Lindsey Patterson
Associate Producer
Playboy Plus Entertainment
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Was interested in the TV / film industry.
Got involved in extra-work on TV sets.
Networked with like-minded people and did research on other opportunities.
Put myself out there and finally got involved with Playboy.
Talked with one of the producers for Playboy Radio and asked them if they were hiring.
Got an interview and started working for Playboy Radio.
Was on top of it and excelled at my job to impress the company and show them what I've got.
Received a call from the TV side to start my new career.
Education
High School
Career
Associate Producer
I work in live television.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Radio
Television
Learning / Being Challenged
Day to Day
Arrive at 6am, have a morning meeting of the game plan for an hour-long show, be on-point and always thinking ahead during show time, have a post-show meeting about how things went that day and plan for the next day.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Get an internship with a production company. That is one advantage that most people do not get, so take advantage and get experience.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Parents:
"You should try to apply yourself in a stable job."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
