The Network is a free entry-level scheme open to all aged 18+ who want to start a career in TV. The schemes aim to ensure those who work in TV are as diverse as those watching it.
To keep up-to-date on all events or to find out more information about the scheme. See below.
Ones to Watch gives television’s best and brightest access to inspiring sessions, creative debate and unrivalled networking opportunities in August, as well as support and mentoring throughout the year.
A place on Ones to Watch is a life-changing, money-can’t-buy opportunity.
“As a young Black woman, I was constantly reminded about the race, gender and class barriers thwarting any way to ‘get in’ to the industry. No matter the passion. This is where the scheme came in. I was delighted to find out when I applied, that all you needed was a keen interest in TV.”
“Ones to Watch helped me grow my confidence, my network and my industry knowledge – all of which I carried through to my work as a producer.”
“I found out about The Network through a talk held at my college by a previous Network alumni, and I still say now that The Network was the best thing I’ve ever done for my career!”
“Ones To Watch made me appreciate the learning opportunities that came with being where I was in my career. It reminded me that a successful career was one to be nurtured and that I ought to think more tactically about opportunities.”
We can connect you with bright and enthusiastic emerging talent to help fill your paid entry-level roles, via our work placement scheme The Network at Work.
We also have access to a pool of dazzling established talent via our Ones to Watch alumni network if you are looking to fill more challenging, senior roles.
The TV Foundation, in association with the Edinburgh TV Festival, is celebrating emerging writers, presenters and directors as well as broadcasters, agencies and production companies through the 2023 New Voice Awards.
The awards build on last year’s success with a number of categories recognising the best undiscovered creatives and the companies who do the most to support them.
A training and mentoring scheme for AHRC-funded PhD students who aspire to work with or in the TV industry.
A podcast from the Talent Schemes team, chatting to people working in TV about the programmes they’ve loved making and watching.
A free event on bringing together academics from the arts and humanities, and TV professionals working in arts and specialist factual programming. AHTV is a collaboration between the Arts and Humanities Research Council and Edinburgh TV Festival Talent Schemes.
The TV Foundation's on-going success and continued growth is very much dependent on the commitment of our supporters. By supporting us you are positioning your brand alongside some of the TV industry's most prestigious talent programmes, promoting diversity and access to all in the media.
We're always keen to hear from potential partners so if you'd like to get involved let us know!
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