Earn Your Stripes
We've created a special mini series for media students at Birmingham University, giving practical tips and advice to help with career decisions.
The jobs you never knew existed
Hosted by Muki Kulhan, Managing Director, Muki International Ltd.
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Morwen Williams, Head of UK Operations, BBC News
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Sandra Ogbonna, Service Delivery Coordinator, Disney
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Craig Irving, Interim Sound Post Manager, Twickenham Film Studios
The panel share insight into the jobs they do and how they got their start. We discuss the current state of play across the media job landscape and which specific media jobs are currently in-demand and thriving.
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Freelance career planning
Hosted by Muki Kulhan, Managing Director, Muki International Ltd.
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Muriel (Mo) Narh, Producer's Assistant
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Rebecca Saw, Freelance developer in Interactive Narrative
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Jack Watts, Head of Technology and Standards, Twickenham Film Studios
If you're thinking of going freelance, where do you start and how can you start planning. This lively discussion talks about the challenges and benefits of going freelance and what traps to avoid!
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Networking: Test drive your career
Hosted by Muki Kulhan, Managing Director, Muki International Ltd.
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Tomasz Witkowski, Director Engineering and Technology, Twickenham Film Studios
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Roses Okhipo, Freelance Post Producer
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Pippa Considine, TV Industry Journalist
Why should you start networking now and how do you go about it? The panel share some fresh advice on how to get a route in and talk about why placements matter
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Work it: Brand You
Hosted by Roses Okhipo, Freelance Post Producer
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Ebony Douglas, Founder, EbonyHer
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Nina Goswami, Creative Diversity Lead, BBC
Applying for a job is a challenge, especially when your only weapon seems to be your CV. So how do you outshine others to get hired and then keep the spotlight firmly on you?
This is where a strong personal brand comes in handy. In this episode of Earn your Stripes we are going to find out how to - Work It how to Brand You.
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Networking
Hosted by Roses Okhipo, Freelance Post Producer
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Alex Kann, Chief Executive, Together TV
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Nina Goswami, Creative Diversity Lead, BBC
During this pandemic we’ve all been forced to stay indoors and stay away from others. And it’s been tough!
Soon we’ll be out in the world again but you don’t need to wait until then to get up-close and personal with people - not literally!
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Getting your foot in the right door
Hosted by Roses Okhipo, Freelance Post Producer
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Alex Kann, Chief Executive, Together TV
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Tom McLoughlin, Head of Production, Territory Studio
No point sugaring the pill. This year, you are facing a creative industry and a job market which looks completely different to anything we’ve seen before
It doesn’t mean the opportunities aren’t there or that you can’t land your dream job.
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