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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 2023/24

The Media Sector Insight Programme has finished for the 2023/24 academic year. Thank you for attending! Dates and information on Media Sector Insight Programme events taking place in 2024/25 will be shared at the begining of the next academic year. Register for the latest career support, events and more straight to your UCL inbox. 

Missed this year's Sector Insight Events?

Read about how you can utilise your time in a Student Union society to launch your media career, as well as clueing yourself on by reading our summary on our Journalism workshop with News Associates.

You can also view our event summaries that took place in the 2023/24 academic year below.

From Campus to Career: Using SU Societies to launch your Media Career

Tuesday 17 October, 12:30pm-2pm

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 Media Societies.

This online event will feature a panel discussion with current students working across Journalism, Science writing, TV and Online Media from various societies (final line-up to be confirmed) with UCL SU Arts & Media Coordinator co-ordinator to share how being involved in these clubs can be a great way to start your future media career.

The panel / Q&A will be followed by online networking to give you more detail on how you can get involved with these societies.

Digital Media Careers Panel

Monday 13 November, 5:30pm-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 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 campus and will not be recorded. There will also be an opportunity to network with panellists and take part in a Q&A.   

Speakers include:

Lena Kim - Digital Channel Associate at dunnhumby

Audrey Wessel - UK lead for podcast partnerships at Spotify

Marisa Brand - Content and Communication Specialist for UBS

Sophie Aldebert - UX Researcher for Centrica

Film & TV Careers Panel

Thursday 30 November, 5:30pm-7pm

This event has already taken place.

Join us for panel discussion where we will be taking a look at avenues into the Film & TV sector. Featuring alumni and professionals working in the industry,  this discussion will offer an insight into the variety of roles in this space, the key skills required, 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.   

The panel includes:

Sarah Lavender - Line Producer at ITN

Laide Sadiq - TV producer working in documentaries and factual television

Selina Osei - Freelance production manager

Osman Ahmed - Researcher and journalist working on shows such as The Jonathan Ross Show and Celebrity Juice

Kyoka Seguchi - Freelance camera trainee and freelance translator for Pulse Films 

Lights, Camera, Action: CV Reviews & Mock Interviews with Sony Pictures

This event has already taken place.

Thursday 1 February, 1pm-3:50pm

Representatives from Sony Pictures join us to give students interested in a career in media feedback on CVs and a chance to practice interview skills. This is a great opportunity to get an insight from industry insiders on how to make the most impactful applications and make the right impression in interviews for a very competitive sector.

During the 20-minute appointment please inform the employer if you’re attending for guidance on an application or for a short mock interview.  Please bring your CV/draft application (either a printout or have it ready on a laptop screen) and a job description for a role you’re in the process of applying/interviewing for, or something that would be of interest in the near future. Please book only one slot (multiple bookings will be deleted).

Behind the Scenes Press Pass: Journalism Workshop with News Associates

This event has already taken place.

Tuesday 6 February, 12pm-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, you will get experience of writing an article in a mock, 'real-life' breaking news exercise. There will also be an opportunity to take part in a Q&A to find out more on training and careers in Journalism.

Careers in Traditional Media

This event has already taken place.

Thursday 29 February, 12pm-1:30pm

Interested in exploring the breadth of roles traditionally associated with the Media Industry? Join us for an online panel discussion featuring UCL Alumni and Professionals working in different areas of the sector including Publishing, Journalism, Advertising, PR, TV and Film.

This event will offer an insight into the variety of careers you could take on in the industry, similarities and differences between each area, as well as general tips for pursuing a career in these fields. There will also be an opportunity to take part in a Q&A with the panellists.

Archive

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