Maegan Philmore, Television Line Producer for NFL and Production Coordinator and Manager for TV series such as Dance Moms and Naked and Afraid, joins in conversation with Tanya to tell us more about her experiences working on reality TV.

Maegan talks about what it is like to shift from scripted to non-scripted content and its challenges. She also tells us fascinating stories about her experience at the Super Bowl and all the moving parts to live production. Maegan also shares an insight on how she has handled sanitary outbreaks in the past and how COVID has changed this particular side of the entertainment industry.

Listen to Maegan's great advice on what to do if you want to get started in this industry.

Show Notes
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Key Points
01:17 — Maegan’s background

03:05 — Shift from scripted to non-scripted content

05:33 —  Difference between production coordinator & production manager

08:06 — Reality TV & the Union

11:30 — How to decide between scripted and unscripted TV

15:21 — Working as a producer on the Super Bowl

17:40 — Malaria, Guyana & Naked & Afraid

21:20 — Working in production & handling tropical diseases

22:57 — Her experience with COVID 

26:06 — effects of COVID in her industry

29:06 — Advice to people looking for work

30:02 — Roles that have increased their demand

31:14 — Future roles for Maegan

32:30 — Work-life balance

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