NI Film & Television Scene

05/01/2026

💥 Fancy a career change for 2026? 💥

Check out the list below (no upper age limit on the BBC Apprenticeship Scheme)- closing date is Sunday 11 January!

⭐ Production Apprenticeship Level 3- BBC Introducing - Belfast
https://lnkd.in/e2HTfZDg

⭐ Production Apprenticeship Level 3- BBC Sport NI - Belfast
https://lnkd.in/eqXhSrr5

⭐ Production Apprenticeship Level 3 - Factual Radio and Podcasts - Belfast
https://lnkd.in/eubrcx-2

⭐ Production Apprenticeship Level 3 - Factual, Education and Digital - Belfast
https://lnkd.in/eNucCGvc

⭐ Production Apprenticeship Level 3- News and Current Affairs - Belfast
https://lnkd.in/ejHXb2Wp

⭐ Production Apprenticeship Level 3 - Music and Entertainment - Belfast
This is an EXTEND role, ring fenced for those who are deaf, disabled or neurodivergent.
https://lnkd.in/eZNBRKfq

⭐ Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship - Level 4 - Belfast - BBC Audio
https://lnkd.in/eWTKVv8k

⭐ Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship - Level 4 - Belfast - BBC News Northern Ireland
https://lnkd.in/eNF8pnf3

20/12/2025

🎄⏰ Only 2 weeks left to apply to Channel 4 Apprenticeships! ⏰🎄

While you’re winding down for the Christmas break, why not set yourself up for the New Year? This is your last chance to apply for a Channel 4 apprenticeship and kick-start your career in TV 🎬✨

Whether you’re dreaming of shaping the shows everyone’s talking about or taking your first step into the media industry, don’t let this opportunity slip by while you’re tucking into mince pies and festive leftovers 😉

🎁 Applications close on January 2nd link in comments and give yourself something exciting to look forward to in the New Year

Channel4Apprenticeships 🎅✨

19/12/2025

09/11/2025

Belfast Media Festival is on this week… 11/12/13 Nov at the MAC in Belfast… three days of free sessions with lots happening for students, graduates and new entrants (see schedule highlights in pics below) alongside industry sessions… register for your free festival pass via the link and check out the full programme for all three days -

https://www.belfastmediafestival.co.uk/register/

07/11/2025

BBCNI - WE'RE HIRING! One week left to apply for these great roles in the BBC in Northern Ireland . . .

🔍 Business Analyst with AI - Apprenticeship (Level 4)
https://lnkd.in/ePkahf4D

📰 Junior Journalist Apprenticeship (Level 5) (Belfast)
https://lnkd.in/e3USnrb4

📻 Junior Journalist Apprenticeship (Level 5) (BBC Radio Foyle)
https://lnkd.in/eVMN3NpZ

🎥 Broadcast & Media Systems Engineer Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)
https://lnkd.in/eCnsjcZU

💼 Human Resources Support Apprenticeship (Level 3)
https://lnkd.in/eraWfDHX

04/11/2025

Trainee Opportunity!

Big Mountain is looking for a fluent Irish speaker with TV production experience (6+ months) to join their team from Dec 2025 – May 2026. This 6-month position is part-supported by Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund.

Gain hands-on experience across Irish language content and beyond! Hybrid role based in Newry with on-location shoots.

Application deadline: Friday 7th Nov at 12 noon
_

Deis d’Oiliúnaí!

Tá Big Mountain ag lorg Gaeilgeoir líofa, le breis agus sé mhí de thaithí in earnáil na teilifíse, le bheith mar chuid den fhoireann idir Nollaig 2025 – Bealtaine 2026. Maireann an ról sé mhí agus tá sé páirtmhaoinithe ag Ciste Craoltóireachta Gaeilge Scáileán Thuaisceart Éireann.

Faigh taithí phraiticiúil ar ábhar Gaeilge agus níos mó! Ról hibrideach lonnaithe ar an Iúr ag scannánú ar an láthair atá ann.

Spriocdháta: Dé hAoine, 7ú Samhain, Meán lae / 12in

👉 Learn more & apply on our website/Tuilleadh eolais agus iarratas ar ár suíomh:
https://ow.ly/KhTb50XmpUt

03/11/2025

Tyrone Productions are looking for someone curious, collaborative, and bursting with energy, with experience in factual entertainment.

We want our shows to reflect all of Ireland, so we especially welcome applications from people whose voices are underrepresented in the media industry, including (but not limited to) people from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, members of the Traveller & Roma communities, and those from diverse socio-economic & cultural backgrounds, and all gender identities.

The role will include
Helping to source and cast brilliant contributors
Supporting shoots and logistics
Collaborating with the team to ensure high production values
Keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes
Bonus points if you have a strong level of Irish

If you love real stories, real people, and creative challenges then we would love to hear from you. Send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line Assistant Producer.

24/10/2025

Calling all researchers in Northern Ireland!

Northern Ireland Screen has launched Research Ready, a new skills programme designed to help you turn your research expertise into compelling, fact-based TV content.

Gain practical skills, industry insights, and hands-on experience in factual entertainment, from documentaries to quiz shows, lifestyle, cookery, and travel programming.

Applications close Monday 27th October at 1pm

Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eZuBPiWH

14/10/2025

Cinemagic has announced the return of its highly acclaimed Cinemagic Digital Film Academy, inviting participants aged 18 and over from across Northern Ireland to apply for the 2025/26 programme.

👉 FIND OUT MORE: https://cinemagic.org.uk/digital-film-academy-2025-26/
🚨 Application Deadline: 24th October 🚨

Delivered in partnership with North West Regional College (NWRC), South Eastern Regional College (SERC), Southern Regional College (SRC) and South West College (SWC), and supported by the Skills Fund, Delivering the Minister’s Economic Vision (Department for the Economy NI).

12/10/2025

Check out the job profiles for the various roles in film and tv… what skills and attributes are needed, and find your perfect match…

Did you know that we have for over 100 roles in scripted and unscripted film and TV? These checklists are designed to help you understand the skills and knowledge required for various roles in the industry.

We recently added new checklists for the grips department! https://www.screenskills.com/skills-checklists/scripted-film-and-tv/ -department

Here's how you can use our Skills Checklists:

-To create job descriptions
-To guide personal development within your current role
-To support your skills development when transitioning to a new role
-To assist with performance appraisals

They have also been designed to complement the ScreenSkills job profiles: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/

🔗 Find this checklist, along with many others, at screenskills.com/skills-checklists

The scripted Skills Checklists were developed by the

11/10/2025

Ah, the legendary Diane Keaton has passed away, aged 79 🥺

As Annie Hall would say, ‘La-di-da, la-di-da, la la’

RIP

https://people.com/diane-keaton-dead-oscar-winning-actress-dies-at-79-exclusive-8603118

08/10/2025

🎬 Looking to break into film or TV production?
Here’s an incredible opportunity from The Walt Disney Studios:

👉 Disney Crew Academy – Step onto Production
📍 Pinewood Studios / NFTS Beaconsfield
🗓️ 12th – 28th January (3-week paid program)
⏰ Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday 12th October

This is a paid, hands-on training programme designed to give new talent real experience on a working production. If you’ve ever wanted to start a career behind the scenes in film or TV, this is a fantastic way to get your foot in the door with one of the biggest names in entertainment.

🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eD4EKH6W