First Jobs in Commercials
But it's far from easy to get a place. Because such a great deal of money is involved (above-the-line in terms of budget and below-the-line in terms of the continuing relationship the Agency has and wants to keep with the client), great care is taken to select a production team that will “deliver” in a client focussed way.
Going on shoots as an observer, or on work experience, may often be the first step. Work as an Assistant is likely to be the next step unless and until you are trusted sufficiently by contributors or the Agency itself and can play your own role.
Unless you're very well connected, breaking in is the hardest part.
