Chris Sykes, now Broadcast Assistant with BBC Newcastle, found his way into the radio station via work experience. Here’s why he impressed the BBC, and why they wanted to keep him around:
Continue reading “Chris Sykes, BBC Newcastle – How Will Buckley Started My Radio Career”
Remember Gemma Hirst? Writer & Culture Editor for young writing start-up Kettle Mag, and final year on the University of Sunderland’s Journalism BA.
Last Friday, Gemma finished her three-day work experience with ITV Tyne Tees.
Here at 99% Perspiration, we want to make sure that you make the most out of your work experience placement, so we’ve asked a few key bloggers to document their “work experience experience”, and share it with us; the good, the bad, and the ugly.
From her third day with ITV Tyne Tees, Gemma learned some important lessons – when stories fall through, and you don’t quite manage to get what you hoped for, what do you do? And how much can you prepare for every eventuality?
Continue reading “Your Work Experience Experience: Gemma Hirst, ITV Tyne Tees – Day 3”
Before day 2 at ITV, Gemma sent this photo & said “it’s an orange blazer day today”
Here at 99% Perspiration, we want to make sure that you make the most out of your work experience placement, so we’ve asked a few key bloggers to document their “work experience experience”, and share it with us; the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Emerging journalist & writer Gemma Hirst is currently Culture Editor with Kettle Mag & final year Journalism BA student, but yesterday she shared her day 2 vlog post with us – about her work experience with ITV Tyne Tees.
Gemma shares her experience of video production, under the wing of Tom Sheldrick; what was it like shadowing a new skill at ITV?
Continue reading “Your Work Experience Experience: Gemma Hirst, ITV Tyne Tees – Day 2”
Hello, Creatives! In their 2015 survey, the UK Creative Media Workforce Survey revealed that 77 per cent had done unpaid work experience – which is a staggeringly high number.
Here at 99% Perspiration, we want to make sure that you make the most out of your work experience placement, so we’ve asked a few key bloggers to document their “work experience experience”, and share it with us; the good, the bad, and the ugly.
(Also, see Tim John’s article on tips for how to make the most of, and not screw up, your work experience placement.)
This coming Wednesday, Gemma begins her three-day work experience with ITV Tyne Tees. Not only will Gemma be shadowing members of their news team; writers, bulletin readers, editors… She’ll be getting hands-on experience, helping film & edit ITV’s journalistic content.
Currently the Culture Editor for young writing start-up Kettle Mag, amongst writing for many online publications, Gemma is in her final year at the University of Sunderland’s Journalism BA.
Vlog one; Gemma explains how she snagged work experience with ITV’s journalism team, explains her passion for journalism, and enthuses about what lies ahead at ITV.
To find out more about Gemma Hirst, you can check out her blog, and check back with 99% for Gemma’s next vlogs.
Want to share your work experience opportunities with us? We’re keen to share your stories; get in touch via our Twitter, @99Podcast.
And, as always,
Stay productive, stay awesome!
Jay Sykes
Executive Producer, 99% Perspiration
– Words by Sophie Dishman –
Hello Creatives, I thought I would introduce myself as an official 99% Perspiration blogger. There’s only a few for now, but alas I’m here and ready to share news and events from the creative industries, as well as some opinion posts and reviews here and there!
So, I’m Sophie Dishman. I’m 21-years-old and a mature student at the University of Sunderland. No really… I’m classed as a “mature student” at the grand age of 21. I don’t feel old…
Besides that, I’ve recently embarked on the journey of becoming a journalist. I haven’t always wanted to be a journalist, but I’ve always loved writing. It sounds cliché but it’s true. I wouldn’t say I’m entirely creative but I’m learning, and I’m only a first year student right?
Who am I outside of being a boffin at university? Well, I’m also a blogger, with my own blog called “The Musings of a Journalism Student”. I blog about being being a journalism student first and foremost, as the name suggests. But I’ve got other interests and passions – from politics and culture, to fashion and beauty. And I YouTube from time to time too. Because YouTubing is a verb now. You can check out my channel here.
I present and produce Northern Lights’ podcast, that airs on a Monday (cheeky plug there, go check it out) on the community radio station Spark FM. I’m also Culture Coordinator for Northern Lights, an online magazine dedicated to covering culture in the North East. Being Culture Coordinator sees me go to lots of different creative events in Sunderland, the North East, and the surrounding area.
All of this takes place in the Media Hub – it’s is a friendly, open place on the top floor of the David Puttnam Media Centre on St Peters’ Campus, where many journalism and media students go to have a giggle or two. Actually, no, we work all the time. Promise.
So that’s me. An introduction to me, the person behind the words. Enough of blowing my own trumpet, I’m here to blog for 99% Perspiration. This year, I’ll be bringing you updates from all kinds of events and creative happenings in the North East, as well as writing about issues which affect creative people.
Stay productive, stay awesome!
– Words by Sophie Dishman –
Hello, Creatives!
Click here to download Alicia Myers’ episode of 99% Perspiration
Both our guests on this week’s episode studied creative degrees at university, before pursuing creative careers with media companies based in London.
Alicia Myers is currently the Insight Executive for BBC Worldwide. Alicia’s role involves leading a research team in a creative way; turning figures and facts into stories, to help BBC Worldwide sell their programmes worldwide.
But when we chatted a few weeks ago, she was about to enter her final week in the same role at Time Inc. UK, the magazine publisher behind InStyle, NME, Wallpaper, What’s On TV, and a handful of other well-loved magazines.
Alicia shares with us how she finds creativity, how to develop a thick skin, and why PR and research roles can be ideal if you love storytelling.
And until next time,
Stay productive, stay awesome!
Hello, Creatives!
Jam-packed episode for you this week.
On the 7th October, the Student Radio Association held training days around the country, inviting various radio professionals to give talks about their work, share their stories, and offer advice to tomorrow’s radio professionals.
And that’s exactly what 99% Perspiration is all about! We’re were lucky enough to be invited to the North East & Yorkshire training day. So if you’re interested in heading into radio/audio work – whether it’s presenting, producing, journalism, or voice over – then listen on. This is the podcast for you.
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This Week’s Guests:
Steve and Karen, Breakfast Presenters on Metro Radio.
Click here to listen to Steve & Karen on 99% Perspiration
Doug Morris, Managing Editor at BBC Newcastle.
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Anna Harding, Regional News Editor for Global Radio.
Click here to listen to Anna Harding on 99% Perspiration
Tom Campbell, Drive presenter of Heart Radio.
Click here to listen to Tom Campbell on 99% Perspiration
Emma Snook, producer/presenter at Amazing Radio.
Click here to listen to Emma Snook on 99% Perspiration
Kyle Wilkinson, the voice of BBC Radio 1.
Click here to listen to Kyle Wilkinson on 99% Perspiration
This week, a huge thank-you is in order to Steph Finnegan & Rute Correia, who recorded interviews. This episode of 99% Perspiration would not have been possible without them.
And until next time,
Stay productive, stay awesome!
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