Broadcasting, Film and Video
| Prospects job profiles: Broadcasting, Film and Video |
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The link below will take you to a list of detailed job profiles from prospects.ac.uk. The profiles contain detailed information about what specific roles involve, entry requirements, work experience and career prospects. |
| ScreenSkills: Your career |
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Explore resources designed to help you start or progress your career in film, TV, animation, VFX or games. There are career profiles as well as advice on training, funding and qualifications. |
| Discover! Creative Careers |
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Links to information on a wide range of careers in the creative industries. |
| Media.Info |
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Vast online directory listing contact details for radio & TV stations, newspapers and magazines. Also contains newsfeeds, discussions and links to live streaming for many radio stations and TV channels. |
| BECTU |
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Trade union for broadcasting, film, theatre and interactive media. The site contains training and careers information, particularly on freelancing. Students can join the Student Register free to get advice on entry into the industry. |
| Broadcast |
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Online magazine with news and features about the broadcast industry. Also advertises jobs and freelance opportunities. |
| Society of British Theatre Designers |
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Representative organisation for designers. The site contains information on UK courses in stage, lighting, sound and costume design at all levels. |
| Scottish Screen |
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Scottish Screen is the national development agency for the screen industries in Scotland. The site includes information on current projects, training in the film industry and funding. |
| RadioCentre |
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Association of commercial radio stations in the UK. Visit their guide on how to break into the industry and use the membership listing (by genre, location etc.) for contacts. |
| British Film Institute (BFI) |
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Information on film-related issues and events in the British film industry. Also contains archives and downloadable resources such as a guide on low budget film making. |
| Trainee Finder - gain work experience in the creative industries |
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A service offered by Creative Skillset which matches you to paid work placements in the animation, film, games, TV and VFX industries. Check their website for details of eligibility and how to register. |
| Association of British Theatre Technicians |
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Membership organisation with information on professional training, courses and industry news. |
| ScreenSkills: VFX |
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Information on career roles in this area and the skills required to be successful. |
| Creative Access |
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Social enterprise providing access to internships in creative industries. Register on their website to apply for opportunities. |
| Startin TV |
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Advice and resources for researching careers in TV and film. You can read about specific roles, gain advice on job applications and find out about work experience opportunities. |
| Shooting People |
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Community of independent filmmakers, writers, actors, crew and animators. They post details of paid roles. Membership subscription required. |
| BAFTA Guru |
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Career advice from professionals working in film, games and television. |
| How to get into the media industry (Prospects) |
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Short video featuring a professional working in the Media industry talking about her role and career journey. |
| Bright Network career path guide: Marketing, media and PR |
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Information on career options within this sector, skills required, qualifications and employers. |
| BAFTA Scotland |
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BAFTA Scotland runs a comprehensive and varied events programme, including a Career Close-Up programme. |
| Aberdeen Performing Arts |
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APA promotes exciting live performances and inspiring creative projects at the multi-award winning cultural hub in the North-east of Scotland. There are also regular job openings. |
| NFTS Scotland (National Film and Television School) |
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NFTS Scotland delivers the National Film and Television School's world-class training and innovation for the film and television sector in Scotland. |
| XpoNorthDigital |
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XpoNorth Digital is Highlands and Islands Enterprise's mechanism for specialist digital support for the creative economy across the Highlands and Islands. |
| Gritty Talent |
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This organisation tries to connect talent from under-represented groups with opportunities in TV and film. Free to register. |
| The Network - TV festival |
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Free, entry-level access programme for anyone who wants to start a career in TV. They prioritise people who are historically under-represented in the sector. |
| People in TV: Runners |
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Facebook group for people wanting to break into TV as a Runner to connect with current opportunities. |
| The Talent Manager |
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Training courses and job opportunities for careers in film, TV, radio and animation. |
| All Spring Media |
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Free, short training programmes on a variety of topics. Once you have completed a programme you are added to their talent pool where you can connect with partner organisations offering career opportunities. |
| Filming in England crew directory |
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This website allows film productions to find and hire regional talent. Free to register. |
| ERIC app for creative careers |
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Register for this app, specify your career interests and receive a selection of creative opportunities and experiences. You can also use their website to explore career options. |
| MAMA youth project |
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Award-winning charity offering free training in the creative industry. All training programmes are followed by work placements and career support. |
| RTS Futures Careers Fair |
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Annual event for connecting with organisations offering opportunities to start a career in TV. |
| "From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Simon Enderby (Natural History Filming CEO) |
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The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Zoology graduate, Simon Enderby, talks about his career path that led to him becoming CEO of a Natural History Filming company. |