Introducing Careers in the Media

10 - 11 November 2009

Due to the ongoing postal strikes, it is advised that you email your application form to cs@careers.lon.ac.uk. Please include a telephone number so we can call you to take payment with a credit/debit card to ensure you secure your place on the course.

In an industry where contacts are so important, this two day course gives you the opportunity to meet a variety of professionals and seek advice from those who have made it in this competitive field. The event introduces you to careers in Television, Radio, Film, Journalism and Publishing.

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Note: You will still need to download and fill in an application form if you wish to attend this course.

Speakers/sessions include:

• A representative from the Society of Young Publishers
• A representative Screen Actors Guild
• A Freelance Comedy writer
• A representative from PMA Media Training - first class training for journalists
• A session on Employability: What does a Media CV look like? - University of the Arts
• A Producer/Director in TV production
• A Media Top Tips Forum including
  • a freelance writer
  • a writer/director from Sprig Productions
  • a speaker working in film writing/casting/production
  • a representative from City University’s Postgraduate Journalism programme
• A Getting a Job session hosted by PMA Training
• A representative from Penguin
• A Multimedia journalist
• A Broadcast Journalist from BBC Newsroom Radio
• The Recruitment Manager from The Daily Telegraph

Venue
This course will be held in Chancellor’s Hall, South Block, Senate House, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU

If you require any special assistance (including induction loops or large print materials) please let us know in advance and we will do our utmost to facilitate your access to this event. Contact us at cs@careers.lon.ac.uk or on 020 7863 6042 to discuss arrangements.

Cost
£42 - current students from colleges within The Careers Group, University of London Consortium and members of GradClub. £84 - for all other participants.

Due to the ongoing postal strikes, it is advised that you email your application form to cs@careers.lon.ac.uk. Please include a telephone number so we can call you to take payment with a credit/debit card to ensure you secure your place on the course.

You should be informed within two weeks from receipt of your application whether you have been given a place on the course. All applicants who are not successful will be given a full refund. PLEASE NOTE: There is an administration charge of 10% of the total booking on all cancellations and refunds cannot be given after 5pm on 5 November.

How to apply
Download an application form from below.