Bonnie Hammer, Vice Chairman of NBC Universal, has a diverse background in the television industry, starting as a production assistant and eventually leading major networks. Her early career began with a passion for photography, which she redirected after recognizing that initial dreams might not lead to success. Hammer emphasizes the importance of following opportunities, even if they seem mundane. Her first job involved cleaning up after animals on a children's show, which she viewed as a valuable stepping stone toward a successful career in the dynamic media landscape.
At the start of my career, I was looking for anything to do that gave me a paycheck. I had a passion that I started with, which was photography, and I figured that somehow I'd make a living that way.
So I think the first one was giving up a dream that wasn't leading me anywhere, and kind of what then became my philosophy in life, following the opportunities.
I was the lowest grade production assistant on a kid's math TV show, on public broadcasting in Boston, literally following a dog around the set and cleaning up his poop.
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