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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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Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Chris Williams, Projects Director at ES Broadcast
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
This episode contains conversations on neurodiversity, such as ADHD and Autism - Chris shares openly his journey being diagnosed with ADHD and how this has shaped his career.
Raspberry Pi: https://www.raspberrypi.org/
Ravensbourne University: https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/
ES Broadcast: https://www.esbroadcast.com/

Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Emma Butt, Freelance Dubbing Mixer and ADR Recordist
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
ScreenScene: https://screenscene.ie/
Women in Film & TV: https://www.wftv.org.uk/
AMPS: https://www.amps.net/
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/
Protools
Reaper
Logic

Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wendy Mitchell, Journalist, Moderator and Film Festival Consultant
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023

Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Charanprite Dhami, 3rd Assistant Director for Film and TV
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
This shows contains discussions on:
Growing up in an Asian family
Failure
Belief in yourself and your abilities
Criminology
Prague Film School: https://www.praguefilmschool.cz/
Edinburgh University: https://www.ed.ac.uk/
ScreenSkills: https://www.screenskills.com/
2nd AD: https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/second-assistant-job-description/
Creative Access: https://creativeaccess.org.uk/
Screen Yorkshire: https://www.screenyorkshire.co.uk/
Job Roles Mentioned:

Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Sonny Hanley, Director ITV Academy
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
This shows contains discussions on:
https://careers.itv.com/teams/itv-academy
Yorkshire TV
ITV Yorkshire
ITV: https://www.itv.com/
Diploma in Media Technology
Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College / Buckingham University: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/
Content Delivery Department
Screen House Productions: https://www.screenhouse.co.uk/
Job Roles Mentioned:
Production Coordinator
Production Manager
Production Executive
Edit Producer
Content Media Workflow Coordinator
Business Analyst

Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Niki Whittle, Business Development Director, MOOV
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
This shows contains discussions on:
Building curiosity
Grimsby Institute: https://grimsby.ac.uk/
Granada Studios: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granada_Studios
CITV: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CITV
Sky Sports: https://www.skysports.com/
DAZN: https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/welcome
Conmebol: https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/competition/Competition:2db0aw1duj2my9l5iey5gm6nq
Disguise: https://www.disguise.one/en/
IBC: https://www.ibc.org/
MOOV: https://www.moov.tv/
Unreal: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US
Build a Network
Job Roles Mentioned:
Technical Runner
Graphic Development Team
Editing
Business Development Director
Suggested follow up activities:
Have a look at different technologies that broadcasters might be using (or have implemented before like BBC iPlayer) and put a SWOT analysis together to decide whether this is the right decision for the business

Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Amy Buscombe, Commissioning Editor Drama, BBC Children’s
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
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/content/Early-Careers/?locale=en_GB

Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Hannah Robinson, Production Development Producer
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
*** 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/
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:
- Create your virtual background of your work
- Download Unreal and test out what you can create
- 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.

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.