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PAID Job | Digital Marketing Support, ‘Forest Live’ Concerts

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Lincoln School of Film & Media and the University’s Careers & Enterprise have posted a PAID 4-month (April-July) job opportunity from the Forestry Commission. ‘Forest Live‘ Marketing Support promote the Forestry Commission’s programme of concerts this summer – covering Dalby Forest (Yorkshire) and Sherwood Pines Forest (Nottinghamshire). The successful applicant, based in Yorshire, will be promoting Guy Garvey, John Newman, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott and the Kaiser Chiefs amongst others.  You will focus on digital marketing and local marketing through businesses close to the forests in order to increase sales and awareness of the programme.  You must have a full driving license and will need access to a car, so if you’re interested read this Forest Live Marketing Support Job Specification_2016  pdf document. If need be our students and graduates can contact Helen McCarron at the Uni’s Careers team for more details and/or support with your application for this role HMcCarron@lincoln.ac.uk.

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Deadline: 6th March | Interviews: Friday 18th March at Dalby Forest (North Yorks) Applications are by email | Any questions then call Josephine Lavelle on 07979 513 343.

Meet the Graduates 2015 | Video: Question Time

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Meet-the-Graduates-logoLincoln School of Film & Media‘s great graduate gathering was a fabulous opportunity to connect our current and former students on-campus. Our Meet the Graduates 2015 video captured the main talking points and was made by New Media Lincs. Thanks to LSFM’s crew: 3rd year media production undergraduates Richard Flint (camera & post-production), Adam Hollis (post-production), Chloe Ambrose (camera) and Luke Joyce (sound).

Head of LSFM Sarah Barrow gave a warm welcome on 11.11.15 in the EMMTEC theatre. Thank you to former & current students who came to the Graduate Question Time. On the alumni panel: BA (Hons) Grads Gemma Lowe (2012); Sarah Worcester (2015); Jerome Smith (2013); Steve Smailes (2012); & Holly Smith (2010) and Darren Scales (MA, 2008).

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Chloe Ambrose, Student | Creative Skillset Course at MediaCity

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Chloe-Ambrose_LSFM_studentA LSFM Facebook notification alerted my attention: ‘FREE spaces available on a Creative Skillset Children’s Production Co-ordinator Course in MediaCity’. I clicked. Expanding the information, it dawned on me that the requirements I needed were not things held on my CV: ‘at least one year’s experience as a production assistant, production secretary, runner, and assistant location manager’. Despite this, I emailed the course and was reassured by a lovely lady that the course was very flexible in accepting those with equivalent university experience, and put me down for a place. But then came another dilemma. I was filming a wedding on the 22nd and therefore could not attend the assessment day. This was a big concern as for the course to be ‘free’ I had to participate in all three days or I would have to pay £350. My free place was looking impossible. So, I called explaining my circumstances. Once again, I was welcomed with a surprising flexibility and understanding of my situation. Here, I was allowed to partake in the 2 days’ training and be assessed via email or phone. Result! But wait… how would I get there? Continue reading →

Clementine Cousins, AP Student | Radio Industry Trip

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Lincoln School of Film & Media’s Audio Production Year 2 undergraduate Clem Cousins shared her post about a radio visit with her fellow students last month:
Clementine.AP-post_Jan2016I went on a trip to look around Absolute Radio, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra. As soon as we made our way off the coach, we walked over to Absolute Radio. We were greeted in reception and were shown upstairs to a room for a talk with Chris, Eloise and Kevin. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about how they first started out in the industry and the different job roles they had before coming to Absolute Radio.

Afterwards, we were split into two groups and given a tour around the building. It was amazing seeing all of the studios. Continue reading →

LSFM Student Opportunity | Industry Mentoring 2016-17

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It’s time for our undergraduates to REGISTER for LSFM Mentoring – to start in the new academic year 2016-2017.  This School-Industry initiative is a fab opportunity for TWENTY selected students to be mentored by a professional who volunteer their time from the world of work.  The call-out is for Lincoln School of Film & Media 2nd and 1st year students from animation, audio production, film & TV, media production and photography to apply NOW! Just download this form: LSFM_STUDENT-REGISTRATION-FORM_2016-2017

Mentoring_Oct2014Remember there are ONLY 20 student places for the new academic year. So please return your form by 12-noon on Tuesday 22nd March to Louise Lawlor via email. If selected as a student-mentee you must be available to attend the 1-hour induction on-campus. It will be on Wednesday afternoon from 4pm to 5pm and it is likely to be either Week 5 or Week 6 in Semester A (2016-2017).  Continue reading →

LSFM Alumni Network | Jobs! Register for Graduate Prospects

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It’s Graduation Day 20.01.16. Congratulations to our creatives and welcome to our LSFM Alumni Network. Connect with us: Blog | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook.  University of Lincoln alumni who’re job-hunting can see Graduate Jobs on the Uni’s Prospects site, just sign-in! [online issues, do email the team careers@lincoln.ac.uk]

See Internships like this PAID one at Social Change UK, which is based in Lincoln. Thanks Ammar Mesari for getting in touch with us here on the blog about their Media Production Executive Internship. The role is part of the Uni of Lincoln’s Graduate Internship Scheme. So 2015 or 2014 alumni are eligible to apply for this creative full-time position:  ‘your job will be to plan, script, film and edit video content, create voiceover and produce audio products (such as podcasts) and lead on digital output.’  Continue reading →

Invite LUMAS 23 Feb 2016 | LSFM Media Arts Showcase & Awards

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An invitation from the Organising Committee of LUMAS – Lincoln University Media Arts Showcase – to all our Lincoln School of Film & Media (LSFM) alumni & students. Head of LSFM, Sarah Barrow said: LUMAS is a wonderful evening of glitz and glamour! Save the date to this free event on 23rd February 2016 and join us at The Engine Shed in Lincoln from 6.15pm to 10pm for a celebration of success – of our students, graduates, staff and special guests. 
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If you would like to attend, please email LUMAS2016@lincoln.ac.uk no later than noon on Monday 8 February. The evening will include  Continue reading →

Graduate Jobs, Internships & More | Careers & Employability

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OPPORTUNITIES! Especially for our University of Lincoln Graduates & Students.

Internships: uolcareers.co.uk/internships | Register for Jobs | lincoln.prospects.ac.uk

Free Support | Email careers@lincoln.ac.uk Call 01522 837 826

Watch our Graduate | Jo Graham talking about her internship at Mortons (2015)

Emma Bridgewood, Student | Film Experience, The Nativity Factor

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Emma-Bridgewood-workexp-NATIVITY-FACTOR-Logo_ITN-ProductionsThe weekend of the 28th November I was lucky enough to be one of 4 people from across the UK to win work experience with ITN Productions, making a Christmas Short Film for The Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts.  Everyone’s competition entry for The Nativity Factor was very boring and consisted of them blabbing on about how they did Media Production, and needed work experience. I took this in to consideration – after all, Media is all about standing out from the crowd – so turned myself into an elf, and made my entry. Thanks to my charm and comedic twist on the brief I won!


The work experience was all paid for, and I was whisked away to London staying in a hotel for 2 nights in Edgware. On Saturday morning I met with the Producers from ITN Productions as well as David Schneider, our Director for the day. Continue reading →

Lucy Baldock, LSFM Student | TV work experience

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Lucy-Bladcock_Student-experienceI’m interested in floor managing and I know someone who works on The One Show so he put me in contact with the floor manager.  I was lucky enough to be offered work experience and be able to go to London to see behind the scenes of The One Show and This Morning. I had a really interesting, enjoyable and rewarding experience.

The first place I visited was The One Show studio at BBC New Broadcasting House near Regent Street. My afternoon was very exciting, I started off by watching one of the editors editing together a VT about the Children In Need Rickshaw challenge. I found it intriguing to see how VTs are put together for a successful prime time show like the One Show. I then went on to shadow the Floor Manager, where I attended a production meeting with him, the director, editor, two presenters Matt Baker and Alex Jones as well as a few other crew members. Continue reading →