Category Archives: Opportunities

Jobs, work experience, internships, festivals, competitions, networking, employment trends, training etc.

Job at Red Bee Media

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From Tim Nicholls:

I have enjoyed reading the alumni blog (I am not an LSM graduate but I did take some LSM modules as part of my course at the School of Computing). A runner position has just arisen at my company, Red Bee Media, that would probably suit recent School of Media graduates. It’s a runner’s job in the post production department that provides all manner of services for Channel 4. It should be a good ‘foot in the door’ here at Red Bee Media. We are industry leaders in a number of broadcast, video on demand and creative services. Its also a good opportunity to gain experience at Channel 4. The deadline is rather tight (17th March), and details are here: http://www.redbeemedia.com/careers

Post Production Job at Princess Post Productions

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From alumnus Nick Frend:

Princess Post Production are looking for a Post Production Apprentice, a newly created trainee position.

Princess Post provide a full range of services, including: location data management, edit, online and audio mix through to final delivery to broadcasters. There are post production facilities at both Princess Productions and Shine TV offices. To apply please contact Paul Jones – Head of Post Production paul.jones@princesstv.com Continue reading →

Internship Bill Fails

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Hazel Blears’ Internship Bill failed to be get a second reading in parliament last week.  Sabina Usher writes in the Independent “It was (an) important step in the campaign to stop unpaid internships and demonstrate that asking young people to work for free is unacceptable, and not to mention potentially illegal under national minimum wage law. While it wouldn’t have totally eradicated the practice, the Bill would have reduced these internships’ number and visibility and begun the process of necessary cultural change.”

Is this good or bad news for media production graduates? What do you think? Continue reading →

Wanted – Blue Peter presenter

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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

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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

Sheffield Doc/Fest MeetMarket 2013

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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 →

Boom in media opportunities

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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

Sound Masterclass with LSM’s Grant Bridgeman

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Grant-Bridgeman_2The BFI Academy Course, run by LSM in conjunction with CfBT Education Services, is offering 16-19 year olds the opportunity to learn about film making from high quality tutors and professionals who work in the industry.

Like the Sound Masterclass, which is being delivered by Grant Bridgeman who works professionally in the film and television industry – both as a location sound recordist and in post production (sound design / dubbing) – and he’s also a part-time lecturer in the LSM. Grant said he has “been recording and manipulating sound since 14, and been passionate about sound and music ever since”.

Grant said:  This Saturday’s Sound Masterclass will (in 90 minutes) try to put across the importance of sound in film and TV: how it can transform a scene (both for the good and the bad), render a location shoot worthless, and make you realise that without sound, cinematography is just a series of still photographs. There will be an introduction to equipment, basic techniques and recording levels, followed by a short practical to go record a short piece to camera with dialogue – the results / problems / lessons learnt will be discussed.

The mantra of the day is: “No one walked out of the cinema, whistling the wide shot”.
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Young Creative Chevrolet Competition

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From Sarah Barrow:

Last year 3rd year Lincoln student Kenny van Mierlo came 1st in the UK and 2nd in Europe for the short film/video category of the Young Creative Chevrolet competition.

In order to help students enter the competition again this year, the organisers have contacted us to say that for the first time, they’re adding an extra dimension to YCC, with a programme of on-campus ‘in-discussions and talks’, giving students in registered universities the chance to listen and pose questions to media and industry experts in their discipline.

ChevrelotThey want these events to be dynamic and inspirational and ultimately rewarding.  They asked whether we might be interested in being the university in which to hold the video talk during the week commencing March 11th … of course we said yes!  The date and location will be confirfmed shortly.

So watch this space!  For this year’s competition, see the details here.

 

Graduate Internship at Epix Media

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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 →