From an experienced author in the field this indispensable guide presentseverything needed to create and maintain a successful freelancing career in theworld of... » 

From an experienced author in the field this indispensable guide presentseverything needed to create and maintain a successful freelancing career in theworld of television and radio. Whether the reader is studying the fieldconsidering their options or currently employed as a freelance mediaprofessional this book not only gives a brief overview of all areas but alsoexplains what it means to be freelance in the world of the audiovisualindustry. Drawing upon reallife experiences of freelancers and freelanceemployers all aspects of the job are detailed from an outline of tax andemployment issues to an analysis of the skills needed to succeed and all thepitfalls problems and opportunities which a career in this sector affords areclearly presented. Including practical advice on how to start where to findwork writing your CV and networking assessments of related sectors and theiropportunities e.g. facilities and video production an important section ondeveloping and maintaining a freelance career key information on thechallenges and responsibilities of setting up a small business a significantchapter on the basics of writing and submitting programme «