All Freelancers articles – Page 34
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NewsTimeline recruits head of studios and post
Timeline Television has appointed Simon Littler to the role of head of studio and post production for its BT Sport operation.
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NewsRain Post duo sentenced for film tax fraud
The former chief operating officer of defunct facility Rain Post has been jailed for his part in a £5m film tax fraud.
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NewsWomen in TV up; ethnic minorities down
The number of women working in television, particularly the indie sector, has increased over the past three years - but black, Asian and ethnic minority numbers have fallen.
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NewsCohen warns talent over 'inappropriate conduct'
Danny Cohen has written to an on-screen BBC star to warn them about their inappropriate behaviour, the new director of television has revealed.
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NewsBBC tackles ‘climate of fear’
Human rights barrister Dinah Rose has admitted that she was surprised by the climate of fear at the BBC, in her first public comments on the BBC Respect at Work Review, which was published in May.
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NewsBectu sets factual TV code of practice
Bectu launched its code of practice for employers in factual TV at its Freelancer’s Fair yesterday, despite failing to get buy-in from the independent production community.
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NewsBectu explores bullying at Freelancer Fair
Bectu’s annual freelancer fair is to focus on the issue of bullying in the TV industry.
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FeaturesReady for kick off
BT Sport has designed, outfitted and is now testing the infrastructure and procedures necessary to go live with its sports channels in August.
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NewsBBC puts in team effort for digital Glastonbury
The BBC’s Glastonbury coverage will be an example of the corporation working to be “bigger than the sum of its parts”, according to Bob Shennan.
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NewsCreative Skillset boosts freelancer training fund
Creative Skillset’s fund for training TV freelancers has been increased by 25% this year and is set to be released in four waves.
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NewsBBC set for ‘most digital Glastonbury ever’
The BBC is gearing up to broadcast more than 250 hours of content from Glastonbury as it looks to the apply the Olympics formula to the music festival.
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NewsBroadcast's hunt for Hot Shots begins
Broadcast has launched its hunt for the TV’s most talented under-30s as our annual Hot Shots opens for entries.
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FeaturesMedia Hubs
Along the banks of Glasgow’s River Clyde, in an area once dominated by ship-building, is a thriving cultural quarter bustling with digital media, hot-housed innovators and inward investment.
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NewsBBC admits bullying failings
BBC senior management failed to spot widespread bullying because they were not close enough to rank-and-file staff, according to HR director Lucy Adams.
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NewsReport exposes bullying and sexual harassment at the BBC
The BBC has pledged to radically overhaul its policies on bullying and harassment after publishing a report on the matter that it admitted makes “uncomfortable reading”.
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FeaturesThe Welsh renaissance
Co-pros like Da Vinci’s Demons and Hinterland are breathing new life into the production sector in Wales. But as Olly Grant finds, there’s a need for some more joined-up thinking
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CommentWho cares about the workers
Widespread complaints from freelancers shouldn’t be ignored, says Lisa Campbell.
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NewsCLAC bid to end freelancer tax probe fails
Accountancy firm boss Christopher Lunn has failed in his attempt to end HM Revenue & Custom’s civil investigation into the tax returns of his current and former clients.
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NewsBBC strikers ‘sending a message’ to Lord Hall
BBC strikers aimed to “send a message” to incoming director general Lord Hall about job cuts and working conditions at the broadcaster.
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CommentBe prepared for the US invasion
Tax breaks will bring an increase in demand - but can we cope, asks Lisa Campbell.