13 May 2009
The Belfast Learning Event 2009 provides a real learning opportunity and, with the help of BBC executives, visitors will also debate the skills needs of the NI workforce ahead of an expected rise in production.
What is the future for BBC production in Northern Ireland? For the answer to this question and more, industry staff and freelances are invited to the Belfast Learning Event on Tuesday 19 May at the Grand Opera House, Great Victoria Street, Belfast.
The event - the centrepiece of which is a three-hour workshop on the latest editing techniques led by experts - will also provide for debate on Northern Ireland's future skills needs given the expected rise in network production.
The BBC has committed to spending 17% of TV network spend in the Nations and Regions by 2016.
BBC Northern Ireland's senior executives will take part in the day. Controller, Peter Johnston, and Chief Operating Officer, Mark Taylor, will attend the morning and afternoon workshops, respectively, to join the discussion about content acquisition and archive, and to debate the bigger skills challenges which the community faces.
Event organiser, BECTU official, Patrick Styles, said:
"We are delighted that the BBC's Peter Johnston and Mark Taylor are able to join us on the day. They will join visitors and other guest speakers who want to see more creative opportunities for the media sector in Northern Ireland."
Belfast Learning Event programme
The A4 Workshop, which will run twice on 19 May, focusses on Acquisition, Assets, Archive and Air and is designed by Soho Editors, training provider and freelance agency.
- 09.30 - 12.30 - A4 Workshop
- 12.30 - 13.30 - lunch
- 13.30 - 16.30 - A4 Workshop
- 16.30 - 18.30 - Networking Reception
Up to 150 people can take part in each workshop session and places are still available, morning and afternoon. All visitors are invited to attend the early evening networking reception.
Attendance at the event is free but booking is required; all industry staff and freelances are welcome.
Industry staff will also be able to take CV advice from a special advisor and representatives from Soho Editors, BECTU, the Northern Ireland Union Learning Fund and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions will be on-hand for guidance and information.
BECTU and Soho Editors are organising this event with support from the NI ULF and the Grand Opera House.
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