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Media Sector Insight Events

Explore the Media industry through a range of events.

Overview 

Are you thinking of working in the Media industry after your degree? Or perhaps you’d just like to know more about the area?

Through these events you will gain tips on routes into the industry at panel events featuring UCL alumni and experienced professionals. You will learn what you can start doing now to increase your chances of success! Our packed week-long events programme will cover: 

  • Publishing
  • Broadcast media
  • Advertising
  • Marketing
  • PR
  • Social Media
  • Journalism

How to prepare

Speaker profiles will be provided for each event, allowing you to do some initial research before attending. This will help you ask insightful questions at the events themselves.

We would recommend that you read through the range of help sheets and resources recommended on our resource library on effective networking and the relevant sector guides below, to better understand job roles, key employers and emploment opportunities, sources of sector news and information, and how UCL can help you:

We will also run a regular series of lunchtime talks on effective networking at events as part of our Career Essentials programme which provide tips and advice on building your professional networks.

Events 2024/25

Build your CV with UCL Student Media

Tuesday 8 October, 5:30pm-7pm

This event has already taken place.

Are you interested in gaining some media work experience whilst at university but not sure where to start? Join us for a special event which will showcase the range of opportunities you can get involved in with UCL’s Student Union Media Societies.

This on-campus event will feature a panel discussion with current students working across  from UCL Student Union societies to share how being involved in these organisation can be a great way to start your future media career.

You'll get the chance to find out more about the opportunities offered by each society, how to get involved and to ask questions and get more in depth knowledge. The panel / Q&A will be followed by a networking session to give you a chance to speak to them individually and get even more detail on how you can get involved with these societies. You will have the chance to sign up to become a member of the societies at this event.

Beyond Broadcasting - Careers in New Media

Tuesday 12 November, 5:30-7pm

This event has already taken place.

Join us in a special panel discussion hosted by UCL Careers, where we will be taking a look at the future of the industry with a focus on Digital and New Media careers. Featuring alumni and professionals working in areas such as Digital Marketing, Podcasting and Social Media,  this discussion will offer an insight into the variety of roles in this space, the key skills required for future media careers as well as general tips for getting into the industry.  

This event will take place live on Teams and will not be recorded. There will also be an opportunity to network with panellists and take part in a Q&A. 

In Conversation with Senior News Writers Phillip Collins and Daniel Finkelstein

Wednesday 5 February, 5pm-6:30pm

This event has already taken place.

Gain invaluable insight into the fast paced world of news writing and hear directly from senior journalists about their experiences in the sector.

Interactive Journalism Workshop with News Associates (Bloomsbury)

Thursday 13 February, 12:30pm-2pm

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Journalism? Or simply want to get a taster of working In the field? Then attend our Journalism Workshop event as part of the Media Sector Insight Programme.

In this practical workshop run by press agency and journalism school News Associates, Lucy, experienced journalist and trainer, will take you through a fictional breaking news story. She will get you thinking like real reporters, get you thinking about what questions to ask, teach you how to structure a breaking news story, write articles and headlines and provide you with valuable feedback. It will be a fast-paced, hands-on exercise that will get your brain ticking and thinking like a journalist!

She will also leave time for a Q&A and answer any questions you might have about routes into journalism and the importance of the NCTJ.

Please note this event will take place live on campus and will not be recorded. This is also an interactive session aimed at those looking to pursue a career in UK-based journalism. Attendees will need to have good skills in both verbal and written English to ensure that they can engage effectively with the demands of the workshop.

*Students will be required to bring a laptop to take part in the workshop.*

Sign up to this Media event

Interactive Journalism Workshop with News Associates (UCL East)

Monday 24 February, 6pm-7:30pm

Kickstart Your Career in Broadcasting

Tuesday 4 March, 5:30pm-7pm

Archive

Watch event recordings in our archive. These include complete panel discussions and in-depth interviews with experts.