Ep. 10 - Building Relationships and Transitioning to Scripted Television with assistant editor Carlos Viramontes

Carlos "Charlie" Viramontes and I met over two years ago through a mutual connection. He was living in San Diego and I was in LA. He was working at a local TV station editing sports promos and wanted to transition to scripted television, but had no idea how to do it. We stayed in touch and developed a friendship over time, until eventually I was able to put him up for an assistant editor position on a scripted television show. He got the job and is now doing what he always dreamed of. I feel Charlie is not only a good example of how to network, but also how to build relationships, which are very important in this industry. And it also shows that one doesn't need to be in LA to work in scripted television in Hollywood. In episode 10, Charlie and I discuss the following topics:How Charlie and I met over two years ago while we were living in different citiesCharlie’s origin story, how he got a political science degree and got a job as an editor in sports marketing in San DiegoBeing ready to jump on opportunitiesThe way Charlie and I got connected through his college professorAsking to meet with post production professionals by sending cold emailsHow offering to buy someone’s coffee can set the tone for that first meetingThe importance of following up after having an initial meetingAsking for help and feedback instead of asking for a jobWhy it’s important to edit side projectsWays to connect with peopleBeing open to having your work critiqued and not takes things personallyStaying in touch with peopleTaking the initiative and being proactive to become a better editorLeaving your hometown to pursue a career in a different cityGetting a job lead by developing a relationship and trustHow your job in a different city could qualify you to join the Union in HollywoodTransitioning from marketing to scripted televisionTaking risks and not living with regretsEliminating fear and learning from our mistakesWriting the proper resume to sell yourself for a job you haven’t done beforeFinding a way to shadow an assistant editor or editorInterviewing for a job you don’t have the experience forFinding the job that truly makes you happyGetting a last minute job offer in a different city and having to pack up and leave your homeCommunicating your goals to your employer Keeping healthy relationships with co-workers and not burning bridgesDealing with inconveniences by changing your mindsetFeel free to share this episode with anyone that might find Charlie's story helpful and would also appreciate it if you left a review on Apple Podcasts by visiting hollywoodeditingmentor.com/review. Original Music: "Apollo's Haze" by JesusdapnkFacebook: www.fb.com/jesusdapnkSoundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/jesusdapnkInstagram: @jesusdapnkCheck out our free content and other resources! >>> SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! >>>Original Music: "Apollo's Haze" and "Do You Want" by JesusdapnkFacebook: www.fb.com/jesusdapnkSoundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/jesusdapnkInstagram: @jesusdapnk