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The closing date for applications: 1st August 2024&nbsp;Interviews: 14th / 15th August 2024&nbsp;Dates: September – October 2024&nbsp;Do you want be a film critic or journalist? Are you writing film reviews for blogs or social media but have not been able to break through to more established publications or platforms?&nbsp;Apply now to the award-winning BFI London Film Festival 2024 Critics Mentorship Programme for your chance to be mentored by industry media professionals and have your work published by LFF media partners and the BFI.&nbsp;We continue to look at how we can better serve writers from under-represented communities by offering mentorship that can pave the way to future opportunities for paid work in the media. As in previous years, we will be offering the 2024 Critics Mentorship to mentees from under-represented voices in film criticism.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;About the Mentorship Programme &nbsp;&nbsp;Successful applicants will be invited to experience the 68th BFI London Film Festival (9-20 October 2024) as an accredited press delegate plus participate in an online Induction session on 9 September, where they will meet the BFI LFF teams, their lead mentors, fellow mentees as well as their paired mentors to be taken through the mentorship programme.&nbsp;&nbsp;The mentorship programme will be intensive, running for 4 full days from 9-12 October 2024, with full access to press screenings and events, writing reviews and features plus additional interview opportunities and an array of networking opportunities. The LFF Critics Mentorship Programme won the 2022 Big Screen Award for Best Diversity &amp; Inclusion Initiative.&nbsp;Mentees will be paid the London Living Wage for work produced during the LFF and will have full press accreditation for the 12-day duration of the LFF (9-20 October 2024). Mentees from outside London will be eligible for accommodation and travel to participate in the programme.&nbsp;By the end of the programme, participants will have improved their film journalism skills and understanding of the industry and will have gained professional work experience, new work for their portfolio, industry contacts and a document of confirmation of having completed the placement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Applicants must be 18 and over with the right to work in the UK&nbsp;</li><li>To be eligible you will have not had any written work published in/on a national print publication/platform before</li><li>An interest in film with excellent writing skills&nbsp;</li><li>The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with BFI colleagues, partners and stakeholders</li><li>You will self-identify from one or more of the underrepresented groups as detailed above&nbsp;</li><li>A commitment to continuous professional development and passion for film journalism.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse individuals, as well as applicants with disabilities.Due to the demands of the programme and the availability of Lead Mentors, applicants must be able to commit to the full schedule of activity, in particular being available full time from 9 to 12 October 2024, including evenings. Please do not apply if you are unavailable on these specific dates.&nbsp;

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Closing date: Sunday 4th August 2024&nbsp;Location: Leeds&nbsp;Join the heart of Emmerdale as a freelance electrician!&nbsp;Over our busy summer period, we're building a talent pool of skilled professionals to maintain and enhance our village and studio lighting infrastructure, ensuring every scene shines with excellence.&nbsp;Be a crucial part of our dynamic team, contributing to everything from screen tests to corporate events, and experience the excitement of working in one of TV's most beloved continuing dramas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceMinimum critieria<ul><li>Experience of working in a television studio environment.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrable experience of lighting procedures in studio and on location.</li><li>City and Guilds 2377-22 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.</li><li>Health &amp; Safety qualification.</li><li>Driving licence preferable for location work.</li><li>IET Wiring Regulations: 18th Edition. Qualified to City and Guilds 2330 Certificate in Electro-technical Technology Level 3 and City and Guilds 2381 or NVQ equivalent.</li><li>&nbsp;Must be able to identify cables in a TV production setting and ensure accurate connections when dealing with cables of different colours.</li><li>Ability to record information accurately, using a variety of technology.</li><li>Good IT skills – requirement to create and update Google Shared Docs/Calendar for overseeing a maintenance schedule.</li></ul>Other things we’re looking for&nbsp;(key criteria)<ul><li>Technical knowledge in a TV studio environment.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent planning and organisational skills.</li><li>Problem-solving skills</li><li>Willingness to learn, including keeping abreast of new technology and lighting techniques.</li><li>&nbsp;Self-motivator, working on your own and also with the ability to work as part of a team.</li><li>Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>&nbsp;ITV is for everyone.ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage (minimum criteria above). There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at <a href="mailto:talkingcareers@itv.com" target="_blank">talkingcareers@itv.com</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itvjobs.com/blog/joining-itv-with-a-disability" target="_blank">Find out more</a> about applying with a disability.&nbsp;Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Production electrician talent pool, Emmerdale

Closing date: Sunday 28th July 2024Contract type: Freelance&nbsp;Location: Media City, Manchester UK&nbsp;Start date:&nbsp; 2nd September 2024&nbsp;Dive into the world of unscripted entertainment and join the team behind the iconic show, University Challenge!Lifted Entertainment is home to some of the biggest TV shows in the world. From live shows such as Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, to talent shows like The Voice UK, quizzes such as University Challenge and reality formats including Love Island. There isn’t an unscripted genre we do not produce! Our people are everything and they are the ones who work with us to create award-winning, fun - and funny - entertainment shows.The junior casting producer will support the series producer in attracting and selecting student teams to appear on University Challenge, with particular focus on improving engagement among currently underrepresented groups. They will also work alongside the series producer to find and book guests to appear on the Christmas special series of the programme for distinguished alumni, and manage relationships with these guests before, during, and after recording.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesStudent series:<ul><li>Supporting the Series Producer in building and maintaining an up-to-date contact list for all higher education institutions (HEIs) eligible to apply for University Challenge.</li><li>Developing and implementing strategies to encourage applications from underrepresented HEIs.</li><li>Liaising with HEI team organisers to provide advice and support regarding widening participation among their student body.</li><li>Supporting the Series Producer in responding to queries from prospective contestants regarding the application process and the programme more broadly.</li><li>Supporting the Series Producer in implementing processes relating to contestant welfare and duty of care, including carrying out background checks on applicants.</li></ul>&nbsp;Christmas series:<ul><li>Generating ideas for appropriate guests, keeping in mind both the editorial style of the programme and questions of diversity and representation, and pitching these ideas to the Series Producer.</li><li>Making approaches to agents and/or guests directly and negotiating bookings.</li><li>Managing lines of communication with booked guests and/or their agents in the run-up to filming, ensuring necessary information and documentation is provided and collected.</li><li>During studio recordings, leading the team working with contestants backstage, to keep the day running to schedule, and to ensure that contestants’ support needs are met (including delivering gameplay briefings, and sharing responsibility with the Series Producer and Production Manager for making sure any reasonable adjustments or personalisations have been implemented).</li></ul>&nbsp;General:<ul><li>To keep the producer and production manager informed throughout the production process of key milestones and production state of play, managing and mitigating events as they arise.</li><li>In partnership with production management and finance colleagues, to deliver demonstrable value for money through the efficient use and deployment of resources.</li><li>To clear expenses in a timely fashion.</li><li>With production management, to ensure all talent sign the relevant release forms.</li><li>To demonstrate knowledge of programme compliance issues ensuring the programme is produced at all times within the parameters of the Ofcom Code, escalating issues where concerns arise.</li><li>To comply with all appropriate regulations with regard to data protection and the bribery act.</li><li>To attend all relevant mandatory training and comply with ITV’s policies, guidelines, legislative and regulatory requirements in order to minimise ITV’s exposure to risk.</li><li>To manage upwards effectively and where necessary challenge (respectfully) more senior colleagues.</li><li>To manage own workload and performance and work collaboratively and effectively with all colleagues, providing guidance to more junior members when required.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceSkills you’ll need&nbsp;(minimum criteria):<ul><li>A good grasp of the programme’s format and style and an awareness of previous contributors on these series.</li><li>Proven experience in the creation of successful strategies and processes required for casting contestants/ contributors for Broadcast Television. Please evidence this in your CV.</li><li>Experience in generating creative ideas for guests/ contestants in line with the editorial style of the programme while also adhering to budgetary constraints. Please evidence this in your application.</li><li>Proven experience of engaging with / dealing with talent agents and successfully negotiating bookings. Please evidence this in your application.</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of production processes including welfare and duty of care in relation to casting.</li><li>Proven ability to communicate advice and criticism clearly and offer guidance to junior team members.</li><li>Be passionate about and familiar with issues of diversity and representation in television and able to demonstrate successful solutions.</li><li>Demonstrable self motivation with good organisational skills required for a television programme in a studio or on location.&nbsp; Please provide evidence in your application.</li><li>Proven experience of taking responsibility for updating and managing information databases on a TV production and regularly reporting to the senior editorial team.</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of potential programme compliance issues and sound knowledge of the Ofcom Code. Please evidence this in your application.</li><li>An exceptional team player with the ability to develop good working relationships and manage upwards to senior members of the team where required, evidenced by previous employment.&nbsp;</li><li>Experienced Casting Assistant Producers, with sufficient relevant experience at Assistant Producer level with a view to taking a first step up to Jr Producer will be considered.</li></ul>&nbsp;Other things we’re looking for&nbsp;(key criteria):<ul><li>Skilled at dealing sensitively and professionally with a wide range of external contributors and talent</li><li>Ability to show a resourceful and solution-focussed approach to achieving editorial ambition within budgetary and legal constraints</li><li>Organised and deadline-focussed approach to managing workload and conciseness/attention to detail when presenting any written research notes or programme information/logs</li><li>Passion and resilience with the ability to maintain performance levels in the face of ever-changing priorities, workload and challenging situations</li><li>Knowledge and awareness of Higher Educational Institutions and ideas for strategies to increase under-representation</li></ul>&nbsp;ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage*.We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments.&nbsp;Drop us a line if you require anything at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:talkingcareers@itv.com" target="_blank">talkingcareers@itv.com</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itvjobs.com/blog/joining-itv-with-a-disability" target="_blank">Find out more</a> about applying with a disability.This opportunity particularly welcomes applications from People of Colour, Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent people.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Junior Casting producer, University Challenge

Closing date: Sunday 28th July 2024Contract type: Freelance&nbsp;Location: Media City , Manchester UK&nbsp;Start date:&nbsp; 2nd September 2024&nbsp;Ever wondered who creates the iconic questions on University Challenge? Join Lifted Entertainment and support our Questions and Casting teams to deliver top-notch questions and contestants for the show. If you're passionate about TV quizzes and ready to dive into the world of unscripted entertainment, this role is for you!Lifted Entertainment is home to some of the biggest TV shows in the world. From live shows such as Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, to talent shows like The Voice UK, quizzes such as University Challenge and reality formats including Love Island. There isn’t an unscripted genre we do not produce! Our people are everything and they are the ones who work with us to create award-winning, fun - and funny - entertainment shows.In this role you will support&nbsp;the Questions and Casting teams to deliver brilliant questions and contestants relevant to University Challenge.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Writing an agreed volume of original question material to a high standard of clarity, originality and accuracy, with particular (but not exclusive) focus on producing picture and music rounds. This will include the production of effective ‘mock-up’ question graphics and rough cuts of music clips.&nbsp;</li><li>Presenting work for review in group meetings with senior editorial staff.</li><li>Supporting junior team members by providing constructive feedback on work presented</li><li>Incorporating feedback and edit requests from the Questions Producer/Series Producer/Question Verifiers promptly and thoroughly.&nbsp;</li><li>Keeping accurate records of third-party material used in own questions, i.e. image and music files, including source and attribution and monitoring the overall series log of third-party material used in questions, and ensuring it is complete and accurate.</li><li>Monitoring the overall series log of third-party material used in questions, and ensuring it is complete and accurate</li><li>Identifying and noting third-party copyrights entailed in own questions; raising these issues promptly and clearly with the Series Producer and Production Manager; and taking action as guided to secure necessary permissions.</li><li>Monitoring the overall series log of required material clearances, and ensuring it is complete and accurate.</li><li>Dealing with routine queries about image and music clearance from junior team members.</li><li>Supporting the Questions Producer as required in: Proofreading question material for spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors/ Some fact-checking of question material/ Reviewing each match’s question stack for duplicate content.</li><li>Preparing studio paperwork, e.g. question print-outs, contestant seating plans, etc., and taking responsibility for distributing it in studio.</li><li>Supporting the SP in implementing processes relating to contestant welfare and duty of care, including carrying out background checks on applicants.</li><li>Attending contestant auditions with the SP and QP, and providing input into the casting process.</li><li>Liaising with successful teams and contestants in the lead-up to recording, establishing yourself as a point of contact and support, disseminating documentation and gathering necessary information, and dealing with queries and concerns.</li><li>During studio recordings, chaperoning teams through the recording process, including working with the Production Coordinator to manage movement, and providing support to contestants (including delivering gameplay briefings, and sharing responsibility with the SP and PM for making sure any reasonable adjustments or personalisations have been implemented).</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceSkills you’ll need&nbsp;(minimum criteria)<ul><li>At least 3 credits as an experienced Researcher.</li><li>Fluent, accurate and clear writing with a proven ability to write questions relevant to University Challenge with flair and creativity.</li><li>Good grasp of the programme’s format, style and typical question content.&nbsp; (This will be tested during the recruitment process).</li><li>Good general knowledge and enthusiasm for learning new things. Please evidence this in your CV.</li><li>Demonstrable thorough and careful research. Please evidence this in your Cv.</li><li>Proven and significant experience of writing in a business / professional capacity (paid work).</li><li>Proven ability to communicate advice and criticism clearly and fairly to colleagues or collaborators.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrable self motivation with the good organisational skills for a television programme in a studio or on location.&nbsp; Please provide evidence in your application.</li><li>Proven experience of taking responsibility for updating and managing information databases on a TV production.</li><li>Confident grasp and experience of the legal issues involved in reproducing third-party content in television programmes.</li><li>Experience of thorough, accurate proofreading and careful fact checking (paid work).</li><li>Proven understanding of current standards and processes regarding contributor welfare in the television industry.</li><li>Proven experience in conducting contributor background checks&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working directly with contributors either on location or in a studio environment, please provide evidence in your application.</li></ul>&nbsp;Other things we’re looking for&nbsp;(key criteria)<ul><li>Ability to present and discuss work clearly and confidently&nbsp; with attention to detail, and to engage with feedback.</li><li>Ideas-driven with a creative approach to delivering editorial content.</li><li>Organised and deadline-focused approach to managing workload.</li><li>Enthusiasm and resilience, with the ability to maintain performance levels in the face of changing priorities and workload, and challenging situations.</li><li>Proactive in building working relationships and a network of contacts to aid programme research.</li><li>Familiarity with presentation software (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint or equivalent).</li><li>Familiarity with basic music and image editing software.</li></ul>ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage. There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments.&nbsp;Drop us a line if you require anything at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:talkingcareers@itv.com" target="_blank">talkingcareers@itv.com</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itvjobs.com/blog/joining-itv-with-a-disability" target="_blank">Find out more</a> about applying with a disability.This opportunity particularly welcomes applications from People of Colour, Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent people.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Senior Questions and Casting researcher, University Challenge

Closing date: Sunday 28th July 2024Location: Media City, Manchester UKStart date:&nbsp; Monday 2nd September 2024&nbsp;Lifted Entertainment is seeking a junior questions and casting researcher to work on University Challenge in Media City, Salford.Lifted Entertainment is home to some of the biggest TV shows in the world.From live shows such as Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, to talent shows like The Voice UK, quizzes such as University Challenge and reality formats including Love Island. There isn’t an unscripted genre we do not produce!&nbsp;Our people are everything and they are the ones who work with us to create award-winning, fun – and funny – entertainment shows.In this role, you will be supporting the questions and casting teams to deliver brilliant questions and contestants relevant to University Challenge.&nbsp;Role responsibilities<ul><li>Writing an agreed volume of original question material to a high standard of clarity, originality and accuracy, with particular (but not exclusive) focus on producing picture and music rounds. This will include the production of effective ‘mock-up’ question graphics and rough cuts of music clips.</li><li>Presenting work for review in group meetings with senior editorial staff.</li><li>Incorporating feedback and edit requests from the questions producer/series producer/question verifiers, promptly and thoroughly.&nbsp;</li><li>Keeping accurate records of third-party material used in own questions, i.e. image and music files, including source and attribution.</li><li>Identifying and noting third-party copyrights entailed in own questions; raising these issues promptly and clearly with the series producer and production manager; and taking action as guided to secure necessary permissions.</li><li>Supporting the series producer in implementing processes relating to contestant welfare and duty of care, including carrying out background checks on applicants.</li><li>Attending contestant auditions with producers, and providing input into the casting process.</li><li>Liaising with successful teams and contestants in the lead-up to recording, establishing yourself as a point of contact and support, disseminating documentation and gathering necessary information, and dealing with queries and concerns.</li><li>During studio recordings, chaperoning teams through the recording process, including working with the production coordinator to manage movement, and providing support to contestants (including delivering gameplay briefings, and sharing responsibility with the series producer and other team members for making sure any reasonable adjustments or personalisations have been implemented).</li></ul>&nbsp;Skills you’ll need&nbsp;(minimum criteria)<ul><li>Fluent, accurate and clear writing and demonstrable ability to write questions relevant to University Challenge with flair and creativity.&nbsp;</li><li>Good grasp of the programme’s format, style and typical question content.&nbsp;(This will be tested during the recruitment process).</li><li>Good general knowledge and enthusiasm for learning new things.</li><li>Demonstrable, thorough and careful research.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of question writing in an amateur context.</li><li>Proven ability to present and discuss work clearly and confidently as well as experience of revising and developing written work in response to feedback from an editor or supervisor.</li><li>Demonstrable self-motivation with good organisational skills including experience of recording-keeping in an academic or relevant professional context.</li><li>Experience and understanding of the principles of copyright and an awareness of the legal issues involved in reproducing audiovisual material.</li><li>Appreciation of when welfare and safeguarding issues need to be referred to senior team members which may be evidenced by working in a pastoral or support capacity with students (or similar experience).</li><li>Demonstrable experience in an outward-facing role, evidenced by working with the public or in a volunteer capacity with students (or similar experience).</li></ul>&nbsp;Other things we’re looking for&nbsp;(key criteria)<ul><li>Ability to present and discuss work clearly and confidently with attention to detail, and to engage with feedback.</li><li>Ideas-driven with a creative approach to delivering editorial content.</li><li>Organised and deadline-focused approach to managing workload.</li><li>Enthusiasm and resilience, with the ability to maintain performance levels in the face of changing priorities and workload, and challenging situations.</li><li>Proactive in building working relationships and a network of contacts to aid programme research.</li><li>An appreciation of when welfare and safeguarding issues need to be referred to senior team members.</li><li>Familiarity with presentation software (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint or equivalent).</li><li>Familiarity with basic music and image editing software.</li><li>Familiarity with a TV background check process and how this might be undertaken.</li></ul>&nbsp;ITV is for everyone.We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments.&nbsp;Drop us a line if you require anything at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:talkingcareers@itv.com" target="_blank">talkingcareers@itv.com</a>.&nbsp;ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage*&nbsp;(minimum criteria above).<a href="https://www.itvjobs.com/blog/joining-itv-with-a-disability" target="_blank">Find out more</a> about applying with a disability.* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.This opportunity particularly welcomes applications from People of Colour, Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent people.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Junior Questions and Casting researcher, University Challenge

Dates:&nbsp;Start dates staggered from mid-August through to mid-September 2024.Location:&nbsp;Manchester or&nbsp;London - please state your base in your application. For both locations, the position will be split between the office and Working from Home.&nbsp;Lifted Entertainment are looking for experienced casting assistant producers&nbsp;for the returning series of&nbsp;The Voice UK.This role includes casting/targeting singers and pitching them to senior members of the team, running online auditions and conducting research chats with potential contributors. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceMinimum criteria<ul><li>Must have previous&nbsp;casting experience on studio music performance/ talent shows (similar to The Voice/ Voice Kids)</li><li>At least 2 TV credits at Assistant Producer level on a relevant series. Please evidence this in your CV.&nbsp;</li><li>A proven track record of sourcing/ targeting singers for performance shows. Please evidence this in your CV.</li><li>The ideal candidate should have a passion for music.</li></ul>Other things we’re looking for&nbsp;(key criteria)<ul><li>A wealth of experience from other forms of the Music Industry. &nbsp;</li></ul>To applyPlease email&nbsp;your application via the 'Apply' button with the subject: 'THE VOICE CASTING AP (MANCHESTER/LONDON)'.&nbsp;Please include a cover email detailing your supporting evidence in reference to the minimum criteria above (200 words max). Please also include the information below:<ul><li>your mobile number</li><li>confirmation of availability and any holiday booked</li><li>examples of shows you have worked on</li><li>please include where you saw the advert</li><li>please include two recent references that are relevant to the role you are applying for&nbsp;</li></ul> Please only apply if you have the relevant experience that is listed in the advert.&nbsp;ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from Deaf, Disabled and / or Neurodivergent people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are Disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage&nbsp;(minimum criteria above) There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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