
Jodie Nelson
Producer
“No idea is too big. Anything is possible—you just might have to work a little harder to get it.”
“No idea is too big. Anything is possible—you just might have to work a little harder to get it.”
Producer
I produce live television broadcasts for sports competitions.
As a freelancer, every day looks a bit different. I try to get in the water to surf or try other water sports every day. Then, some days I work from my home office. If I'm working on specific projects, I'll usually travel locally to meet with clients throughout the week. When I'm gearing up for an event, my time is split between my home office, clients' offices, and then spending a few days working at the event venue. The hours can be long and uncertain, but I love it!
Here's the first step for professionals
If you want to be a freelancer, the main things that I look for are work ethic, initiative, and teamwork. When you're on a job, take initiative, be proactive, and work hard. The people who will get rehired and make it far will be those who step up to any task they're given. Nothing should be "beneath you" when you're starting out. I'd also advise to never burn a bridge as a freelancer. As you get jobs and build your network, you'll want to keep all of those connections and opportunities.
"I have no business doing this. This is too big of a risk."
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