tylerminkis5 Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 What sort of degree is needed to work for TCM's programming department? Would a college student like myself need to major in Mass Media thing or Film History? Is a degree needed or is it just who you know? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrtbsh Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 my degree is in economics I just happen to be a movie lover who was very lucky to fall into this career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicsfan1119 Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Boy, were you ever lucky! ;)ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviejoe79 Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 Very lucky indeed! I would love to pursue a career relating to classic films. I'm still young (24) so hopefully I can work my way into the small workforce that is involved in the classics - and I would LOVE to work at TCM in ANY capacity. tcmprogrammer - you guys should really start some sort of apprentice program so people like myself can have an opportunity to work in a field that we love, and help to carry on the classics to future generations. If I were to apply at TCM today, for say a job in the programming department, what kind of qualifications would you guys look for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwtwbooklover Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 TCM programmer-other websites I have visited list the coporate side of their businesses and have a link for Careers at these companies maybe TCM can consider adding this? You know a link to the business side of TCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrtbsh Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 there isn't anything specific we look for beyond passion for classic films plus the usual attributes any company would want (smart, hard working, creative, etc.) it's tough - there are a lot of people who want to work here, and those that end up doing it are more lucky than anything (right place, right time) having said that, the fact that you are all so passionate is a great beginning - gwtwbooklover, maybe we should have some sort of corporate link for careers; there must be such a site the company has, so I will see what there is and if we can link to it I'm incredibly lucky, no question about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicsfan1119 Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I'd submit an application to work for TCM in a heart beat, but I don't live anywhere close to Atlanta. Besides, I'm too darned old to be starting a new career now. Good idea about the "corporate career link" however! ;)ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdswagger Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 TCM Programmer-- Does TCM offer internships to college students? I know many TV networks and also production companies do. It's not an apprenticeship, or a permanent position, but it would be a great opportunity for young people-and they would get college credit for it as well as some practical experience. Internships normally run one semister for undergrads, and one academic year (9 months) for graduate students. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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