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Pivot to a new media position using transferable skills

Pivot to a new media position using transferable skills
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Where will your next media job take you? With lots of scope to use your creativity, expand your abilities and really show what you can do in what are often fast-paced environments, one of the greatest advantages of a media career is how it sets you up with transferable skills which can help you make a transition from one media sector to another.

From copywriting, editing, storytelling and editorial judgment to an ability to plan content schedules, shoots (and more), meet deadlines and targets, project manage large and complex tasks to go-live, set KPIs and track measurements, all these skills are valuable and transferable.

So, if you’re thinking about a media move, you might think a little more outside the box – below, we’re looking at three big, established media brands which are hiring this week. And for plenty more open roles, you can check out our Job Board.

ITV

About The Company: A bastion of British TV, ITV launched in 1955 as Independent Television and its remit was to provide competition to BBC Television. It is the oldest commercial network in the UK and ​​has a production presence in six out of the top ten largest TV content markets as well as being one of the largest independent producers in the world. It creates, produces, and distributes a broad range of programmes, including drama, entertainment and factual.

Why Work Here: ITV has a four-star rating on Glassdoor, with 84% of reviewers saying they’d recommend working there to a friend. 79% approve of the CEO, and a typical employee review from a former staff member is measured, as follows: “Flexible working patterns but long hours in office/studio on certain days. Lots of opportunities for progression.”

Typical Roles: The company is hiring for roles in London and Leeds. Account Executive, Account Managers and a Senior Campaign Manager role are just some of the jobs on offer.

Check It Out: Find out more about open roles at ITV on our Job Board.

Spark Foundry

About The Company: Spark Foundry and its sister agencies Digitas, Starcom, Performics, and Zenith are part of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications group, and the world’s second largest media counsel and media buying group. In particular, Spark Foundry is known for its data-led expertise and strategic media planning.

Why Work Here: An employee says on Glassdoor: “Some interesting accounts to work on and fun clients. Real scope to learn about different areas of the business. Good range of company training, supportive team-mates and staff, depending on your team.” Additionally, Spark Foundry scores 3.9 on Glassdoor in terms of diversity and inclusion.

Typical Roles: AV Account Manager, Senior Media Analyst and Paid Social Account Executive are on offer right now.

Check it Out: Discover current open roles at Spark Foundry on our Job Board.

Bauer Media

About The Company: Empire, Q and Grazia are some of the many print titles Bauer Media publishes and it also has a huge global footprint, operating worldwide with more than 600 magazines, 400-plus digital products and 50 radio and TV stations, as well as print shops, postal, distribution and marketing services in its stable. Bauer has a workforce of approximately 11,000 in 17 countries.

Why Work Here: “A very good atmosphere across teams, decent communication, responsive IT and HR, good career opportunities, good learning infrastructure, flexible working possible and easy to request,” is a positive Glassdoor review on working at Bauer Media. However, this is balanced with, “Salary is a key issue, below market average,” – so, negotiate!

Typical Roles: Right now, Creative Strategist, Social Media Editor and Head of Commercial Marketing are just some of the roles on offer.

Check it Out: To discover more jobs at Bauer Media, browse our Job Board.

For plenty more media jobs and opportunities, browse the Mediatel Job Board

Kirstie McDermott is senior content manager at Amply, on behalf of Jobbio

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