| Freelancing for Television and Radio Contributor(s): Mitchell, Leslie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415341027 ISBN-13: 9780415341028 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $40.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: "Freelancing for TV and Radio" is an indispensable guide for those either considering or currently working as a freelance media professional. It offers brief overviews of the TV and radio industries, as well as the role of convergence in video production and multi-media. "Freelancing for TV and Radio" explains what it means to be a freelancer in the world of the audio visual industries. From an outline of tax and employment issues it goes on to describe the ups and downs of the world in which the freelance works. Radio, television and related sectors like facilities and video production are assessed for the opportunities they offer the aspiring freelance and there's also an analysis of the skills you need for a successful freelance career." Freelancing for TV and Radio includes": - practical advice on how to make a start; where to find work, writing the right kind of CV, networking and making contacts - important section on maintaining and developing a freelance career as well as a chapter on the challenges and responsibilities of setting up and running a small business - a significant chapter on the basics of writing and submitting program proposals to broadcasters as well as a substantial section of useful contact information. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Radio - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism |
| Dewey: 791.440 |
| LCCN: 2004021901 |
| Series: Media Skills (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 5.92" W x 9.16" (0.50 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From an experienced author in the field, this indispensable guide presents everything needed to create and maintain a successful freelancing career in the world of television and radio. Whether the reader is studying the field, considering their options, or currently employed as a freelance media professional, this book not only gives a brief overview of all areas, but also explains what it means to be freelance in the world of the audio-visual industry. Drawing upon real-life experiences of freelancers and freelance employers, all aspects of the job are detailed, from an outline of tax and employment issues to an analysis of the skills needed to succeed, and all the pitfalls, problems and opportunities which a career in this sector affords are clearly presented. Including:
Freelancing for TV and Radio is an absolute must for students of media studies and anyone considering, or already building a career in this hugely popular and fast-growing industry. |