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A lovingly hand-picked selection of the latest TV Jobs and Media Jobs with opportunities in Television, Broadcast, Film, New Media, Digital Publishing, Gaming and Mobile, Radio and Print (Newspapers & Magazines):
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Video Editor and Digital Graphics DesignerEmployer: Manchester United, LondonThe Manchester United London Office is looking to appoint a Middle to Senior Weight Video Editor / Digital Graphics Designer. This role will involve supporting the existing Design Team with the production of high-end videos, including animation, shown across its media channels. Candidates will have a proven track record of creative, high quality video and animation production and experience in delivering high quality projects to tight deadlines. You will have outstanding capabilities across a broad range of software tools including Final Cut Pro, After Effects, 3D software, Photoshop and Illustrator. Deadline: 18 May 2012 More Details: Manchester United >> |
Series Producer, Grand DesignsEmployer: Boundless Productions / FremantleMedia, Amerhsam, Bucks.Boundless Productions are seeking a new Series Producer for their flagship Channel 4 programme Grand Designs. Reporting to the Executive Producer, the Series Producer will oversee a team of directors and the production team. They will give full editorial guidance and support for as many as 20 on-going projects up to delivery of the series. You will play a key role in shaping the stories through every stage in the production from finding new projects, through pre-shoot storyline ideas, script development and filming to final edits and voiceover scripting. You will establish and maintain a good day-to-day working relationship with the presenter Kevin McCloud, oversee the search for new projects and pitch to the channel and to Kevin. Candidates must be able to demonstrate comprehensive experience of Series Producing, write VO in keeping with the pitch and feel of the series and be able to direct. Deadline: 18 May 2012 More Details: FremantleMedia >> |
Drama Runner - nine-month contractEmployer: Tiger Aspect, LondonTiger Aspect are currently looking for a new runner to work with their busy and respected drama department. The job involves working with the Head of Department and the Drama Team. You will work particularly closely with the PA to the Head of Drama providing effective day-to-day support across all aspects of the department. Candidates will need to be proactive, responsible and reliable with strong organisational and communication skills. You will need a willingness to undertake a huge variety of jobs and be able to adapt to ever-changing priorities. A genuine interest in the drama genre is essential and strong computer skills and technical know-how are advantageous. Deadline: 18 May 2012 Apply / More Details: Tiger Aspect >> |
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Business Development /Marketing ManagerEmployer: RAW Productions, Oxford Street, LondonRAW Productions, an award-winning creative video production agency, are looking to add an experienced business development/marketing person to their expanding team. Based in London's Oxford Circus, RAW Productions create exciting, engaging video content for the charity, music, corporate and PR sectors. Your key responsibilites will include lead generation via phone and email, arranging meetings with prospective clients, maintaining an accurate CRM system, creating and managing sales quotations and producing promotional materials. You will also carry out promotion and research via social media platforms and write content for the website and newsletters. Candidates will have two-three years' professional client-facing sales experience, a confident, natural phone manner and excellent working knowledge of MS Office, Keynote, CRM software, InDesign, Photoshop, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Knowledge of HTML / Wordpress would be advantageous and you should have a good knowledge of the industry and services RAW Productions provide. Send CVs and covering letter by email to Ryan Wilkins Salary: DOE Deadline: 18 May 2012 |
Writer/Producer, Sports ProgrammingEmployer: Fox Networks Group, Los AngelesAs Writer/Producer you will be responsible for the production of flagship programmes and whilst producing sporting events and/or studio shows you will maintain the quality of programme content and fulfill advertisers' contracts. You will develop content for flagship programs, create a rundown and pre-production elements (graphics, teases, and features) for productions. You will in-studio sporting events and shows, giving assignments and instructions to the studio crew and talent. Candidates will have knowledge/experience in television and broadcasting and will have worked in sports television as a Studio Line Producer for at least five years. You should have an extensive knowledge of European and US soccer, good organisational skills and attention to detail are required and being able to speak, read and write Spanish fluently is preferred. Apply / More Details: Newscorp >> |
Photo EditorEmployer: LivingSocial, LondonLivingSocial Photo Editors are responsible for ensuring that all LivingSocial imagery is both relevant to its brand and enticing to their subscribers. You will have responsibility for researching and resourcing a high volume of appropriate images via image libraries, photo editing/designing to strict brand guidelines. You will be retouching images to ensure picture quality (Advanced Level), saving images for the web and archiving stock imagery. Candidates will have excellent knowledge of Adobe CS tools, advanced working knowledge of Photoshop, experience of working with a high volume of images and excellent time management skills. More Details: LivingSocial >> |
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Content EditorEmployer: Criterion Games / EA, Guildford, SurreyCriterion Games is a multi award-winning developer, best known for the hit Burnout series and is amongst the best game studios in the world with a world class team of game makers at its heart. Most recently, Criterion were responsible for Need For Speed Hot Pursui. The Need For Speed series has been labelled "the bestselling racing brand in the gaming world" after franchise sales topped 100 million copies. They are looking for a Content Editor to join the UI team within their award-winning studio. You will be responsible under direction for fleshing out a variety of User Interface concepts, designs and artwork into usable game mechanics / data and entering these into games. You will need to be an effective communicator in order to understand and interpret feedback effectively to make iterative improvements both in theory and in game. You will have artistic ability and interest, ideally have experience using 3D and 2D packages (Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop, etc.) and a good technical base and foundation in maths and physics. You will also have a passion for games and entertainment together with an understanding and appreciation of how music, art sound and technology come together to create a game experience. More Details: EA >> |
Non-Fiction Editor - CenturyEmployer: Random House Group, LondonThe Random House Group's Century imprint have an opening for a bright and energetic Editor to join one of the most dynamic teams in publishing. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a list which publishes best-selling authors and brand name novelists such as James Patterson, EL James, James Corden, Ross Kemp, Dawn French and Richard Bacon. As Editor you will be responsible for guiding a diverse range of books through the editing and publishing process. You will be required to work positively with Sales, Marketing and Publicity on a regular basis and work closely with authors, freelancers and designers to produce books of the highest possible standard. In addition, you will be expected to develop ideas with the team and there is also an opportunity to commission and edit your own titles, ideally in the area of lifestyle, cookery and popular culture. Candidates will have proven experience in a similar type of commercial publishing and ideally some experience of commissioning. You will have excellent editing and proofreading skills and a meticulous eye for detail, be self-motivated with a confident and positive approach and be able to work well under pressure without compromising quality. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. Deadline: 21 May 2012 Apply / More Details: Random House >> |
Senior Strategy ManagerEmployer: Channel 4, LondonChannel 4 are recruiting a Senior Strategy Manager to play a central role in developing the long-term strategy of Channel 4 and the communication and implementation of this strategy. In the role you will proactively manage the end-to-end delivery of a number of specific strategic projects at any given point in time (within expected timeframes)and coach/manage Strategy Analysts within the department, ensuring resources are best allocated to optimise both project delivery and personal development requirements. You will build and develop relationships with senior management across key departments of C4 (specifically including ad sales, commissioning, and audience technologies & data) and work with other departments team on new business development projects where required, providing strategic, analytical and management support. Candidates should have strong strategy background/experience (at least six years' relevant experience), exceptional analytical, communication and multi-tasking skills and experience in managing/coaching junior team members. A knowledge of UK digital television distribution would be a significant advantage. Deadline: 22 May 2012 More Details: Channel 4 >> |
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PA to Director of Lottery Film FundEmployer: BFI, LondonThe BFI are seeking a PA to support the newly appointed Director of Lottery Film Fund, Ben Roberts. You will be responsible for providing full administration, secretarial and creative support. The ideal candidate will have a passion for film, supported by good cineliteracy and a demonstrable understanding of film culture. You will have a professional and friendly manner with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with key external contacts, including top filmmaking talent, plus work effectively and act as the first point of contact within the BFI. Salary: c.£22-26k Deadline: 22 May 2012 Apply / More Details: BFI >> |
Commissioning Editor, ComedyEmployer: Sky, Osterley, Middx.Sky have an exciting opportunity for a Commissioning Editor to join its growing team, working in a cross-channel commissioning unit, commissioning scripted comedy shows, sitcoms, sketch shows and comedy dramas for the Sky Entertainment portfolio across Sky 1HD, Sky Living, Sky Atlantic and Sky Arts. You will also work with other Commissioning Editors across returning shows such as Trollied, Stella, Spy, The Café and A Touch of Cloth as well as new commissions. They are looking for an individual who will take considerable yet calculated risks and can see projects through from development to commission. You'll be able to handle controversial programming with exceptional insight, diplomacy and maturity. Candidates should have extensive experience producing and/or commissioning scripted comedy. You will have built up a strong network of contacts within the industry and have proven experience utilising these contacts to elicit programming ideas before other broadcasters. A strong understanding of other areas of channel management such as scheduling, press, marketing, finance and online will be required. Deadline: 23 May 2012 Apply / More Details: Sky >> |
Website EditorEmployer: The Royal African Society, LondonThe Royal African Society (RAS) is Britain's prime Africa organisation. The organisation is more than 100 years old and its in-depth, long-term knowledge of the continent and its peoples makes the Society the first stop for anyone wishing to know more. The RAS plans to redesign its main website and make it into a global information hub. The expanded site will promote the work of the Society and provide a 'Gateway to Africa' microsite covering Africa-related events in the UK and around the world and the Website Editor will oversee the development of the new site. You will manage the website on a daily basis, write, edit and upload copy for the site and social media platforms, work closely with the Programme Coordinator to promote RAS events and meetings and proactively engage with social media to drive traffic and increase interactions. Candidates will have excellent writing skills and experience of writing to deadlines, strong attention to detail, the ability to undertake online research and an interest in and knowledge of Africa. Salary: £25k Deadline: 24 May 2012 Apply / More Details: Royal African Society >> |
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Assistant Web ProducerEmployer: A&E Networks UK [Sky], MiddlesexA+E Networks UK is the leading broadcaster of high-quality, ground-breaking channels HISTORY, Crime & Investigation Network, BIO and MILITARY HISTORY. They are currently looking for someone to implement the content publishing schedule, under the instruction of the Head of Content & Production, with particular responsibility for the international regions' websites for HISTORY and Crime & Investigation Network. You will need to review site usage and make suggestions to improve editorial content, assist in the launch of new sites and features on the site and ensure editorial tone and imagery conforms to established guidelines. Additionally, you will select and edit images for use on the site, write descriptions for video clips for the site and write articles and create other bespoke content. Candidates will need to have web editorial experience at an Edit Assistant / Assistant Producer level. Familiarity with Content Management Systems and web analytics tools are crucial and you will also need to be Photoshop proficient and have an understanding of SEO techniques. Deadline: 24 May 2012 More Details: Sky >> |
Promo ProducerEmployer: Nickelodeon, LondonReporting into the Creative Manager, the Promo Producer's primary responsibilities include devising, originating and producing original promotions, on brief, on time and on budget. As a secondary function of the role, you will also adapt and repurpose international assets when needed. You will be working closely with other departments - Original Production, Marketing and Press - to meet their creative needs and work with them on devising new and innovative solutions to briefs. You will create new and innovative promotions to build and enhance brand experience for the audience, across all the channels. Candidates will be highly creative and organised and should have previous experience working in a promos environment within TV media, a complete understanding of the Nickelodeon brand and the ability to self-operate Final Cut Pro to a high standard. Deadline: 24 May 2012 Apply / More Details: Nickelodeon >> |
Children's Book DesignerEmployer: Usborne Children's Books, WolverhamptonUsborne are looking for a creative and enthusiastic designer to join their West Midlands team, to work on highly illustrated full-colour children's books. You will possess a good design or illustration qualification, with the ability to present your ideas clearly, well-drawn and within tight deadlines. You will have a thorough knowledge of typography and experience with InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Apply / More Details: Usborne >> |
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Sub Editor - evo (magazine & digital)Employer: Dennis Publishing, Wollaston, Northants.Dennis Publishing, one of the UK's most successful print and digital publishers, is looking to recruit a Sub Editor on its evo title based in Wollaston, Northamptonshire. You will need to manage copy flow, proof read and assist the Production Editor across evo's platforms including print, website, iPad and more. You will need to be confident in your skills, experienced in production, comfortable in a media environment and have a passion for cars and writing. More Details: Dennis Publishing >> |
Public Relations Manager - ConsumerEmployer: Skype / Microsoft, LondonThe communications team at Skype is a results-driven team that crafts and communicates stories to build brand loyalty and passion for Skype's global products among all audiences. Skype's consumer products are used by millions of people around the globe to connect to friends and family through voice and video calling, SMS and instant messaging, video capture and social sharing and WiFi access. As PR Manager you will design, develop and launch global PR campaigns targeting key media and influencers, as well as support product launches and seasonal campaigns. You will work closely with Skype's internal PR team on campaign strategy and manage regional PR agencies for execution in key markets. You will build and execute measurable PR campaigns that raise awareness and increase adoption for Skype's free and paid products through media relations, speaking activities and creative initiatives and build the profile of Skype spokespeople through media opportunities and speaking engagements. Candidates will be experienced in all areas of PR and media relations, preferably across multiple countries and regions. This includes product launches, corporate news distribution, major event support, creative executions, local news generation, broadcast, and social media activities. You should have excellent organisational, coordination and planning skills and a proven track record of successfully managing PR agencies to drive results. Apply / More Details: Microsoft >> |
Production CoordinatorsEmployer: BBC, GlasgowThe BBC are looking for experienced Production Coordinators for their Factual and Children's Departments, whose diverse portfolio includes Imagine, Culture Show, Review Show, Copycats, All Over the Place, CBBC Glee Club, Food Factory and How to Grow a Planet. Working with editorial colleagues, you will deliver outstanding, distinctive, multiplatform content by realising editorial ambitions within operational and financial constraints. You will professionally coordinate production(s) using specialist production management skills, knowledge and experience. Candidates will have a real passion for television and be able to provide both logistical and coordination support to the production teams on one or more productions. You will also be able to demonstrate a proven track record of ensuring production delivery on time and within budget. Deadline: 27 May 2012 Apply / More Details: BBC >> |
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Content Research InternEmployer: Channel 4, LondonThe Content Research & Insight Team ensure the audience is at the heart of all of Channel 4's activities by being fully integrated into Channel 4's strategic planning and development. This role will combine maintaining their TV data system, analysing TV channel and programme data for commissioning and scheduling, looking at TV consumption online, listening to viewer feedback on programmes and understanding audiences in general to ensure Channel 4 is catering for them. The role sits within the Content Research & Insight Team and will focus specifically on content featuring on the linear digital channels (E4/More4/Film4) but will also incorporate measurement and analysis of the Channel 4 social media activity. Candidates must have excellent numerical and analytical skills and be comfortable working with and analysing large quantities of data. You will be taught how to use various industry research tools such as BARB and TGI, but any experience in this area and/or market research in general will be an advantage. You will have a strong interest in TV and media in general and an understanding of key social media sites - Twitter and Facebook in particular - and how Channel 4 uses them to interact with viewers. Salary: £20k Deadline: 27 May 2012 Apply / More Details: Channel 4 >> |
Celebrity Booker - This MorningEmployer: ITV, LondonITV are recruiting for a Celebrity Booker to join their busy team on This Morning for a contract role ending July 2013. Using your established list of contacts and initiative you will book exciting and interesting guests for the daily show, so you will be on top of the latest celebrity stories, soap headlines and show business events and you will have a good understanding of the issues that matter to the This Morning viewers. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and will be able to foster strong relationships with PR contacts as well as the wider This Morning team. Candidates will have excellent time management skills, perform well under pressure, be organised and take working to tight deadlines in your stride. You must also be an effective communicator with the ability to write strong briefs and a flexible approach to work, as you may be required to work late hours and some bank holidays in line with the requirements of a live daily show. Previous experience as a Celebrity Booker / Researcher or Associate is essential. Deadline: 28 May 2012 Apply / More Details: ITV >> |
Marketing Officer - Digital [maternity cover]Employer: National Theatre, LondonThe National Theatre's digital media strategy is key to the delivery of its marketing objectives and this role is vital in ensuring the online elements of this strategy are delivered, with a strong emphasis on improving usability, accessibility and customer experience. The Marketing Officer will work with marketing and other colleagues to maintain and develop website content, manage social media content and deliver effective e-communications that drive traffic to the NT websites and increase sales, memberships and user registration. Audience segmentation and analysis underpins all NT marketing campaigns and will be a key element in this role. Candidates will have least one years' experience in a fast-paced, time-pressured arts or media environment and at least one years' experience of implementing best practice for business use of social media, in particular Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. You should have an understanding of the basic aspects of HTML mark-up, website design and development with the experience or knowledge of contributing to website content. You will have excellent written English skills and a good understanding of writing for the web. Salary: c.£24k Deadline: 28 May 2012, noon Apply / More Details: National Theatre >> |
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Head of Development, ComedyEmployer: Sky, Osterley, Middx.Sky Comedy is rapidly becoming recognised as the home of top quality British scripted comedy, covering sitcoms and comedy dramas. They are recruiting for a Head of Development to be editorially and managerially active throughout the Comedy development slate, helping to deliver the best ideas and scripts to Sky and to act as a key liaison between Sky Comedy and the UK and international comedy community. Reporting to the Head of Comedy, you will be the key point of contact in the department for all external submissions, managing external readers, liaising with production companies and agents on programme ideas, work with talent and indies to develop projects from idea to script and read submitted scripts and books and to report on them. You will also work with the Commissioning Editors on development projects and productions as necessary, helping the Commissioning Editors to develop and deliver on brand management plans for established Sky shows. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a total passion for UK comedy having worked on a number of TV comedy productions. The ability to keep up to date with new commissions across the competitors will be required as well as a good knowledge of the international marketplace and new trends in comedy internationally. Deadline: 28 May 2012 Apply / More Details: Sky >> |
Blog ManagerEmployer: Sony PlayStation, Soho, LondonSony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) currently has a main European Blog with distribution to French, Italian, German and Spanish blogs, a main Sony PlayStation Facebook presence as well as multiple apps, presence on YouTube and flickr and a European Twitter account linked to the main blog. The Blog Manager will be responsible for audience management and social media activity through the creation and scheduling of content for those channels along with defining the direction, development and consumer experience across social and community channels. You will be creating content for the PlayStation blog, managing the flow of content and managing and implementing a content schedule and plan for the blog. You will ensure timely publishing of content, brief territories on centrally-created content and social media plans and ensure all relevant content is localised appropriately. This role involves regular travel across the world to source content and attending media events. More Details: PlayStation >> |
Digital Art EditorEmployer: Future Publishing, BathFuture Publishing are looking for a talented Digital Art Editor to work at the forefront of designing tablet editions of magazines using Future's own digital software product, FutureFolio Creator. FutureFolio Creator is an interactivity layout tool, used in conjunction with InDesign and Photoshop, to create functionally rich interactive tablet design editions of magazine products. You'll primarily work with third party clients to both help define their design needs and help them deliver interactive titles within their own workflow environments. You'll be training client personnel and working with them to create interactive grids, templates and assets. Excellent graphic design skills and an understanding of magazine publishing workflows are essential and you'll be proficient in InDesign and Photoshop and have some familiarity with tablet editions. A confidence to present and train is essential in this client-facing role and you'll be keen to learn and help develop Future's innovative new software and preferably have an understanding of digital UX/UI design with an understanding of CSS and HTML5. Deadline: 31 May 2012 Apply / More Details: Future >> |
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Graphic Designer - 12-month contractEmployer: ITV, LondonITV are looking for a Designer to join their Breakfast Graphics Department. You will be part of a forward-thinking and creative team culture, creating high quality motion graphics for use in daily live broadcasts of Daybreak and Lorraine. You will be working closely with Lead Designers and Designers to create graphics for the daily programme needs as well as working on longer term projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent skills in After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop. Knowledge of Cinema 4D, Curious Maps software and Vizrt would be an advantage. Combining strong people skills and a flair for generating ideas and creative solutions, you will be able to communicate effectively with the production and editorial teams to create imaginative and stylish graphics to fit the needs of the programmes. Deadline: 6 June 2012 Apply / More Details: ITV >> |
Assistant Production Accountant Training SchemeEmployer: The Production Guild, PinewoodApplications are now being received for The Production Guild of Great Britain's eighth Assistant Production Accountant Training Scheme. Funded by the Creative Skillset Film Skills Fund and the UK feature film industry, the Guild is looking for six trainees to undertake a ten month programme of short courses, attachments to features and television drama, mapped against the Skillset National Occupational Standards in Production Accounting. Last year's graduates from the scheme worked on productions as diverse as Dark Shadows, Wrath Of The Titans, Iron Lady, Great Expectations, Misfits and Call The Midwife. Applicants should have a real ambition to work in the challenging environment of production accounting at a junior level, have a burning interest in feature film and television drama production and have previous experience of working in financial administration. Training Allowance: £300/week Deadline: 15 June 2012 Apply / More Details: The Production Guild >> |
PRODUCTION / DEVELOPMENT FREELANCERS WANTED
We're looking for experienced production and/or development freelancers with a proven track record and experience in producing and, er, developing content for 'traditional' and 'new' media broadcast platforms.
You should have a keen eye for spotting quality, innovative ideas and formats and an in-depth market knowledge of one or a number of content genres being broadcast in the UK or internationally.
Content and Media GENRES
Genres include:
* Comedy and Entertainment;
* Daytime;
* Documentary;
* Drama;
* Education / Youth / Childrens;
* Factual Entertainment;
* Features;
* Film - feature-length and short form;
* News & Current Affairs;
* Specialist Factual;
* Music;
* Gaming
Strong, personable writing and communication skills required for critiquing and fine-tuning proposals.
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