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Breaking into Television [Paperback]

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Series: Breaking Into | Publication Date: September 13, 1998

The only book that brings a career in television into focus, this invaluable guide covers interning--the sure road to success--gives anecdotes from network executives and former interns, and provides appendices with internship opportunities.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } The only book that brings a career in television into focus, this invaluable guide covers interning--the sure road to success--gives anecdotes from network executives and former interns, and provides appendices with internship opportunities.

Product Details

Paperback: 244 pages
Publisher: Peterson's; Original edition (September 13, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0768901219
ISBN-13: 978-0768901214
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, September 22, 1998

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Breaking into Televsion is one of the most useful books I have ever read. I just started an intership working for my local Senator. My friend who wants to get into television gave me this book to read before I started. Wow, this is great imformation! There is advice from just about everone in the television business who stated out as as interns. There is also advice from people who now are incharge of inters. If you are an intern or are planning on interning this is a very useful book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible for Anyone Looking to Find and Ace an Internship, July 23, 1999

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Siegel and Weaver's book walks you through the entire process of finding an internship and then how to make the very best of the opportunity. Resumes, interviews, and successful phone manners are just a few of the many topics this book covers. After reading this book I found a great internship in LA and even was hired full time! Make sure to pick one up!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and easy to read!!!, September 26, 1998

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This book is a useful source for everyone in need of advice regarding interning in the media industry. From day one of looking for your dream internship Breaking Into Television holds your hand. This book guides you from the interview to your first day, and then into making your internship into a potential career. After reading this book you feel motivated and informed to become a "super intern".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Reassuring and helpful
If you are a college student majoring in television production, you know that internships are the only key to getting a career in the field. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book for every intern
This book is incredible. My class will be required to read it, learn it, live it! EVERY STUDENT SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO READ THIS BOOK. Read more

Published on April 28, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars GET IT!
Every single intern that walks through my door will be required to buy this book!

Published on September 14, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Better get this one fast, the shelves are almost bare...
Hurry to the local bookstore because they are bound to have the hottest book out right now about interning. Read more

Published on September 11, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a MUST for anyone even HOPING for a job.
Breaking into Television is a MUST HAVE book. Thisbook focuses on the do's and don't's of interning, with helpful and funny advice from top Exec's like the VP of MTV and Leeza... Read more

Published on September 1, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A quick, entertaining read with invaluable advice.
This book is a gold mine for any college student who is the least bit apprehensive about entering the work force from the bottom. Read more

Published on September 1, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow your way to a paid job!
As a junior in college, I am now planning to follow this book to the "T" as a step by step guide to "wow"ing my way to a paid job after school. Read more

Published on August 30, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars AN INTERNSHIP NECESSITY!!
Anyone can get an internship... However, it is what you do when you get there that distinguishes you from every other intern fighting for a paid position! Read more

Published on August 29, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars No student, of any major, should be without this book.
The title of this book may mislead perspective readers. It is a how to book for any intern, not just those trying to break into television. Read more

Published on August 23, 1998

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What do Spike Lee, Jodie Foster, JFK Jr., and President Clinton all have in common? Read the first page

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varies with market size, super intern, average intern, former intern, gofer work, great intern, many interns, three internships, other interns, first internship, supervising producer, internship supervisor, considered sexual harassment, previous channel, fellow interns, one intern, new interns, news intern

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Entertainment Television, New York, Entertainment Tonight, Morning News, Adora English, Post Production Supervisor, Executive Vice President, Good Morning America, South Park, Sunset Beach, Tribune Entertainment, Coordinating Producer, Joan Rivers, Los Angeles, Discovery Channel, Politically Incorrect, Script Coordinator, Writer's Assistant, Associate Director, Boston Bruins, Brooklyn College, Creative Services Director, Kell Brown, Painless Productions, Universal Studios Hollywood

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