Do I need a diploma to get into TV?

I always get asked by friends who think Television Broadcasting sounds interesting and that it may be something they want to do. The question of do I need to go back to school and get a piece of paper saying I can do televsion to work in the industry? I always say no you do not need a diploma but 95% of the time it sure helps. (more…)

Mandy.com

One of the better resources on the web for Televsion jobs no matter the market.

They provide:

Yellow pages of 45,000 technicians, facilities, producers
Vacancies in production, crew, art department, post
Jobs for actors
You can Trade your used broadcast/film equipment
Manufacturers and resellers of new equipment
Films for-sale and seeking distribution

I highly suggest checking it out.

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‘What?! You mean there’ll STILL be television when they switch off the analogue signal…?’

With any job hunt it can be a demanding time on your mind and your mood. I currently am doing a large transition in my career and I just wanted to post a quick personal note on my experiences. It has been said that looking for work can be like a full time job but there is so much more to it than that. You can’t escape from it like you can with a job. It is in your head all the time and you feel like you should be looking 24/7. (more…)

I came across this valuable piece of information at TVjobs.com

WHAT’S A CONTRACT?
By: Dave Brunner, Talent Agent

Congratulations! You just got your first job in television! Now they send you a contract and you have no idea what to do. Let’s try to answer some questions you have and try to make things a little clearer.

WHAT’S A CONTRACT?

A written agreement between two parties. A contract should spell the important info out ( length of contract in years,start date, salary, what’s expected of both parties, etc.). Even though the station has the right to let you go at any time, the contract at least makes it a little harder to get rid of you. It prevents you from being an at-will employee. Keep in mind, a contract SHOULD protect both parties, but is always written in favor of the employer! (more…)

origional source-FastCompany.com

Here is an excerpt from an interesting article I came across about the 25 top jobs for the next 4 years according to Fast Company which draws on the work of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and an innovation expert to tap the top jobs.

The televsion industry makes the list and that is the part I will focus on. These facts follow up on previous posts about the importance of Producers and Directors in the field.

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I wanted to get an idea of what the outlook was for anyone entering the television industry now or in the future. I found this article which lays out the future for the Broadcasting in the U.S.A.

This is an excerpt from the article found on the U.S. Department of Labor home page

The Outlook:

Employment in broadcasting is expected to increase almost 9 percent over the 2002-12 period, more slowly than the 16 percent projected for all industries combined. Factors contributing to the relatively slow rate of growth include industry consolidation, introduction of new technologies, and competition from other media outlets. Keen competition is expected for many jobs, particularly in large metropolitan areas, due to the large number of jobseekers attracted by the glamour of this industry. Job prospects will be best for applicants with a college degree in broadcasting, journalism, or a related field, as well as relevant work experience.
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When looking for a job in television it can be helpful to know what jobs are available to go after. For most of us we learn this from taking a post secondary program in broadcasting and most likely act out these positions on a small scale. For those of us who are not quite sure who is doing what when you are watching the news or a live sporting event, I am going to detail what each of these people do.

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This is an article I read on Screensite.org. It has some good tips on planning a production no matter how big or small.

Film & TV Production: Planning a Production

Successful planning of a video or film production, like any project, requires clear objectives and realistic expectations regarding costs and project timeframes. Read More below for information and questions designed to help you clarify your goals, establish acceptable parameters for cost estimates as they relate to expected levels of production quality, and estimate production times. (more…)