TV People
What's the job really like? And how do you get in? Take a look at the following interviews with people actually working in TV. Real life stories from the people who've made it!
Peter Kosminsky - Director
Broadcastnow.co.uk have delivered their first video interview, an enlightening discussion with BAFTA winning director Peter Kosminsky.
Read MoreJohn Finn - Indie Business Development Scheme beneficiary
John Finn, a beneficiary of Skillset's Indie Business Development Scheme, set up Deadcreative, a company specialising in animation for deaf people and individuals with learning disabilities - read his success story here.
Read MoreSimon Joanes, Freelance Director
Simon Joanes is a freelance director. He has worked his way up in the music television industry over the past few years, now working with some of the biggest names in pop and rock.
Read MoreShabazz Graham - On Air Producer
"I am positive that the help Skillset gave me to improve my showreel and CV helped in my receiving my position with MTV"
Read MoreIan Payne, Presenter
Ian Payne is the main Presenter for Tyne Tees' flagship news programme North East Tonight.
Read MoreAlex Thompson, Presenter / Correspondent, ITN
''I'm over qualified for a trade that can't really be taught. I did an English degree at Oxford University
Read MoreSuccess Stories - Bryan Murph
American performer Bryan Murph has had a successful career on both sides of the Atlantic, but he contacted Skillset Careers because he wanted to change direction.
Read MoreAndy Collinson, Chief News Reporter, HTV
"There are lots of careers within broadcasting that aren't necessarily reading the main news that can also be very, very rewarding.''
Read MoreNick Dudman, Make-up Effects Artist
"...if you're too specialised and the market dries up, you'll have nothing. Have something to fall back on for the bad days..."
Read MoreLucy Eyre. Art Department trainee FT2
The first day working on BBC Drama 'A Hustle', Lucy Eyre couldn't quite believe she was actually there.
Read MoreAlan de Palette, Writer / Director
''I've always done everything off my own back...by sending hundreds of ideas on spec, until eventually something would bite."
Read MoreDiane Collins, Vision Mixer
''Basically you have every source of vision available in front of you, be that cameras, graphics, tapes, live OB sources, and you put out the picture the director wants."
Read MoreNick Handley, Dubbing Editor
''Show commitment to the job, ask questions but know when not to."
Read MoreBecky Thomson: sound recordist
"If you don't give the most that you can give, work for nothing for a long time, and take every opportunity you can get - there will be somebody else who will."
Read MoreJonathan Lewis, Researcher
''As a researcher I am required to find information, people and locations to meet any given brief.''
Read MoreHannah Lewis, TV/Film Producer
''It's a problem for people trying to get into the industry from the beginning who don't have relatives in the industry and have no money. It's still worth pursuing..."
Read MoreMike Brian, Head of Studio Operations
''We are a completely multi-skilled crew. You need people to be assistant on sound one day, and assistant on video the next"
Read MoreSteven Murphy, Special Effects Make-up
"If you have the right attitude and believe in yourself and your personal goals, you can cut right through the latter"
Read MoreTerry Chipperfield, Supervisory Engineer/Trainee Co-ordinator
''It's challenging, rewarding, it's fun. I enjoy coming to work, even after 30 years.''
Read MoreLloret Dunn, Location Manager, Glasgow
Lloret Dunn, 35, is a Location Manager from Glasgow. She's been working in film and TV for over 10 years.
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