Week 2 Analysis: Build Your Target List

The purpose of this assignment was to see what was around me for a potential job and to see if I have any Network working for any of the companies I chose. one company I chose that I would really love to work for one day my mother works for.

My target list was a total of 10 media companies throughout a near by city called Longview. When you click on each item it will give you their contact information and website. I do have a family member that works for one of the companies on my list. My mother works for Longview News-Journal she is in charge of the employment ads for the company.

Target List Google Maps

Week 2 Project: Network Email

The purpose of this assignment was to learn how to write an email to someone I could possibly network with and use as a referral source for one of the companies I have been targeting for possible employment.

Subject: Just Graduated!

Good Afternoon Network,

I hope this email finds you well. For the past 2 years I have been working on my degree at Full Sail University, I now have graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Media Communications. As you know, this is a huge advancement for my career and future in the industry. I am excited to start my journey as a professional in the Media industry as a Media professional.

I have been looking at several companies during my time as a student that I would like to work for.  I wanted to reach out to you and get some insight on the companies I have had my eye on over the past few years. I understand that you are currently working in the Media industry and I was wondering if you would be someone I could use as a referral for a position I am applying for with your company? Longview News Journal, Media Quest, Inc., and Encore Multimedia are all companies I would love to have the pleasure of working with. I truly believe I would be an asset to your company. I have included my LinkedIn profile below. I look forward to hearing back from you.

Warm Regards,

Amanda Willard-Rodriguez

(956) 857-4396

aswrodriguez@fullsail.edu

 LinkedIn

Week 2 Exploration: Build Your Network

This weeks exploration was to get into our personal and professional networks. This assignment allowed me to think about the different peers, friends, family members, co-workers, etc that I know and how I could expand my network to better myself. Included is the video that I have created for this assignment. Enjoy!

MCBS Portfolio Project Submission: Blic Zone

This is a flyer I created for an internship I was working with when I lived in Los Angeles. This event was a dance, rap, DJ/Beat and singing battle for all ages. This flyer was created from scratch with several inputs from the feature artists and the owner of the Production company, it had many revisions and took about 2 weeks to complete.  I seek a 2 star rating for this flyer. I created this flyer using Adobe PhotoShop on my MacBook.

Week 1 Project: A Tailored Resume

I originally had another resume completed the one I currently use for any job I apply to. However, I wasn't feeling it so I ended up changing up everything on the resume and making it more simple and easy to read. My first resume was 3 pages so I took a lot of my job history off of it and only included the jobs I have had for the past 5 years.


Social Media Manager Austin, Texas

Resume

Week 1 Practice: Cover Letter

The purpose of this activity was to learn how to write a resume per job you apply for as each job should need a different letter with some revisions.

Social Media Manager Job Austin, Tx

Cover Letter

Week 1 Exploration: What Can I Do With My Degree

With my education at Full Sail University coming to an end, in addition to my family and I taking the first steps to our new lives with new degrees back in Texas. Fear still creeps in at times, like all new things it’s scary. Especially, when it came down to my first interning position for a hip-hop and crump dancing company. To regress, my fear was not of how I was unprepared in my work. It was out of how well I was able to combine what I learned at school with what I knew on my own work and social knowledge seasoned with the lessons learned working with my husband in his DIY punk/ska music business. I can say that working at his label I learned that wearing many hats in a business is far more efficient when it comes to businesses dealing with the entertainment. Today, I’m working with Nicole Conn Films, LLC as an Editor I find myself dealing with event planning, journalism, project management, being somewhat of a personal assistant for Nicole and her partner Sue.

Common Job Titles;

·      Content Developer

·      Public Relations Specialist

·      Copywriter

·      Journalist

·      Photojournalist

·      Project Manager

·      Event Planner

·      Brand Journalist

·      Corporate Communications Specialist

·      Proofreader

·      Editor

·      Social Media Marketing Manager

·      Content Manager

·      Media Manager

·      Web Producer

·      Public Researcher

·      News Writer

·      Script Writer

·      Media Analyst

·      Campaign Director

Potential Employment Settings;

·      Hospitals

·      News Station

·      Radio Station

·      Film Studio

·      Newspaper

·      School

·      Social Media Company

·      Electronic Company

·      PR Firm

·      Self-Employment

Skills;

·      Graphic Design

·      Video Editing

·      Photography/Videography

·      Project Planning

·      Clear Communication

Industry Focused Career Sites;

·      www.indeed.com

·      www.communicationsjobs.net

·      www.careerbuilder.com

·      www.mediabistro.com

·      www.simplyhired.com

Professional Associations or Organizations;

·      Media Communications Association

·      CMMA (Communication Media Management Association)

Salary Information;

Salaries vary by job but range in between $33,000.00-$70,000.00 per year, not including bonuses. This information was gotten from www.payscale.com