Second Light trainee Mark finds permanent employment with ALL3MEDIA.

After finishing the Second Light course I was lucky enough to be approached in connection with a job at ALL3MEDIA in London. My main responsibilities revolve around the management of programming in the digital sector and liaising directly with other production companies within the group on any projects that may have a digital element to them. Because digital media is an ever-changing territory, the opportunities within the group are vast. Myself and the team are always on the lookout for new ways in which All3Media content can exist in digital space. As well as this, I regularly update the company website and also work with All3Media International on delivering content to online platforms.

For anyone out there trying to get work in the media, I think it’s important first of all to research the different kinds of jobs that are out there, and to work out which skills and interests you have that match these jobs. Also, be prepared to work voluntarily to begin with- find out about any shadowing or work experience positions that are out there. Most importantly, look for opportunities that you are genuinely interested in. There are thousands of people in your position, and there’s always going to be someone ahead of you with more experience or better contacts, so prepare yourself for rejection with the question “what can I do next?”.

ALL3MEDIA is Britain’s largest independent television production company. It was formed following the acquisition of Chrysalis Group’s TV division in September 2003, led by Steve Morrison, David Liddiment, Jules Burns and John Pfeil. In September 2006, Permira became All3Media’s majority shareholder.

ALL3MEDIA comprises a group of television, film and digital production companies from across the UK, US, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia. It also includes international distribution companies ‘ALL3MEDIA International’ and ‘Optomen International’. ALL3MEDIA International represents third-party producers and broadcasters together with its own production companies.

ALL3MEDIA has recently set up offices in the US where it has enjoyed success launching shows such as Undercover Boss (CBS), Skins (MTV), Cash Cab (Discovery), Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? (Fox) and a range of Gordon Ramsay programmes (Fox). In 2011, ALL3MEDIA hired Nancy Tellem and Wayne Garvie to spearhead further growth in the US.

ALL3MEDIA is also the largest producer of broadcaster multiplatform content in the UK, producing award winning websites and online dramas such as Embarrassing Bodies (BAFTA), The Well (BANFF) and Britain From Above (EMMY).