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A weekly podcast speaking to a diverse range of industry professionals from across the media industry who share their stories, as well as tips and advice for entering the industry. The Media Careers Podcast is delivered in partnership Into Film, supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.
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Mar 13, 2024
Mar 13, 2024
43 min
From growing up on a farm, to working with wealth and investment managers, Sharneigh has had a fascinating journey into the media industry.
She is now a Camera Operator and also an HGV driver!

Mar 6, 2024
Mar 6, 2024
47 min
Rico's story of getting a role in the film industry is full of challenges, barriers and most importantly his strength of character. Passionate about diversity and inclusion and making systematic changes across the sector, Rico's new role at CrewHQ, WarnerBros.Discovery is going to be a force for good.

Feb 28, 2024
Feb 28, 2024
45 min
Edward openly discusses his Dyslexia and how at School he and his parents were told that they should 'manage their expectations' of his life and career aspirations - they were told he would never get to College or University.
Needless to say Edward has more than proved them wrong!
University of Central Lancashire: https://www.uclan.ac.uk/
Production Guild of Great Britain: https://productionguild.com/

Feb 13, 2024
Feb 13, 2024
47 min
Dushi chats through her career from aerospace engineering through to being part of one of the most dynamic global media organisations; Deluxe.
Dushi explains how Deluxe offers media and entertainment services including digital distribution, cinema, mastering, streaming and asset management and her role within the organisation.

Feb 7, 2024

Jan 31, 2024

Jan 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024
51 min
Yosien discusses openly in this episode how a major illness impacted her working life and how she has adapted and learnt to work in a different way.
She also highlights the different types of jobs she has undertaken, her transferable skills and how entrepreneurship has always been at the heart of her work.

Jan 17, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
58 min
Lucy started her career in South Africa before making the huge leap to move to the UK.
She shares her story of working with eccentric people in the industry and how she established the award winning VFX house, BlueBolt Ltd.

Media Careers Podcast
The Media Careers Podcast provides inspiration and information to change lives for the better.
A weekly podcast speaking to a diverse range of industry professionals from across the media industry who share their stories on their education pathways and how they have navigated their careers, as well as tips and advice on how to enter the sector.
The podcast will also provide direct links to individuals, organisations and education institutions who can support a diverse range of young people wanting to develop a career in the media industry, as well as providing a list of suggested activities for teachers to deliver within a classroom setting.
