Assistant Director Review

by BBC

Rating

5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I currently work at EastEnders as an AD (assistant director). The job includes assisting the directors on and off set. However I have also been involved with Pre-production and post-production.

    5/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I have learnt skills with dealing with camera and sound equipment. I have dealt with scripts and call sheets. I have also spend time in post production learning how to edit using Avid and learnt about the dubbing.

    5/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I love working on EastEnders and get on with the team really well.

    5/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by BBC?

    • At EastEnders I feel very valued and part of the team. I have been given a real job and been able to take on responsibilities that every other employee has.

    5/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It is well structured. We have 3 placements throughout the year. In between each placement we have a two week training block.

    5/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • We receive a lot of support via emails and progress reviews.

    5/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I recieve a lot of support from my employer at EastEneders. She has offered me a job for the end of the apprenticeship.

    5/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • My rent is half of my salary so that takes up a lot. However, as I live close to EastEnders the travel costs are low.

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • I have been given a job opportunity from EastEnders.

    5/10
  • 9. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Central London & City

February 2015

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