Editorial and technical experts from the BBC and ITV discuss their careers and how best to get your foot in the newsroom door. Host Nesta McGregor, BBC Senior Sports Journalist is joined by Rajiv Popat, ITV News Central On-Screen Journalist, Kath Stanczyszyn, BBC Political Reporter, Lucy Kapasi, ITV News Central Content Editor, and Sam Hughes, BBC Technical Operator.
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.
John Rowe, the National Film and Television School's Head of Digital FX, shares some top tips for forging a successful career in the creative industries as a VFX artist.
Watch Jed Mercurio in conversation with William Gallagher as he talks about the upcoming series of Line of Duty, adapting on set to the pandemic, and shares his advice on how to write drama for TV.
Nikki Tapper talks to Poppy Jay and Rubina Pabani from Brown Girls Do It Too and Chris Stark and George Cottam from The Peter Crouch Podcast about how to make a hit podcast.
Poppy Jay and Rubina Pabani from Brown Girls Do It Too give some extra tips and answer your questions about podcasting.
Broadcaster Isa Guha, Barbara Slater, Director of Sport at BBC Sport, commentator/presenter Jacqui Oatley, former Wolves keeper turned pundit Matt Murray, and Mark Cole, Managing Director at Whisper TV, share their tips on how to break into sports broadcasting.
Presenter Richie Anderson shares his tips on how to break into the TV industry.
Paul Barnett, GOSH! TV, sends a message to students.
Sky News reporter Gillian Joseph shares what she has been up to in lockdown and advice on how to gain more skills during this time.
Presenter Ayo Akinwolere shares his tips for working in the media.
