How to take part in
Move on Up
1.
To apply you must be either already working in the media industry or
qualified to enter it. This event is not for students. If you’re not sure
whether you qualify phone 020 7346 0900 and ask for Move on Up.
2.
This event is free. It is taking place at the BBC, Broadcasting House, 2-22
Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA.
3.
Look at the list of executives who will be available for one-to-one
meetings on 12th May.
4.
On the application form below please type the name and number of those
you would like to see.
5.
You must attach your CV along with your application form when you send
it.
6.
To make your application stand out, you may also write a covering letter
to each executive if you wish.
7.
Programme ideas: If you would like to discuss a programme idea with a
commissioner or development executive, you must find out as much as
possible about the kind of material they are looking for. You may attach a
brief synopsis of the idea if you wish, making it clear who you would like
it to be sent to. You may not submit a proposal to a department that has
already turned it down.
8.
BECTU members have free use of the union’s script registration service –
for further details look on the BECTU website www.bectu.org.uk
9.
You may send a showreel/mp3 if you wish – please label each copy with
your name and make it clear to whom you would like it to be sent.
10.
Decide which workshops you would like to attend and list their names
and reference numbers on the application form in order of priority, your
highest priority first.
11.
Complete the rest of the application form.
12.
Email it to [email protected] (postal address: Move on Up, BECTU,
373-377 Clapham Rd, London SW9 9BT) to arrive no later than
Friday 4th March.
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What happens then?
BECTU forwards all the applications to the appropriate executives.
They decide whom they wish to see from the applications submitted and forward
their final list of successful applicants to BECTU.
BECTU will confirm the appointments to all applicants in the week of 18th April.
They will receive appointment times and workshop schedule when they arrive
on 12th May. To discuss any queries contact BECTU on 020 7346 0900, or email
[email protected]
Move on Up application form
Surname:
First Name(s):
Address Line 1:
Address Line 2:
Address Line 3:
Town:
County:
Postcode:
Email Address:
Telephone:
Tick as appropriate. Are you:
Freelance:
On a fixed-term
contract:
Permanently employed:
Unemployed:
What is your current job?
e.g. sound recordist, reporter, producer
Are you a member of BECTU?
Please select from drop-down list
If not, would you like to join?
Please select from drop-down list
I attach my CV:
(Optional) I am sending a showreel/mp3 clearly marked with my name:
I am NOT a student in fulltime education:
I am EITHER already working in the industry or a qualified new entrant:
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If you do NOT wish your CV and application to be forwarded to other potential
employers with a view to assisting your career please tick here:
I would like to have a one-to-one meeting with the following people:
Please type name(s) and no(s) as shown on list
I would like to attend the following workshop(s):
(check the box next to the names of the workshops would like to attend)
01. Demystifying the BBC recruitment process
02. Mix your own multi-track music session
03. How I got where I am
04. Stepping up to management
05. What social media can do for you
06. You can’t close your ears
07. Getting commissioned via a radio independent production company
08. Effective networking
09. What is ‘multimedia’?
10. Telling it like it is
Equality monitoring:
Gender:
Please select from drop-down list
What is your ethnic group?
White:
British
Irish
Other (Please Specify)
Mixed:
White/Black Caribbean
White/Black African
White/Asian
Other (Please Specify)
Asian or Asian British:
Indian
Pakistani
Bangladeshi
Other (Please Specify)
Black or Black British:
Caribbean
African
Other (Please Specify)
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Chinese or other ethnic group:
Chinese
Other (Please Specify)
Do you identify as disabled?
Please select from drop-down list
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