There are many way in which people in the media industry like to recruit people into their companies.
National Press - The first way in which you may want to look for media jobs may be in the press, for example there is a media section for jobs in 'The Guardian' published every Monday which include several pages of details in media jobs which a vacant which may interest people who would like to work in the media industry. These are also posted onto the Guardian website.
Recruitment Agencies - Agencies mostly tend to recruit for specialist areas and particular roles. An example is an agency called 'Inspired Selection' that specialises in recruiting creative and administrative star for the publishing industry. The company's website includes jobs that are available in London and Oxford area.
Online - You may also want to try looking around for vacancies online and apply that way. This is easier in some ways but is always a lot more specialised for example, on certain websites, they only show the jobs which are vacant, therefore you will need the certain qualifications and skills needed for that particular job.
Media Trade Press - This type of press is specifically aimed at media related topics, therefore all of the jobs in which will be published in this would be mostly, if not all media related, many in the media trade would be to do with acting and theatre related.
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
(Tranferable) Skills Needed
People working in the media industry have a wide range of transferable skills and knowledge. This could be even from commitment and efficiency. you will also need a variety of technical skills for media production. It is important to be punctual and reliable because this shows you are dedicated to your media. It is important as a potential future media worker that you can self-promote very well, as you may have to pitch idea or even discuss finished products with important clients, without good self promotion skills and confidence it will be tough and probably isn't the right job for you. Although if you do undergo education in media, you will have a higher chance of media knowledge and confidence in the media industry.
Skills and Qualifications Needed
Many employers in the media industry look for people formal qualifications. These are not always media related qualifications. They could be related to subjects such as, English language/ literature if they're looking for journalists and or writers. Potential employees with experience including certain media qualities such as, using media equipment like cameras are more likely to be shortlisted for an interview. Voluntary work may also show a good potential employee as you are showing good development skills and commitment.
Some employers understand the value of part-time education, and may allow you to attend a local college to further your skills and qualifications while being employed.
Some parts of the media industry have a 'closed shop' system, this is where you will need particular and certain skills and qualifications to work in the particular section. An example is the newspaper industry, you need a qualification from the National Council for the Training of Journalists to work as a journalist , otherwise you will really struggle.
It is extremely unlikely that anyone undergoing a Level 2 BTEC qualification would be successful in an application for a senior production or managerial position in the media industry. It would be best to start with a lower level role (for example, runner) and then build up their skills in order to progress in their career. Whereas taking a Level 3 BTEC Media qualification shows a higher level of understanding and knowledge but for some jobs may still not be enough.
Nowadays there are a number of growing colleges and universities that are offering media places for students. Many of these may also provide work experience or work related activities. This gives more experience and may provide you with a better understanding about media work.
If you want to end up working in the media industry, you will need a specific type of CV, called a Media CV. These should include various techniques and skills you have acquired over the time of studying media. This skills could include things such as, operating cameras and able to using editing software such as, final cut.
Some employers understand the value of part-time education, and may allow you to attend a local college to further your skills and qualifications while being employed.
Some parts of the media industry have a 'closed shop' system, this is where you will need particular and certain skills and qualifications to work in the particular section. An example is the newspaper industry, you need a qualification from the National Council for the Training of Journalists to work as a journalist , otherwise you will really struggle.
It is extremely unlikely that anyone undergoing a Level 2 BTEC qualification would be successful in an application for a senior production or managerial position in the media industry. It would be best to start with a lower level role (for example, runner) and then build up their skills in order to progress in their career. Whereas taking a Level 3 BTEC Media qualification shows a higher level of understanding and knowledge but for some jobs may still not be enough.
Nowadays there are a number of growing colleges and universities that are offering media places for students. Many of these may also provide work experience or work related activities. This gives more experience and may provide you with a better understanding about media work.
If you want to end up working in the media industry, you will need a specific type of CV, called a Media CV. These should include various techniques and skills you have acquired over the time of studying media. This skills could include things such as, operating cameras and able to using editing software such as, final cut.
Monday, 18 May 2015
Contracts, Conditions and Pay
In the media industry there are many types of jobs, each have different contracts. conditions and pay types.
There are many contracts, such as:
Full-Time Permanent - this type of contract is on a full-time basis, this also includes benefits which could include pension scheme, sick pay and also holiday pay and bonuses.
Part-Time Permanent - This is similar to a full-time contract apart from it is fixed to an agreed working pattern instead of working everyday. Part-time also had benefits, sometimes even all the same as full-time.
Fixed-Term - This is where a worker is hired to work on a particular project that lasts for a limited time only. For example, a lighting technician would only be hired until the project is finished, they are not needed after that.
Stringer - This is where you are contracted on a basis of being available on short notice to cover emerging stories. This could be from a local news article to filming an interview.
Freelance - One of the most common contracts in the media industry. A freelancer works on a project in a role, such as a journalist, for a contracted amount of time. Freelancers can be working on a number of projects at the same time for different clients.
Each contracts have different conditions and pay type, for example, in a full-time, you will be scheduled to most likely Monday - Friday doing hours 9-5, whereas if you're doing part-time, you will being doing from 8-15 hours a week on average.
There are many contracts, such as:
Full-Time Permanent - this type of contract is on a full-time basis, this also includes benefits which could include pension scheme, sick pay and also holiday pay and bonuses.
Part-Time Permanent - This is similar to a full-time contract apart from it is fixed to an agreed working pattern instead of working everyday. Part-time also had benefits, sometimes even all the same as full-time.
Fixed-Term - This is where a worker is hired to work on a particular project that lasts for a limited time only. For example, a lighting technician would only be hired until the project is finished, they are not needed after that.
Stringer - This is where you are contracted on a basis of being available on short notice to cover emerging stories. This could be from a local news article to filming an interview.
Freelance - One of the most common contracts in the media industry. A freelancer works on a project in a role, such as a journalist, for a contracted amount of time. Freelancers can be working on a number of projects at the same time for different clients.
Each contracts have different conditions and pay type, for example, in a full-time, you will be scheduled to most likely Monday - Friday doing hours 9-5, whereas if you're doing part-time, you will being doing from 8-15 hours a week on average.
Professional Working Practices At The BBC
People working in the media industry have certain standards and requirements in which they should follow. These may be legal or ethical requirements. These are outlines as the 'codes of practice'. Even though they are not compulsory, everyone should followed. These codes of practice help media workers to keep within guidelines of taste, decency and truthfulness.
There are certain legal restrictions that media workers must know. You can't simply say what you like, go where you want or even record whatever you like. There are legal issues which you should consider.
Two of the laws are:
Libel Law - libel is the damaging of someone's character, using written words
Slander Law - slander is the damaging of someone's character using spoken words.
This is an example of why you are not allowed to simply act how you wish.
There are also other legal restrictions in which you will come across, are:
Copyright and Censorship.
Copyright is where you must not use other people's work and claim it as your own. If you wish to use someone else's work, use must ask for permission.
Censorship is where you have to 'abide by decisions of government on what you can print or report about certain sensitive issues'.
There are certain legal restrictions that media workers must know. You can't simply say what you like, go where you want or even record whatever you like. There are legal issues which you should consider.
Two of the laws are:
Libel Law - libel is the damaging of someone's character, using written words
Slander Law - slander is the damaging of someone's character using spoken words.
This is an example of why you are not allowed to simply act how you wish.
There are also other legal restrictions in which you will come across, are:
Copyright and Censorship.
Copyright is where you must not use other people's work and claim it as your own. If you wish to use someone else's work, use must ask for permission.
Censorship is where you have to 'abide by decisions of government on what you can print or report about certain sensitive issues'.
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
Job Roles In The Media Industry
Game Of Thrones Job Roles
There are many job roles in the media industry, many even I hadn't ever heard of before. This shows that media is a huge industry.Technical - Stunt coordinator
Script coordinator
Production coordinator
Assistant coordinator
Travel/ accomodation
Extras coordinator (NI)
Set decorator
Casting associate
Dialogue coach
Children's acting coach
Creative - Director
First assistant director
Second assistant director
Guest stars
Stunt performers
Dothraki dance performers
Dancers
Script
2nd 2nd Assistant director
Supervising art director
Art director
Assistant art directors
Concept artists
Graphic artists
Storyboard artists
Editorial - Post-production assistant
Final colourist
On-line editor
Second assistant editor
Additional editor
Managerial - Producer
Co-producer
Line Producer
Unit production manager
Stunt manager
Assistant stunt manager
Set supervisor
Set supervisor (Malta)
Visual effects supervisor
Visual effects producer
Script supervisor
Sales and Marketing - Production buyer
Assistant production buyer
Administration- Production secretary
Art department assistant
Financial - Accountant (UK)
Accountant (NI)
Assistant accountant
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