CHANGEMAKERS
We want applying for Changemakers to be as straightforward as possible. If you have questions, we hope that we’ve answered them here. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please contact us at tvfoundation@thetvfestival.com
Changemakers aims to attract talented people from all backgrounds. If you require this information in a different format or need to apply in another way, please email tvfoundation@thetvfestival.com or call +44 207 843 0150
About Changemakers
Changemakers is a TV careers development programme for senior TV industry professionals to learn about and influence the climate content that we see on our screens.
Changemakers is free – this includes a pass for the Edinburgh Television Festival and accommodation in Edinburgh.
Applying
No, Changemakers is a self-nominated talent scheme. We accept recommendations to help us spread the word about the scheme, but being recommended (or not) has no bearing on the final outcome of the recruitment process.
We welcome applications from people working in any area of TV in any genre. The only people we don’t accept applications from are people who only work in on-camera roles such as presenter or actor. However, if you do either of these alongside an off camera function such as producing, you would still be eligible.
To be eligible for Changemakers you must have worked in the television industry for at least ten years.
There is no upper age or experience limit, the scheme is pitched at people at senior positions, such as heads of department, series producers, commissioners, that can influence and make decisions.
This can look different for everyone though, so if you would like us to check your CV for eligibility before applying, please email tvfoundation@thetvfestival.com