MULTI- TASKING – Any entity in the Media and Entertainment industry wants individuals who work are a “one-man-army”. This trait increases one’s employability by multi-folds. One just needs to be the master of one skill but also the jack of the other aspects of their skill. For example, it is…. if a video editor has some basic knowledge of the camera or a news anchor should know how to write a script.

ADAPTABILITY – No likes to deal with tough nuts, especially employers. The media companies always look for people who can mold easily mold into their unique work environment, job culture and professional ethics and code of conduct.

GOOD AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS – Command over any one particular language is a desired professional trait. But what matters more than the language is the thought behind any message. Any media personnel should know how to communicate their intent to, be it their employer, co-worker and most importantly their audience.  

AWARENESS OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS – New information comes in every minute in this fast-changing world. The media industry is the first to know about any new trend before it reaches the common public. Therefore it is of utmost importance for any media industry aspirant to be up-to-date with everything that goes around in the world, especially in their interested field.

PRESENTABILITY – The media is all about the “looks” of everything, first. Therefore any individual in the media industry should know how to present himself/herself in the best way possible. One doesn’t have to wear over-the-top expensive clothes, accessories or cosmetics, but instead, atleast be well-groomed and neatly dressed when presenting themselves in any interview, meeting or any other professional gathering.

Once you these traits in you, one can land any job in any entity in the media and entertainment industry, FOR SURE!