Meet the Overworked Gen Z Assistants Making Oscars Magic Happen Behind the Scenes!
As a freelancer in the awards show scene, I’m one of the many jacks-of-all-trades who work tirelessly to ensure these grand events run smoothly. From being among the first to arrive and the last to leave at any given ceremony, my typical pay rate hovers around $200 for a 10-to-12-hour day. Word of mouth, old connections, or Facebook groups are often my sources for finding work. It’s millennials and Gen Z freelancers like me who power the entire awards show ecosystem. The 2021 E! News Golden Globes red carpet was no exception; I, Antonieta Sanchez, barely had a moment to catch my breath throughout the event. It’s not just a few producers making these events happen – it takes an entire week of round-the-clock work from people like me.