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The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · 34m

New! Special TM webinar – 'Dreaming Whilst Black'

We’re thrilled to welcome Dhanny Joshi (MD, Big Deal Films) & producer Nicola A Gregory to talk about the BAFTA-winning BBC3 comedy written by & starring Adjani Salmon.

16th Oct, 7pm

Register now buff.ly/wWKmCHd

The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · 4d

MUST WATCH TV THIS WEEK -give yourself a shout out! Tag your colleagues & yourselves if you see your show & tell us what it was like to work on your programme on the TM Hub via the link: buff.ly/9DlKwCr

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The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · 18d

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The Kit Room @thekitroom.bsky.social · 20d

One Kit Room. Three birthdays all on the same day. What are the odds? A free day's @sony FX9 hire for the first to person to correctly guess our combined ages!

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The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · 9d

This was just 1 golden nugget of advice given from the LADBible team on how to get a job in branded content in our Masterclass webinar last night.

If you’re thinking about moving into branded, this session is packed with practical advice to help you make the leap. Watch back now buff.ly/bEW34hW

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The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · 9d

MUST WATCH TV THIS WEEK -give yourself a shout out! Tag your colleagues & yourselves if you see your show & tell us what it was like to work on your programme on the TM Hub via the link: buff.ly/YtMzVoX

The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · 13d

Very good piece by @filmtvcharity.bsky.social boss @marcusryder on the impact of AI on mental health of people working in TV. www.broadcastnow.co.uk/industry-opi...

Marcus Ryder: Generative AI poses a hidden threat to the industry’s mental health

Beyond prompting job loss fears, Gen AI could have a more insidious effect on how creative workers view themselves

www.broadcastnow.co.uk

The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · 17d

MUST WATCH TV THIS WEEK -give yourself a shout out! Tag your colleagues & yourselves if you see your show & tell us what it was like to work on your programme on the TM Hub via the link: buff.ly/9fc2wrE

The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · 18d

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The Kit Room @thekitroom.bsky.social · 20d

One Kit Room. Three birthdays all on the same day. What are the odds? A free day's @sony FX9 hire for the first to person to correctly guess our combined ages!

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The Kit Room @thekitroom.bsky.social · 27d

Kicking off Day 1 of our @ukscreenskills.bsky.social Mastering Data Wrangling for Unscripted course in Bristol. @thetalentmanager.bsky.social @wedeveloptalent.bsky.social

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The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · 27d

TM Masterclass Webinar, Wed 17th Sept, 7pm "Cracking the Code - How Great Entertainment Formats Get Made"

Join us with guest expert, Paul Hardy - Exec Producer and Format Consultant for Banijay.
Register now!

buff.ly/IyY6lH0

The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · 27d

Belfast you are up next!

ScreenSkills' Unscripted TV Data Wrangling Training Programme - FUNDED

@ukscreenskills.bsky.social @thekitroom.bsky.social

Taught by hugely experienced DITS

Belfast 27th and 28th September
London 11th and 12th October 2025

www.thetalentmanager.com/courses/624/...

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The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · Aug 21

Only 4 days left of our Summer Save Bank Holiday discount!

Save 25% on Pro Annual or Premium Pro Annual membership. Whether you’re starting Pro, switching to Pro Annual, or going Premium Pro, the offer ends at midnight on Monday 25th August.

Upgrade now using coupon code 'bankhol25' and save.

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The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · Aug 13

TM SUMMER SAVE!

Grab your bank holiday discount and get 25% off when you upgrade to Pro Annual membership.

Whether you go Pro Annual or Premium Pro Annual, you’ll get more visibility, more ways to connect, and exclusive resources - for less.

Use code 'bankhol25' before midnight on 25th August!

The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · Aug 6

TV jobs down 54% since 2019 - but is the worst behind us?

Our Creative Director & Founder warns that fewer companies are openly advertising roles, instead relying on closed networks, risking transparency, legal compliance, and talent diversity.

More here: www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/adverti...?

Advertised TV jobs vacancies 50% lower than 2019 levels

Data from industry site The Talent Manager reveals the number of available jobs continues to fall, but the rate is slowing

www.broadcastnow.co.uk

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The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · Aug 4

MUST WATCH TV THIS WEEK -give yourself a shout out! Tag your colleagues & yourselves if you see your show & tell us what it was like to work on your programme on the TM Hub via the link: buff.ly/pPQkU7E

The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · Jul 30

TM & @bectu have joined forces to host a networking event at the @edinburghtvfestival on 20 Aug, giving freelancers the chance to meet with senior execs from top companies.

For full details of how to apply:
buff.ly/DV2wyGZ

The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · Jul 28

MUST WATCH TV THIS WEEK -give yourself a shout out! Tag your colleagues & yourselves if you see your show & tell us what it was like to work on your programme on the TM Hub via the link: buff.ly/rrn5tVe

The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · Jul 21

MUST WATCH TV THIS WEEK -give yourself a shout out! Tag your colleagues & yourselves if you see your show & tell us what it was like to work on your programme on the TM Hub via the link: buff.ly/HfEsVxO

The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · Jul 15

MUST WATCH TV THIS WEEK -give yourself a shout out! Tag your colleagues & yourselves if you see your show & tell us what it was like to work on your programme on the TM Hub via the link: buff.ly/UsssdWd

The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · Jul 10

🧪 WEBINAR: Poisoned – Killer in the Post
📅 Thurs 17 July | 🕖 7pm (UK time)
💻 FREE online Q&A

Go behind the scenes of Channel 4’s gripping true-crime doc Poisoned: Killer in the Post (airs 9–10 July), with the team from Wonderhood Studios.

🔗 Sign up: www.thetalentmanager.com/courses/659/...

The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · Jul 10

Editorial Producer, with 5 years’ experience in editorial roles within radio, podcasting, or broadcasting, required to join the team behind the UK’s leading health podcast.
Fully remote.
APPLY: www.thetalentmanager.com/jobs/edit-pr...
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Job Title: Editorial Producer - Feel Better Live More podcast Location: Remote Contract: Freelance (2 days a week) Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in...

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The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · Jul 8

NEW DATE ANNOUNCED FOR THE DATA WRANGLING TRAINING PROGRAMME August 16th+ 17th
Manchester/Leeds
@ukscreenskills.bsky.social
www.thetalentmanager.com/courses/624/...

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The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · Jul 7

MUST WATCH TV THIS WEEK -give yourself a shout out! Tag your colleagues & yourselves if you see your show & tell us what it was like to work on your programme on the TM Hub via the link: buff.ly/CrIFPqo

The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · Jul 4

Check out our July events!
🗓️ 7 July – Pro Connect
🗓️ 15 July – In-person networking
📅 17 July (day) – CV Workshop with Chimp TV (Prem Pro only)
🗓️ 17 July (eve) – "Poisoned: Killer In The Post" Masterclass with Wonderhood.
🗓️ 24 July – TM Boost Your Profile Session
Register now → buff.ly/anpGnPH

The Talent Manager @thetalentmanager.bsky.social · Jul 2

DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING AND LAST SPACE AVAILABLE!
The Upcoming Data Wrangling training programme is fast approaching, secure your place today! @ukscreenskills.bsky.social
www.thetalentmanager.com/courses/624/...