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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):

Top Media Job of the Day

Commissioning Editor - Factual Entertainment

Employer: Channel 4
Location: London

Channel 4 is recruting for a Factual Entertainment Commissioning Editor to commission popular documentary series, factual entertainment formats and singles and look after returning series.

Key responsibilities include:
- Originate, developing and commissioning innovative new programmes for given factual entertainment slots;
- Delivering programmes on time and on budget;
- Generating ideas and identifying fresh territories and themes for exploration;
- Initiating and managing positive, creative relationships with a wide range of indies to ensure a steady supply of groundbreaking ideas;
- Identifying and nurturing new on- and off-screen talent, from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds.

Key attributes for candidates include:
- Demonstrable experience at series producer level (minimum), making or commissioning factual entertainment shows which demonstrate a Channel 4/E4 fact ent sensibility;
- Strong experience of financial, legal and compliance issues around television production;
- Good understanding of budgets for television programmes and the commissioning process;
- Deep insider knowledge of trends in entertainment and comedy, in terms of programmes, productions and on- and off-screen talent.

Deadline: 28 May 2013

Apply / More Details: Channel 4 >>

Other TV & Media Jobs

Commissioning Editor, Simply Crochet

Employer: Future Publishing, Bath
Simply Crochet, the new magazine launch from the makers of Mollie Makes and Simply Knitting, is looking for a highly creative Commissioning Editor to join the team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Being the creative visionary for the Simply Crochet brand and the face of the magazine for the industry and the readers;
- Planning the themes for all issues of the magazine;
- Commissioning and sourcing projects, features and cover gifts in the style of the magazine, ensuring they are the very best within the craft sector.
Key attributes for candidates include:
- Passionate about yarn crafts, in particular crochet, and a natural instinct for crafts and good design;
- Good understanding of crochet trends and the top designers/bloggers on the internet;
- A strong technical understanding of crochet patterns is an advantage;
- Experience of working in magazines at Features Editor level or above is preferable.
Deadline: 7 June 2013
Apply / More Details: Future Publishing >>

Senior Product Manager - Children's / Family Entertainment

Employer: Universal Pictures International, London
Opporunity for a Senior Product Manager with a deep understanding of the Children's licensed market, including market dynamics, licensor relationship management, cross category development and brand building.
Key responsibilities include:
- Creating and delivering key campaigns, whether retailer driven or centrally created, coordinating marketing support, POS, pricing and merchandising;
- Creating and executing media planning strategies in conjunction with media agencies;
- Overseeing all marketing and origination costs for campaigns and products;
- Working closely with the Programming Department to initiate and develop new programmes and liaising with artists / licensors throughout the life of the programme.
Key attributes for candidates include:
- Background in Children's marketing - either studio/home entertainment or children's toy brands (publishing/licensing/product development);
- Ability to demonstrate innovation and imagination in approach to marketing campaigns;
- Demonstrable track record in initiating and delivering ideas;
- Previous exposure to, and awareness of, a diverse range of media and communications.
Apply / More Details: NBCUniversal >>

Digital Intern

Employer: Nickelodeon, London
Nickelodeon UK are recruiting for an Intern to join its Digital department on an 11-month fixed term contract.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting Producers and Assistant Producers on daily site updates for nickelodeon.co.uk, nicktoons.co.uk and nickjr.co.uk;
- Helping produce and manage small in-house projects, competitions and site enhancements;
- Conducting online research by keeping up to date on competitors' websites and general interests of Nickelodeon's key core audiences;
- Installing minor HTML and Photoshop amends to webpages.
Key attributes for candidates include:
- Interest in kids TV, digital and website design;
- Thorough in your work and excellent attention to detail;
- Strong skills in MS Office applications, in particular Outlook, but also Excel and Word;
- Basic knowledge of HTML and Photoshop skills a plus.
Salary: £16k pro-rata
Deadline: 13 June 2013
Apply / More Details: Nickelodeon >>

Listing Writers - fluent in Dutch or French

Employer: Red Bee Media, London
Listings Writers required to entering programme schedules, synopses and rich metadata on to a database.
Key responsibilities include:
- Sourcing channel and programme information from broadcasters, agencies or websites for channels assigned to you, which may vary over time;
- Evaluating channel and programme information and checking relevant details with the supplier or authoritative alternative sources;
- Entering channel schedules and programme information on to a database in accordance with house style and client-specific requirements;
- Writing programme listings that are publishable, authoritative and effective for a wide and discriminating readership, including broadcasters and programme makers as well as viewers;
- Creating series links between related programmes to trigger personal video recorders to record forthcoming episodes the same series.
Key attributes for candidates include:
- Dutch or French as first or equivalent language;
- First class subbing skills including the ability to paraphrase programme information effectively;
- Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar and attention to detail;
- Good general knowledge and good knowledge of TV and radio.
Salary: £20k
Deadline: 24 May 2013
Apply / More Details: Red Bee Media >>

Vision Mixer(s)

Employer: Sky, West London
With an increasing number of productions being made on site, Sky have several contract opportunities for Vision Mixers to join their busy department.
Key responsibilities include:
- Day-to-day delivery of the live and pre-recorded mixing responsibilities that bring Sky TV's programming to air;
- Executing the programming needs in either the live or pre-recorded environment;
- Enhancing your knowledge and expertise - through on-air experience and relevant training - of the vision mixing equipment used throughout all of Sky's studios.
Key attributes for candidates include:
- Good understanding of what makes a good vision mixer;
- Experience with Grass Valley Group or Sony vision mixing desks;
- Good eye for detail and strong time keeping;
- An ability to work in a pressured environment.
Deadline: 24 May 2013
Apply / More Details: Sky >>

Freelance Children's Programmer

Employer: BAFTA, London
Freelance Children's Programmer required to work within the BAFTA Learning and Events team, dedicated to fulfilling BAFTA's remit to promoting and developing creative excellence in film, TV and games.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working with the Children's Committee to highlight key themes, sources of information and issues which will support children's media practitioners in their practice;
- Delivering or overseeing delivery of Children's Industry events;
- Working with festival and online partners to deliver a programme of events and resources aimed at a family audience, highlighting BAFTA winners and nominees in a fun and engaging way;
- Working with sponsorship and fundraising teams to seek sources of income for events and broadcast.
Key attributes for candidates include:
- Good understanding of the Children's Media Industry in the UK and good knowledge of children's media;
- Broad experience of managing events and projects of varying scales to a very high standard;
- Proven ability to work in a scalable way - identifying opportunities to maximise reach and impact from modest resources;
- Excellent communication skills - both in terms of personal presentation and in terms of communicating with an audience.
Salary: £140-160/day
Deadline: 24 May 2013, 1pm
Apply / More Details: BAFTA >>

UK Travel Editor, Harper's Bazaar

Employer: Hearst Magazines UK, London
Harper's Bazaar is looking for a Travel Editor with both digital and social media expertise to provide quality expert advice to Bazaar's stylish and dedicated audience.
You will be responsible for commissioning top writers to cover the world's most beautiful and exciting travel destinations.
The position will also involve assisting the magazine team and coordinating travel for fashion stories and features, whilst maintaining and developing Bazaar's relationships with its travel partners.
Candidates should be passionate travel experta with excellent editorial experience across both print and digital properties and a proven track record of creating engaging content within a luxury consumer publishing environment.
You will have a strong understanding of luxury lifestyle brands both on- and offline and an instinct and passion for the best reader experience.
Significant experience on a luxury fashion magazine is essential.
Deadline: 24 May 2013
Apply / More Details: Hearst Magazines UK >>

Art Department Assistant, This Morning

Employer: ITV, West London
Art Department Assistant required to join the award-winning This Morning on a three-month fixed-term contract, with the view to extend.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a general assistant across all areas of design, you will be expected to undertake any task to help ensure the smooth running on a production
- Providing back up for the Props Buyer and Assistant Designer to assist with late requests or set changes;
- Ordering materials, helping to produce visuals, prop making and simple graphics for the show;
- Conducting research for upcoming items.
Key attributes for candidates include:
- Previous experience as an Art Department Assistant;
- Ideally you will be able to draw freehand and the ability to set dress is highly favorable;
- Knowledge of Photoshop and Google Sketch Up is essential;
- Excellent attention to detail with outstanding communication and customer service skills.
Deadline: 24 May 2013
Apply / More Details: ITV >>

Script Secretary, Casualty

Employer: BBC, Cardiff Bay
The Casualty production team require a Script Secretary to ensure that all draft and final scripts are typed and distributed in an accurate and timely manner.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing efficient script-typing and general secretarial services to the Script Producer, Story Producer, Script Editors and other members of the department;
- Accurately typing script changes/amendments at various draft stages to tight deadlines;
- Liaising with the relevant Script Editor about the episodes and the accuracy of material that is being produced;
- Distributing scripts to members of production and cast in a timely manner;
- Compiling and typing the cast and locations list for all scripts.
Key attributes for candidates include:
- Experience of office and information technology, including Final Draft and good typing skills;
- Experience of establishing and maintaining office and filing and administration systems, with the ability to communicate information effectively;
- An informed interest in television drama production - especially Casualty and knowledge of secretarial and administrative support processes required by the production;
- A sound command of English and the ability to format the layout of paperwork appropriately.
Deadline: 26 May 2013
Apply / More Details: BBC >>

Political Editor, ITV Border

Employer: ITV, Edinburgh
ITV are looking for a Political Editor to become the recognisable and popular face of political coverage for ITV Border in Scotland.
In the senior position, you will be based in the Scottish Parliament building in Holyrood and will already have a full understanding of how the Parliament works, together with excellent contacts in Scotland.
You will have a proven track record in producing creative, original journalism and consistently delivering reports to the highest possible production values.
As a multiplatform operation you will be enthusiastic about developing an online presence through ITV's web sites and via social media interaction.
Candidates should have a passion for Scottish politics and television news and be willing and enthusiastic about developing their camera and editing skills to complement their newsgathering and story-telling skills.
Deadline: 27 May 2013
Apply / More Details: ITV >>

Presentation Planner

Employer: Channel 4, London
Channel 4 are recruiting for a Presentation Planner to create an accurate presentation schedule and take the schedule to press.

Key responsibilities include:
- Creating accurate presentation schedules;
- Responding flexibly and confidently with the enquiries and demands of Channel Management, Commissioning, Breaks & Ratings and Sponsorship and Marketing;
- Working in collaboration with these departments to take the schedules to press;
- Managing competing demands from interested parties across Channel 4;
- Forming a close, mutually-supportive working relationship with the existing planning team.

Key attributes for candidates include:
- Experience in a presentation role within a commercial, multi-channel environment;
- Appreciation of the role of Presentation within the wider broadcast operation;
- An ability to demonstrate a thorough practical understanding of PPS, Media Management and other systems;
- A thorough understanding of the Ofcom programme, sponsorship, and advertising codes.
Deadline: 27 May 2013
Apply / More Details: Channel 4 >>

Features Editor, T3

Employer: Future Publishing, London
T3 is looking for a Features Editor to run its award-winning, cross-platform features desk.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conceiving and commissioning the main features across T3's print and digital (print, online, tablet) channels, in line with the editors' direction and guidance.
Key attributes for candidates include:
- Proven experience of section editing and a proven ability to pick up new concepts and turn them into interesting relevant copy;
- Experience of managing staff and working with PRs and manufacturers is required;
- Strong product knowledge and contacts in the tech and lifestyle markets;
- Understanding of SEO is essential and experience of tablet publishing is advantageous.
Deadline: 28 May 2013
Apply / More Details: Future Publishing >>

PA / Kids & Family Entertainment Team Assistant

Employer: FremantleMedia, London
PA / Team Assistant required to provide comprehensive PA and administrative support in order to assist in the smooth day-to-day running of FremantleMedia's Kids & Family Entertainment [KFE] team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Extensive travel and accommodation arrangements including itinerary compilation and distribution for business trips;
- Managing complex and frequently changing diaries and processing expense claims;
- Responding to general department enquiries;
- Ensuring starter and leaver processes are fulfilled for area of responsibility;
- Assisting with PowerPoint presentations.
Key attributes for candidates include:
- Experience of working in a PA role in a media environment or similar;
- Experience of reporting directly to senior management;
- Excellent PC skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- An avid interest in TV and media is desirable.
Apply / More Details: FremantleMedia >>

Assistant Editor, ESPN.co.uk

Employer: Disney, Hammersmith, London
Disney are recruiting for an Assistant Editor to join the ESPN.co.uk team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Daily operation of the ESPN.co.uk site, including writing, sourcing material, uploading of content from other EMEA sites and third parties;
- Photo management and maintenance of blogs, fantasy, social media and other ancillary products;
- Covering events either from the office or live;
- Maintaining a detailed knowledge of the world of sport, especially those not covered by other EMEA sites, including a good grasp of current affairs;
- Submitting ideas and suggestions regarding content as well as for the site to the Senior Editor.
Key attributes for candidates include:
- An excellent knowledge of domestic and international sport and the ability to use existing technology and adapt to future changes;
- A journalistic qualification or one year's experience of working on a news desk, preferably internet-based;
- The ability to write accurately and coherently under pressure;
- Attention to detail and an ability to embrace new technologies are vital - A passion for and the ability to discuss and write about sport.
Apply / More Details: Disney >>

Senior News Editor, Foreign

Employer: Sky, W.London
Sky are looking for a Senior Foreign News Editor to be responsible for the day-to-day foreign news agenda at Sky News.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating newsgathering teams in the field and foreign bureaus and liaising with Sky's affiliates around the world;
- Being the essential link between all platforms;
- Shaping the tone of Sky's news coverage.
Key attributes for candidates include:
- You will be a first class journalist with a thorough understanding of how a non-stop news organisation works;
- You must be an excellent communicator, work well under extreme pressure and have a thorough knowledge of modern news gathering techniques;
- Having the ability to run large teams in the field;
- A flexible approach and good leadership skills are paramount.
Deadline: 31 May 2013
Apply / More Details: Sky >>

Film4 Graduate Programme

Employer: Channel 4, London
Apply now for the Film4 graduate programme - a role being offered as a 20-month placement on a fixed term contract.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing administrative support to senior members of Film4;
- Managing the diaries of the team accurately and efficiently, handling incoming telephone calls and queries, booking travel, expenses, invoices and all general correspondence and filing;
- Being the first point of contact for external enquires and liaising across the film industry and within the Film4 team;
. - Supporting ad-hoc requests, as prioritised by the senior Film4 team;
Key attributes for candidates include:
- Excellent diary management and general administration skills gained in a fast-paced and demanding environment;
- Excellent organisational and communication skills and attention to detail;
- Strong IT skills in MS office;
- A demonstrable passion for film and for Film4.
Salary: £24k
Deadline: 2 June 2013
Apply / More Details: Channel 4 >>

Senior Film Executives (x2), Talent Development

Employer: Creative England, Sheffield and Brighton
Creative England and the BFI are looking for two passionate and proactive senior film executives to spearhead the establishment and delivery of two talent centres, as part of the BFI's upcoming UK-wide Talent Network.
Key responsibilities include:
- Searching out and nurturing relationships with new and emerging writer, director and producer talent from across the creative and cultural sectors;
- Identifying projects and talent for funding an/or other support;
- Assessing project applications and associated materials, whilst exercising good editorial and commercial judgement;
- Making recommendations for funding to the Head of Film.
Key attributes for candidates include:
- Significant development and production experience;
- A passion for and knowledge of for film, with excellent creative judgement, strong decision-making and problem-solving skills;
. - Proven experience of script assessment and recent experience of ongoing dramaturgical involvement in film;
- Demonstrable track record of discovering creative talent and helping it break through.
Salary: £40-50k DOE
Deadline: 10 June 2013, midday
Apply / More Details: Creative England >>

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.

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Genres include:
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*  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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