So you want to be...a researcher? With Brittany Borkan

What does it take to be a good researcher? 

This session with Brittany Borkan is part of our week-long focus on new entrants and junior roles. If you are looking to make your first move into the TV industry or have a few credits under your belt and are working to progress, then keep an eye on our schedule this week.

See also:

Workshop: Researchers survival guide with Pamela Relton

CV clinic with Hattie Wood

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So you want to be... is a strand of online sessions which focuses on specific roles within TV. You will get the chance to go behind a job title and get the inside track, as told by the people who know these jobs inside out.

The speakers will take us through the highs and lows of a specific role, as well as provide top tips and advice about how to carry out the job successfully and how to get that particular role in the first place. This is followed by audience Q&A where you have the chance to ask the experts.

Speaker

Brittany Borkan is an experienced researcher who has been working in the television industry for just over four years. After graduating from the University of York with a degree in film and television production, Brittany started out as a runner and logger on The Voice and Britain’s Next Top Model. Since then she’s gained researcher credits on Made in Chelsea for E4, The Heist for Sky 1 and most recently The Graham Norton Show for BBC1. 
 
 This event is supported 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 managed by the Indie Training Fund 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.