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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.
Episodes
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000s9rm
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1060902/
Simon Egan: Bedlam Productions Co-Founder
This shows contains discussions on:
ScreenSkills: https://www.screenskills.com
Pinewood Studios: https://pinewoodgroup.com
Weymouth FE: https://www.weymouth.ac.uk
Ravensbourne University: https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk
NFTS: https://nfts.co.uk
London Film School: https://lfs.org.uk
Kudos Productions: https://www.kudos.co.uk
Freelancer: https://www.screenskills.com/developing-your-career/freelance-toolkit/
Completion bonds
The Kings Speech: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1504320/
See Saw Films: https://www.see-saw-films.com
Inglorious Basterds: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361748/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_8_nm_0_q_ingloriou
WGA: https://www.wga.org
SAG: https://www.sagawards.org/sag-aftra
Job Roles Mentioned:
Assistant Director: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/production-management/assistant-director/
Production Coordinator: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/production-management/production-coordinator-film-and-tv-drama/
Line Producer: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/production-management/line-producer-film-and-tv-drama/
Suggested follow up activities:
- Create a Production Schedule for the next days filming - including a call sheet, and orders for next day
- Watch The Kings Speech and write a review of the film
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Solent University: https://www.solent.ac.uk
Polly Hickling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/polly-hickling-b9216a42/
Women in Sport & Sky: https://www.skygroup.sky/article/sky-sports-and-the-women-s-sport-collective-extend-partnership
SVG Women: https://www.svgeurope.org/womens-initiative/
Sky Studios: https://www.skygroup.sky/skystudios
Sky General Election 2019, AR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xPZhsaYDe8
Emily’s latest project: https://www.svgeurope.org/blog/headlines/breaking-the-lines-sky-sports-unveils-mixed-reality-presentation-studio-for-monday-night-football-and-us-open-tennis-coverage/
Job Roles Mentioned:
Camera Operator: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/unscripted-tv/technical/camera-operator/
Graphics & Support Data Department
Broadcast Support Engineer: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/broadcast-engineering/maintenance/trainee-it-support-engineer-broadcast-engineer/
Suggested follow up activities:
- Design an outside broadcast truck - think about what elements would be needed to create and distribute a television programme
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Ravensbourne University: https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk
Job Roles Mentioned:
Camera Assistant: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/unscripted-tv/technical/camera-assistant/
Assistant Floor Manager: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/unscripted-tv/floor-or-location/floor-assistant/
Graphics Operator
Multi Skilled Operator
Suggested follow up activities:
- Produce a schedule for 10mins of a news channel - including guests, commentators, presenters
- Write a presenter script for those 10 mins
- Write a diary schedule for news items across the year (i.e. Notting Hill Carnival)
- Find descriptions of all of the jobs mentioned in this podcast and the skills needed for each role
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Hope Primus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-primus-197765b7/
This shows contains discussions on:
Entertainment is at the heart of all families
The more you know, the more you can do
Adjusting to the working world once you have secured your dream job
Resilience - keeping the faith
Links
Salford University: https://www.salford.ac.uk
Rise: https://risewib.com
Media City, Manchester: https://www.mediacityuk.co.uk
Editing: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, Avid, Photoshop
Job Roles Mentioned:
VOD Schedule Executive
Production Journalist
Content Delivery Coordinator
Compliance | Rights | Image | Technical teams
Suggested follow up activities:
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Practice editing 3 mins of content on Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, Avid
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Outline your 3 year career strategy
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What actions can you take now to build your resilience?
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Record a 3 min video of yourself showcasing your skills and talents that an employer might be interested in
Additional links & information:
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.