All Diversity articles – Page 67
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NewsDoc/Fest: TV fails to reflect Muslims
Media misrepresentation of Muslims, and fear of reproach from within their communities, are hindering TV depictions of the less “extreme” aspects of Islam, according to leading programme-makers.
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FeaturesDoc/Fest: YouTube offering opportunities for minority voices
Diversity panel discussed emerging opportunities for minorities, defying stereotypes and pushing boundaries.
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NewsExecs back diversity quotas for tax incentives
Oona King and Kate Harwood have backed recent calls for diversity quotas to be attached to the UK film and TV tax relief.
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NewsKen Loach producer: add diversity quota to tax credit
Rebecca O’Brien, a long-time producer of Ken Loach films has suggested the UK tax credit could be amended to encourage more diversity in the industry.
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NewsBBC defends BAME hiring policy
The BBC has aggressively defended its decision to offer script editing positions to BAME candidates after tabloid claims that this policy was “anti-white”.
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NewsDiversity drive faces boycott
Broadcasters have come under pressure to be more transparent about diversity data on individual programmes as part of the Creative Diversity Network’s monitoring initiative.
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NewsBectu threatens to boycott Diamond diversity project
Bectu has threatened to boycott the Creative Diversity Network’s diversity monitoring project after claiming UK broadcasters are reluctant to be transparent about their data.
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NewsBBC4 gears up for diversity push
BBC4 boss Cassian Harrison has made boosting the channel’s diversity a top priority, as Ofcom draws up plans to hold broadcasters’ feet to the fi re on the issue through more regular reporting.
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CommentDiversity targets must address creative roles
Yes, the BBC is making strides in diversity - but much of this is outside of British programme-making, says Simon Albury
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NewsJowell: Ofcom should regulate broadcasters' diversity targets
Former culture secretary Tessa Jowell has called on Ofcom to regulate broadcasters’ diversity targets and sanction them if they fail to meet them.
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NewsReport claims women remain under-represented in news
The BBC and ITV’s 10pm news bulletins are “failing to represent women fairly”, according to a new report.
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CommentSetting the record straight on BBC diversity
The World Service must be a part of any discussion about diversity in the BBC, says Tunde Ogungbesan
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CommentIndustry has been paying lip service to diversity
Ofcom must take lead role in monitoring equal opportunities in TV, says Simon Albury
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CommentDiversity is much more than skin colour and sexuality
We should add diversity of mind to the equation, says Sam Pollard
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NewsBBC News eyes youth recruitment drive
BBC News is recruiting representatives for an under 30s panel from across all areas of the department to help shape strategy.
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NewsBBC preps diversity guidelines for indies
The BBC is to publish new commissioning guidelines for producers by the end of the summer as part of a renewed drive to “hardwire” diversity into its culture.
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NewsBBC plans diverse university push
The BBC is looking to hire candidates from a wider range of universities with a new recruitment process designed to ensure its workforce reflects modern Britain.
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NewsCarrie Britton joins Indie Training Fund
The Indie Training Fund (ITF) has appointed BBC Comedy talent acquisition executive Carrie Britton as managing director.
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NewsBBC targets 50:50 gender split
Women will form 50% of the BBC’s overall staff and leadership team by 2020 as part of a raft of diversity targets which also include its first LGBT target.