[london] getting a job editing or working with video...

[makemassair]

cheers guys.

I know a dude who use to be a runner at a post production house. And is now still working there for a decent wage... I've been thinking about this job a fair bit. Money will be really hard and I imagine I'll rack up more debt but it is something I want to do.

I have a lot to think about and a lot of hunting and searching.

Are there any specialist agencies for this kinda work in London, or is it really based on who you know etc...

[mowgli]

There are quite a lot of creative recruitment agencies, but they tend to deal more with the graphics/web/advertising end of the spectrum although they do have editing jobs every so often. Can you do Flash animation and video? There is a lot of demand for Flash and web video at the moment

I suggest that you search for relevant companies on the web and approach them directly using email AND phone one after the other. Its easier to ignore an email than a phone call. Above all remember that there is a lot of work in London if you have the right attitude.

Best of luck

[Lara]

Originally Posted by dvnt

Money will be really hard and I imagine I'll rack up more debt but it is something I want to do.

I have a lot to think about and a lot of hunting and searching.

Hey Dvnt

I live in London working part time while I am studying. It's not too bad, I have somehow managed to pay my overdraft back and get some savings rather than getting further into debt, on a runner's wage.

I use this site loads www.moneysavingexpert.com There are cool articles there on how to cut the cost of bills, which is the cheapest home phone and stuff. If you need to take on debt there is lots of info about what is cheapest.

Hope the job hunting goes well, let us know when you move down....

Lara

[robotfunk]

the very least you should invest into this venture is a week of staying in London for cheap/free and visiting all interested parties. The internet is a good thing but to get your foot in the door nothing beats having a pint of lager with the other party...

[makemassair]

mowgli, Lara and robotfunk. wicked help guys.

Lara - I have known about that one. Ta. I'll have another look. Before I move I'm going thru all my VHS/DVD and vinyl. so expect lists at some point :P I'll be in contact thou when I'm down. Got a few people to chase things up with.

robotfunk - Yea mate totally agree. Hard at mo due to my location and I work full time up here.