Career advice

Students step into 'weird and wonderful' TV industry at RTS Midlands Careers Fair

A packed out hall sees TV exhibitors speak to students

Learning to drive, making friends to build networks and checking your emails are just some of the skills needed to break into TV. That’s what a panel of experts told an engaged young audience at the RTS Midlands Careers Fair in Birmingham.

More than 300 people packed into the Midlands Arts Centre to find out more from broadcasters, including ITV Central and the BBC, podcasters, independent production companies, educators and training providers such as BFI, Mission Accomplished and ScreenSkills.

How to make the jump from Runner to Researcher in TV

One of the hardest parts of starting your TV career is the jump from Runner to Researcher.

What are the hacks needed to be spotted and earmarked for promotion to the next step? What are the soft skills and hard skills that will make Producers want you to stay on their teams? How have the roles of Runner and Researcher changed over the years? Which skills do you need to level up on in 2024, the year A.I will do basic Runner tasks like transcribing and spreadsheet analysis?

Presenting Yourself For Success | RTS Futures

We know that the Film/TV industry is highly competitive, so how do you separate yourself from the rest? An expert panel explains how to nail an interview, how to present yourself on social media and lots more.

Panel:

Lyndsay Duthie - CEO, The Production Guild of Great Britain

Samuel Ampah - Senior Media Accountant, Aliots

Jo Bret-Day - Head Recruiter, FLB

Hosted by Tracy Forsyth - Leadership Coach

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Channel 4 offers creative career opportunities for young people in Leeds and Manchester

(credit: Channel 4)

Twenty-five young people will be offered the chance to kickstart a career in the creative industries after Channel 4 set up a range of partnerships with businesses based in Manchester and Leeds.

The paid 14-week scheme sees trainees undertake six weeks of bespoke training with the specialist company SharpFutures. The training will cover production techniques, storytelling, pitching and other key skills such as teamwork and communication.

'What do you want?' Workshop with The Unstuck Club | RTS Futures

Do you feel stuck in your TV career? Do you struggle to figure out what goals to set or what you want your future to look like? Are you headed down one career path and wondering if it's the right one for you?

If you feel stuck in your career, want to understand where to go next and want the confidence to make it happen, then this interactive workshop with Jo Deadman from The Unstuck Club is for you.