What is the best way for a successful sales and marketing professional to transition to tv production?

Question

At this point, I can only take advantage of East Coast based opportunities.

Answer 1

Of course lots of money will help and you can do some independent production to build up a portfolio. When marketing this to say local stations also apply for a job there. The smaller stations are best and all do some production work if they can. Also local cable is easy to get a production to build up a track record.

Answer 2

be presentable and introduce your to people who know people develope a reliable information and trust network