Careers in media and communications: how to get ahead

Tuesday 30 January 6:30pm - 9pm  Jeffery Hall, UCL Institute of Education From television and radio to Twitter and Reddit, the media and communications sector offers a diverse and dynamic range of career options.

But in a fast-paced industry driven by technological change, these career paths are not always well-defined.

If you're looking to break into the sector or explore your career options within it, join us to hear practical tips and advice from our expert alumni panel, chaired by Anne Bulford OBE, Deputy Director-General, BBC. 

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Panellists:

Asa Bennett, Brexit Commissioning Editor, The Telegraph 

Andrea Cheong, Social Media Coordinator and  Evening Standard 'Top 25 Influencer in London' 

Caroline Diehl MBE, Founder and former CEO, The Media Trust 

Gareth Furby, Reporter and Documentary Film Maker, BBC

During the panel discussion and Q&A, we will explore the career options within both traditional and new media, including print journalism, broadcasting and blogging. 

There will also be time after the event to network over drinks and nibbles.

Andy Harris, Senior Alumni Relations Manager, UCL Institute of Education