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A Radio Industry Diversity Group initiative

TO APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN MEET THE RADIO INDIES, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM AND POST IT, OR EMAIL HOW TO TAKE PART IN [email protected] AND REQUEST AN EMAILABLE VERSION “MEET THE RADIO INDIES” meet the Name...... 1 To apply you must be either already working in the media industry or qualified to enter it. Address...... If you’re not sure phone 020 7467 1386 and ask ...... for Matt Dykes...... Email address...... 2 This event is free. Tel:...... Mobile...... 3 To apply, you must complete an application form radio indies and attach your CV. It’s easiest to apply by email: Tick as appropriate: Are you: contact [email protected] and ask for an Thursday 29th January 2009 Freelance Fixed-term contract Permanently employed Unemployed emailable application form. Alternatively use the What is your current job? (Eg producer, reporter, sound engineer) application form on the left. at the TUC, Great Russell St London WC1 11am – 5pm ...... 4 Look at the list of executives who will be If you are currently working, name of employer...... available for one-to-one meetings on 29th DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Bringing black and minority Are you a BECTU member NUJ member . January. State membership number if known...... WEDNESDAY 7th JANUARY ethnic talent together with If not, tick here if you wish to join BECTU NUJ 5 On the application form list the name and reference number (shown beside each person) of those you would like to see. independent radio Tick box as appropriate: 6 You must attach your CV along with your production companies I would like to have a one-to-one meeting with the following people: application form when you send it. (state the name and reference numbers as shown on the list, in order of priority with your top priority first) 7 You may attach an MP3 of a demo tape if you Radio thrives on new talent. wish – please label it with your name and make Too many black and ethnic it clear whom you would like it to be sent to. minority professionals feel out You may also write a covering letter to each executive if you wish. of the loop. This FREE event provides you the opportunity I attach my CV 8 Complete the rest of the application form. of one-to-one (Optional) I have attached an MP3 9 Email it to [email protected] meetings with key I would like my MP3 to be forwarded to the following executives Alternatively you can post it to representatives from Matt Dykes independent radio production SERTUC Congress House companies who make programmes Great Russell St for the broadcasters, particularly the I am not a student in fulltime education London WC1 BBC, and often produce programmes I am EITHER already working in the industry OR am qualified to enter to arrive no later than Wednesday 7th January developed with individual writers and If you do NOT wish your CV and application to be forwarded to other freelance producers. This is a chance not to be participating companies with a view to assisting your career missed for any black and ethnic minority development, please tick here WHAT HAPPENS THEN? professionals looking to get ahead in radio. Equality monitoring We will schedule the meetings and will send See inside confirmation of your appointments to all applicants Are you Male Female by Thursday 22nd January. You will receive your What is your ethnic group? appointment times when you arrive on 29th Also attending: White: Asian or Asian British: January. To discuss any queries contact Matt Dykes BBC programme commissioners British Indian on 020 7467 1386, email [email protected]. Irish Pakistani from the national radio stations Other (please specify) ...... Bangladeshi NB We will endeavour to meet all your preferences Mixed: Other (please specify) ...... as far as possible when setting up your White /Black Caribbean Black or Black British: appointments. However, throughout the day it will BBC local and regional radio White /Black African Caribbean be possible to have unscheduled meetings with Hosted by White /Asian African other executives who will be attending whenever Other (please specify) ...... Other (please specify) ...... they are available. Chinese or other ethnic group: Sponsored by Chinese Other (please specify) ......

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Who would you like to have a one-to-one with? Event programme Below is the line-up of top executives from the radio industry independent production companies who you can apply to have a one-to-one meeting with. You can select more than one – on the application form write the name and reference number (shown beside each name) of The opening session will be chaired by Neil Gardner, those you wish to see. The list may be amended to reflect demand. Chair, Radio Independents Group which represents more than 140 independent radio production companies WISE BUDDAH PROMENADE PRODUCTIONS WHISTLE DOWN PRODUCTIONS General 11. Maria Williams 20. Nicholas Newton 29. David Prest Head of Programmes Producer Managing Director ANGEL MEDIA PRODUCTIONS Make music, features and documentaries Specialists in drama for BBC radio and Producing a range of radio Speakers include commissioners from BBC Radio, top radio 1. Jan Whyatt for the full range of BBC radio stations. theatre. documentaries and features for BBC executives from the Radio Independents Group and BECTU Director Radios 1,2,3,4 and BBC World Service. A community interest company dedicated to creating opportunities for new people Drama, Arts and The day will feature a schedule of one-to-one meetings Factual WHITE PEBBLE MEDIA to enter the radio industry, especially Factual 30. Laura Parfitt between black and minority ethnic professionals and those who cannot get in to university Director pre-entry courses because of their age, BROOK LAPPING RADIO independent radio production company executives GOLDHAWK ESSENTIAL Crafted speech radio and audio, youth, lack of funding, disability or ethnic 21. Simon Hollis 12. Nick Russell-Pavier documentaries, mainly Radio 4, Radio 1, background. Director Director Specialist in documentary series giving 1Xtra and World Service, focussing on Seminar on how to work with independent radio production wide range of factual, cultural and DEMUS PRODUCTIONS definitive accounts of recent international companies featuring Ladbroke Productions, Gazelle Media and 13. John Dryden human interest issues. 2. Ravi Sagoo history – including acclaimed others. Director Producer documentaries Elusive Peace, The Death of Radio shows for BBC Radio Scotland and Yugoslavia, and Ireland – the End Game. 14. Lucinda Mason-Brown Features Seminar will cover how the industry works; differences BBC 6 Music as well as other radio Production Manager covering factual, music, comedy, podcasts, CTVC CULTURE WISE between small and large indies; how to select your best Producers of drama but also factual and TV production, corporate videos. 22. David Coomes 31. Mukti Jain Campion partner; tips on pitching; how to set up your own company arts for BBC Radio 3 and 4. Head of Radio Executive Producer Documentaries primarily for BBC focussing Features that reflect the rich cultural LADBROKE PRODUCTIONS 3. Neil Gardner on religion, faith and moral and ethical diversity of Britain and its many BBC programme commissioners will be attending Managing Director Drama and issues. historical and contemporary links Documentary around the globe. Representatives from BBC local and regional radio will be in 4. Richard Bannerman GAZELLE MEDIA 23. Navid Akhtar attendance with information about opportunities in this part Director and executive producer CORPORATION FOR INDEPENDENT Producer Music of the BBC MEDIA Producers of long form documentary, 5. Neil Rosser 15. Judith Kampfner BLUE REVOLUTION Director and producer observational documentary, current affairs Director with focus on media, arts, culture and 32. Paul Hollins Evening drinks Specialists in documentaries and features, Drama and documentaries for BBC and US diversity Managing Director reception commencing 5pm investigative journalism and docu-dramas; public radio Producers of music and talk radio entertainment and music programming, syndicated to wide range of drama and readings. KALLIOPE RADIO PRODUCTIONS FICTION FACTORY 24. Kirstin Dwight broadcasters. 16. Madeline Clements LOFTUS AUDIO LTD Director Assistant Producer Subcontracted by other radio indies to CLASSIC ARTS 6. Jo Coombs Radio drama and documentary 33. Wendy Thompson Director produce factual programmes for mostly programmes for BBC Radio 3, 4 and 7, from Radio 4 and World Service. Executive Director ambitious Classic Serial adaptations (In Produces mainly classical music 7. Matt Thompson Search of Lost Time), to readings (Jaws) and programmes for BBC Radio 3. Producer MALCOLM BILLINGS ASSOCIATES new writing (A Family Affair). 25. Malcolm Billings Produce radio programmes, voice-overs, SOMETHIN’ ELSE audio-books and audio guide for BBC Managing Partner REAL WORLD PRODUCTIONS Specialists in factual, history and 34. Sam Cocker radio with a focus on human interest 17. Pam Fraser Soloman Sound: Head of Commercial Projects stories, factual, drama, literary and music. archeology. Produced the series Heritage Director for 15 years on BBC World Service. Specialists in music and documentaries Committed to developing drama and for BBC and commercial radio. MADE IN MANCHESTER documentaries that promote diversity. 8.To be confirmed STAND WELL BACK MEDIA Commissions across the whole range of 26. Colin Savage Readings, Music BBC Radio, including 1Xtra, Radios 2 and 4, Creative Director the World Service and regional BBC radio, Entertainment, Producers of current affairs, and Drama focussing on drama, factual and music. documentaries, investigation and factual Drama and Features features for BBC Radio 4. CSA PACIFICUS PRODUCTIONS 35. Clive Stanhope ART AND ADVENTURE SUE CLARK PRODUCTIONS Managing Director 9. Clive Brill 18. Roger Elsgood Managing Director 27. Sue Clark Creative Director Producer 36. Victoria Williams Produces drama, readings and features Specialising in long form, international, across the major BBC radio networks. Make music and social issue Commissioning Editor location drama for BBC radio documentaries mainly for BBC 1xtra and Producers of readings, audio-books, Radio 2, and GMG Radio. factual, music and drama for BBC radio. UNIQUE PRODUCTIONS EAR TO EAR ASSOCIATES 10. Vivienne Perry 19. Graham Frost TEN ALPS RADIO Producer Producer Make features and documentaries for BBC 28. Des Shaw Radio and new media producer works in Director 1Xtra, Radio 1, Radio 4, Radio 2 and some entertainment, drama and features and commercial outlets. Focus on social documentaries for BBC specialises in performance poetry. Radio 1, 2 and 4 but also corporate clients and commercial sector.