Buch, Englisch, 144 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 231 g
Reihe: Media Skills
Buch, Englisch, 144 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 231 g
Reihe: Media Skills
ISBN: 978-0-415-34102-8
Verlag: Routledge
Whether the reader is studying the field, considering their options, or currently employed as a freelance media professional, this book not only gives a brief overview of all areas, but also explains what it means to be freelance in the world of the audio-visual industry.
Drawing upon real-life experiences of freelancers and freelance employers, all aspects of the job are detailed, from an outline of tax and employment issues to an analysis of the skills needed to succeed, and all the pitfalls, problems and opportunities which a career in this sector affords are clearly presented.
Including:
- practical advice on how to start, where to find work, writing your CV and networking
- assessments of related sectors and their opportunities, e.g. facilities and video production
- an important section on developing and maintaining a freelance career
- key information on the challenges and responsibilities of setting up a small business
- a significant chapter on the basics of writing and submitting programme proposals to broadcasters
- useful contact information.
Freelancing for TV and Radio is an absolute must for students of media studies and anyone considering, or already building a career in this hugely popular and fast-growing industry.
Zielgruppe
Professional
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Filmwissenschaft, Fernsehen, Radio Radio
- Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Berufliche Bildung Berufs- und Studienberatung, Karriereplanung
- Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Medienwissenschaften Fernsehen & Rundfunk
Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction, 1 What is a freelance?, 2 Starting a freelance career, 3 Sustaining and developing a freelance career, 4 Freelancing in radio, 5 Freelancing in television, 6 Freelancing in non-broadcast, 7 Pitching ideas, 8 Business matters, 9 Issues and ethics, 10 References and information, Useful reading, Notes, Index