All Freelancers articles – Page 28
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NewsAurora wins bulk Goodwood order from ITV
Aurora Media, the sports media company headed up by former IMG and Endemol executive Lawrence Duffy, has won a bulk motor-racing order from ITV as it bids to shake up the sports production market.
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FeaturesMasterclass: E-Learning
BBC Academy head of future skills and events Gurdip Bhangoo looks at how the broadcast industry is finding new ways to deliver training and career development online
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NewsCreative Skillset: BBC must invest in talent
Creative Skillset chief executive Dinah Caine believes the BBC has a “record of excellence” in boosting training and skills in the UK creative industries – but is concerned that the issue may be slipping down the corporation’s agenda.
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FeaturesWork with all the perks
From yoga classes to morning toast, away days and creative ‘breakout’ spaces, there is no shortage of ideas when it comes keeping the TV workforce happy. Will Strauss reports
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NewsDanny Cohen eyes global push for BBC Studios
Danny Cohen has outlined ambitions for BBC Studios to make programmes for broadcasters all over the world.
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CommentWe need more opportunities for all
More structured training and clearer career paths are needed to help the creative industries continue to grow, says Dinah Caine
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NewsStudy finds 15% of TV workforce attended fee-paying schools
A Creative Skillset study has revealed that staff employed in the TV industry are twice as likely to have attended a fee-paying school or have a degree as the national average.
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NewsFiona Bruce closes indie as BBC changes talent contracts
Fiona Bruce is closing her production company as the BBC continues to overhaul the way it contracts some of its biggest stars.
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NewsBoundless establishes regional hub
Boundless has expanded the remit of its regional production hub in Amersham, handing it powers to pitch shows and take editorial decisions for the first time.
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FeaturesVidispine: getting organised
Swedish firm Vidispine’s VidiXplore software can index and organise video on both desktops and in the cloud. Co-founder Erik Åhlin explains how it works
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CommentCreative Skillset: spotlight on skills
Creative Skillset’s The Full Picture report brings into focus production companies’ concerns about the skills gaps facing the industry. It also provides a call to arms on what needs to be done to ensure a properly trained workforce throughout the UK
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CommentComment: BBC is tackling bullying head on
We are putting in place measures to give staff confidence to voice concerns
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FeaturesHow to turn digital natives into viewers
Louise Blyth of the BBC Academy asks industry leaders how broadcasters can use online content to drive audience growth
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NewsFEU welcomes external help on BBC bullying
The broadcasting unions have welcomed the BBC’s pledge to introduce external input into its bullying and harassment procedures.
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FeaturesBroadcast Awards at 20: Mel Leach
The chief executive of Twofour Group recounts its 2010 and 2014 wins
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NewsRow breaks out over job sites
A row has erupted over the way indies employ freelance runners after four subscription job sites slammed the findings of a survey questioning their effectiveness.
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NewsRed partners with resellers to boost UK market share
Red is stepping up efforts to boost its share of the UK camera market by appointing a network of authorised dealers and hire firms for the first time in its 10-year history.
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NewsFormer TV agent stands for Cornish election
Former agent Michael Foster is to draw on the skills he learnt from decades in the film and media industries as he bids to become a Labour MP.
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FeaturesMasterclass: How to get ahead in broadcasting
Lucy Hooper asks five experts for their tips on reaching the next rung on the ladder
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CommentProducers waiting for clarity
Endemol Shine and BBC Productions first big items on 2015 agenda