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How To Become a Publicist

What is a Publicist? 
A publicist is someone that is hired to represent and manage all media relationships for their client. They essentially as act as a barrier between the public, and the media. Within the entertainment industry, there is a large group of divisions that all work to promote a production. Within this large group, you will find publicists. Publicists are experts on demographics, press targeting and such like. In this article, we will be discussing the role of the publicist, and the skills you will need to become one.

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How To Become a Runner

What is a Runner?
For a lot of working film and television professionals, the first foray into the industry was in the entry-level position of ‘Runner’. Whilst it may not be the most glamorous of positions, the role offers an opportunity to gain an idea of the inner workings of a production, make contacts and ultimately get a foot on the ladder. It’s all too easy to dismiss the position of Runner as menial or degrading, yet it is the runners of today that will inevitably be making the television programmes and feature films of tomorrow.

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How To Become a Video Technician

Learn how to become a video technician

What is a Video Technician?
Video Technicians can work across a variety of productions such as theatre, film, TV, concerts and news conferences. Video Technicians usually work as part of a large team, while the people they work alongside will vary depending on the production; they may work alongside a Video Supervisor, Technical Director,  Projection Designers and Video Camera Operators.

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How To Become a Boom Operator

How to become a Boom Operator

What is a Boom Operator?
Boom Operators usually work on a freelance basis and work throughout production. They assist the sound mixer by operating the microphone which is attached to a long pole, in order to capture the best sound quality from the actors or performers. Throughout production they will also work with the sound team assisting in the placing of recording equipment and clip microphones.

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How To Become a Sound Technician

How to Become a Sound Technician

What is a Sound Technician
Sound Technicians work either in production or post-production depending on the specialism. During production Sound Technicians work to record sounds across various locations. In post-production Sound Technicians will assist in creating the soundtrack from the various sources.

In this role you will have the opportunity to work across a range of industries including advertising, radio, TV, film and theatre.

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How To Become a Broadcast Journalist

How to become a Broadcast Journalist

What is a Broadcast Journalist?
Broadcast Journalists research and report news across a variety of channels, to include: TV, radio and online. Some Broadcast Journalists will be centre screen, working as presenters and reporting on the news in front of the camera, or on the radio. Other Broadcast Journalists will work off screen, researching story details and interviewing people. Often Broadcast Journalists will specialise in a particular type of news, for instance sports or politics.

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How To Become a Researcher

How to become a Researcher

What is a Researcher?
Researchers are employed on productions where factual data is needed or where there is a need to employ ‘real life’ people as part of the production. Researchers may also be employed when there is a need for fact checking on historical productions.

Generally, you can find researchers working on anything from commercials and corporate videos to feature documentaries and soaps. The job role of the Researcher is one for those who are ambitious and looking to climb the career ladder. 

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How To Become an Assistant Editor

How to become an assistant editor

What is an Assistant Editor?
As an Assistant Editor you will support the Editor in preparing all of the media of a project during the post-production stage.

Administration
To be an Assistant Editor, organisational skills are key in what is a very administrative job role. As an Assistant Editor you will manage the media, logging it, monitoring its movement in preparation for editing and ensuring that there is always sufficient storage space. Media will include special effects, sound effects, dialogue and camera footage.

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