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Careers in TV
Want to work in TV? There’s more than one way to get there.

Careers in film production
Want to know what it’s like working in the film industry? There are many different ways you could make your mark. Check out our round-up below. Researchers/runner...

Careers in publishing
Want to work with books but not sure if you want to be an editor? Check out our guide to the different careers available within publishing. The book publishing...

My job explained: Broadcast journalist
A good nose for a story could lead you into a high-flying job in journalism. Read on as Juliet Spare gives the scoop on her career as a broadcast journalist...

My job explained: Editorial secretary
Ruth Austin works in the picture book editorial department for Macmillan Children’s books. She supports the editorial team to ensure that the best books...

My job explained: Journalist
Guardian journalist Alexandra Topping talks about breaking the news - and breaking into the newspaper industry.

My job explained: Producer
Spectacular stunts and worldwide travel are all in a day’s work for Chris Hale. Read on to find out more about his adrenaline-pumping job as a producer...

My job explained: Radio DJ
If you like the sound of music – and your own voice – then a job as a radio DJ could be the one for you. Read on as Danielle Perry talks about her...

My job explained: Scheduling manager
Steve Power plans which movies get shown on Sky. He runs the schedules, arranges special film seasons, and enjoys working in the media. Read the interview...

My job explained: Senior producer
Stuart Strickson gives you the lowdown on production, and how you can get a head start in media. Could you tell us a bit about your job? The company I...

My job explained: TV channel controller
Zai Bennett works for ITV2, commissioning, scheduling and planning programmes. Find out why he thinks he has the ‘best job in the world.’ Could you...

Career profile: Advertising copywriter
Got the gift of the gab? If you think you could come up with a catchy slogan or write a script for an advert, copywriting might be just the job for you...

Career profile: Broadcast journalist
Think you could put together a good news story? Or maybe you would do a great job in front of the camera? Read on to find out more about the varied role...

Career profile: Editorial assistant
Bonkers about books? Check out this starting job for working in an editorial department of a publishing company. A what? One of the most highly competitive...

Career profile: Foreign rights co-ordinator
Interested in getting books published and like the idea of working in an international environment? Read on to see if you have the skills you need to...

Career profile: Press officer
Are you good at persuading people? Do you like the idea of working with the media? Read on to see if a career in a press department is up your street...

My job explained: TV researcher
TV researcher Amy Jackson talks about how to go from watching great TV to making it.

Career profile: Public relations officer (PR)
Do you always see the glass as half full? If you’re good at putting a positive spin on things, then you could make a great PR officer. A what? A PR...

Career profile: Search engine optimiser (SEO)
Are you competitive, technical and good with words? If so, perhaps it's worth considering a career in search engine optimisation. A what? A search engine...

Career profile: Subeditor
Can you put the punch into headlines as well as the punctuation into paragraphs? Read on to find out if a career as a subeditor could be for you.

Career profile: Web editor
Are you a budding writer with an interest in the internet? If so, then a career as a web editor may be for you. Find out how to get started and where...

What is freelancing?
From writers to web designers, TV presenters to radio producers, many people in the media industry are ‘freelancers’. But what does this mean and...

Strange jobs in film explained
Ever wondered what a best boy does – or what kind of dolly needs a grip? Find out what some of the stranger sounding jobs in film really involve.

How blogging could get you a job
Blogging might give your thoughts away for free, but it could also give you skills you can sell.