Jonathan Mason - From News Assistant to Legit Agent at Don Buchwald & Associates

Jonathan Mason is a Theatrical or legit agent at Don Buchwald & Associates in NY (film, TV, and theater). In addition to celebrity clients, he also represents actors in some of your favorite television shows, streaming shows, and films. Buchwald is a top tier bi coastal agency with name recognition, offering representation in commercial, print, digital, branded lifestyle, film, TV, theater, literary, social media influencers, and voiceover. In this episode, we talk about: • The incredible journey Jonathan took to get to Buchwald, including working as a PA, Background Artist, Assistant at Channel 5 News, Finance, and Casting • Why our previous Mentor, Kim Graham, is an integral part of his story • Working at Channel 5 News during the OJ Simpson Trial • Tips from Don Lemon in the 90s • Rising from Intern to Agent in 2 years • Why he was considered "too old" to work as a Casting Assistant or an Agent's Assistant and how he pushed his way through • Starting in your 30s in a new position in Entertainment and how to pivot • How Buchwald currently submits actors on their roster • How and when he pitches his actors • The biggest lesson I learned from Jon which got me paid • What he looks for in actors who come in (What CDs does he know, footage, cd recommendations) • What’s he's seeing now and where he’s seeing production pick up Resources: Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentdbamason?lang=en Buchwald Website: https://www.buchwald.com/ Recommendation: If you like this episode, check out Episode 1.12 with Casting Associate of Homeland, Kim Graham. Host: Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle