Getting A TV Job: Your First Contract

In the TV news job hunt, there are many highs and lows.  One of the highs is getting a job offer after an interview goes well.  The low that might immediately follow is due to a contract that has just been given to you.  There are many common clauses inserted into TV contracts that are discussed in the book, one of which being the notorious "anniversary clause."

Here is an excerpt from the book talking about contracts & contract laywers:

Hiring a contract lawyer is strongly recommended, despite the costs, to read through the contract and find any flaws. Under no circumstances should you sign a contract on the spot if you have an in-person interview. Make sure you have at least a few days to look over it and get a lawyer to look over it. 

I, personally, make sure to use a contract lawyer for every contract.

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Stay tuned for more excerpts from the book "So You Want To Be A TV Star?" along with more personal stories from the author!

~Aaron Shaffer