Wanted – Blue Peter presenter

The BBC is launching a talent show to find a new presenter for Blue Peter.

CBBC’s Dick and Dom will host the search for someone to join the present team of Barney Harwood and Helen Skelton. Contenders will have to win their way through a series of challenges to reach the final, where the winners will be chosen by CBBC’s audience.

Anyone interested in being considered for the Blue Peter position, must email bppresentersearch@bbc.co.uk for details on how to apply. Continue reading

Internship Vacancies

From Careers and Employability: We have had lots of local vacancies through lately for great companies, and had very few applicants. Have a look at these at Zazzle Media ……

Marketing Executive (1)

Marketing Executive (2)

…….and Epix Media – Junior Video Assistant

For support on your applications contact Helen: hmccarron@lincoln.ac.uk

Nick Frend, class of 2008

An opportunity came up a couple years ago to work in Shine Network, the consultancy department of Shine Television, now one of biggest production companies in the world. The department’s role was to support other production companies / broadcasters in different territories around the world making Shine formats. I learnt in depth about world media, how commissioning worked, pitching, programme making, editing, filming. From Australia to Romania, part of my job was to visit sets around the world with the teams making a number of different show like: MasterChef, On Born Every Minute, Biggest Loser and Minute to Win it.

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Sheffield Doc/Fest MeetMarket 2013

From TV Mole: Sheffield Doc/Fest’s MeetMarket is an opportunity to pitch your documentary or factual TV show idea to commissioners, buyers and funders from around the world in a carefully curated speed-pitching event.

Applications close:  5pm UK Time on Wednesday March 20th, 2013. Continue reading

Lincolnshire Film Academy

The Lincoln School of Media is hosting the first ever Lincolnshire Film Academy, in association with CfBT Education Services, funded by the British Film Institute, and with support from a range of top industry professionals, including Electric Egg

18 young people from around the region have been selected to participate in 9 weeks of intensive training, seminars and workshops on film production at the end of which they’ll have produced their own high quality film using our own HD TV Studio and some amazing new kit. They will all also have the chance to apply for the national Talent Campus being held at the National Film and TV School over Easter. Read more about the scheme. Continue reading

Boom in media opportunities

From the University Careers and Employability unit:

We have recently seen a dramatic boost in Media opportunities, so much so we have been struggling to keep track. This increase has not only come from big recruiters such as the BBC, who are set to host various careers focused events in different locations throughout the year, but there has also been a steady increase in adverts from local small medium enterprises alongside more unexpected companies like Branston Potatoes and the NHS. Find out more

Find out how to fund your film

Funding Film: From event organisers Mike Gould and Julian Bushell:

We’re back with our first event this year. Our last event in December sold out (we thought it would do, given the panel,) and we have another great panel for you. Don’t be disappointed – book early if you can.

Deloitte Auditorium, 1st Floor, 2 New Street Square, London EC4A 3T, Wednesday 6th March (7pm – 10pm). DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT £12.50 FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY (FULL PRICE £25) Full details, including panellist profiles

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Graduate Internship at Epix Media

Epix Media are looking for a junior web developer intern to work with us for three months with potential full-time employment once the internship is complete. We require a motivated individual with the desire to learn and grow within our business. The job will include assisting with the build of wonderful WordPress websites, beautiful bespoke websites using PHP & MySQL and possibly some dazzling design too! Continue reading

Warner Brothers Tour

VISIT TO WARNER BROS STUDIOS HARRY POTTER EXPERIENCE AND THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS SHOW AT PINEWOOD FILM STUDIOS

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