I might be totally absolute but a masters in sc comm at Imperial (and probably bristol too ) was a sure way to get a job such was their reputation (and contacts). And bristol has recently updated its sc comm masters to make it more practical. The job placement also helped. it might be worthwhile to have a look into it

Good luck

> Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:12:02 +0000
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] Working in the media industry (Movies and tv series)
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> Hi Michael and Liam,
>
> Just thought I'd clarify a few bits:
>
> I'm currently doing a PhD in the Cell Biology of Alzheimer's disease and am actively pursuing a career in media after I finish or to carry it on as part of my research, I made this video about my undergraduate project looking at a similar topic:
>
>
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> From: psci-com: on public engagement with science <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Michael Kenward <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: 30 March 2016 12:08
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] Working in the media industry (Movies and tv series)
>
> I don't know what James is doing for a PhD, but he seems to be going down
> the right road for a media career, if that is his aim.
>
> Chemistry graduates with an interest in the "the media" are 10 a penny.
> Sadly, they don't know enough about their subject to attract media
> recruiters.
>
> Adding to your knowledge with a PhD can begin to solve that problem. It also
> means that you have not burnt your bridges. As the opportunities arise, and
> as the fancy takes them, PhDs can move between domains much more easily than
> BScs.
>
> And, as James says, being "media aware" can also benefit a research career.
> Those skills should be very useful in any chemistry lab that wants to
> explain to the world what it gets up to.
>
> Finally, look also at the scientists who do have a TV profile. Spot anything
> in common? They all scream "Dr This" or "Dr That" in their billings. We may
> have reached the stage where having a PhD is an essential qualification.
>
> Good luck with whatever you do.
>
> MK
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: psci-com: on public engagement with science
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of James Quinn
> Sent: 29 March 2016 20:27
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] Working in the media industry (Movies and tv series)
>
> Hi Liam,
>
> I was also part of student TV at the University of Sussex (UniTV), here we
> had a show called science uncovered which aimed to make science fun and
> understandable, we won best factual NaSTA in 2013 and the live show we did
> got the runner's up award in the NaSTAs people choice live, I've attached
> some links to some of the shows we made, feel free to contact me if you have
> any questions.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEYDiyrxMfQ
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oJLixXkgLk
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4Np_Ppzk4I
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ACn8tLPEic
>
> I'm now doing my PhD at the University of Manchester, having a good showreel
> really helped me stand out and gave my supervisor a chance to see me talking
> about science before my interview.
>
> All the best,
>
> James
>
> ________________________________________
> From: psci-com: on public engagement with science <[log in to unmask]>
> on behalf of Liam Mair <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: 29 March 2016 19:33
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [PSCI-COM] Working in the media industry (Movies and tv series)
>
> Hi there Chemistry people!,
>
> I am a second year undergraduate chemist, who will (with luck) be graduating
> with a master's degree in chemistry. I have also had the opportunity to
> volunteer for my university's TV station, and have fallen in love with that,
> to the point where I am considering to use my scientific background in this
> area.
>
> As I have worked on shows from idea through to release, I know how getting a
> show out works for the most part, so I feel that this is something I could
> viably do.
>
> At the moment I have no idea whether I would want to jump into presenting or
> hang back and be more of an advisor for the crew involved in productions at
> the various stages.
>
> This is why I ask how would I approach getting into this line of work, and
> also what things should I do at University to give myself the best possible
> chance to succeed in this area?
>
> These are things I have/are doing just so you all know where I am before
> making any suggestions :)
>
> I continue to volunteer within the station, and will be running for a
> committee role as well. I have through this: presented, camera operated,
> worked tech, designed sets, edited, produced and been a runner for both
> recorded and live shows. I have also advised in a feature length film on how
> to show science in a forensic setting for a low budget film (Circa 300
> pounds). This is the only video based media platform accessible to me
> through the university.
>
> I have also tutored privately, off my own back and currently do outreach for
> my department, so I can talk to people pretty well about science.
>
> I hope that you guys can help me,
>
> Many Thanks,
>
> Liam Mair
>
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