Welcome to the Media Club. 

The Media Club is exclusively for University of Manchester students.  We invite leading industry practitioners, on a regular basis throughout the academic year, to speak about key topics, their careers and getting into the media. Sessions are normally held on weekday evenings between 5pm-6.30pm.  Let us know that you plan to come along by looking for an event on www.manchester.ac.uk/careerslink and registering your interest.

How do I join?

Sign up to the Media Club Facebook page, which can be accessed via the careers service website www.manchester.ac.uk  (scroll down to the bottom of the page and look for the Facebook icon).  Here, you’ll find work experience and job opportunities that we get to hear about and details of the Media Club regular events.

2014/15 – Semester one – Media Club Events.

Please check details and register for the events below on www.manchester.ac.uk/careerslink   Although we try not to change the dates of events, from time to time we may need to due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 

1. Coffee with 20^th Century Fox’s Vice President of Marketing, Richard Dewhurst

Wednesday 1 Oct, 3.00pm – 5.00pm

Christies Bistro, Oxford Road

 

This is a great opportunity to find out about marketing within the film industry from someone at the very top.  If you would like to join in a group conversation with Richard Dewhurst, a graduate of the University of Manchester, please email marie-rose.delauzun@manchester.ac.uk in the Alumni Office explaining why you would like to be selected to take part.

 

 

2. Introduction to the Media Club

Thursday 2 Oct, 5.15-6.30pm

University Place, Theatre A

 

Interested in careers in the media, PR and advertising?  Come along to our introductory session to learn more about how you can benefit from getting involved with the Media Club. 

 

We’ll also be talking about all the things you can do as a student to improve your chances of working in the media and answering any questions you may have.  You’ll get to meet former students who have successfully started their careers in the Media and you’ll find out how to get involved in the University’s student media.                                                                    Pto.

                                                                                                                                               

 

3. Working as a broadcast journalist

Thursday 9 Oct, 5.15-6.30pm

Room 5.4, fifth floor, Crawford House , Booth Street East. (Entrance  is the furthest from Oxford Road and opposite the Aquatic Centre)

 

Caroline Hawtin is an experienced journalist and previously worked for BBC Radio.  She is now course leader on the MA in Broadcast Journalism at UCLAN, one of the leading postgraduate media training centres in the UK.

 

Caroline will give an insightful, frank and impartial perspective on what it’s like to work as a journalist in Broadcasting, how the industry views postgraduate study and what you need to consider if you’re interested in this area of the Media.  An essential session for anyone interested in Journalism in general, Radio and Television.

 

 

4. Love film?  Want to work in the film industry?  Hear from people who can share their experience and pass on some tips for finding your first job.

Wednesday 15 October, 5.15-6.30pm

Room 5.4, fifth floor, Crawford House, Booth Street East. (Entrance is the furthest from Oxford Road and opposite the Aquatic Centre)

 

 

5. Discover what it’s like to work in television, and how to get a foot in the door, from someone running their own production company.

Tuesday 21 October, 5.15-6.30pm

Room 5.4, fifth floor, Crawford House, Booth Street East. (Entrance is the furthest from Oxford Road and opposite the Aquatic Centre)

 

This is a chance to meet Helen Tongue, Managing Director and Executive Producer of Title Role Productions.  Helen will be outlining the different roles that are involved in the production of a television programme and explaining how to get started in the industry. 

 

 

6. Want to work in newspapers?  Paul Gallagher from the Manchester Evening News will be giving the inside story of how a regional newspaper operates.

Tuesday 23 October, 5.15-6.30pm

Room 5.4, fifth floor, Crawford House, Booth Street East.  (Entrance is the furthest from Oxford Road and opposite the Aquatic Centre)

 

Paul Gallagher is the Digital Innovations Editor of the Manchester Evening News.  Come along to find out about the different roles within a newspaper, how a paper like the MEN recruits, pathways in and how to find relevant work experience.

 

 

7. Careers in Music

Week commencing 3 November.

Full details to be released soon via the Media Club Facebook group

 

 

8. Journalism workshop with News Associates, a journalism training school

Week commencing 10 November

Full details to be released soon via the Media Club Facebook group

 

 

9. Interested in working in Public Relations?  Claire Boyd from Havas PR will be giving the lowdown on the day in the life of a PR executive. 

Thursday 20 November, 5.15-6.30pm

Room 5.4, fifth floor, Crawford House, Booth Street East.  (The entrance is the furthest from Oxford Road and opposite the Aquatic Centre)

 

Claire Boyd from Havas PR will explain what working in public relations involves and explaining the different roles and how to find and successfully apply for opportunities.

 

 

10. Working in Publishing

Wednesday 26 Nov, 5.15-6.30pm

Full details to be released soon via the Media Club Facebook group.

 

 

11. Media industry speed networking event

Thursday 4 December, 5-7pm

Venue tbc

 

The alumni association is bringing together graduates working in different fields and roles within the media.  This is a great chance to get round a table and put your questions to those who are really in the know.

 

 

12. Working in advertising – a presentation from a leading advertising agency, Ogilvy

Week commencing 8 December

Full details to be released soon via the Media Club Facebook group

 

 

 

Facebook group with useful information for English students

https://www.facebook.com/groups/494948310574156

Keen to gain experience alongside your degree?  Interested in exploring your future options?  Want to meet graduates doing the kind of work that interests you?  Every week, in this bulletin, we’ll be telling you how to connect with a range of opportunities.

 

Weekly events

The Careers Service and Alumni Association are running weekly events for students within the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures. The first of these are listed below.  For full details of all these events , and to reserve a place, go onto www.manchester.ac.uk/careerslink. Please note these events are in addition to careers events open to ALL students that are also listed on CareersLink

 

Thursday 25 Sept, 1.15-2.15pm Simon Building, Lecture Theatre 1 (1.34) Finding summer work experience and internships This talk will give you all the information you need about finding work experience and opportunities that are right for you.  You’ll be told what’s on offer and how and when to apply.    Wednesday 1st October, 1.15pm-3.00pm University Place, room 1.218 Find out about Graduate Schemes and How to Apply for Them Hear from graduates about their experience of applying for and being recruited onto a graduate scheme. You’ll get tips, insights and find out what life is really like as a graduate trainee.  The following schemes are due to be represented: Teach First, Charity Works, PwC, Civil Service Fast Stream and NGDP (National Graduate Development Programme for local government) For full details and to secure a place, register via CareersLink Put ‘SALC’ in the search to call up this event (If you have difficulty signing up for this event, please email louise.sethi@manchester.ac.uk)   Wednesday 1st October, 5.00pm-6.30pm University Place, room 1.218 Applying to the Civil Service Fast Stream The Civil Service is one of the oldest – and most competitive – graduate schemes available.  This event offers an opportunity to speak to someone on the Fast Stream, hear in detail about the application process and what you can do to prepare.  This is an event for all students and alumni.   Media Club – the Careers Service’s Media Club is running again this year and is for anyone who’s interested in the media and related fields, such as PR and Advertising.  Join its Facebook Group  so you don’t miss out on opportunities and events https://www.facebook.com/groups/494948310574156/?fref=ts>%20   Wednesday 1st October, 3pm – 5pm Christie’s Bistro, Oxford Road Coffee with 20th Century Fox’s Vice President of Marketing, Richard Dewhurst Christie’s Bistro, Oxford Road This is a great opportunity to find out about marketing within the film industry from someone at the very top.  If you would like to join in a group conversation with Richard Dewhurst, a graduate of the University of Manchester, please email marie-rose.delauzun@manchester.ac.uk from the Alumni Office explaining why you would like to be selected to take part.   Thursday 2nd October, 5.15-6.30pm University Place, Theatre A Introduction to the Media Club Interested in the media, PR and advertising?  Come along to our introductory session to learn more about how you can benefit from getting involved with the Media Club.  We’ll also be talking about all the things you can do as a student to improve your chances of working in the media and answering any questions you may have.  You’ll get to meet former students who have successfully started their careers in the Media and you’ll find out how to get involved in the University’s student media.  Feel free to come along!   Tuesday lunchtime drop-in - 12.45-2.15pm Samuel Alexander Want an informal one-to-one chat about your future, CVs, part-time jobs…? A SALC careers consultant will be in the Samuel Alexander Building event Tuesday lunchtime, 12.45-2.15pm.  Pop along for a chat about anything to do with part-time jobs, work experience, gaining experience off your course, career ideas or how to generate some ideas.   In the next few weeks, you’ll find us:   Tues 23 Sept, third floor languages reception Tues 30 Sept, History common room Tues 7 Oct, north foyer (as part of an event, My Future Festival) Each week in this bulletin, we’ll let you know where we’ll be.

Careers Service, University Place, first floor atrium

The Careers Service is based on the first floor of University Place in the atrium. Full details of the services we offer, including guidance and application feedback, are on our website www.manchester.ac.uk/careers

 

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