Media Week
Week commencing Monday 11th March 2013
What is it? A week of activities designed to help you find out more about opportunities in this popular sector including information on routes in and how to gain valuable work experience. Do I need to book to attend? YES! Booking is essential for all activities listed below and is done through your "My Careers Service" account. Students who haven't used this before should read our instructions page before trying to log in to book anything.
LOCATION DETAILS for each event will be provided when booking.
Please Note: Events are popular and booking for each will close when it is fully booked or, at the latest, 1 working day before the event. We recommend early booking to avoid disappointment.
If you've ever wondered what career options are available for graduates in the Media Sector or have specific career goals and want to meet professionals in the sector or gain practical experience to help you achieve these, the five events below are not to be missed! Please read on...
Summary of Events
Monday 11th March
1-2pm How to Prepare: Media Forum + Networking Event
5:30- 8:30pm Media forum + networking
Tuesday 12th March
1-2pm Routes into Publishing / How has the industry changed recently
Wednesday 13th March
2-4pm Journalism Workshop
Thursday 14th March
1-2pm Panel discussion: Communication Careers within Different Sectors
How to Prepare: Media Forum + Networking Event
11/03/2013: 1pm - 2pm
With fierce competition for roles in the sector, preparing for our media forum and networking event is key. Research and knowing the field is incredibly important but in addition, learn top tips on how to network and make the most of the forum so it can work for you.
Book now: Log in to you My Careers Service account to book a place at this event.
Media Forum + Networking Event
11/03/2013: 5.30pm - 8:30pm
Are you wondering what your media career options might be, or do you have an idea of what you want to do but are not sure how to get there? Maybe you know how to get there but would like some inside information to boost your application? Then come along to the Careers in Media Forum and Networking Event. Find out more...
Routes into Publishing / How has the industry changed
12/03/2013: 1pm - 2pm
Delivered by: Inspired Selection
Inspired Selection will be giving an overview of the publishing sector, roles available and how the industry has changed more recently due to more publishers going digital. Inspired Selection will cover what types of vacancies in publishing come up, how graduates can find the vacancies, what requirements there are for various roles, how they can prepare. A must for anyone who wants to pursue a career within publishing.
BOOK NOW: Log in to your My Careers Service account to book a place at this event.
Journalism Workshop
13/03/2013: 2pm - 4pm
Delivered by: News Associates
Students interested in pursuing a career in newspapers, magazines, online or broadcast can enrol on this two-hour journalism workshop run by the press agency News Associates. They will get you writing an article in a mock, ‘real-life’ breaking news exercise. Feedback will be given on your work and time is set aside for careers advice. News Associates are also the largest training provider of the NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) Multimedia Diploma. Please note that this is an interactive session aimed at those looking to pursue a career in UK-based journalism. Attendees will need to have excellent skills in both verbal and written English to ensure that they can engage effectively with the demands of the workshop. You will need to bring a laptop with you to be able to participate in this event.
* IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the group size and nature of this workshop, a returnable cash deposit is required after registering to guarantee your place.
BOOK NOW: Log in to your My Careers Service account to register for this event and get more information on the required deposit. * If you do not have a laptop but are keen to participate, please notify us when registering – we have a limited number available to loan. We reserve the right to exclude anyone on the day who does not have a laptop with them.
Panel
Discussion: Media Careers in Different
Sectors
1403/2013: 1pm - 2pm
Communications happen within every industry outside of the typical broadcasters. This panel discussion will allow you to get an insight into different media careers in other sectors.
Panellist include:
Book now: Log in to you My Careers Service account to book a place at this event.
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