In partnership RTS Futures and ScreenSkills present: Getting into Broadcasting

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work for a Broadcaster? What job roles exist within a commissioning team? How do you get your foot in the door? 

This RTS/ScreenSkills session introduces you to the factual entertainment team at Channel 4. Hear from commissioning editors, the assistant editor and genre assistants who work across some of the most well known programmes on TV such as Married at First Sight, Naked Attraction, The Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft and The Circle to name a few. The team will take you through their day to day responsibilities, explain how they progressed in TV and reveal what it's like to work for one of the main terrestrial channels in the UK. Sign up to get some top tips and hints on starting your career at a broadcaster.

This session is aimed at those starting out in their career with up to 3 years’ experience.

Please note this is not a commissioning briefing or pitching session.

The Panel

Becky Cadman – Commissioning Editor

Lee McMurray – Commissioning Editor

Deborah Dunnett – Commissioning Editor

Rachel Martin – Assistant Editor

Amy Menzies – Genre Assistant 

This event is supported by RTS Futures and by the ScreenSkills Television Skills Fund which invests in training for the freelance television workforce thanks to contributions from the BBC, Channel 4 and Channel 5.

It is part of a ScreenSkills programme to support freelancers to upskill and stay connected, helping keep the industry resilient in these difficult times.

This session will take place online via Zoom. Click ‘get ticket’ to reserve your place: you must login or register before you are able to get a ticket for this event. A booking confirmation with a joining link to the session will be sent to you via email.

If you are no longer able to use your ticket, we ask you to please contact support@screenskills.com  so that we can release your place. Our sessions are often oversubscribed, so we’d like to give other freelancers the opportunity to fill available spots. Thank you for your consideration.