USC School of Cinematic Arts
850 West 34th Street, Room G132 (Carson Building), Los Angeles, CA 90089-2211
213-740-4432 fax 213-740-5226
https://scacommunity.usc.edu/
careers@cinema.usc.edu
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Career Counseling Meetings
»Individual Meetings
»Group career planning materials
»Resume Review
»Resource packet
»Access to job board
Job Board
»Contact with Human Resources covering job leads studios/agency/management/post houses/production and set jobs
»Streamline job opportunities for quality and compensation
»Individual referrals and resume submissions when necessary
Maintain Student/Alumni Database
»Update resume/material submissions and relevant work experience
»Track student and alumni career progression and/or career progress
»Track festival awards and materials submissions
Career Panels and Career Seminars
»Career 'Special Guest' talks and panel discussions - year around
»Career Fair (Jobs and Internships) - Spring Semester
»GOT CAREER? All day seminars - Fall semester
Mentorship Opportunities
»Meetings for graduate students and seniors with industry professionals for career advice
»Set or production office visits with professionals for career advice
MBA/SCA Certificate Program with Marshall School of Business
»Oversee and create classes for joint program
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Larry Auerbach
Associate Dean Larry Auerbach Endowed Chair
As Associate Dean of Student Industry Relations, Auerbach meets with
students who wish to have one-on-one discussions about their career paths, offers a realistic
perspective on working in the entertainment industry, and lends his advice and guidance on the
necessary steps to be taken upon graduating. When necessary, Auerbach reviews legal documents
involving students' contracts and/or deals.
A former agent with nearly 50 years of experience,
Larry Auerbach was the executive vice president of the William Morris
Agency and a member of its board of directors. During his tenure, Auerbach was the
head of the New York motion picture division; ran the television department
in Los Angeles; established the rock and roll division of the music department,
and represented clients like Norman Jewison and Bernardo Bertolucci.
He was instrumental in bringing movies such as The French Connection (1971),
Last Tango in Paris (1972), and Moonstruck (1987) to the big screen, and has
sold over 100 television features and series ranging from That Girl (1966-1971)
to The Cosby Show (1984-1992).
Bonnie Chi, B.A.
Director, Student-Industry Relations
In addition to working with current students and alumni and offering career guidance,
Bonnie Chi oversees the office of Student Industry Relations.
She meets with students on an individual basis, offering insight and industry advice,
along with reviewing resumes, and helping develop individual career plans. She also
cultivates and promotes USC talent to the entertainment industry.
Chi has over 13 years of entertainment experience starting at The Chasin Agency,
working her way over to the William Morris Agency until her move to the USC
School of Cinematic Arts.
Torrie Rosenzweig
Associate Director
Torrie Rosenzweig runs the Student Industry Relations new interactive job board,
assists with career services, and oversees the Cinematic Arts Mentorship Program.
With more than 15 years in the entertainment industry,
Rosenzweig has several television producing credits, and also wrote,
directed and produced a feature documentary film, a short narrative film,
and has been a member of IATSE Camera local 600.
