RTS Midlands Careers Fair

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.

Ask the Entertainment and Comedy Professionals Anything | RTS Midlands Careers Fair

Industry professionals working in the world of entertainment and comedy share their knowledge and experience working as series, talent and celebrity producers. Host Trish Adudu is joined by: Louis Cryer, series producer for Comedy Central; Shehla Dar, celebrity producer for entertainment and reality Shows; Naz Mantoo, assistant producer; Ollie Knowles, producer on Don't Rock The Boat. 

Ask Us Anything – With Experts From Across the Industry | RTS Midlands Careers Fair

A panel of seven professionals from across the TV industry, ranging from talent managers, casting producers, video editors and content producers, answer questions and offer useful hints and tips on how to progress in a career in TV.  

The panellist included Tracey Walker - Talent Executive at ITV Studios North, Isobel Percy, Talent & Resourcing Coordinator (Continuing Drama and ProVision), Mel Adams, Talent Manager, BBC Sport, Niall Bradnick, Content Producer, BBC Three, David Toms- Video Editor, BBC Three, and Lina Hasweh - Casting Producer, BBC Three.