Media Industry-Employment

 

Media Industry-Employment

The media industry encompasses all the businesses that allow information to be shared such as radio, television, newspapers, social media, video games, film and music.

• Traditional media is any form of mass communication that occurred before the introduction of the internet, e.g radio, newspapers, television and billboards.
• Digital media is any media introduced after the internet that uses a computer/electronic device to be spread. It is quite a broad spectrum and encompasses loads of media types such as social media, podcasts, online games, blogs and YouTube. 

When leaving college, I would like to make my way towards a job in the media industry either in tv and film or digital media (podcasts, youtube, online articles).

Biggest Media Companies in the UK

Information from https://www.televisionbroadcast.com/uk-televisions-biggest-media-companies-and-channels/

Jobs in the media industry 

• Art Director/Assistant Art Director- the person/people responsible for overseeing the artistic aspects of a film, publication, or other media production.
• Choreographer/ Assistant Choreographer-the person/people who compose a sequence of steps and moves for a performance of dance
• Audio/Dubbing Assistant-the person who sets up and takes care of the maintenance of all audio suites
• Bookings Coordinator-the person who coordinates the work and the scheduling of the creative and technical services personnel
• Boom Operator-The person who assists the production sound mixer on set by operating boom microphones, selecting and placing radio mics and maintaining the audio equipment.
• Broadcast Engineer-The person responsible for keeping scheduled broadcasts running, setting up live broadcasts in the field or studio and maintaining broadcasting hardware and software.
• Camera Operator/Camera Assistant-The person/people who operate the camera themselves or enlist the aid of a camera operator or second cameraman to operate it or set the controls.
• A colourist-The person who edits different shots until they all match
• Executive Producer-the person who oversees a shows journey from script to screen
• Gaffer-The person in charge of the execution of lighting a scene
• A graphic artist-The person responsible for creating any graphic pieces outlined in the script
• Presenter
• Costume designer-The person who designs creates or hires the costumes for the cast
• Director-The person in charge of the activities involved in making a television program or section of a program.
• Edit assistant-The person who supports the editor in putting together the film
• Junior engineer
• Library assistant-The person who performs routine inspection associated with control of books/films and shelving library materials
• Lighting camera
• Location Manager-The person responsible for making all the practical arrangements for locations
• Make-up and hair Team
• Network Operations Assistant
• Post-production Runner-The person is responsible for keeping post-production running. They label pictures and sound files. They file the continuity notes. They print them, photocopy them and distribute them.
• Production Buyer-The person who buys all the props
• Production Manager-The person who plans and coordinates manufacturing processes
• Prosthetics artist-the person who creates prosthetics for the actors
• A puppeteer-the person who manipulates an inanimate object for productions
• Script Supervisor-the person who oversees the continuity of the motion picture including wardrobe, props/set, hair and makeup
• Sound Recordist-The person responsible for recording all sound on set
• Stunt Performer-the trained professional who performs daring acts in place of actors
• Subtitler- The person who translates dialogue into a target langue while keeping the meaning and context
• TV Broadcast journalist-the person who reports news on tv 

BBC-Assistant Script Editor
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Fixed Term Full Time

Content Production-Scripted studios

As part of a highly creative production team, the Assistant Script Editor will provide support to the Script Department and advise on all continuity related issues, giving clear and concise notes. You will also provide support to the Script Producer as necessary.
Throughout the production your role will be to ensure that all episodes are checked for continuity and to advise Script Editors accordingly, ensuring the consistent treatment of established characters within storylines and episodes.
A Scripted Production Office is a constantly changing environment.  The postholder will need the ability to adopt a flexible approach, manage a variable workload and adapt to the different working styles of colleagues.

Ideal Candidate

1. Interest in television drama production, with a demonstrable passion for scripted productions
2. Knowledge of the administrative support required in television production
3. Experience in working in a demanding office environment 
4. Experience in script reading and writing with an ability to demonstrate editorial judgement, both verbally and on paper 
5. well versed in using a variety of IT software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
6. Experience in maintaining office, filing and administration and being able to communicate information effectively 
7. Experience in handling confidential information with tact and sensitivity

ITV-Onscreen Journalism

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Permanent role, based in Birmingham

ITV News Central is looking for two exceptional On-Screen Journalists to join its award-winning team in Birmingham.

 

These are high profile, on-screen roles for people with a proven track record for delivering impactful, high-quality, distinctive journalism on television, online and on social media. You’ll have a passion to tell stories from across this exciting and richly diverse part of the UK.

Minimum role criteria

1. Proven track record for delivering original and impactful journalism
2. proven technical ability (editing, self-shooting) to give the story maximum impact as part of a package, online report or a live
3. A strong knowledge of media law & compliance and the ability to exercise editorial judgement
4. An understanding of the importance of Diversity and Inclusion

Key role criteria

1. The ability to demonstrate resilience and determination

2. Experience of working effectively as part of a team

3. Good knowledge of the ITV News Central region

4. Experience of using social media as a promotional tool