Key Employers in TV
There are 1,900 businesses in the TV industry, made up of 9 terrestrial broadcasters (such as BBC and ITV), 300 Cable and Satellite broadcasters (such as BSkyB, Virgin Media), 1,500 independent production companies (such as Endemol) and a growing number of Community TV companies.
The TV industry employs both full time staff and freelancers which make up around a third (34%) of the workforce. For more detail on these statistics, please visit Skillset's Research pages.
Below is a selection of some of the largest employers and links to their job pages.
BBC
The BBC is the largest employer in the UK Television industry. You can find out about current jobs available at the BBC, work experience placements, and read about what it's really like to work there.
ITV
The ITV jobs page includes careers guidance and information on traineeships, plus a detailed breakdown of how the company is structured.
Channel 4
The 4Careers page provides jobs and work experience information, talks about its approach to developing staff and includes a section for producers.
Five
Five's detailed website provides recruitment information plus a 'day in the life' of a Five employee and a list of frequently asked questions.
BSkyB
BskyB is the largest Cable and Satellite broadcaster in the UK and its website provides lots of information for experienced professionals and new starters including its 'Reach for the Sky' site which provides interviews with staff and information about the TV industry.
Virgin Media
Virgin Media includes Digital TV, but also broadband, phone and mobile services. The site provides careers information across its various departments including apprenticeship schemes, and a tool to enable searches for jobs across the UK.
Viacom
Viacom is a Cable and Satellite broadcaster incorporating, amongst others, MTV, Nickelodeon and Paramount. You can find job and internship opportunities across its various companies.
Endemol
Endemol is one of the largest independent production companies in the UK, bringing shows such as 'Big Brother' and 'Deal or No Deal' to our screens. The website gives information on work placements and job opportunities in its network of companies.
RDF Media
RDF Media is a large independent production company supplying the major broadcasters with a wide range of programmes including 'Wife Swap' and 'Scrapheap Challenge'. You can find information on current job opportunities in London, Bristol, LA and New York.
Talkback Thames
Talkback Thames is an independent production company producing shows such as 'The X Factor' and 'The Apprentice'. The website provides information on work experience, Runner vacancies and job opportunities for more experienced professionals.
Shine
Shine produces a variety of shows such as 'Masterchef' and 'Gladiators'. You can register on its database in order to be considered for jobs.
All3Media
All3MEDIA is an International Group of film and tv production and distribution companies with it's headquarters in London. You can link to its many companies via their website to find job opportunities.
Community Channel
The Community Channel is dedicated to highlighting issues from both local and international communities as well as the voluntary and charitable sectors. On the site you can find information on jobs as well as volunteering opportunities.
