Ep135: The “Playbook” For Building a Successful Career in Scripted TV | with Steve Lang, ACE (pt2)

<p><strong><a href= "https://imdb.com/name/nm0485919/?ref_=instant_nm_2&q=steven%20lang" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ACE Editor Steve Lang</a></strong> truly means it when he says,</p> <blockquote> <p>“If I can help somebody get a job, it's almost just as satisfying as if I got the job myself.”</p> </blockquote> <p>As we discussed in <strong><a href= "https://optimizeyourself.me/leveraging-skills-to-get-hired-when-you-dont-have-experience-steve-lang/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">part 1 of our marathon interview together</a></strong>, not only did Steve play a huge role in getting me my first television editing job on <em>Burn Notice </em>(despite the fact I didn’t have enough experience), but he has helped countless numbers of his assistants get into the editing chair and move on to successful careers. If you missed part one, you might want to go back and listen to that one first, where we discuss in detail, how Steve has navigated a varied career in post-production while avoiding getting pigeonholed, and how it's possible to use skills over experience to get the jobs you want (if you know how to tell the right story).</p> <p>What you'll hear in part two is Steve's philosophy on mentoring his assistants, how he approaches his editor's cuts, and his best advice for making the transition from assistant to editor. We also dive into Steve's work habits, his lifestyle choices, and how he has learned to balance his intense focus abilities to avoid wreaking havoc on his health and relationships. Steve has generously shared his knowledge and experience through mentorship over the years and I'm immensely grateful that he has given his time to talk with me and share his wisdom with you.</p> <h3>Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?</h3> <p><strong><a href="https://optimizeyourself.me/subscribe/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode</a></strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.evercast.us/demo?utm_source=optimize%20yourself%20interview&utm_medium=banner&u