobs?

It depends on the market. Los Angeles employers rarely consider out-of-area applicants; New York is more flexible. Plus how to work around the regional bias.

Do I need to write a cover letter?

About half of employers require one — and those who do will pass on an unpersonalized application. Your cover letter isn’t about you — it’s about your ability to solve the employer’s problem.

What does it mean when a posting says “confidential”?

A confidential posting keeps the company anonymous. The most common reasons: someone is about to be fired, a high-profile role needs to be filled quietly, or the company doesn’t want competitors to know they’re hiring.

Should I save my resume as a PDF or a DOC?

Word format is compatible with most resume-reading systems and displays as intended. Here’s when to choose each format — and why the wrong choice can hurt your application.

When will I hear back from my job applications?

The honest answer: it depends on the employer and the urgency of the hire. What to expect for entry-level entertainment jobs — and when to follow up.