ABSTRACT

Inside Broadcasting provides a comprehensive introduction to a highly rewarding yet competitive industry. It analyses the day-to-day running of both television and radio organisations and examines the jobs involved and how to get them.
Inside Broadcasting begins with an informative history of broadcasting in the United Kingdom. It traces the invention of radio and television, from the founding of the BBC and ITV networks through to the end of the terrestrial monopoly and the advent of satellite and pay-per-view television.
Julian Newby explains what skills, experience and professional qualifications are required for entry into this profession. He provides detailed job descriptions and explains how each job fits into the industry as a whole. Practical careers advice together with a comprehensive list of training and educational bodies, companies and professional publications ensure Inside Broadcasting is an essential introduction to a career in radio and television.

chapter 1|3 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 2|8 pages

BROADCASTING: THE BACKGROUND

chapter 3|8 pages

RADIO: PAST AND PRESENT

chapter 4|7 pages

RADIO: THE PEOPLE

chapter 5|10 pages

RADIO: THE JOBS

chapter 6|5 pages

RADIO NEWS

chapter 8|8 pages

TELEVISION: THE PEOPLE

chapter 9|8 pages

TELEVISION: THE PRODUCER

chapter 10|7 pages

TELEVISION: THE DIRECTOR

chapter 11|9 pages

THE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

chapter 12|4 pages

THE FLOOR MANAGER

chapter 13|9 pages

THE CAMERA OPERATOR

chapter 14|7 pages

LOCATION, COSTUMES, MAKE-UP

chapter 15|6 pages

THE RESEARCHER

chapter 16|7 pages

THE SCRIPTWRITER

chapter 18|8 pages

THE TECHNICIANS

chapter 19|9 pages

THE EDITOR AND THE VISION MIXER

chapter 20|9 pages

TELEVISION: THE PERSONALITIES

chapter 21|9 pages

FREELANCING

chapter 22|9 pages

AND HERE IS THE NEWS

chapter 23|7 pages

TELEVISION: THE INDEPENDENTS

chapter 24|8 pages

FUNDING PROGRAMMES

chapter 25|7 pages

BROADCASTING: THE FUTURE