BBC Comedy​ has an amazing opportunity - a 9-month Trainee Producer contract to work across the three key areas of comedy production – Radio, TV and Online. On Radio you might work with brand new writers and performers on Radio 4 Extra’s Newsjack or any of the long-running Radio 4 shows from News Quiz to Just a Minute. On TV you might work on the likes of Citizen Khan or The Tracey Ullman Show and Online you might work with BBC 3 short form or social media and podcasts. The Trainee will work closely with other producers and will need to demonstrate a real passion for and understanding of comedy.

Full details and how to apply here:

careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Trainee-Comedy-Producer/16323

BBC Comedy has an exciting vacancy for a production talent manager. At the heart of the biggest producer of UK comedy, the successful candidate will have great negotiating experience and be able to scout for production talent, both experienced and new.Full details and application at careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Talent-Manager-Comedy/16069

BBC Comedy is recruiting a
Production Management Assistant – an administrative support role based in the
heart of the production management team responsible for all BBC Comedy’s TV and
radio output. The role has the potential to progress to a junior production
coordinator or production secretary role in either TV or radio. Full details,
and how to apply (before 17th April), at: careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Production-Management-Assistant/15934

VACANCY:
Assistant Producer, BBC Comedy

BBC Comedy is looking for an assistant producer to work across
scripted content.

Full details and how to apply for this 9-month London-based
contract can be found at careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Assistant-Producer-Scripted-Comedy/15475

VACANCY:
Social Media Executive, BBC Comedy

BBC Comedy has an exciting opportunity for someone experienced
in running social media accounts and YouTube channels.

Full details and how to apply for this 9-month London-based
contract can be found at careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Social-Media-Executive/15837

Are you a
talented and driven TV professional?      
Have you got 3-5
years’ industry experience?
Are you ready to
take the next big step in your career?
Are you committed
to a truly diverse TV industry at all levels?
Do you believe in
giving something back to new entrants to the industry?

The Edinburgh International
TV Festival has 30 FREE Ones to Watch places to award to the rising
stars of the TV industry. Applications for Ones to Watch 2016 are now open here
www.thetvfestival.com/talent-schemes/ones-to-watch
and close on Monday 11th April. Ones to Watch takes place in
Edinburgh between 23–26 August 2016.

If the
opportunity isn’t right for you, then please spread the word to colleagues,
friends, or someone you’ve noticed who deserves a boost to their career.
Alternatively you can nudge them in the right direction by recommending
them to apply here: www.thetvfestival.com/talent-schemes/ones-to-watch/recommend-a-one-to-watch

The Network is a FREE intensive introduction to working in the TV
industry. If you’re looking to start a career in television, this is the scheme
for you. You don’t need to have had any experience of working in television BUT
you will have to demonstrate that you LOVE TV.

To earn one of the 50 places
on The Network and spend 4 days in Edinburgh learning practical TV making
skills from top programme makers, apply at www.thetvfestival.com/talent-schemes/the-network.
Applications close on Monday 4th April, followed by
assessment days around the country in late May and early June. The Network
takes place in Edinburgh between 23–26 August 2016.

KICKSTART 2016 BY GETTING YOUR FIRST JOB IN TELEVISION!Are you ready to take your first steps in the TV Industry? Want to meet some of the most influential TV Industry people to help you make your dreams come true?RTS Futures is offering you an exclusive opportunity to get your foot in the door by meeting some of the decision makers who can help you break into the TV Industry.Join careermakeover at the RTS Futures Entry Level Training Fair - all the details you need at www.rtsfutures.org.uk/rts-futures-entry-level-training-fair-2

BBC Comedy is recruiting: check out details and how to apply for this fabulous opportunity for a self-shooting social media/digital-savvy Assistant Producer at careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Assistant-Producer/14847

The BBC Writersroom​ and BBC Comedy​ Scotland are looking for comedy writing talent for their Room to Write initiative 2016 - full details on the scheme and how to submit your funny stuff at www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunities/fast-and-funny

BBC launches New Directors’ Scheme

The BBC has launched a new training scheme for drama directors early in their career.

Over the next year, 12 drama directors will be mentored on one of the 4 flagship continuing dramas (Eastenders, Holby, Doctors &
Casualty); and, as part of their training, they will receive a full credit on one episode of their assigned programme. 
If the director has shown that they can meet the standards required the shows will all aim to hire directors within nine months for a full directorial commission. 
Full details for applicants can be found on the BBC
Writersroom website:  www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunities/directors-room

If you're off to the Edinburgh TV Festival​ this week, then pop by for a speed meeting with a Talent Manager in the Atrium on Wednesday between 1-5pm

The Women in Film & Television UK (WFTV) Mentoring Scheme is designed for women who have more than 5 years experience working in TV, film or digital production in editorial, craft or business roles in any genre.More information, applications and details of open evenings on 29th July and 11th August atwww.wftv.org.uk/mentoring-scheme

MEDIA PARENTS EDINBURGH BACK TO WORK SCHEME OPENS FOR APPLICATIONSMedia Parents Back to Work Scheme will be running for a third year, with sponsorship from broadcasters and indies and in partnership with GEITF, the Edinburgh TV Festival.Application details are on the blog at www.mediaparents.co.uk now, and close on July 31st.

Jay Merriman-Mukoro MA Radio in Media and Communications Postgraduate Scholarship

A scholarship scheme in the name of a distinguished former MA Radio student from Goldsmiths University, Jay Merriman-Mukoro, has been launched to support a future talented programme maker studying on the course.

Details of this fabulous opportunity here: www.gold.ac.uk/media-communications/studentships/