Top Gear on campus

Jeremy C and co were spotted on campus on May 12th, apparently shooting a report on electric cars. Inevitably they drew a crowd, and our intrepid reporter Chris Hainstock seized the moment:

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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:

BBC move to Salford – update

BBC jobs details

 

“The BBC plan to move into MediaCityUK BBC North this year between April/May and the end of the year. It should be an interesting year with the hundreds of jobs being created and the recruitment process will be cranked up a level or 2 over the coming months.

Here is the link for those not currently registered for BBC North jobs.

You will need to upload your CV and subsequently pass the 1-2 hour online assessment.

This group takes in various relevant news feeds from related websites including the official MediaCityUK website where you can sign up for the official MediaCityUK newsletter.”

ITV move

Advice on applying to the BBC

James Waddell, class of 2000

James Waddell

I had always wanted to work in television and one day decided to do something about it.

I chose Lincoln for my degree mostly because of the new media and television facilities that they had.

Throughout my three years there I pretty much knew I wanted to be a director, the only problem was how did I make it happen?

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BBC open Vision Intake Pool 2011

This BBC scheme is for the entry level roles of Runner and Production Management Assistant. Once you have been accepted into the pool you may be offered contracts as and when there is a requirement for Runner or PMA support on a production team.

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Luisa De Rienzo, class of 2005

 

Luisa on Wipeout

If I had never set foot in that small television studio at Lincoln University, I wonder if I would be doing the job I do today.
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Kirsty Walker, class of 2009

Kirsty Walker

My name’s Kirsty and I’m a 2009 graduate from the University of Lincoln with a 2:1 in Media Production. I loved every minute of my time there. I met some great people, I had the best nights out and most importantly I learned a great deal about making great productions. Continue reading

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

Jobs at BBC in Salford

Some useful advice for LSM graduates, from Mandy Jones: 

The BBC moves to Manchester – does this mean jobs?

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