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Informationen zum Autor Leslie Mitchell Klappentext "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. Zusammenfassung Drawing on real-life experiences this indispensable guide presents everything needed to study, create and maintain a successful freelancing career in the world of television and radio, including, for the first time, how to submit programme proposals. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction, 1 What is a freelance?, 2 Starting a freelance career, 3 Sustaining and developing a freelance career, 4 Freelancing in radio, 5 Freelancing in television, 6 Freelancing in non-broadcast, 7 Pitching ideas, 8 Business matters, 9 Issues and ethics, 10 References and information, Useful reading, Notes, Index
