SRC Media Week : Tuesday
STREET NEWSPAPERS WORKSHOP
MAREE ALDAM & FRANCK MARTIN, INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF STREET PAPERS (INSP)
11-12NOON
WILLIAMS ROOM
The International Network of Street Papers (INSP) supports a large number of street paper projects worldwide to create employment for homeless people. Connecting over 100 street papers in over 40 countries, the organisation has assisted over 250,000 poor and vulnerable people since 1994. In this workshop session you can get a chance to meet representatives from the organization and find out more about how to get involved with one of the world’s biggest free newspapers networks.
Maree Aldam is Network Development Officer for the International Network of Street Papers (INSP). Franck Martin works alongside Maree Aldam for the INSP in Glasgow. He is also a former editor of Glasgow University Magazine and former news editor of Glasgow University Guardian.
STV NEWS PRESENTING Q&A
JOHN MACKAY, STV PRESENTER & PRODUCER
12-1PM
WILLIAMS ROOM
Ever wanted to know how to get a job presenting the news on telly? Want to be on TV but not sure where to start? Find out more about the highly-competitive world of television broadcasting and how to get a foot in the door of this fast-paced industry in this Q&A session with one of Scotland’s top television presenters and journalists.
John MacKay, broadcast journalist, television presenter and producer, is currently the chief anchor for STV News at Six and also presents and produces the STV online video blog, The Real MacKay.
BBC COMEDY Q&A SESSION
JEMMA RODGERS, EXECUTIVE EDITOR FOR COMEDY, BBC SCOTLAND
2-3PM
WILLIAMS ROOM
Think you’ve got what it takes to make it big in the world of comedy, but not sure how to get there? BBC Scotland’s new Executive Editor for Comedy, Jemma Rodgers, talks about the highs and lows of making it big in the comedy business in this informal question and answer session. Find out about one of the most creative and exciting industries in television, and pick up some tips and tricks from a woman who’s worked with some of the UK’s most talented and award winning comic writers – from Irvine Welsh to Victoria Wood.
Jemma Rodgers is Executive Editor for Comedy at BBC Scotland. She has produced hit shows such as The League of Gentlemen, Wedding Belles, and God on Trial, and has worked on many other world-renowned comedy programmes including Absolutely Fabulous and French and Saunders.
CLUBS & SOCS SOCIAL NETWORKING/WEBSITE WORKSHOP
VARIOUS
4-5PM
WILLIAMS ROOM
Want to know how to Tweet but not sure where to start? Need some space for your club website but don’t have the resources or the money available to create a website? See how to create simple websites, fan pages, twitter feeds and blogs in a matter of minutes in this internet-orientated workshop for Glasgow University clubs and societies. Discover how to reach more people effectively and build your network of members in the process.
CLUBS & SOCS PUBLICITY DESIGN WORKSHOP
VARIOUS
5-6PM
WILLIAMS ROOM
Want to make your publicity stand out from the crowd? Join this workshop to find out about how to make your publicity more effective for your club, team or society.
SUBCITY NEWS TEAM MEETING
6-7PM
WILLIAMS ROOM
If you see yourself as a budding radio journalist, then the Subcity news team is the place for you. The news team is responsible for writing, producing and editing the station’s news bulletins and podcasts on the latest local, national and international news, along with one-off documentaries. This session will show you how to get your foot in the door of student radio journalism.
SUBCITY RADIO SKILLS WORKSHOP
7-8pm
WILLIAMS ROOM
In this workshop session, the Subcity News team will show you how to make an effective and informative news podcast to a tight deadline. The session will also include tips and tricks about interview etiquette, recording and editing training and other general skills necessary to compete in the world of radio journalism.