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Entry level pay What is unscripted television? Eye (Netfl ix) and The Grand Tour (Amazon production companies. If you work for a It isn’t necessary to go to university to get can start with the UK minimum wage. Prime). Unscripted programming is production company, it’s sensible to keep into craft and technical roles. However, It’s a good idea to check out the rate The term ‘unscripted’ really means ‘without actors’. In truth, every big business and offers the prospect of fl exible, short-term work wherever you can if you want a degree, take a look at cards published by Bectu, the media and TV programme has a narrative and a script. It’s perhaps easiest to exciting and stimulating careers. get it, to tide you over during your gaps ScreenSkills’ Select list of recommended entertainment union (bectu.org.uk) to Looking for further advice? between contracts. courses at screenskills.com/courses and gage what is reasonable in your role. think of unscripted TV as non-fi ction television. It can be on any Why choose a career in The joy of working on a project basis is fi nd one in unscripted TV. We recognise unscripted television? Hours of Work If you're interested in a career in unscripted TV, check out these websites to fi nd out more: subject, from natural history, religion and music to dating, interior that every job is different. Jobs can also courses where they have strong links Working in unscripted TV involves early Careers in TV offer real ‘money can’t buy’ involve a lot of travelling and meeting new to industry, so these courses should be design and learning a skill. It’s programmed on primetime TV, starts and late fi nishes. Days are usually experiences. You could be making-up the people. Many people have long, rewarding useful in helping you make contacts and ScreenSkills, for information on careers and courses: screenskills.com/careers-in-TV daytime TV and children’s TV, as well as streaming platforms like scheduled for eight, ten or 12 hours, but next superstar, fi lming dolphins under and well-paid careers working in this way. get your fi rst job. there can be travel on top too. It’s rarely a Bafta Guru, career advice for games, fi lm and television: Bafta guru.bafta.org Netfl ix and YouTube. water or being responsible for the sound The entry level job route Monday to Friday job, or even a fi ve-day during a live transmission of a global Routes in BBC Academy, training and development for the BBC and wider industry: bbc.co.uk/academy Getting an entry level job is a great way to week job, so expect to work weekends sporting event. You can travel and get Unscripted TV genres experience like travelogues or learning a It’s not essential to go to university or fi lm get to know the industry, build contacts regularly. On the plus side, you can have access to places many don’t see. Few jobs Royal Television Society, bursaries, jobs and training schemes in the TV industry: skill. school to enter the unscripted TV industry, and make your way up to your chosen days off in the middle of the week. If you Entertainment are ever the same. rts.org.uk/education-training Examples: Love Island, MasterChef, This but you do need to develop your craft. Get role. Every new entrant will start in an need workplace stability and set hours, Fast-paced, visually exciting, heavily- Morning In craft and technical roles, the core skills skills-based qualifi cations and then on- entry level role, including graduates. this is probably not the industry for you. Bectu, the media and entertainment union: bectu.org.uk produced and formatted programmes the-job experience. Common fi rst job tasks include delivery News in unscripted TV are similar to those designed to entertain. Entertainment needed in fi lm and TV drama and it’s driving and maintenance of specialist kit, Networking programmes are usually hosted by a Presented by a trained journalist, who The vocational training route possible to transfer your skills between taking reference photographs and notes, TV relies on personal introductions Produced by ScreenSkills known presenter. When they’re recorded usually writes their own scripts. News the two types of programme. However, Some equipment companies offer entry running errands and checking supplies. and recommendations. Increase your in a purpose-built studio, they are from around the world is packaged into level jobs in the hire of audio equipment, there are signifi cant ways in which the There may also be opportunities to work connections by going to industry events. Supported by National Lottery funds awarded to ScreenSkills from the British Film Institute sometimes referred to as ‘shiny fl oor’ short bulletins throughout the day, with cameras, outside broadcast facilities, different work environments require skills with a senior professional, like a camera ScreenSkills.com/events is a good place to deliver its Future Film Skills programme because the vinyl fl oors refl ect the studio longer programmes at lunchtime and in and interests that are different from each lighting and staging. There are also roles supervisor or sound recordist, who will to start. Do some skills training. Create lights. This genre includes game shows, the evening. Programmes are made up of available with service companies that other. On a documentary, for example, train you on the job as you assist them. your own content. Update your social With thanks to Anya Francis, executive producer; Jude Winstanley, line producer; Nick Harris, festival coverage, panel shows, live music live reports 'in the fi eld', interviews with make and hire costumes, props and sets. it’s important for a camera operator to platforms and let people know when you multi-camera studio director; Chris Kershaw, producer director; Steven Hulbert, camera events, quiz shows, talent elimination experts and pre-recorded reports. Getting jobs respond quickly to a situation in which Competition for these roles is fi erce – but are available to hire. supervisor; Greg Holt, camera operator; Mel Wiffen, Autocue operator; Alison Lewis, production formats and talk shows. Examples: Channel 4 News, BBC News at anything might happen, whereas on a they are worth going for. And take a look Finding work in the TV industry is all executive, Blakeway North; Gurdip Mahal, lighting director; Dr Neil Hillman, sound designer; Examples: The X Factor, The Money Drop, Ten, Good Morning Britain feature fi lm, every shot is planned. There at the work experience opportunities about networking. To get an entry level Dominic Tolfts, production designer; David O'Brien, costume designer; Lyn Evans Bushnell, hair Saturday Night Takeaway are similar differences in hair and make- offered by some broadcasters and role, you need to get in touch with senior and make-up designer; Gavin Binder, hire manager, Media Dog Sport up, costume and the other crafts. It’s production companies, although these industry professionals and ask if you can Factual Often technically complex (especially therefore a good idea to think carefully often aren’t specifi cally in craft and work with them. There are various ways of Written and produced by Jo Ind Television that documents actual events if broadcast live) coverage of sporting about what your preference is - unscripted technical roles. Check out their websites doing that. A good way is to meet them and real people. Some programmes are events, or analysis programmes discussing TV or scripted. Start making your contacts and social media accounts. through attending industry events. Visit Design by Dave Gray (iamdavegray.com) ScreenSkills.com/events to see if there Inclusivity presented by known TV personalities, the sports action. Sport is heavy on action and build your career in the type of The apprenticeship route journalists or professional experts. This replays, graphics and unscripted chat. programming you like the best. is anything in your area. Read the trade The television industry is committed Originally commissioned by Yen Yau from Into Film An apprenticeship is a job combined with is a very broad category, ranging from press. Find out what’s shooting. Watch to building an inclusive and culturally Examples: Match of the Day, The Big Fight training, so it’s a great opportunity to current affairs like Panorama to cookery Employment prospects the credits at the end of unscripted TV diverse workforce, welcoming talent Based on an original concept by Ian Murphy and Allan Burrell (www.compositingcoach.com) Live, Cricket on 5 earn as you learn. Broadcasters, such as programmes like Ainsley’s Caribbean programmes.