This shows contains discussions on:

Looking to develop networks from an early age

Brit School: https://www.brit.croydon.sch.uk 

https://www.wonderwomentv.com 

https://www.mamayouth.org.uk 

TalkBack Thames: https://talkbackproductions.tv 

Brunel University: https://www.brunel.ac.uk 

ScreenSkills: https://www.screenskills.com 

Discovery: https://www.discoveryuk.com 

Disney: https://thewaltdisneycompany.eu 

Freemantle: https://fremantle.com 

Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com 

EMEA: Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Screen Nation Awards: https://www.screennation.org/awards 

MOBO Awards: https://www.mobo.com 

Wonder Women TV Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-wonder-women-podcast-with-ria-hebden/id1475253415 

Women in Film & TV: https://www.wftv.org.uk 

 

Job Roles Mentioned:

Junior Publicist: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/sales-and-distribution/publicist/ 

Presenter

Runner: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/production-management/production-runner/ 

TV Producer: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/film-and-tv-drama/development-film-and-tv-drama-job-profiles/producer-film-and-tv-drama/

Researcher: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/unscripted-tv/editorial/researcher/ 

 

Suggested follow up activities:

1. Write a press release for your favourite TV programme
2. Write a pitch and present a pitch for a new TV programme
3. Create a short showreel as an application for a new presenter role
4. Create an excel spreadsheet of agents of who you might like to represent you
5. Create an excel spreadsheet of who you have spoken to and when - reconnect with an agent when you have an agent - using Linkedin to share your highlights 
6. Write a strategy for your career and your next steps as per Ria’s advice on what to focus on