Media Meerkat

09/10/2024

I was interviewed on TV this morning - do you agree with this?

Talk TV invited me on again to discuss the report that came out yesterday that said most recruiters believe that 57 year olds and over are "too old" to get a new job.

Do you agree?

He asked my opinion - and I'm not one to sit on the fence when asked.

The sad reality is that ageism, like many other discriminations does exist - regardless of whether we want to believe it or not - they do.

In the same way 'being too young' can also go against you also.

He asked if there is anything that older candidates can do?- I said keep up to date with new and emerging technologies including AI and try to use your age as a positive - i.e bringing a wealth of knowledge, learning and understanding as well as a high likelihood that you may stay in that job until you retire - as opposed to being young and 'job hoppy' - again, sweeping generalisations, but you get my point.

Do you think you have you been discriminated against in a job interview? and for what reason?

As always I love going on TV or radio - it was also quite nice to wear a bit of make up first thing in the morning - for a change!

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26/09/2024

At 19 I moved to New York...

I sent an email to a book publishing company offering to support them editorially because I had just graduated with a degree in Journalism (which did not qualify me as a professional at the time but I so wanted to move to NYC)

They hired me.

3 months later I returned home and wanted to work at the local radio station as a radio presenter but there was no jobs so I pitched to the Station Manager that I would work for free for 3 months to prove what I could do, on the proviso that if I was good, they'd find the money to pay me.

They did.
It was the best job I've ever had - one of the lowest paid, but one of the best.

From there I moved into producing and did soooo many different things that quite honestly I just 'wanted to do.'

From working as a Video Journalist for MSN to interviewing at the Oscars in LA to landing a variety of highly paid voice over gigs to interviewing celebrities on the red carpet to my last job as Head of TV - every single one of these jobs had 1 major thing in common.

I pitched for them.

There was no job adverts to apply too, no AI or Automation to help, no Canva to create beautifully designed CV's and Linkedin was not used like it is now.

I literally (and I know how it sounds) pitched my way into my dream jobs.

It wasn't easy of course and it didn't mean I got every opportunity I wanted (I didn't) and at one time I was desperate to interview some celebrities at a movie junket that I again 'pitched' my way into that gig by jumping off a pier as part of the annual Worthing Birdman competition (which is now banned I might add)
..and I also pitched to the main newspaper on the South Coast that I'd make a great weekly newspaper columnist and that people would want to hear about my life -19 years later I still write that column and now they promote the paper with my face on the front every Friday. Sounds silly but I feel like I've earnt that...I have never missed 1 column. Not ever.

My point is and don't get me wrong times are tricky, there are more people looking for work then there are jobs, but please know that opportunities are out there.

They might just not appear in the form a job advert.

You can find out more about how you can start taking charge of your job search by joining my free community here.

I will do everything to help.

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21/08/2024

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16/07/2024

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16/02/2022

Are you an Online Editor/Finishing Manager?

Our client, an award winning production agency that specialises in producing movie trailers. From the biggest blockbuster films to Netflix TV series to the big screens at Leicester Square, our client, with offices in New York and LA and London are looking for an expert Online Editor/Finishing Manager to head up a new team and grow it over the next couple of years.

For now, they want someone who still wants to do the physical online editing/finishing.

Here are some key details about the position:

Strong AE skills and good tech skills in QCing and formatting essentially prepped assets.

Proficient in Online Editing.

The role can range from just sorting out an EDL and auto conforming through to completely rebuilding it by eye matching and over-cutting.

You can take offline edit (often not cut from the final materials) and reconfirm it using the final materials.

If you're a big movie fan and have the relevant experience and want to work on the next trailer out of Hollywood please email your CV to [Email address hidden]

Please only apply if you have a minimum of 4-6 years experience.

02/02/2022

Check out our version of the Celebrity viral video trend 'snotmyname where Media Meerkat's CEO, Cheryl Cheryl Alexandra Kingston puts her spin on the various roles she's played over the years...

Get in touch if you'd like to discuss your next role.

Riding on the back of the Hollywood video trend that has taken social media platforms Tik Tok and Instagram by storm, we thought we’d put our spin on one...

10/12/2021

We need a creative leader who has good format development and story/character focus. They must be comfortable overseeing production design and art direction, managing storyboard and animatic approvals, and making decisions based on the given budget and project schedule. They must also be willing to handle client and stakeholder relations as necessary.

SALARY:
- £45K

If you'd like to apply, please send your CV and a short summary of how your experience relates to the role by emailing [email protected]! 😊

10/12/2021

HIRING: SENIOR PRODUCERS

We need a PM / Line Producer / Project Lead with strong management and people relation skills. They must be comfortable conducting creative sessions, solving problems for producers, and making basic decisions as necessary. They must also be willing to handle client and stakeholder relations as necessary.
SALARY:
- £45K

If you'd like to apply, please send your CV and a short summary of how your experience relates to the role by emailing [email protected]! 😊

10/12/2021

HIRING: SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCERS

We need a creative leader who has good format development and story/character focus. They must be comfortable overseeing production design and art direction, managing storyboard and animatic approvals, and making decisions based on the given budget and project schedule. They must also be willing to handle client and stakeholder relations as necessary.

SALARY:
- £45K

If you'd like to apply, please send your CV and a short summary of how your experience relates to the role by emailing [email protected]! 😊

10/12/2021

HIRING: SENIOR PRODUCERS

We need a PM / Line Producer / Project Lead with strong management and people relation skills. They must be comfortable conducting creative sessions, solving problems for producers, and making basic decisions as necessary. They must also be willing to handle client and stakeholder relations as necessary.

SALARY:
- £45K

If you'd like to apply, please send your CV and a short summary of how your experience relates to the role by emailing [email protected]! 😊