Truth matters. Community matters. Your support makes both possible. LAist is one of the few places where news remains independent and free from political and corporate influence. Stand up for truth and for LAist. Make your year-end tax-deductible gift now.
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.
(
David Livingston
/
Getty Images
)
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.
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.
Sponsored message
For more...read the story on The Ankler.
This story is published in partnership with The Ankler, a paid subscription publication about the entertainment industry.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive before year-end will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive before year-end will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
