How To Get A Job In Television

This book meets two needs, to encourge the right sort of people to come into television production and to save young job seekers the horrors of learning on the job

'Incredibly timely, practical advice for developing contacts and skills' Jo Taylor, 4Talent Manager at Channel 4 TV is a notoriously difficult industry to get into and progress within. There is no set career path and 70% of applicants rely on contacts to get a foothold. Based on the author's experience as a TV researcher, series producer and recruitment executive, this contemporary guide will help thousands of hopefuls break into TV. It is packed with inside information and advice from training bodies, HR executives, and people working in the industry at every level, including for example: Conrad Green - the multi award-winning British Executive Producer of American Idol and Dancing With the Stars (US) Tim Hincks - Chairman of Endemol (makers of Big Brother) Grant Mansfield - Chairman and MD of RDF Television Kate Phillips - Head of Development at BBC TVFrom the do's and don'ts of work experience, the role of the researcher, the 'seven stages of CV', pathways to series producer and how to move up the ladder, this is the TV job hunter's bible.

A comprehensive and practical guide to finding work and selling yourself effectively for an entry-level job in television production. Written by an award-winning executive producer of many years experience in the UK, it tells it how it really is in the TV business and how to make the most of modern technology to develop your media skills.In a competitive job market applicants for work in the media need to use every trick in the book to get ahead. The 25,000 word guide is packed with practical techniques on selling yourself, finding the available jobs, gaining work experience and includes many links to invaluable online resources. It includes detailed advice on writing an effective CV along with real-life examples; how to compose a strong covering letter; what to expect at interview and advice from a range of experienced and respected media professionals.There is also important advice on avoiding exploitation in the work experience market; the importance of networking; what to study for a career in TV and advice on developing suitable skills. From the reality of a TV runner's job to how to deal with periods of unemployment, it covers all areas of interest to anyone trying to get that first job in TV.

Susan Walls has worked as a researcher, writer, associate producer and producer in factual education for over 20 years and here provides a guide to young job seekers needing to know what is involved in working in television.

So You Want to Work in T.V? provides information on a range of television careers including presenter, editor, producer and camera assistant. As well as practical advice on the best way to get into the industry, there are mini case studies and anecdotes.

In this essential guide, Abby Finer and Deborah Pearlman of the Warner Bros. Television Writers Workshop reveal insider tips and tricks aimed at paving the way to better scripts by new writers. The book focuses on all aspects of writing for television, from the definition and importance of sample material to what it takes to be a successful TV writer. In particular, the authors provide instruction on troubleshooting scripts—with a do and don't list. For the novice scriptwriter, they include advice on how to research, brainstorm ideas, choose the right show, as well as write a beat sheet and outline in order to achieve a polished draft. Filled with practical advice and up-to-elate industry information, each chapter provides strategies and insights that will jump-start a fledgling writing career toward success.

*One-stop guide to everything one needs to know to break into Television, Radio, and Newmedia This book is a one stop resource for anyone aiming for the highly sought after jobs in television and radio. It explains exactly what a prospective employee needs to know: how the media industries work, what range of jobs is available and what each job entails, and what one needs to do to land the job of your choice. *Also available: How to Get Into Marketing and PR

A comprehensive and practical guide to finding work and selling yourself effectively for an entry-level job in television production. Written by an award-winning executive producer of many years experience, it tells it how it really is in the TV business and how to make the most of modern technology to develop your media skills.In a competitive job market applicants for work in the media need to use every trick in the book to get ahead. The 25,000 word guide is packed with practical techniques on selling yourself, finding the available jobs, gaining work experience and includes many links to invaluable online resources. It includes detailed advice on writing an effective CV along with real-life examples; how to compose a strong covering letter; what to expect at interview and advice from a range of experienced and respected media professionals.There is also important advice on avoiding exploitation in the work experience market; the importance of networking; what to study for a career in TV and advice on developing suitable skills. From the reality of a TV runner's job to how to deal with periods of unemployment, it covers all areas of interest to anyone trying to get that first job in TV.