More references and further reading :

 

Trade Magazines

· Hollywood Reporter

· Daily Variety

· Electronic Media

· Broadcasting and Cable

· Billboard

· Radio and Records

· Media Week

 

Internet Job Sites

· http://www.Showbizjobs.com

· http://www.Hcdonline.com

· http://www.EntertainmentCareers.net

 

Recommended Reading

· “Making a Good Script Great,” by Linda Segar

· “Screenplay,” by Syd Field

· “Story,” by Robert McKee

· “The Art of Dramatic Writing,” by Lajos Egri

· “All You Need to Know About the Music Business,” by Donald S. Passman

· “This Business of Music: The Definitive Guide to the Music Industry (This Business of Music, 8th Ed),” by M. William Krasilovsky, Sidney Shemel, John Gross, This Business of Music Marketing and Promotion, by Tad Lathrop, Jim Pettigrew

· “Radio Programming: Tactics and Strategy (Broadcasting & Cable Series),” by Eric G. Norberg

· “Radio Advertising: The Authoritative Handbook,” by Pete Schulberg

· “This Business of Television,” by Howard J. Blumenthal, Oliver R. Goodenough

· “ Hollywood 101: The Film Industry,” by Frederick Levy

· “How to Make It in Hollywood : All the Right Moves,” by Linda Buzzell

· “The Producer's Business Handbook,” by John J. Lee

· “The Movie Business Book,” by Jason E. Squire (Editor)

· “All You Need to Know About the Movie and TV Business,” by Gail Resnik, Scott Trost

 

Tim Burgess is Director of Career Development at USC Annenberg School for Communication. Prior to coming to USC Annenberg, Mr. Burgess was a Recruiting Manager for CBS in Los Angeles .

 

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