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Ask a Former Assistant: Neil Wade (Creative Executive, Formerly Nickelodeon)
An Interview with Neil Wade , Creative Executive, formerly Nickelodeon “I’ve always described myself as a big walking cartoon.” By...
Matthew Threadgill


Ask a Former Assistant: Clément Bauer, Jr. Partner, VP of Development & Production at Resonate Entertainment
Clément Bauer’s journey into Hollywood didn’t start on a studio lot—it began in a small town in France, watching Disney Channel with English subtitles after his family won the green card lottery and a one-way ticket to Louisiana. For him, American television and film weren’t just entertainment; they were a crash course in culture, language, and belonging. Now a rising producer & jr. partner at Resonate Entertainment, Clém shares how he bridged the gap between assistant and pr
Lucy Stover


Ask a Former Assistant: Karla M. Rodriguez (Manager of Casting, Content Partnerships & Fandom at ReelShort)
Interviewed by Katie Tran, Content Operations Assistant at ReelShort
Katie Tran


Ask a Former Assistant: Nathan Varni (ABC, Hulu)
Interviewed by Rachel Jarrot , Board Member, JHRTS & Lucy Stover , Talent Coordinator, More/Medavoy Management & your...
Rachel Jarrot


Ask a Former Assistant: Joshua Finn (Paradigm)
*To look up unfamiliar terms, check out our Hollywood Glossary. Joshua Finn Talent Agent, Paradigm Interviewed by Lucy Stover ,...
Lucy Stover


Ask a Former Assistant: Conan Smith (Buchwald)
Learn about agency life, representing multi-hyphenates, the difference between working at a big vs. mid-sized agency, and more from Buchwald
Gillian Madans


Ask a Former Assistant: Katie McNicol (Marc Platt Productions)
Katie McNicol Development Executive, Marc Platt Productions Interviewed by: Greta Simolke , Sales Coordinator at Fortitude...
Greta Simolke


Ask a Former Assistant: Lindsay Samakow (Paradigm)
From musical theatre student to pioneering agent at one of the industry's top agencies, Lindsay Samakow's unconventional journey is a testam
Emily Reece


Ask a Former Assistant (Todd Eisner, Paradigm)
Todd Eisner Talent Agent, Paradigm Talent Agency Interviewed by: Emily Reece, Assistant at Paradigm Talent Agency This month’s interview...
Emily Reece


Ask a Former Assistant (Ian Joselow, Gersh)
Ian Joselow,
Digital Agent, Gersh ; Co-President - NY, JHRTS
Interviewed by: Matt Guernier, JHRTS Board Member / Stage Door Network
Matt Guernier


Ask a Former Assistant (Mara Huberman, Citizen)
Mara Huberman, Social Media Manager, Citizen App Interviewed by: Caleb Ewing, Finishing Coordinator at Framework Studio Hi Mara– I’m...
Caleb Ewing


Ask a Former Assistant: Vinca Calvi (Senior Publicist, SMITHHOUSE)
Vince Calvi Senior Publicist, SMITHHOUSE - Interviewed by: Alexandra Pica, (newly promoted!) coordinator at Scout Productions - Hi Vince!...
Alexandra Pica


Ask A Former Assistant: Reggie Elzey (Associate Video Producer / Editor, E! News)
Reggie Elzey, Associate Video Producer / Editor, E! News Hi Reggie! Thank you so much for joining The Hollywood Assistant! Tell us more...
Cathy Campo


Ask A Former Assistant: Loren Albento (Talent Manager / Producer, LBI Entertainment)
Loren Albento, Talent Manager / Producer, LBI Entertainment Hi Loren! Thank you for joining The Hollywood Assistant! Tell us about your...
Cathy Campo
Ask a Former Assistant: Gabriel Strick (Director of Development, 6th & Idaho)
Gabriel Strick Director of Development, 6th & Idaho - Interview by Gabriela Rosati, Executive Assistant, R+D Placement - Hi Gabriel!...
Gabriela Rosati


Ask a Former Assistant: Dezi Gallegos (Director of Development,Proximity Media)
Dezi Gallegos Director of Development, Proximity Media Hi Dezi! Thank you so much for joining The Hollywood Assistant! Tell us more about...
Cathy Campo


Ask A Former Assistant: Genevieve Goodman (Associate Producer / Editor, The Viall Files)
Genevieve Goodman Associate Producer / Editor, The Viall Files Hey Genevieve! Thanks for joining The Hollywood Assistant! Tell us more...
Cathy Campo


Ask a Former Assistant: (Christianna Wiggins, Creative Executive, Nonfiction TV Development at Hulu)
Christianna Wiggins Creative Executive, Nonfiction TV Development, Hulu Hi Christianna! Thank you so much for interviewing with us. Tell...
Cathy Campo


Ask a Former Assistant: Chanel Watson (Brand & Program Marketing Manager, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME)
Chanel Watson, Brand & Program Marketing Manager, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME - Interview conducted by Michelle Greene, Senior Publicist at...
Michelle Greene


Ask a Former Assistant: David Ramirez (Segment Researcher, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon)
David Ramirez, Segment Researcher, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Hi David! Thank you so much for sitting down with me. Tell us...
Cathy Campo


Copy of Ask a Former Assistant: Allison Leffingwell (Director of People Experience, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group)
Allison Leffingwell, Director of People Experience, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group - Interview conducted by Michelle Greene,...
Michelle Greene


Ask A Former Assistant: Diego Nájera (Director of Narrative Films at Participant)
Diego Nájera, Director of Narrative Films at Participant - Interview by Don Rutledge, Staff Writer & Former Participant Assistant - Diego...
Don Rutledge


Ask A Former Assistant: Christopher Callison (Creative Executive, Starburns Industries)
Christopher Callison, Creative Executive at Starburns Industries - Interview by Don Rutledge, Staff Writer & Former Participant Assistant...
Don Rutledge


Ask a Former Assistant: Billy Gleeson (The Late Show withStephen Colbert)
Billy Gleeson, Former Production Supervisor at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Hi Billy! Thank you so much for taking the time to...
Cathy Campo
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