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How Charlie Saved His Own Life by Appearing on TV

By ⋅ May 28, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

One of the things about working in television is the opportunity to make positive changes through telling strong stories. There are far too many examples of TV exploiting vulnerable people but there are also times when sensitively handled productions can do great good. One such positive story is that of Charlie Walduck. He weighed a [...]

So You Want to Work in TV Design…

By ⋅ May 24, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

If you are interested in a career in Design in TV then you must check out this from the BBC on their website: “The BBC Design Trainee Scheme supports the development of new entrant design skills in costume, make-up, interactive design and the art department. BBC Design Trainees represent some of the best new design talent in [...]

The Reality of Finding Presenting Work in TV

By ⋅ May 21, 2012 ⋅ One comment

  Graham Bannerman is a presenter and a voiceover artist but he’s also been a TV agent. Having worked both sides of that particular talent coin he has a unique perspective on the world of TV presenting. Graham kindly agreed to answer our questions:   How did you get into the media in the first [...]

Get Noticed as a Rising Talent in TV!

By ⋅ May 17, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Have you been working in TV for between 3-5 years? Are you a rising star in the TV world? Are you destined to be the next Channel Controller or Creative Head? Or do you know someone that is? Perhaps you are more senior and know someone who has ambition and the talent to go with it that [...]

Why You Need Confidence to Work in TV

By ⋅ May 14, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Britain’s Got Talent’s Jonathan Antoine, opera singer extraordinaire has won something far more important than first place in the UK’s favourite talent show.  Losing to a dog should not bother him one iota.  The bigger prize that Jonathan has won is confidence and with that attribute the world is his oyster. Without confidence you will [...]

FREE, informal TV Networking Event

By ⋅ May 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

*** THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL UP*** Sure there’ll be another coming along soon….     One of the stars of this blog, Louise Gallagher – whose story can be found here – has arranged an informal networking event in central London this Thursday evening May 10th (yes, tomorrow!).  It’s a great opportunity to meet [...]

TOP TEN REASONS WHY YOU WON’T GET A REPLY TO YOUR TV JOB APPLICATION

By ⋅ May 3, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

TOP TEN REASONS WHY YOU WON’T GET A REPLY TO YOUR TV JOB APPLICATION “It really saps my morale and sometimes I can get quite upset about it. Am I of no value to anyone out there? I could send dozens of emails in a week and the silence is deafening”.  So says one very [...]

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