An Open Letter to Whoever Hires Me First

I’m excited. I’m so excited. In less than 6 months I’ll be beginning a new chapter in a completely new place. I’ll have a job (or an internship to start) in the field of music and entertainment. However, I have some things I’d like my first employer to know. 

I’m curious

I’m 22 years old. I’m not going to be happy at a place that doesn’t allow me to explore and create. I don’t want to be confined to tasks that limit my ability to do those things. I’m going to have a million questions, because I genuinely want to learn. I hope for more than working from nine to five in one building. Need someone to travel to L.A for help with an awards show? Pick me. I really don’t care if I’ll be directing traffic. I’ve done worse, and my attitude while doing it will prove plenty.

I’m independent

I’ve been in college for almost five years now. I’m used to having freedom and I frickin’ love it. Don’t get me wrong, I understand how important professionalism is, but my generation exceeds in environments that allow us to make our own decisions. I’m writing this blog in my pajamas while blasting “Return of the Mack” by Mark Morrison, and that’s why it’s going to be written well. It’d suck pretty badly if I were writing it in a cubicle with no view other than three gray walls.

I want to make a difference

I also want some money, but not nearly as bad. I picked this industry for a reason, which is because I know I’ll still be happy with my life after working a stressful event or while dealing with a prima donna. If you give me freedom, I’ll give you 110% of my effort in making a difference in artists’ careers.

To my Newhouse colleagues, remember that you’re more than just an assistant, an intern and a broke college student. Your personality is worth plenty, and you deserve to be known for your character and uniqueness by your employer. It’ll help them, and they’ll know how you work best.

 

–Kelly Myers is a graduate student studying television, radio and film