Royal Television Society

Less than a week to go to the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2025, in partnership with Dataminr! The awards celebrate excellence in television journalism across the UK and internationally over the past year. This year’s ceremony will take place on Wednesday 5 March at the London Hilton on Park Lane, hosted by ITV News journalist and novelist Tom Bradby. See the full list of nominations and find out more about the awards here: https://lnkd.in/eJfVhq96 #RTSAwards #journalism #broadcastjournalism

The 2025 RTS Bursary Schemes are now?open for applications. We run two pioneering bursary schemes - the TV Production & Journalism Bursary and the Digital Innovation Bursary - supporting undergraduate and HND Level 5 or 6 students from lower-income backgrounds with at least two years left of study. We accept applications from students?studying?any and?all subjects -?all we ask is that you love TV and have a passion for pursuing a career in television, film, digital content production or related media industries! The schemes will provide you with: ???Funding from ￡1,500 per academic year ???Free access to all RTS events, networking opportunities, screenings and lectures ???A personal industry mentor ???Free RTS Membership With the help of our partners?All3Media,?Apple TV +, Hartswood Films, the Steve Hewlett Memorial Fund?and STV Group plc, we have supported over 370?students since the launch of the schemes in 2013, with 82%?of graduates securing employment within TV and related industries.?This year we are delighted to be welcoming the Andy Taylor Foundation as a partner, supporting two Digital Innovation students with an interest in digital media content production and distribution. Find out more about the RTS Bursary Schemes and how to apply on the?RTS website:?https://lnkd.in/eXapVdbY #RTSBursaries #bursary #bursaries #television

Enrolment for the RTS Mini MBA in Television and Streaming Media is fast approaching, and we’re excited to welcome our first cohort to this pioneering course. ? The programme amounts to over 80 hours of interactive learning and insights from 100+ industry leaders, with case studies on everything from Premier League football rights to the development of The Traitors. ?? The RTS Mini MBA boxset ?? The RTS Mini MBA resembles a boxset. There are four seasons – we call them ‘streams’ – and each of these streams has a number of episodes –?or ‘modules’. Each of these modules will build upon the last, ensuring that by the time you complete the Mini MBA you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the industry. 1. Industry Context We’ll start by looking at the big picture, mapping out the UK television ecosystem and how money flows through the industry. We’ll explain the unique role of the Public Service Broadcasters and the UK’s strong independent production sector, touching on policy, audience analytics and sports, before situating the business in a global context. 2. Programme Making We’ll then zoom into the lifecycle of a programme, defining genres and funding models before spelling out the growth of an idea from development to commissioning to production. We’ll also look at the crucial roles of production management, production accounting and distribution. 3. Business Functions Behind every programme lies the business operations that keep the wheels of the sector turning: financial accounting, intellectual property (IP) and rights, business affairs and legal, marketing and communications, and talent and HR. We’ll explore the work of each of these departments. 4. Future Outlook We finish by looking to the future. As well as business strategy you will examine the drivers behind deals, mergers and acquisitions, and explore the sector’s evolution in response to viewing behaviour, competition and technology. Lastly, our leading contributors reflect on what they are looking for in the next generation. The ’Director’s Cut’ is for the TV buffs who fancy carrying on their learning after graduation with a wide range of additional masterclasses and readings. Find out more: rtsacademy.org.uk Ahead of enrolment on Monday 17 March, here’s a glimpse of what’s to come:

How to do good duty of care for staff and crew in the TV industry With the latest The Film and TV Charity Survey pointing to a decline in mental health for many in the workforce, we're bringing together a panel of duty of care experts who are dedicated to making positive and lasting change in the industry. On Tuesday 18 March at the Cavendish Conference Centre, London, our panel will share practical guidance on how to ensure your company is delivering its legal and moral obligations around good duty of care. They will also answer: ? ??What are the best practices you should be establishing around welfare? ??What are your legal obligations? ??Where can you turn if you’re facing challenges of your own? ??Is CIISA, the new regulator, the answer? ??Will Action for Freelancers hold the key? ??Does every company simply need an in-house Welfare Manager? Panellists : ? Dr Paul Litchfield -?Chief Medical Advisor to ITV and Compass Group ? Fiona Fletcher -?Founder of Film & TV Welfare Association ? Jen Smith -?CEO of the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) ? Marcus Ryder -?CEO of the The Film and TV Charity Chaired by?Valeria Bullo (she/her) -?Production Wellbeing & Inclusion Consultant Book your place here:?https://lnkd.in/e6j_uZ5y

We're looking for an Events Manager to join our vibrant team and help deliver a diverse programme of events. Find out more about how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eNZTAs9f

We’re delighted that ITV News at Ten anchor Tom Bradby will be hosting this year’s RTS Television Journalism Awards, in partnership with Dataminr. Bradby has fronted coverage of major events, including the British General Elections, the EU Referendum and the US elections. With over 35 years at ITN, he began as a trainee before spending a decade as ITV News’ Political Editor. The RTS Television Journalism Awards celebrate excellence in television journalism across the UK and internationally. This year’s ceremony will take place on Wednesday 5 March at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Find out more about the awards and see the full list of nominations on the RTS website: https://lnkd.in/eJfVhq96 #RTSAwards #TomBradby #ITVNews

Do you need ￡10,000 for a history of TV project? Apply for The Shiers Trust Award, a grant for new or unfinished projects on the history of television in all its aspects and in all countries. Applications close on Wednesday 30 April. Find out more about the award and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/e-yC25bD #ShiersTrust #grant #television

“You never know who you’re going to meet on your way up” ? Rivals writer and exec producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins shares his top tip for climbing the TV industry ladder (and how important a cup of tea can be) at the RTS Futures Careers Fair 2025. #RTSCareers #Rivals #Disney

Over?1100?attendees packed out the Business Design Centre in London for an?inspiring?day of networking, CV?tweaking, career advice and TV discussion at yesterday’s RTS Futures Careers Fair. We heard some invaluable insights from our volunteers in the CV Clinic and Ask Me Anything sessions, as well as our panels, including stories about the making of Disney+’s Rivals from writers and exec producers Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Laura Wade, and a deep dive into the fast-paced world of soap operas with EastEnders' script team. Thank you to our sponsors?National Film & Television School?and?IMG?who also delivered some brilliant sessions on unscripted TV and sports broadcasting. A special thanks to all of our volunteers, exhibitors and panellists who dedicated their time to those trying to break into the industry and start their TV careers. See you next year!

We are delighted to announce the nominations for the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2025, in partnership with Dataminr. Taking place on Wednesday 5th?March in a ceremony hosted by ITV News' Tom Bradby at the London Hilton on Park Lane, the awards recognise excellency in television journalism in the UK and internationally over the past year. This year, we have introduced the Digital Journalism category to celebrate all the outstanding work where the primary publication point is a digital platform. See the full list of nominations here: https://lnkd.in/eJfVhq96