So You Want to Work in TV

Get Interesting Stories onto TV – Making Documentaries with a Difference.

Shu — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:22:13 +0000

Making TV is all about creativity – plus someone who can organise the ideas and put the practicalities into place to get it to screen – not all creatives can do that. Those that struggle with the practical need to join forces with a business-minded friend/colleague. Anyway the marriage of creativity and business is a [...]

Dog-Loving Presenter Wanted for Web-TV Shopping Channel

Shu — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:28:01 +0000

If you are looking for a break as a small-screen presenter, keen to get something professional on camera for the TV presenting showreel and you live in the north of England – AND you love dogs – then this job may have your name on it! Mandrill Television is a successful independent television production [...]

DogsClub.tv Presenter Application – Terms & Conditions

Shu — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:24:20 +0000

DogsClub.tv Presenter Applications Details and Terms & Conditions To apply you must be over 18 years of age. Your application should include a copy of your CV or a biography, your contact details and a short account of why you feel you are suited to the role. Any material/videos should be your own work [...]

So You Want To Work in TV Audio or Radio?

Shu — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:19:41 +0000

Do you work in audio in TV or radio or interested in pursuing that line of work in the media? Then you may be interested in the work of Sound Women, a network of over 900 inspirational women working in audio. If you’re male stay tuned – there are useful tips for you too! [...]

How to Get a TV Exec to Commission Your Reality TV Idea

Shu — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:10:59 +0000

I get a lot of questions about how to pitch new television programme ideas so when Mark Marinaccio got in touch to ask if we’d like some information on pitching reality TV ideas, I grabbed the opportunity to pass on the benefit of his experience. Mark Marinaccio is an Executive Producer, Creator and Showrunner (American [...]

How Therese Won a Place on TV’s Most Important Networking Event

Shu — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:29:41 +0000

It’s that time of year again and time for applications to The Network. The Network is a FREE intensive introduction to working in the TV industry, run by the world’s leading TV festival The Media Guardian Edinburgh International TV Festival . Get one of the 65 places on The Network and you’ll spend 4 days [...]

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR WRITERS & THOSE INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING IDEAS FOR TV!

Shu — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:19:03 +0000

Some very important dates for your diary: Writers First off, the BBC Writers Room have opened a window of opportunity for anyone to submit unsolicited scripts. It’s called The Writers Room. They’ve changed from a rolling submissions system to one with specific windows when they will accept writers’ work so you need to get [...]

What Does a TV Presenter Do Between Jobs…?

Shu — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:04:12 +0000

… create their own media, of course! Working in TV is fun but very fickle, as anyone currently in between jobs and worrying about where the next one is coming from will know! My advice has always been to spend those dry times working on your own ideas, your own media or art. Not [...]

Should You Ever Give Up on Your Dream (To Work in TV)?

Shu — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:47:46 +0000

My sister watched her husband die this month. Such moments get you thinking about death and of course it’s precursor – LIFE. Excuse the dark opening to this post but death is one of the most effective ways to make you stop and consider where your life is leading and what you want from it. [...]

Free Video Training & Work Experience

Shu — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:05:41 +0000

Are you aged 18 – 25, unemployed and looking to get some hands-on experience and training in video production? Then this programme may be of interest to you – and it’s FREE. The deadline is Monday January 14th so if you’re keen you need to apply NOW. The programme offers TV production training and work [...]