Unusual role in educational publishing for final year students or graduates in Science, Maths, or a Modern Foreign Language
We came across this opportunity in the lake district to join Co-ordination Group publishers in an editorial role. They are looking for a graduate or is in their final year of a degree in Science, Maths, or a MFL
BBC Production Talent Pool – apply 6-19 Feb 2012
A big thanks to Kate Hoyland of the BBC for giving a couple of lunchtime talks today (Fri 27 Jan) to students at the University of Manchester. Kate introduced us to the new Production Talent Pool www.bbc.co.uk/ptp This is definitely worth applying for if you’re passionate about a career in the media, are in your final year or have already graduated. You’ll have to be quick though as applications need to be made 6-19th February 2012. As part of the Pool you will be eligible for paid, entry level work in an exciting and challenging environment. The Production Talent Pool Roles are for ‘Runners’ and Production Managment Assistants (TV and Radio) and there are 100 jobs around the country in Manchester, London, Cardiff, Bristol and Glasgow.
From this year, only those who successfuly apply for the Production Talent Pool will have the chance to apply for the BBC’s Production Trainee Scheme – an 18 month traineeship (last year, you would have applied directly to it). Read up on all of this on the Production Talent Pool site www.bbc.co.uk/ptp
Kate’s talk has been videoed and will soon be available on the careers service website http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/students/options/sectors/media/
Tues 6 March – Channel 4 – All inclusive4 Networking evening (diversity event) – London
Tuesday 6 March 2012
The All Inclusive 4 Network is an internal advisory group made up of Channel 4 employees across departments, a wide and inclusive body, of unlimited numbers, with at its heart a core number of 10 to 12 people.
The Network plays a valuable role in allowing Channel 4 to take forwards its on-going proactive work around equality, diversity and inclusion. The scope of the network’s remit for discussion and dialogue ranges across the recognised spectrum of the UK diversity agenda, age, faith, ethnicity and race, gender, sexuality and sexual orientation (LGBT), ability and disability, and work life issues.
During Diversity Week, the All Inclusive 4 Network will host an evening event at Channel 4 HQ for individuals who bring a fresh, diverse and unique voice that are considering an entry level break in the off-screen side of the media industry.
Our All Inclusive 4 event will take place on the evening of Tuesday 6 March 2012 focussing on Channel 4’s Internship and Apprenticeship Programmes and how you can stand out during the application process.
Not only will we discuss how your online application can jump off the page, we will offer valuable and practical tips and techniques about getting that first break.
The evening will close with the opportunity to network with current Channel 4 apprentices, interns, staff and managers.
If you would like to attend please click her to register.
It is likely that we will have live vacancies and opportunities during this week although please note that this is a not a recruitment evening, so we ask that if you are invited to attend that you do not bring copies of you CV with you.
Fuse TV – event this evening (Wed 25 Jan) – cancelled
We’ve just been told that Fuse TV’s event this evening (Wed 25 Jan) has had to be cancelled.
This Friday 27 Jan – two lunchtime talks from the BBC
This Friday 27 January – two lunchtime talks from the BBC at 12.00pm and 1.00pm (pick the time that suits you) at the University of Manchester careers service for UoM students and recent grads.
This year the BBC launches the Production Talent Pool (PTP). The PTP will be a first step on the ladder for nearly 100 ambitious talented people who want a career in broadcast media. Successful PTP candidates are offered short-term, paid work in runner or junior production management roles across the BBC for up to 12 months.
The brightest and the best of those will be offered one of 12 places on the BBC’s prestigious Production training scheme which fast tracks individuals across 18 months to become Assistant Producer.
This session is aimed at final year students to give details of the scheme and information about how to apply.
For full details and tTo register (free) for the talk at 12 noon- 1pm, this Fri 27 Jan, go to: https://www.myinterfase.com/manchester/event_view.aspx?token=1dX6l5nro9lDNZ3DRWkoMw%3d%3d
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For full details and to register (free) for the talk at 1pm – 2pm, this Fri 27 Jan, go to: https://www.myinterfase.com/manchester/event_view.aspx?token=OW6UZyjy+nSAFx1R2ZFgUw%3d%3d
The talk will be given by Kate Hoyland, the BBC’s Manager, Trainee and Development Schemes for the BBC Academy.
Places are limited so please sign-up asap. Registration closes midnight tomorrow, Thurs 26 Jan.
Fuse TV events (University of Manchester student society)
Fuse Tv Industry Night – Gill Isles – Wednesday 25th January, 5:30-7pm. Room 6, Student Union
> Come hear Gill Isles, lead producer at Baby Cow Manchester, share her thoughts and experiences on creating some of televisions most loved
> comedies. Gill has a wealth of experience having originally been a talent co-ordinator for BBC Comedy North before producing Gavin &
> Stacey and Johnny Vegas’ Ideal. The event is free to attend but you must register a place at
> drama@fusetv.co.uk<mailto:drama@fusetv.co.uk>
>
> > Wednesday 1st February, 5:30-7pm. Room 6, Student Union
> Fuse Tv Industry Night – Tony Ageh & Bill Thompson
> Tony Ageh, Controller of BBC Content Archives, and Bill Thompson, a
> prominent journalist at BBC Online, will be discussing the future of
> digital media. Having been involved in creating the BBC Iplayer, they
> are now working on their most ambitious project to date the Digital
> Public Space project that looks set to revolutionise the internet.
> With digital media playing an ever more important role in the
> broadcasting industry this is an event not to be missed by any aspiring media entrants.
> > The event is free to attend but you must register a place at
> drama@fusetv.co.uk<mailto:drama@fusetv.co.uk>
>
Competition for writers
SHELDRAKE PRESS
| Writers wanted!
Are you a bright graduate or final-year student looking for an opportunity to have your work published for the first time and get some experience working with a London- based publishing company? We are running a competition to find the best short poem in the style of a Ruthless Rhyme, a humorous verse from invented by Harry Graham. The winner will have their poem published in our soon-to-be-launched blog and will then be invited to write further Ruthless Rhymes on seasonal themes throughout 2012. In addition, the winner and any runners-up will be favourably considered for a six-month internship at Sheldrake Press, to start in 2012. For examples of Harry Graham’s work and for full details of the competition, please go to our web-site, www.sheldrakepress.co.uk and follow the link on our home page. Entries must be received by Sunday 4th March 2012, sent to press@sheldrakepress.co.uk with your name, contact details and the subject heading Ruthless Rhyme Competition. |
Sheldrake Press – competition
SHELDRAKE PRESS
| Writers wanted!
Are you a bright graduate or final-year student looking for an opportunity to have your work published for the first time and get some experience working with a London- based publishing company? We are running a competition to find the best short poem in the style of a Ruthless Rhyme, a humorous verse from invented by Harry Graham. The winner will have their poem published in our soon-to-be-launched blog and will then be invited to write further Ruthless Rhymes on seasonal themes throughout 2012. In addition, the winner and any runners-up will be favourably considered for a six-month internship at Sheldrake Press, to start in 2012. For examples of Harry Graham’s work and for full details of the competition, please go to our web-site, www.sheldrakepress.co.uk and follow the link on our home page.
Entries must be received by Sunday 4th March 2012, sent to press@sheldrakepress.co.uk with your name, contact details and the subject heading Ruthless Rhyme Competition. |
Deadline for Writersroom/Future Talent award – extended until 1 Feb 2012 plus news of a workshop for applicants
The brief for this award is below. In addition, the New Writing Manager for BBC Writersroom North (Henry Swindell) has offered to do a Writers Workshop to help budding writers with their ideas before the deadline.
Ever wondered what happens to your script when you send it to the BBC? How we assess your work? What grabs us and what puts us off?
BBC writersroom is always on the lookout for fresh, new, talented writers of any age and experience with an original voice and great stories to tell.
Join us for a workshop with the New Writing Manager for BBC writersroom North which focuses on championing writers from across the north of England and gives lots of practical tips to help your script stand out.
Please note that we would like to offer this opportunity to students who are very interested in writing only, especially those that are interested in submitting an entry for the Award.
The Workshop will take place in Mediacity from 1pm – 4pm on Friday 20th January 2012.
Please email Clare Proffitt (clare.proffitt@bbc.co.uk) with your name and course details if you would like to attend, by Wednesday 18th January. Read more…
eBook Publishing Event, Manchester
Ebook Production – Nigel Marsh Seminar
On the 20th January, Literature Northwest is hosting a seminar on eBook production, with Nigel Marsh, Director of Publishing Services at Faber and Faber.
Nigel will be speaking about conversion to digital formats, the distribution of these assets to retailers, and what the Faber Factory Service has to offer independent publishers.
This seminar will be suitable for independent publishers of all sizes who are digitizing their lists (or who anticipate doing so in future). It offers the opportunity to put your questions to one of the most experienced digital production directors in the independent sector.
Nigel has worked on the production side of publishing for over 25 years. He started in Production at Edward Arnold, which was bought by Hodder & Stoughton. He then moved to Methuen Academic, which became Routledge and then Taylor & Francis. Nigel joined Faber and Faber in 2000. He is currently Director of Publishing Services, where he has a number of responsibilities, one of which is being part of the Faber Factorywhich was set up in 2010 as an ebook distribution service for independent publishers.
If there are any specific questions you’d like Nigel to address, please email them in advance to Jim Hinks at literaturenorthwest@yahoo.co.uk. Students, writers and designers are welcome but all questions must be about eBook publishing.
The event is free to attend but people must register a place with Ra Page: ra.page@commapress.co.uk
Friday 20th January, 1-3pm.
International Anthony Burgess Foundation
Engine House, Chorlton Mill,
3 Cambridge Street,
Manchester,
M1 5BY
