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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 Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
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/
Suggested follow up activities:
- Can you time a script?
- Listen to the 7 minute video on Script Supervising and write down the lessons learnt
Additional links & information:
“What happens when a movie has no Script Supervisor” by Martha Pinson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAvn7CNpdB8
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
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:
- What is your plan and what are your incremental steps to get there?
- Write a list of favourite documentaries and who is producing them
- Write a short pitch for a documentary
- 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
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
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
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:
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/
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:
- 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
- Can you write up a production management report for the potential costs to record a TV programme?
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
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
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
This shows contains discussions on:
Looking to develop networks from an early age
Brit School: https://www.brit.croydon.sch.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
Researcher: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/unscripted-tv/editorial/researcher/
Suggested follow up activities:
- Write a press release for your favourite TV programme
- Write a pitch and present a pitch for a new TV programme
- Create a short showreel as an application for a new presenter role
- Create an excel spreadsheet of agents of who you might like to represent you
- 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
- Write a strategy for your career and your next steps as per Ria’s advice on what to focus on
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
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:
- Go to a local magistrates court to learn more about law and how cases are presented
- Look up entertainment law firms
- Read Jonathan Coad’s blogs on the Huw Edwards case and have a discussion around his points in class
- Practise speaking publicly by presenting your views on the Huw Edward case
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
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.