Online
0930-1300

ITV Mock Assessment Centre

This event is by application only, in collaboration with the Careers department. Successful students will be invited to take part in a mock assessment centre with members of the ITV team. To apply for this please email [email protected]

On Campus
0900-1000 Room CE204

Out The Box Interactive Masterclass

Looking for the funds to develop your creative project? Out the Box offers bursaries of £450 to set up your creative projects after you graduate. Meet Alice Lapworth, a former EHU student, who now works as a producer and mentor, who can help you realise your ambitions and create amazing calling cards for industry.

On Campus
1000-1100 Room CE001

Television and Film Location Supervisor Workshop

The film and TV industry is booming and there’s a huge nationwide demand for crew, particularly in the location department. If you’d like to learn what’s involved in being a LOCATION ASSISTANT, there’s no better time to find out more. This location assistant workshop will be taught by location managers Claire and Faye Newton, who are industry professionals and co-founders of www.liverpoollocations.com. Between them they’ve over 42 years’ experience in the industry, working with global clients such as Disney, Warner Brothers, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and HBO.

On Campus
1030-1145 Room CE204

How to work as a Media producer

In today’s creative industries, many producers will work on projects incorporating digital media, online and live streaming, as well as traditional filming formats. Andrew Fenner is one such producer. He’s worked across multiple platforms for companies including the BBC, ITV Avanti and ITN. In this interactive workshop learn how to approach this exciting new hybrid career path.

On Campus
1145-1230 Room CE204

Linkedin in Masterclass

Did you know that 90%+ employers use LinkedIn for job posting and/or candidate screening? Furthermore, all LinkedIn job posts assess the profile (NOT the CV) initially to determine suitability. In this workshop you’ll be given detailed instruction on how to properly optimise a LinkedIn Profile, and how to gain access to the “Hidden Job Market”.

On Campus
1230-1300 Room CE203

Careers Vacancy Search tool session

This session will give you hints and tips on where to search online, and how to use job boards in the best way possible via a live demonstration. You’ll also be introduced to a job application tracker tool and Boolean searching which will get you the job search results you want, fast! There’ll also be links available after the session which will outline some of the places you can find roles within the industry.

Online
1300-1400

The Grierson Trust

In this session find out about the Grierson DocLab which aims to equip trainees aged 18-25, from backgrounds that are under-represented in the industry, with the skills and networks to pursue a career in the UK’s factual TV and documentary industry.   The scheme involves a hybrid training course (5 days online, 3 days in-person), a bursary-supported placement (ranging from 2-4 weeks in length), with a leading UK production company, mentoring and networking opportunities, an industry delegate pass to Sheffield Documentary Festival, plus a ticket to attend the Grierson Awards ceremony in central London. Our scheme also offers successful candidates access to, and membership of, the Grierson DocLab Alumni network and bespoke ongoing support to help career progression within the sector. All costs to participate will be met by the Trust.

Link to session https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/7565413209bb47a7a78c92f3d6b7fba3

On Campus
1400-1500 Room Lecture Theatre Creative Arts

Masterclass in Filmmaking & Creative Storytelling

Yannik Ruault is an independent French Filmmaker (Screenwriter, Director, Producer) based in the UK.

His movies have been selected in several international film festivals. In this session, Yannik will share his career and experience in filmmaking and talk about his creative approach, “Organic Motion”, developed in his movies.

Online 1500-1600

BBC Bristol Natural History Unit careers session

In this session Jane Zurakowski, Talent Exec, Production Management BBC Studios Bristol NHU and Unscripted, and Lorraine Heaton, Senior Resourcing & Talent Production Management BBC Studios, will offer an overview of what the NHU and unscripted departments are looking for in entry-level applications, as well as discussing the exciting role of the television production manager.

Link to session https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/7147035106cb42b88e2ca5ac0cb85d28

On Campus
1600-1700 Room Lecture Theatre Creative Arts

The Alumni Sessions-Tales from the flipside

Join us for a showcase of alumni talent. Hear how they’ve navigated the world of the creative industries, and enjoy their current projects. Includes a musical performance by Tom Collins and the screening of a short film by Joe Preston and Meg Terza.