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Entertainment Jobs Remain Scarce, But There Are Some Bright Spots
A striker is seen on the picket line outside Paramount Studios on Sept. 12, 2023, in Los Angeles.
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Topline:
“Survive ’til ’25” is the phrase being repeated around town as jobs in the entertainment industry remain scarce.
The details: As entertainment giants continue to merge and Hollywood recovers from two strikes, jobs seem hard to come by. But certain fields, such as legal and analytics, are still hiring.
The background: Hollywood employment has plunged 26% from a post-pandemic high in August 2022, according to a recent Otis College study on L.A.’s entertainment workforce.
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While many inside the studios and conglomerates point the finger at last summer's picket lines, the Otis researchers concluded that the "more enduring threat" came from the years-long “arms race” among streaming services that preceded the strikes and put subs growth over profitability.
The Ankler spoke to executive recruiters, studio execs and writers to get a sense of the hiring landscape in Hollywood and the U.K., and whether video gaming remains appealing to entertainment staffers looking to make a leap.
What’s next: Hollywood’s major studios are likely to be more cautious in hiring over the next 12 to 18 months, says Korn Ferry’s Bill Simon.
For more...read the story on The Ankler.
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