Media Work Experience/Internships

 Looking for an Internship?

Are you looking for work experience or internships in the media? Magazines, newspapers, radio, television or PR?

I already help loads of my friends look for internships so I've decided every week to post jobs I find on my blog! Yep, I want to help you!

Internships and work experience aren't just for people in university, it can be for anyone wanting to build up their CV's or portfolio with work experience within their chosen industry.   Anyone who has tried to get work experience will know how difficult it is securing a placement as it is VERY competitive, particularly if you want to work within the media industry.

 

If Betty can (just about!) cope then you have NOTHING to worry about ;-) 

Having said that, there is a plus side. As we are experiencing the recession (yawn sooooo over it!) lots of  companies are making cut-backs and redundancies therefore allowing people like yourselves to be exploited to the max - by working for free!

Working for free sucks - there is no other way of putting it! But if there's one thing I've learnt, is that the experience gained greatly outweights the negative.  If you get to work in the company of your dreams, take the opportunity and grab it with both hands! 

 This image made me giggle - i cant promise you WONT be making tea! lol it's all part of the experience!  

When I was at University I found all my work experience and internships on my own which at times was so exhausting - having to contact so many companies with so little response was so time consuming. I wished someone had thought of my idea of a blog helping others find internships!

Constantly being rejected didn't do much for my confidence :-( but in the end I managed to secure some of the best internships ever ...

(and more!) by being consistent, determined and most of all ENTHUSIASTIC. :-) 

I cannot stress how important this is when undertaking work experience.  Nobody likes to work with a miserable, ungrateful, and worst of all rude, person.  Least of all when working in stressful conditions.  As much as working in the media is fun and "cool" it can also be extremely busy, stressful and *shock horror* hardwork! Having to work for long hours with minimum pay or in worst cases only travel expenses is HARD.  But in the end soooooooo worth it!

It won't all be hardwork internships can be lots of fun too! 

So I hope that my blog will be of help to you! Feel free to ask me any advice about CVs and covering letters. I won't write them for you, but can offer you advice and suggestions! 

Will be posting jobs every Friday so make sure you check back whenever you can- good luck!

xoxo

Spice Girls - The Musical!

 Spice Girls musical has been confirmed!

A stage production based on the Spice Girls and all their music is going ahead!

There have been so many rumours about a musical being made but no one has confirmed..until now!

Simon Fuller, who managed the Spice Girls, though not to be confused with Simon Cowell, announced the news today. The production will be created by the same producer who worked on Mamma Mia, so its going to be a good one!

Simon said, "What Judy has achieved with her the box office smash hit Mamma Mia and what the Spice Girls created with their powerful record-breaking mix of girl power and hit songs, has influenced pop culture more than anyone can imagine."

Judy Craymer said, "It is important to me that the excitement, style and humour of the Spice Girls is well represented on stage."

Well it's important to me that this musical goes ahead and becomes the success it ought to. Within the last few years musicals have become bigger and better and have crossed over from the stage to the big screen. 

Do you think the story of the Spice Girls will be turned into a major movie next? If music mogul Simon Fuller has anything to do with it, then it's the next step...

I can't wait to get my tickets..I wonder if the audition process will be filmed..could you imagine if all 5 Spice Girls were judges deciding who should play them? Hilarious!

Victoria's Secrets Comes to London!!! ;-)

When I heard the news I almost screamed in delight! Victoria's Secrets, the US fashion and beauty giant, is planning to launch its stores in the UK.

YAY!!!!

Victoria's Secrets Models promoting make-up range

The International Managing Director, Martin Waters, said, "The UK is the fashion capital of Europe and would be a target for flagship Victoria's Secrets stores."

Rumours are that the label has been scouting the perfect locations to launch the new store such as Regent Street.

The brand is going from strength to strength with Heidi Klum recently presenting its annual Fashion Show in November. (See E! channel for replays of the show!)

VS have been around since 1977, so why hasn't this happened sooner?  Who knows...as long as I get to have Victoria Secrets in London then I'm a happy angel ;-)

Angel, Selita Ebanks

Clubbing For Haiti!

"Clubbing for Haiti" a special charity event, is taking place this Wednesday 20th January, in aid of Haiti crisis where the biggest names in UK music biz will perform!

Dance event SOME night have partnered up with  organisters, Ctrl.Alt.Shift and True Tiger, in a bid to raise money for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

The line up has been confirmed with artists such as Tinchy Stryder, Wiley, Sway, Tinie Tempah, JME and The Thirst all set to appear at the event.

Stanza, of True Tiger explains: "We want to ensure our money gets to those who need it the most..the response from everyone involved has been amazing and people have donated merchandise and goodies - we should be able to make a substantial contribution to the world-wide relief effort."

It's going to be a great night of music and with the aim to raise money for a worthy cause.  

It will be filmed by SB.TV so make sure you're swagger is on point! ;-)

Date: Wednesday, 20th January
Price: Minimum donation on the door £5
Time: 10pm-5am
Location: The Den & Centro, 18 West Central St, London WC1A 1JJ http://www.thedenandcentro.com/

For more info click here! http://www.ctrlaltshift.co.uk/article/clubbing-haiti

Fashion at the Golden Globes

 I ♥ Ryan Seacrest from E! coverage of award ceremonies!  

 

Of course I was watching E! Online's live coverage with Ryan Seacrest, checking to see who was wearing what.

As usual there was the regulars sporting black dresses, Mariah, Jennifer Anniston and Halle Berry all wore black yet decided black doesn't have to be boring and upped their viva with a low cut neck line (Mariah) a daring thigh high split (Jennifer) and a bringing sexy back, a backless dress (Halle) - it definately wasn't the safe option which is what happens when celebs opt to wear LBD's so surprisingly these two were high on my favourite dresses on the night!

 

I also loved how the Hollywood stars embraced the nude coloured trend with pastel coloured dresses.  Chloe Sevigny's frilly chiffon Valention dress was definately my one of my faves, absolutely georgous! I also liked Drew Barrymore's nude one shouldered, Atelier Versace gown..really complimented her figure.  Also Emily Blunt's pastel Dolce & Gabbana strapless ruffle dress was also another pretty dress on the red carpet.

Let me know what outfits you loved...and hated! ;-)

Mo'nique Wins a Golden Globe!

 Mo'nique & Nicole Kidman

It was the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards last night hosted by Ricky Gervais.

The first award handed out was for Best Supported Actress, which deservedly was awarded to Mo'Nique, for her role in the movie Precious.

Monique is known to many as a comedian but in the film, "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire" you see her talents shine through as a tremedous actress.  

She has been the solid favourite to win this award for her amazing portrayal of Mary Jones, a monstrous, abusive welfare mother who clashes with her daughter, Precious.

During her emotional and heartfelt acceptance speech, Mo'nique said: "I celebrate this award with allt he Preciouses, with all the Marys..I celebrate this award with every person that's ever been touched.  It's now time to tell."

So could she win an Oscar too? Who knows!  Oscar nominations will be announced on 2nd February so watc this space. I certainly feel she deserves an Oscar as her role in the film is spectacular...a must-see for all!

See below for full list of winners:-

Best motion picture – drama
Avatar

Best performance by an actress in a motion picture – drama
Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side

Best performance by an actor in a motion picture – drama
Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart

Best motion picture – comedy or musical
The Hangover

Best performance by an actress in a motion picture – comedy or musical
Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia

Best performance by an actor in a motion picture – comedy or musical
Robert Downey Jr, Sherlock Holmes

Best animated feature
Up

Best foreign language film
The White Ribbon (Germany)

Best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a motion picture
Mo'Nique, Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire

Best performance by an actor in a supporting role in a motion picture
Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds

Best director – motion picture
James Cameron, Avatar

Best screenplay – motion picture
Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner, Up in the Air

Best original score – motion picture
Michael Giacchino, Up

Best original song – motion picture
The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart), Crazy Heart

Best television series
Mad Men (AMC)

Best performance by an actress in a television series – drama
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife

Best performance by an actor in a television series - drama
Michael C Hall, Dexter

Best television series – comedy or musical
Glee (Fox)

Best performance by an actress in a television series – comedy or musical
Toni Collette, United States of Tara

Best performance by an actor in a television series – comedy or musical
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock

Best mini-series or motion picture made for television
Grey Gardens (HBO)

Best performance by an actress in a mini-series or motion picture made for television
Drew Barrymore, Grey Gardens

Best performance by an actor in a mini-series or motion picture made for television
Kevin Bacon, Taking Chance

Best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a series, mini-series or motion picture made for television
Chloe Sevigny, Big Love

Best performance by an actor in a supporting role in a series, mini-series or motion picture made for television
John Lithgow, Dexter

Simon Quits American Idol...for X Factor!

Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol to start The X Factor in the US.

The music industry mogul will leave when his contract runs out, the end of the new season 9 which started this week.

It's been the most popular television show in America for the past five years and according to reports, even though Simon was offered "alot more money" to stay on at American Idol, he will actually make more with his own show, X Factor.

 Simon set to make even more money with US X Factor

Unlike American Idol, owned by media company CKX,  Simon owns the rights to the X Factor format and will be the executive producer of the US version.

So who will take Simon's place as American Idol judge? Peter Rice, chairman of entertainment channel that broadcasts American Idol, Fox, refused to discuss a possible replacement. He said, "We have to take our time on that and make sure the chemistry of the judges is as good as it can be."

So who will Simon pick as a judge on the US version of X Factor? Rumours have been circulating that anyone from Cheryl Cole, Paula Abdul, Mel B and Kelly Rowland have been suggested.  Nothing has been confirmed, yet, but he did rule out Posh Spice who briefly joined the judging panel on American Idol last year.

Poor Victoria, doesn't look she'll be adding the role of "judge" to her ever expanding portfolio. She has been heavily criticised by several journalists for her looking "gaunt", being a "failure" and her "off-putting appearance".

Oh dear...you can't knock a girl for trying! Was she really that bad? Let me know what you think!

Earthquake puts Haiti In Crisis

 Capital city of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, heavily affected

Haiti, the poorest country in the Western hemisphere ,has been hit with one of the most powerful earthquakes. 

Port-au-Prince, capital of Haiti, has been badly hit by the earthquake 7.0-magnitude on the rictar scale.

Slums, homes, schools and hospitals have all been affected and UN's headquarters collapsed with up to 200 staff missing.

With communications destryoyed by the earthquake it's not possible to confirm the extent of the destruction though there are reports from journalists, images and some video footage showing many bodies piled in the streets...

A woman being rescued from the rubble 

 

The Red Cross charity says up to three million people are affected and Haiti's Prime Minister, Jean-Max Bellerive told CNN he believed more than 100,000 people had died, and Guido Cornale a rep from Unicef, said it was estimated more than one-in-five buildings had been destroyed.

Estimated thousands of people injuried and affected by earthquake

Thankfully a number of nations, such as US, UK and Venezuela are all sending aid and President Obama vowed to provide "unwavering support" for Haiti for what he called, "cruel and incomprehensible" disaster.  Many celebrities are voicing their concerns on Twitter, particularly Haitian Wyclef Jean from the Fugees.  His tweets read, "Haiti needs your help..if your in the US donate 5 dollars will go toward earthquake relief in Haiti" and "Please urge your council men goveners etc..we need a state of emergency for Haiti."

The Haiti National Palace was destroyed along with many other buildings and homes...

The Red Cross is despatching a relief team, UN's World Food Programme is flying two planes with emergency food aid,the Inter-American Development Bank said it was donating $200,000 grant for emergency aid and the head of Internationalo Monetary Fund (IMF) said it would co-ordinate with other international agencies to offer help, support and donations as quickly as possible.

Haitians have limited medical support so civilisations help each other

 

Yet will this be enough? Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the western hempishere and has suffered poverty, political chaos and recently several natural  disasters including four hurricanes and storms in 2008 that killed hundreds of people.

I'm praying that Haiti can survive this devastation..if you would like to offer your support to Haiti see below!

HOW TO DONATE

To give to the Red Cross Haiti appeal visit www.redcross.org.uk/haitiearthquake or call 08450 535353
To donate through Christian Aid go to www.christianaid.org.uk/haiti-appeal
To give to the Oxfam appeal call 0300 200 1999, visit www.oxfam.org.uk or call in at a
local Oxfam shop
To contribute to CARE International UK's appeal go to  www.careinternational.org.uk

Follow Wyclef Jean on twitter here:- http://twitter.com/Wyclef

Follow me too! http://twitter.com/doyounoah

xoxo