How many different styles and types of entertainment industry jobs are
there? There are the cruise ship singers, the piano lounge singers, the
so-accused Chippendale and Karaoke performers and many more...
There are entertainment industry jobs available for just about anyone who
wants to be an extra in a movie. Extras are always needed for every kind of
films, and a specific look is not always required. Producers will be
interested in all types of people, and though most of these entertainment
industry jobs do not have speaking parts, they do give people without
necessarily any type of acting ability a chance to participate.

When were young and full of ideals, we consider only the cream in the world
of entertainment industry jobs and, if we feel entertainment is our calling,
aim for acting, directing, or maybe writing roles. But there are also
thousands of other equally important positions available, from the grips to
the CGI assistants to the editors, of both the writing and the film. And
this is just for the movie industry. What about those reality shows like
Survivor and The Amazing Race? Take just the singers alone, how many
different styles and types of entertainment industry jobs are there? There
are the cruise ship singers, the piano lounge singers, the so-accused
Chippendale and Karaoke performers and many more. Put another way, not every
one is cut out to be a rock star or a pop icon. And again, that reference is
to just one show, one niche in the industry, one genre, one example of
millions possible.
That's just television alone. There is also film, music, theatre, etc. Then
think about the entertainment industry jobs within subordinate yet
collaborative niches: take for instance, what besides Survivor or any other
hot shows, is one of the biggest selling events on Television? Football!
Cheerleaders, Announcers. This makes us think of newscasters, maybe camera
men, then what about those special effects professionals. Come up with your
own associations list. While you are doing that, remember the execs, the
emcees, the paper-pushers, the makeup artists, the go-cart mechanics and
caterers, etc. I will round up a couple more sources for entertainment
industry jobs.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics features entertainment industry jobs, and
discusses and describes the job duties, the trends, the requirements, and
much more for thousands of jobs. (Their site, bls.gov, reminds me of other
entertainment industry jobs, like amusement park attendants and
entertainers, hotel work, museum work, etc. etc.!)
Go through the entertainment industry jobs boards as well. Many have a
database of information and resources to help you define, determine, and
decide what to go for. Some will require a couple of dollars, while others
may offer a free trial period.
While you're at it, check up the union - the union websites like
screenwriters guilds, etcl. You will certainly end up finding a huge or tiny
but imperative position!
