Freelancing For Television And Radio

"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.