BBC Production Talent Pool 2012

From Rebecca Weaver:

I graduated from Lincoln in 2010.  In 2011 I was lucky enough to get onto the Vision Intake Pool scheme at the BBC (now known as the Production Talent Pool [Ed])

The scheme is coming up again and is open for applications on the 6th February 2012.  It’s also a little different this year with three categories to choose from, rather than two, these being: Runner, Production Management Assistant (TV) and Production Management Assistant (Radio). Continue reading

LSM 2011 highlights

It’s been quite a year back on the Brayford:

Andrew Elliott organised a conference, Rethinking Epic, at Lincoln in July, with a line-up that included renowned international scholars in film history (Jeffrey Richards, Robert Burgoyne).

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RTS nominees on local radio

From Sarah Barrow:

Animation graduate John Bowen, together with Media graduates Paul Hope, David Robinson, Josh Pearce went to the BBC Lincolnshire studio last week to talk about their RTS nomination on Melvyn Prior’s show at 10am.

You may just be in time to catch the interview on BBC iPlayer

Katy (Née Atkinson) & Rob Dowell

Katy – Class of 2006 and Rob 2005

You’ll probably remember the Uni Radio Station, Siren FM, and think the only things to come out of it were building up your CV, learning the trade or its eclectic blend of music! For the then 2nd year student Katy Atkinson and 3rd year student Rob Dowell something a bit longer lasting and yes soppier came out of it…a marriage!

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Job at Lincs FM: But Hurry!

BREAKFAST SHOW PRESENTER – LINCS FM 102.2  – closing date for all applications Friday 11th November

How would you like to work for one of the country’s most successful radio stations?

Lincs FM is an essential part of life across Lincolnshire and Newark. Our mix of Hits & Memories, entertainment, news and feel-good presenters has attracted a large and loyal audience, who enjoy Lincs FM’s unique approach to local radio.

 

Loz Whitaker, class of 2011

Plenty of people leave university with a decent degree, but it’s the people who have more than that who will get the jobs that are so in demand.

Sam laughs at ‘Frodsham’ and can’t stop by Loz Whitaker
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Media students to help at RAF air show

From Dr Sarah Barrow, LSM Head of School:

“12 students from Lincoln School of Media have been selected to attend the 2011 Royal Air Force Waddington International Air Show on 2 and 3 July as ‘press’.

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Leo Worsdale: BBC Radio 6 Music Intern

Leo Worsdale, class of 2009

From Dave McSherry (Audio Production):

Today, I had a flying visit from 2009 BSc Audio Technology graduate Leo Worsdale. Leo spent four weeks earlier this year working at the BBC’s Western House studios as a Broadcast Assistant intern on the Shaun Keaveny show.

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From Leo:

My graduate journey in radio actually started a year before I graduated, when I first visited the Introducing… show on BBC Lincolnshire.
Leo BBC 6 Music Trail by lismalumni

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BBC College of Production

Thanks Tom!

From Tom Nicholls:

Short and fun clips covering some key skills and tips in TV & Radio Production are now available at http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/collegeofproduction/

Essential viewing and in handy bitesize chunks.
For example:

Radio 1 comes to the Engine Shed

Radio 1 will be bringing their University student tour to the Engine Shed at the University of Lincoln on October 19.  Continue reading