Dedicated Help To Work In TV And Film At StartinTV.com

Programme-makers need talented newcomers, and getting seen on StartinTV.com may hold the answer...
While not a direct employer, StartinTV.com is dedicated to helping get a career in TV started and to developing a portfolio of work experience with the aim of leading to permanent employment or a freelance career. StartinTV.com say that TV companies are regularly asking them to fill their job vacancies.
The resource is designed to help you into one of the toughest, most competitive and rewarding creative industries. Gaining work experience is the best way to get a 'foot in the door', and StartinTV claim to be expert at getting people onto placements as a Runner, Researcher, Presenter, DV op, Make-Up & Wardrobe, Production Secretary.
"The first step into television is often a big one, and StartinTV.com is a welcome tool to help newcomers find the right path," says Mike Bolland , Director of Television, National Film and Television School.
Launched in 2001, StartinTV.com is run by people in the business. Founder and Managing Director David Wheeler has worked in the profession for over 20 years as a cameraman, director and producer and his credits include 'Top Gear', 'Bad Lad’s Army'.
The website helps you create and upload a special 'TV CV' showing off your unique talents. You may also choose to include a show reel of up to three minutes. In addition, StartinTV.com can provide subscribers with one to one careers advice to help you get that TV job. One to one dedicated CV feedback is also offered to assist in the production of a punchy TV targeted CV. Full access to the extensive site info, job alerts, newsletters and presenter or production member photos.
StartinTV brings together new talent with employers and programme-makers. Employers can search for the people they need via interests, experience, and view presenter and production members’ photos and show reels - job alerts are sent out to members and there are over 1,300 employers using the service.
See www.startintv.com
for further information.
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