Media Industries - Mini Assignment Two
15 years ago
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Im Sorry But...
I've left the magazine group. I felt that the change of group would befit me in more ways then one. Take care and enjoy the peice i wrote for the first one
Monday, 14 December 2009
ND Media: IDustry Glossary
This is to show anyone that doesnt know, how companies and media related things work.
Audience: Is a gathering of listeners or viewers, watching a performance or a show. Everyone in the world has been a part of an audience at some time, in their life.
ASA: The Advertising Standards Authority makes sure that all advertising, how ever and where ever it's shown, keep to the advertising codes. They take in complaints online and sort out any problems that don't follow the code, like misleading the public.
BARB: The Broadcasters Audience Research Board is a service that proves information of people that are watching TV at what times, how much and what channel.
BBFC: The British Board of Film Classification is an independent, which has classifies ages for films and video games.
Broadcasting: Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and/or video, which programs to an audience. This can be worldwide or local.
Company Size - Major Companies: I can only give examples to this. Fox, Sky 1, Sky Movies, BBC, Etc.
Company Size - Medium Sized Companies: I can only give one example, Working Title Films.
Company Size – Independent: Self owned company, such as IP1 magazine or Working Title.
Cross Media Companies: They draw the members of the public that regularly view TV, Radio, Print, to start modernising and use the Internet and Mobiles more.
Horizontal Integration: Is about growing a business by widening its operations at the same point in the supply chain. For example, a newspaper company buys out a company of the same size, to produce more newspapers to a new area.
Institution: Is an organisation that is heavily looked on like banks, large media, etc. they are made to stick to certain guide lines so that they don’t get to big.
New Media Industry: Is digital media such as CD-Rom’s, websites, broadcast e-mail and web casting; compared to newspapers, magazines, TV, Etc.
Narrow Casting: Is audio or video programs that targets a specific audience unlike aiming at everyone. For example, Sky Sports, Sifi, Scuzz, Etc.
National Readerships Survey (NRS): It provides estimates of the number of people, reading newspapers and magazines.
OFCOM: The Office Of Communications are an independent adjudicator to make sure that companies such as BT, mobile companies, etc, doesn’t do anything bad to the customers. They also sell radio licences to radio channels.
Press Complaints Commission: The PCC is an independent, self-regulatory body, which deals with complaints about the content of newspapers and magazines.
Private Ownership: Is a company that is owned by one person or a small group of people. They tend to not have restrictions to what they do in their company and can show/play/print, pretty much, anything they like.
Public Ownership: Is a company that is owned by the public shareholders. They have a say in what the company does/shows.
Public Service Broadcasting: Is an organisation that is made by the public, for the public and has no political restrictions.
Regulatory Body: OFFCOM, For example, is an organisation that is made by the government to regulate companies.
Self-Regulatory Body: is an organisation that has been set up, without the help of the government, to regulate companies.
Vertical Integration: Is a company, owning the different stages of processing of a product, to make/save more money.
Audience: Is a gathering of listeners or viewers, watching a performance or a show. Everyone in the world has been a part of an audience at some time, in their life.
ASA: The Advertising Standards Authority makes sure that all advertising, how ever and where ever it's shown, keep to the advertising codes. They take in complaints online and sort out any problems that don't follow the code, like misleading the public.
BARB: The Broadcasters Audience Research Board is a service that proves information of people that are watching TV at what times, how much and what channel.
BBFC: The British Board of Film Classification is an independent, which has classifies ages for films and video games.
Broadcasting: Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and/or video, which programs to an audience. This can be worldwide or local.
Company Size - Major Companies: I can only give examples to this. Fox, Sky 1, Sky Movies, BBC, Etc.
Company Size - Medium Sized Companies: I can only give one example, Working Title Films.
Company Size – Independent: Self owned company, such as IP1 magazine or Working Title.
Cross Media Companies: They draw the members of the public that regularly view TV, Radio, Print, to start modernising and use the Internet and Mobiles more.
Horizontal Integration: Is about growing a business by widening its operations at the same point in the supply chain. For example, a newspaper company buys out a company of the same size, to produce more newspapers to a new area.
Institution: Is an organisation that is heavily looked on like banks, large media, etc. they are made to stick to certain guide lines so that they don’t get to big.
New Media Industry: Is digital media such as CD-Rom’s, websites, broadcast e-mail and web casting; compared to newspapers, magazines, TV, Etc.
Narrow Casting: Is audio or video programs that targets a specific audience unlike aiming at everyone. For example, Sky Sports, Sifi, Scuzz, Etc.
National Readerships Survey (NRS): It provides estimates of the number of people, reading newspapers and magazines.
OFCOM: The Office Of Communications are an independent adjudicator to make sure that companies such as BT, mobile companies, etc, doesn’t do anything bad to the customers. They also sell radio licences to radio channels.
Press Complaints Commission: The PCC is an independent, self-regulatory body, which deals with complaints about the content of newspapers and magazines.
Private Ownership: Is a company that is owned by one person or a small group of people. They tend to not have restrictions to what they do in their company and can show/play/print, pretty much, anything they like.
Public Ownership: Is a company that is owned by the public shareholders. They have a say in what the company does/shows.
Public Service Broadcasting: Is an organisation that is made by the public, for the public and has no political restrictions.
Regulatory Body: OFFCOM, For example, is an organisation that is made by the government to regulate companies.
Self-Regulatory Body: is an organisation that has been set up, without the help of the government, to regulate companies.
Vertical Integration: Is a company, owning the different stages of processing of a product, to make/save more money.
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Friday, 23 October 2009
Sunday, 18 October 2009
Job roles in the magazine industry
Graphic Designer
They can work on websites, magazines, newspapers, posters, books, games, products, etc.
They help make the brand stand out from the rest.
They make lots of different ideas and the boss/bosses picks the best one or tells him/her to change them.
Their work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
Photographer
They take pictures for commercial, artistic, fashion, editorial, etc.
They can make the viewer feel things if they want to or they could show/give them a message.
They can be self-employed or via a company.
Magazines Feature Editor
This job makes sure that the newspaper or magazine is full of useful and the right topics.
They can be employed for more then just magazine. They could be used for the Internet, trade magazines, in house magazines, etc.
They can be freelancers or under a company.They don’t have to know everything in the magazine is right, but if it’s specialises in one topic, then they should do to make their work better.
They can work on websites, magazines, newspapers, posters, books, games, products, etc.
They help make the brand stand out from the rest.
They make lots of different ideas and the boss/bosses picks the best one or tells him/her to change them.
Their work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
Photographer
They take pictures for commercial, artistic, fashion, editorial, etc.
They can make the viewer feel things if they want to or they could show/give them a message.
They can be self-employed or via a company.
Magazines Feature Editor
This job makes sure that the newspaper or magazine is full of useful and the right topics.
They can be employed for more then just magazine. They could be used for the Internet, trade magazines, in house magazines, etc.
They can be freelancers or under a company.They don’t have to know everything in the magazine is right, but if it’s specialises in one topic, then they should do to make their work better.
Job vacancies in the magazine industry Research
Staff Writer
Employer: MEDIA NETWORK
Posted: 13 Oct 2009
Reference: 2653
Contact: Mr Allan Cross
Location: Greater London - Central London
Industry:
Construction
Graduate - Business
finance and law
Media - New media
Media - Publishing
Qualifs: Postgraduate degree (Masters or higher)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: c£27,000 plus benefits
This is a great opportunity to apply your research, analysis and writing skills to provide critical business intelligence to an audience of senior executives for some the UK's biggest companies.
Your brief will involve generating stories and reports across a wide range of financial, economic and business issues for subscribers to our client's high-value digital news and information service covering the construction and civil engineering sector.
The successful candidate will need a background in either business or journalism and have experience of producing analytical reports based on the interpretation of financial, economic or business data.
This is an idea job for an analyst seeking a move into the fast-paced world of news and information publishing or a journalist with demonstrable ability for analysing and interpreting data.
On offer is the chance to join one of the leading business publishers in the UK and develop your skills alongside other professional journalists and editors.
We regret that we can only reply to those offering the kind of profile outlined above or who can otherwise offer a compelling reason for their candidacy.
Please apply with supporting statement and cv by clicking the 'Apply' button below.
Editor
Employer: INSPIRED SELECTION LTD
Posted: 14 Oct 2009
Reference: vh7084
Contact: Verity Hawson
Location: Greater London - Central London
Industry: Media - Publishing
Qualifs: Undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Competitive salary, details on request
Our client, a leading publisher of international law and tax information based in Central London, is seeking a Tax Editor to work on a range of journals, newsletters, books and e-products. Reporting to the Senior Commissioning Editor, the main duties of the role will involve project managing titles, commissioning authors, copy editing and proofreading. Taking personal responsibility for a suite of titles, the responsibilities will include managing the publishing process from start to finish – scheduling, planning, copyediting, collating amendments, assisting with page layout, proofreading, organising printing, and liaising with external contacts. With excellent editing and proofreading experience, the ideal candidate will have advanced interpersonal and communication skills, and proven organisational abilities. A good knowledge of Law and Tax would be beneficial but not essential. You will have a keen eye for detail, enthusiasm, and the ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure. You will need to have a flexible attitude and will be happy to work both independently under minimum supervision and as part of a team.
For a full description of the role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Send your CV and details of your current salary to Verity Hawson at Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency.
Contact: Verity Hawson
E: v.hawson@inspiredselection.com
T: 0207 440 1494
Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.
Please note that owing to the high volume of responses expected, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Salary: Details available on application
Reporter
Employer: FORMULA-WON RECRUITMENT
Posted: 15 Oct 2009
Reference: SB4891
Contact: Sam
Location: London
Industry:
Media - General
Media - New media
Media - Press
Media - Publishing
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Up to £50k + exc bens.
Are you an accomplished business Reporter with the skills to hone out ground breaking news stories within the European asset finance market?
Your Profile:
•An experienced b2b reporter with plenty of real time reporting experience
•Experience in asset/leverage financing is essential
•Significant experience in a financial environment as either an analysis journalist or in a sales and trading capacity
•Intelligent, tenacious, and highly motivated, keen to chase down news stories and track developing trends
•Possess the ability to maintain accuracy whilst complying with deadlines
•Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including strong writing abilities and a confident phone manner
The Role:
The Reporter will be responsible for covering the European leveraged finance market for the real-time service, with a focus on the secondary market. You will work closely with team members in London and the U.S., writing news stories about debt issues, generating features and weekly market summaries. You will also support the European sales effort with a focus on the longer-term goal of expanding the commentary business into new areas, including the distressed debt/restructuring market.
The Company:
This esteemed company has a stable of highly successful financial products assisting decision makers world wide, across disciplines including education and business information. They offer an exciting international, winning culture and plenty of reward to high achievers. If you think you have what it takes to increase this portfolio get in touch with Sam Blake (CEO) now.
Please do not apply unless you have the relevant experience. Due to the high volume of applications only successful applicants will be contacted and if you have not heard from us in two weeks of your application please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
All candidates must demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for the vacancy.
Formula Won Media is a progressive, proactive and dynamic media recruitment consultancy, established in August 2000 dedicated to the media industry. We lead the market for the best permanent media jobs within: media sales, new media sales, outdoor sales, exhibition sales, event sales, conference sales, broadcast sales, ambient sales, marketing, media agency and editorial jobs. We also have specialist divisions that cover International jobs and Search & Selection. All of our consultants have considerable experience in media so you can be confident that they will have your best interests at heart when finding the perfect role for you.
We successfully place roles including Account Manager, Sales Executive, Graduate, Advertising Manager, Sales Director, Sales Manager, Senior Executive, Senior Management, Campaign Management, Brand Management, Agency Planner, Agency Buyer, Business Development, Telesales, Event Producer, Event Organiser, Editor, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Managing Editor, Sub-Editor, Reporter, Specialist Writer, Researcher, Picture Editor, Online Editor, News Editor, Art Director and many more.
Employer: MEDIA NETWORK
Posted: 13 Oct 2009
Reference: 2653
Contact: Mr Allan Cross
Location: Greater London - Central London
Industry:
Construction
Graduate - Business
finance and law
Media - New media
Media - Publishing
Qualifs: Postgraduate degree (Masters or higher)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: c£27,000 plus benefits
This is a great opportunity to apply your research, analysis and writing skills to provide critical business intelligence to an audience of senior executives for some the UK's biggest companies.
Your brief will involve generating stories and reports across a wide range of financial, economic and business issues for subscribers to our client's high-value digital news and information service covering the construction and civil engineering sector.
The successful candidate will need a background in either business or journalism and have experience of producing analytical reports based on the interpretation of financial, economic or business data.
This is an idea job for an analyst seeking a move into the fast-paced world of news and information publishing or a journalist with demonstrable ability for analysing and interpreting data.
On offer is the chance to join one of the leading business publishers in the UK and develop your skills alongside other professional journalists and editors.
We regret that we can only reply to those offering the kind of profile outlined above or who can otherwise offer a compelling reason for their candidacy.
Please apply with supporting statement and cv by clicking the 'Apply' button below.
Editor
Employer: INSPIRED SELECTION LTD
Posted: 14 Oct 2009
Reference: vh7084
Contact: Verity Hawson
Location: Greater London - Central London
Industry: Media - Publishing
Qualifs: Undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Competitive salary, details on request
Our client, a leading publisher of international law and tax information based in Central London, is seeking a Tax Editor to work on a range of journals, newsletters, books and e-products. Reporting to the Senior Commissioning Editor, the main duties of the role will involve project managing titles, commissioning authors, copy editing and proofreading. Taking personal responsibility for a suite of titles, the responsibilities will include managing the publishing process from start to finish – scheduling, planning, copyediting, collating amendments, assisting with page layout, proofreading, organising printing, and liaising with external contacts. With excellent editing and proofreading experience, the ideal candidate will have advanced interpersonal and communication skills, and proven organisational abilities. A good knowledge of Law and Tax would be beneficial but not essential. You will have a keen eye for detail, enthusiasm, and the ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure. You will need to have a flexible attitude and will be happy to work both independently under minimum supervision and as part of a team.
For a full description of the role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Send your CV and details of your current salary to Verity Hawson at Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency.
Contact: Verity Hawson
E: v.hawson@inspiredselection.com
T: 0207 440 1494
Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.
Please note that owing to the high volume of responses expected, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Salary: Details available on application
Reporter
Employer: FORMULA-WON RECRUITMENT
Posted: 15 Oct 2009
Reference: SB4891
Contact: Sam
Location: London
Industry:
Media - General
Media - New media
Media - Press
Media - Publishing
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Up to £50k + exc bens.
Are you an accomplished business Reporter with the skills to hone out ground breaking news stories within the European asset finance market?
Your Profile:
•An experienced b2b reporter with plenty of real time reporting experience
•Experience in asset/leverage financing is essential
•Significant experience in a financial environment as either an analysis journalist or in a sales and trading capacity
•Intelligent, tenacious, and highly motivated, keen to chase down news stories and track developing trends
•Possess the ability to maintain accuracy whilst complying with deadlines
•Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including strong writing abilities and a confident phone manner
The Role:
The Reporter will be responsible for covering the European leveraged finance market for the real-time service, with a focus on the secondary market. You will work closely with team members in London and the U.S., writing news stories about debt issues, generating features and weekly market summaries. You will also support the European sales effort with a focus on the longer-term goal of expanding the commentary business into new areas, including the distressed debt/restructuring market.
The Company:
This esteemed company has a stable of highly successful financial products assisting decision makers world wide, across disciplines including education and business information. They offer an exciting international, winning culture and plenty of reward to high achievers. If you think you have what it takes to increase this portfolio get in touch with Sam Blake (CEO) now.
Please do not apply unless you have the relevant experience. Due to the high volume of applications only successful applicants will be contacted and if you have not heard from us in two weeks of your application please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
All candidates must demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for the vacancy.
Formula Won Media is a progressive, proactive and dynamic media recruitment consultancy, established in August 2000 dedicated to the media industry. We lead the market for the best permanent media jobs within: media sales, new media sales, outdoor sales, exhibition sales, event sales, conference sales, broadcast sales, ambient sales, marketing, media agency and editorial jobs. We also have specialist divisions that cover International jobs and Search & Selection. All of our consultants have considerable experience in media so you can be confident that they will have your best interests at heart when finding the perfect role for you.
We successfully place roles including Account Manager, Sales Executive, Graduate, Advertising Manager, Sales Director, Sales Manager, Senior Executive, Senior Management, Campaign Management, Brand Management, Agency Planner, Agency Buyer, Business Development, Telesales, Event Producer, Event Organiser, Editor, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Managing Editor, Sub-Editor, Reporter, Specialist Writer, Researcher, Picture Editor, Online Editor, News Editor, Art Director and many more.
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