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Television/film/video producer: Typical employers/vacancy sources

Typical employers

The BBC is the UK's largest broadcaster and has a remit for public service broadcasting, funded by the licence fee, as well as a growing commercial arm. In recent years it has added new digital, cable/satellite and international channels to its existing terrestrial network.

Independent Television (ITV) is made up of regional broadcasters on ten-year fixed licences. The major players are Carlton Broadcasting, Granada Media Group and United News and Media Group. Some companies make their own programmes in addition to commissioning from independent producers and buying in networked shows from other ITV companies.

Other leading broadcast channels include:

• Channel 4 Television ;
• Five TV ;
• Sianel Pedwar Cymru (S4C) (Wales).

Over the last few years there has been a large increase in digital and satellite channels including shopping and quiz channels.

The film and video industry in the UK is made up of mainly small organisations. These include:

• independent production companies;
• production and facilities houses;
• community film/video projects;
• a small number of film companies.

Sources of vacancies

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• The Guardian (Mondays)
• The Times (Fridays)
• The Independent (Tuesdays)
• Guardian Media 08
• The Production Guide
• The Knowledge
• PACT Directory of Independent Producers  
• The Stage
• Grapevine Jobs
• Broadcast
• Skillset Careers
• Mandy's International Film and TV Production Resources .

The Start in TV and Production Base charge an annual subscription to applicants to post their CVs on the site. Prospective employers can browse CVs and call candidates for interview.

Many contracts are gained through reputation, word of mouth and being in the right place at the right time.

See also job hunting tips and applications, CVs and interviews.

AGCAS

Written by Gemma Palmer, University of Derby

Last updated:

December 2008

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