After about a month worth of interviewing and an onsite interview, I am now the new Production Supervisor for Chapman University's Panther Productions.
First off, let me say that it was an interesting experience. I have only really delt with smaller organizations for the hiring process, which will usually take about a week max. This took much longer. I even had to go on set and assist on the shoot of one of their shows 'Dialogue with Doti and Dodge. It was one of the few interviews where I did not feel stressed. I was in my element. I had some fun as well.
About four days later I was called and offered the job and asked to start right away. I must confess that I am a former Chapman University graduate, which I believe may have helped me. However, I would have never guessed that I would work for my Alma Mater, making television.
Let me give you a bit of background on Panther Productions. It was a small department which had the primary job of producing TV material for the local channels and PBS. The department did not formalize into 'Panther' until recently, but it has been producing shows for television for 15 years. Chapman University made a bold step to create a marketing department to help the university market to a national audience. Included in that department is Panther productions, who's job is to create TV material to promote the university, as well as, any other marketing.
The cool thing is, the job seems to fit me well. It requires someone with TV, corporate, marketing, and creative experience. A jack of all trades, if you will. Aside from creating TV shows, I will oversee productions of educational events, shoot promos for events, and create marketing videos for the various schools.
So it looks like its time for me to saddle up for a wild ride. Its going to get busy.
