Working in the Media Industry

I found some local job options and what they are all about. This has helped me to think about more options for when I finish college and a range of courses or jobs I may want to look into applying to later on in the year. I have also applied to a BBC apprenticeship in Media Production, It's a part of the BBC Early Careers program.

As well as content creation, I also want to look into video editing. So, I had a look on Indeed.com and found some editing jobs, I put the requirements onto this PowerPoint to give me a better idea of the type of salaries, qualifications, and skills I need to get one of these media related jobs. I found this information on Indeed.com. Job Search | Indeed

Here is a screen skills career map to help give you a better idea of where I would be if I pursued a career in editing. This shows how I will enter the industry and how I will progress through it as time goes on. If I were to get a job, I might start as a runner and if I work hard enough I may become apart of the production team.

Some of my most popular work within the media industry!

Here is a few unboxing videos I have done over the last few years. I recorded and edited these videos my self using my phone and Kinemaster Diamond, and because this channel is a part of the YouTube partner program I made money from these videos. I made some of these videos a little while ago, so my camera quality and editing skills have improved since then. However these are still some good examples of my past work. I love content creation, and if I were to pursue it these are some examples of things I can do. This is good because it helps me form ideas of what I can create.

My BBC Apprenticeship

I have also emailed The BBC about an apprenticeship; I will be open to take this opportunity if all goes well. I have applied for Media Production, although I would also be open to Journalism. I really enjoy content creation, and I would be working with the BBC on their programs. This would be valuable experience within the industry, and an apprenticeship would help give me the funds to get by. I have sent my application to the BBC, and I am currently waiting for a response. The apprenticeship I have applied for is in Newcastle. The reason I applied for Newcastle is because it’s the closest one to me, unfortunately they don’t do any in Sunderland. I would have to get the Metro every morning if I got the role. This could be quite costly so I would invest in a Metro Card. The money I get for the apprenticeship would cover the cost of this.

Here is the email, it says I’ll hear back from one of their recruiters, but it could take a while. The BBC is a very busy company, and I understand that my response may take time. There will be lots of competition for this opportunity, so the BBC must make sure they offer the roles to the right people. I have lots of work I can show the BBC in order to promote myself to them. By creating my own digital portfolio, I have a quick and easy way to forward the BBC to my work, whether it be YouTube, Instagram, or Create Britain. I might even be asked to show them my show reel if so, I have the final draft ready to send to them right away.

I want to give myself the best possible chance of getting the role, so I have made sure to be prepared. I have also researched into the BBC in the past, and I know that there a politically neutral company. The BBC’s three core values are inform, educate, and entertain, so I know my work will have to follow these core values. The main reason why this is the case is because everyone with a TV license pays for the BBC, so they can’t be biased towards any political party. This would cause outrage because if the BBC were to side with the Conservatives, people who vote Labour wouldn’t want to pay for it and vice versa. These are all handy things to know, because companies expect you to have knowledge about them if you wish to work there.

Even if I don’t get the apprenticeship this experience has helped educate me about application processes, so it wouldn’t be a waste of time. It’s important to be able to take rejections on the chin and comeback stronger, you can’t let them stop you in your tracks. I will remain professional and move forward.

Hopefully, I will receive a response soon because this is the path I aim to go down instead of university. If this doesn’t work out, I will find a job somewhere else.

Conclusion

As a whole, this information has helped give me a better idea of what it's like working in the media industry. I have researched different jobs, career paths, and what I would need to pursue them. I even found a screen skills career map that helps give me a better understanding of what my journey would be like. I have also applied for a BBC apprenticeship in media production, and that's an avenue I would be open to exploit.

As well as this, I have also done lots of work for A love Supreme, and I would be open to work there if the opportunity presented itself. I've made it no secret that I make money of YouTube, and I aspire to become a full time content creator. These are all job opportunities I could take.