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15 TIPS FOR NEGOTIATING JOB TERMS  By Roberto Cardenas A good deal of entertainment industry folk will be nailing down new jobs in the near future, as we come out of this pandemic-enforced hiatus. Not all of us have agents to do the heavy lifting of negotiating terms. For those of you that are on your own, here are some tips, coming from our team members with experience on both sides of the table. Understand the person across the table.  Do your research to know the personality you are dealing with, what matters to him, and the most successful tone to set for the discussion. Know what is common.  Research terms for similar employees at the company for perspective, then go with terms at the TOP of that range. Employers will either say “yes” or negotiate down…they will  never  negotiate up.  Focus on your future, not your past . It is expected that you will periodically get a bump in salary, title and terms of employment as your experien...

POST-PRODUCTION TIP:  HOW TO PICK AN EDITOR   By: Roberto Cardenas The right – or wrong – editor can make or break a project.  Who is the right editor? Obviously, you need your editor to have working knowledge of the most current editing tools and techniques and to be able to execute any special editing skills your project requires. But, also, don’t ignore the creative, collaborative and personality elements that make some editors a success and others…well, not so much. How do you find the right editor? Below is a list of interview questions that will help you suss out if an editor is good for your team and project. Before you start asking these questions, though, we impart the following advice:  As you ask these questions, it is important to not just listen to their answers but to hear HOW the editor answers. How they answer can tell you a lot about their ability to communicate their opinions and logic, their attention to detail, and their c...