Hands-On Experience and Strong Work Ethic Prepare NESCOM Grads For Lasting Success

Published on: February 12, 2024

A story:

Legendary film director / TikTok sensation Martin Scorsese was in a New York City studio, working on a new project. The manager of the studio asked a group of recent college grads and interns working there to run to the hardware store to pick up some black paint to finish some needed repairs. Most of the grads balked, saying that they came to work in the studio to be engineers, not to run errands. One recent grad, though, volunteered for the job, taking $20 from the manager and running to the store. Scorsese saw this play out, and was impressed with the grad who was willing to pull up his sleeves and do what it took to get the job done. The director ended up hiring that grad to work on the crew of two different films.

That grad who impressed Scorsese - he was from Husson's New England School of Communication.

NESCom Prepares You to Succeed

This story is well-known among NESCom students and faculty. It not only speaks to the success that NESCom students have found after graduation, but also to the fundamental values that NESCom's curriculum and culture instill. Hard work. Resourcefulness. Lack of ego. A willingness to take on any task, however big or small, to get the project completed. Values that impress hiring managers and big-name directors alike. 

Which is not to say, of course, that NESCom's film and video production programs only teach you those valuable soft skills. Far from it. In NESCom programs, you will get plenty of hands-on experience working with the tools and technology of your chosen field, devoting your time to projects that will bolster your resume and portfolio while building essential skills. Indeed, compared to programs at other schools where you'd spend several semesters or even years in the classroom talking about abstract theories, at NESCom you begin working in your field from the start of your freshmen year, essentially giving you four full years of experiential learning. Working in all aspects of film and video production, from lighting and cinematography to production design to editing and more, ensures that when you begin your career, you'll have a versatile skillset that can help you overcome any challenge and excel in any situation.

What Kinds of Careers Do NESCom Graduates Go On To?

The proof of the success of NESCom's hands on approach to film / video production education lies in the successful careers its graduates have gone on to. There's the student who worked with Martin Scorsese of course, but more importantly, there's the thousands of grads maintaining consistent and rewarding careers in the world of film and video production. They work for TV stations across the country, editing broadcasts, performing videography photojournalism. They work for national media companies like ESPN, doing behind-the-scenes production work. Others work for content and marketing agencies, creating video productions and commercials for a wide variety of clients.

Others work on film sets, helping to create the movies hitting local multiplexes. Plenty of others build sustainable careers filming live events, from sports to concerts and other performances.

Just as important as to what kinds of careers these grads have is where they have them. Though it may seem like a move to Hollywood or New York is a must for film and video careers, the truth is that in just about every town and city in the country, there's a vast need for people who can be counted to create good quality video content. And with the increasing importance and popularity of social media and video sites like TikTok and YouTube, ambitious content creators can build a career from just about anywhere they choose. 

Launch Your Film and Video Production Career with a Degree from Husson

Across all the different career fields they've pursued, NESCom grads are united by their exceptional skillset, enviable versatility, and a willingness to dig deep to get the job done, and all of those the traits are nurtured and developed during their time at Husson. You can empower yourself with all the tools you'll need to succeed in this exciting but competitive industry by your getting your degree from NESCom. 

Your journey begins by applying or requesting info. Whether it's chance to impress a famous director, a job shooting a commercial, or creating your own video series on YouTube, you never know when opportunity will knock. Make sure you have the confidence and skill to answer, and to take the path that opportunity offers you as far as it will go.