This document provides information on work-related learning and opportunities in media-related fields. It includes links to the author's online portfolios, three job postings for a media project manager, photographer, and social media content writer in Leeds, and requirements for the positions. It also lists three university media courses and an action plan to meet entry requirements. A case study on photographer Zack Ahern is included at the end.
3. Job Vacancies
Job Title MEDIA PROJECT MANAGER PART TIME
Link http://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/DINE-Group/jobs/Media-Project-
Manager-Part-Time-c9d5f0a81909dad2?q=media+production
Location Marketing Consultancy - Leeds
Salary Ā£30,000 a year - Part-time
Information/
Requirements/
Qualification
ā¢ ā¢Educated to A-level or equivalent including I.T.
ā¢ ā¢Management of a small or virtual team to provide on-time
accurate creative work
ā¢ ā¢Excellent spoken and written English with accurate spelling and
grammar.
ā¢ ā¢Background likely to be Events Planning, media or journalism
ā¢ ā¢Experience working on the production of creative digital
material projects
ā¢ ā¢User of MS
Office/Hootsuite/Facebook/LinkedIn/Twitter/Mailchimp
ā¢ ā¢Understanding of MS Project or Prince 11 (although not
essential) would be useful
4. Job Vacancies
Job Title Photographer
Link http://www.tiptopjob.com/jobs/46948130_job.asp?source=indeed_c
pc&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Indee
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Location Leeds - West Yorkshire
Salary Ā£25000 - Ā£27000 per annum + negotiable
Information/
Requirements/
Qualification
ā¢ Photographer duties:
ā¢ * Handling shooting of models and non-clothing items
ā¢ * Producing quality image for the firm
ā¢ * Preparing copyright protection of the products
ā¢ * Handling daily shoots
ā¢ * Taking care of all the photographic need and equipments
5. Job Vacancies
Job Title Social Media Content Writer
Link http://www.jobsite.co.uk/job/social-media-content-writer-
954448368?utm_campaign=indeed_organic&utm_source=indeed&ut
m_medium=aggregator&sctr=MK&tmpl=lin&tid=750387
Location Leeds West Yorkshire
Salary Ā£16,000-Ā£19,000 dependent on experience
Information/
Requirements/
Qualification
ā¢ to write and publish creative and engaging content across
a range of social media platforms and work as part of a
team managing the online presence of clients within the
retail, food and hospitality industries. You will also be
responsible for planning out activity calendars, and coming
up with creative campaign and content ideas.
ā¢ Experience is required for this role and the decision of
suitability will be based on the information in your CV.
6. Job Vacancies
What do you need to
do to be able to apply
for those jobs
ā¢ I need to gain experience in order to be considered
for any of the chosen jobs I found.
ā¢ Further education
7. University Course
Course Title Media and communication (media photography) Ba
(Hons)
Link http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/media-and-communication-
media-photography
Location Birmingham city university.
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
ā¢ you must have GCSE at Grade C or above
in English Language and Mathematics.
BTEC Grade ā¢ DMM (280 UCAS points)
UCAS
points
280 UCAS tariff points from A Level
8. University Course
Course Title Journalism and Media
Link http://search.ucas.com/course/summary/456477/journalism-and-
media?Vac=1&AvailableIn=2016&Query=Media&ret=providers#coursedetail
smenu
Location Birkbeck, University of London
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
ā¢ English at grade C or above
BTEC Grade
UCAS
points
ā¢ 260
9. University Course
Course Title Film, Media and Music Extended Degree (with
Foundation Year)
Link http://search.ucas.com/course/entryrequirements/459651/film-media-and-music-
extended-degree-with-foundation-
year?RegionCode=103&Feather=7&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2016&Query=Media&Location=l
ondon&MaxResults=1000&page=2&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu
Location London Metropolitan University
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
ā¢ GCSE English grade C or above, or
equivalent level 2 English qualification e.g.
Functional Skills English, Key Skills
Communication L2.
BTEC Grade
UCAS
points
ā¢ 120
10. Action Plan
2015/2016 ā¢ Complete L2 Creative media and work my way to gcse
maths grade C
2016/2017 ā¢ Start L3 music course, achieved grade C In maths and
work my way to get my gcse English grade C
2017-2018 ā¢ Second yea of L3 music and achieved my gcse English
grade C. apply for London Metropolitan University.
2018/2019 ā¢ London Metropolitan University on the Film, Media
and Music Extended Degree (with Foundation Year)
2025 ā¢ Have a job in the music or media industry, either as a
front of house manager/engineer
11. Case Studies- Zack Ahern
ļ“ New York based photographer Zack Ahern shoots portraits,
product, and fashion with a love for theatrical images and
lighting.
ļ“ Zack studied at Oklahoma State University