#25 Inside Reality TV Production: What it’s Like to Work With Unscripted Content | Maegan Philmore Interview

Maegan Philmore, Television Line Producer for NFL and Production Coordinator and Manager for TV series such as Dance Moms and Naked and Afraid, joins in conversation with Tanya to tell us more about her experiences working on reality TV.Maegan talks about what it is like to shift from scripted to non-scripted content and its challenges. She also tells us fascinating stories about her experience at the Super Bowl and all the moving parts to live production. Maegan also shares an insight on how she has handled sanitary outbreaks in the past and how COVID has changed this particular side of the entertainment industry. Listen to Maegan's great advice on what to do if you want to get started in this industry.Show NotesListen to Jill Macy's InterviewStaff Me UpWorkCareWorld Health Organization TrainingKey Points01:17 — Maegan’s background03:05 — Shift from scripted to non-scripted content05:33 —  Difference between production coordinator & production manager08:06 — Reality TV & the Union11:30 — How to decide between scripted and unscripted TV15:21 — Working as a producer on the Super Bowl17:40 — Malaria, Guyana & Naked & Afraid21:20 — Working in production & handling tropical diseases22:57 — Her experience with COVID 26:06 — effects of COVID in her industry29:06 — Advice to people looking for work30:02 — Roles that have increased their demand31:14 — Future roles for Maegan32:30 — Work-life balanceGet the latest the There To Here: Film & Media Podcast sent to youFind more podcasts from CoLab INC Film & Mediamedia.colabinc.orgFollow us on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTubeConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources