Media Careers Podcast

Amy Buscombe, Commissioning Editor Drama, BBC Children’s

This shows contains discussions on:

Commercial Rights

PSC form - Programme is Completed Form

Middlesex University: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/ 

Exeter College: https://exe-coll.ac.uk/ 

BBC Impact Team

 

Job Roles Mentioned:

Drama Clerk

BBC Radio Drama Assistant

BBC Writers Room

BBC Children's Script Editor

Drama Commissioning Editor

Suggested follow up activities:

• How many scripts have you read? Can you read 5 within 1 week?

• Talk about a drama that you lost interest in and describe this happened, looking at the story and characters

 

Additional links & information:

https://careers.bbc.co.uk 

https://careers.bbc.co.uk/content/Early-Careers/?locale=en_GB

Hannah Robinson, Production Development Producer

*** Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions on bereavement and the loss of a family member

 

This shows contains discussions on:

Family loss and grief

Aberystwyth University: https://aber.ac.uk/en/

BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/ 

ADI: https://www.adi.tv/ 

Dock 10: https://www.dock10.co.uk/ 

Unreal Engine: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US 

Virtual Studios

Rise: risewib.com    

 

Job Roles Mentioned:

Journalist

Multi skilled Operator

Development Producer

Suggested follow up activities:

1. Create your virtual background of your work
2. Download Unreal and test out what you can create
3. Message someone in the industry whose job title you are interested in to see if they will have a 10min coffee with you to get some advice......***look at the Linkedin profiles shared through this podcast

Additional links & information:

Any dock10 work experience opportunities or entry level roles will appear here: https://www.dock10.co.uk/about/careers/

 

There’s also a great section of Meet the Team with descriptions of various roles around the studios, and what it’s like to work here.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships

 

https://careers.itv.com/teams/early-careers/apprenticeships

Email jobs@dock10.co.uk with a CV and covering letter if there are no opportunities currently listed on our website. Developing future talent is an important part of dock10. We are constantly on the lookout for vibrant, enthusiastic and talented people.

 

If anyone is looking for roles in sport, then follow @garytaphouse on twitter. He regularly posts sports media job advertisements for all levels.

 

There is also a website, twitter, facebook and Instagram page called Behind Sport. They regularly interview people from around sport to find out more about their role and day to day activities.

Emma Thomas, Film Script Supervisor

Media Careers Job Title: Script Supervisor 

This shows contains discussions on:

WFTV: https://www.wftv.org.uk/ 

 

Job Roles Mentioned:

Script Supervisor: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/technical/script-supervisor-film-and-tv-drama/ 

Production Accountant: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/production-management/production-accountant/ 

Runner: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/production-management/production-runner/ 

Suggested follow up activities:

1. Can you time a script?
2. Listen to the 7 minute video on Script Supervising and write down the lessons learnt 

 

Additional links & information:

https://www.screenskills.com/ 

“What happens when a movie has no Script Supervisor” by Martha Pinson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAvn7CNpdB8 

https://www.theartofcontinuity.com/ 

The Fine Art of Director Whispering: https://saioni.co/ 

Debbie Ramsay, Commissioning Editor, Youth Strand, News & Current Affairs at Channel 4

This shows contains discussions on:

BRMB Radio: https://www.brmbradio.com 

Multi Media teams & expertise 

Newsbeat: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006wkry 

Radio 1: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_one 

Radio 1extra: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_1xtra 

 

Job Roles Mentioned:

Local Reporter

News Editor

Journalist

Presenter

Online Editor

Entertainment Editor

Planning Editor

Deputy Editor

Editor

 

Suggested follow up activities:

1. What is your plan and what are your incremental steps to get there?
2. Write a list of favourite documentaries and who is producing them
3. Write a short pitch for a documentary
4. Create a short film on iphone on a news item

 

Additional links & information:

https://careers.channel4.com/4skills/work-experience

https://careers.channel4.com/4skills

 

Sarah McGettigan, Head of TV, Pinewood Studios

This shows contains discussions on:

Pinewood Studios: https://pinewoodgroup.com 

OB: Outside Broadcasts | OB Truck

Molinare: https://molinare.co.uk 

The Farm Post is now Streamland Media: https://www.streamlandmedia.com 

Bournemouth University: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk 

Hat Trick Productions: https://www.hattrick.co.uk 

Nickelodeon: https://www.nick.co.uk 

Talkback: https://talkbackproductions.tv 

Avalon: https://avalonuk.com 

BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk 

ITV: https://www.itv.com 

 

Always ask the question - does anyone need help? Please can I have a promotion? Can I try out for a new role?

 

https://pinewoodfuturesfestival.com/

https://pinewoodgroup.com/pinewood-today/careers/current-vacancies 

 

Job Roles Mentioned:

Runner: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/production-management/production-runner/ 

Jib Operator: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/unscripted-tv/technical/jib-operator/ 

HOP - Head of Production

Camera Supervisor: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/unscripted-tv/technical/camera-supervisor/

Production Manager: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/production-management/production-manager-film-and-tv-drama/

https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/unscripted-tv/production-managment/production-manager-unscripted-tv/ 

Resource Coordinator 

Facilitator Coordinator 

Sales Coordinator 

Sales Manager

Studio Manager: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/unscripted-tv/studio-management/studio-manager/ 

Scenic Supervisor

Studio Engineer: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/unscripted-tv/engineering/vision-guarantee/ 

Spark: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/unscripted-tv/technical/spark/ 

 

Suggested follow up activities:

1. Design & measure a TV studio - thinking about what height you would need for lights, set, cameras - and getting the set in and out of the studio
2. Can you write up a production management report for the potential costs to record a TV programme?

Aradhna Tayal Leach, Managing Director, Radio Academy

This shows contains discussions on:

https://www.radioacademy.org/careers/roles/ 

Bollywood: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindi_cinema 

Cambridge University: https://www.cam.ac.uk 

Global Academy: https://globalacademy.com 

BBC Apprenticeships: https://www.bbc.com/apprenticehub/ 

Sky Apprenticeships: https://careers.sky.com/earlycareers/apprenticeships/

ITV Apprenticeships: https://careers.itv.com/teams/early-careers/apprenticeships 

ITN Apprenticeships: https://www.itn.co.uk/careers 

Media City, Manchester: https://www.mediacityuk.co.uk

Broadcasting House: https://www.bbc.com/historyofthebbc/buildings/broadcasting-house/ 

BBC Academy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/ 

BBC Women in Engineering: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z2y26g8 

ARIA Awards: https://www.radioacademy.org/arias/ 

 

Job Roles Mentioned:

Broadcast Engineer: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/broadcast-engineering/maintenance/trainee-broadcast-engineer-broadcast-engineering/ 

Lead Technologist

 

Suggested follow up activities:

1. Start a radio programme at School 

2. Look into local community radio stations and how you can get involved: http://static.ofcom.org.uk/static/radiolicensing/html/radio-stations/community/community-main.htm 

Ria Hebden, TV Presenter

This shows contains discussions on:

Looking to develop networks from an early age

Brit School: https://www.brit.croydon.sch.uk 

https://www.wonderwomentv.com 

https://www.mamayouth.org.uk 

TalkBack Thames: https://talkbackproductions.tv 

Brunel University: https://www.brunel.ac.uk 

ScreenSkills: https://www.screenskills.com 

Discovery: https://www.discoveryuk.com 

Disney: https://thewaltdisneycompany.eu 

Freemantle: https://fremantle.com 

Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com 

EMEA: Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Screen Nation Awards: https://www.screennation.org/awards 

MOBO Awards: https://www.mobo.com 

Wonder Women TV Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-wonder-women-podcast-with-ria-hebden/id1475253415 

Women in Film & TV: https://www.wftv.org.uk 

 

Job Roles Mentioned:

Junior Publicist: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/sales-and-distribution/publicist/ 

Presenter

Runner: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/production-management/production-runner/ 

TV Producer: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/development-film-and-tv-drama-job-profiles/producer-film-and-tv-drama/

Researcher: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/unscripted-tv/editorial/researcher/ 

 

Suggested follow up activities:

1. Write a press release for your favourite TV programme
2. Write a pitch and present a pitch for a new TV programme
3. Create a short showreel as an application for a new presenter role
4. Create an excel spreadsheet of agents of who you might like to represent you
5. Create an excel spreadsheet of who you have spoken to and when - reconnect with an agent when you have an agent - using Linkedin to share your highlights 
6. Write a strategy for your career and your next steps as per Ria’s advice on what to focus on

Jonathan Coad, PR Crisis Lawyer, Coad Law

This shows contains discussions on:

Jonathan Coad Law: https://www.jonathancoad.co.uk 

Clifton College: https://www.cliftoncollege.com 

Jesus College Cambridge: https://www.jesus.cam.ac.uk 

Entertainment law firms

Schillings: https://www.schillingspartners.com 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/

 

Job Roles Mentioned:

Lawyer

 

Suggested follow up activities:

1. Go to a local magistrates court to learn more about law and how cases are presented
2. Look up entertainment law firms 
3. Read Jonathan Coad’s blogs on the Huw Edwards case and have a discussion around his points in class
4. Practise speaking publicly by presenting your views on the Huw Edward case