Where will this course lead?

Do you love finding a story and meeting new people? Ever thought about how people get on TV?

Are you a foodie that scrolls food content online or just like to cook? Wonder what it'd be like to use that knowledge on a TV show?

Does your current experience involve strong organisational skills? Maybe you could transfer these to work in television production?

Or are you already a Researcher or AP within media, looking to get more pure television experience?

If any of the above sounds like you, then this is the training course you've been waiting for!

Who we're looking for: Passionate and creative individuals that are looking to build their knowledge of broadcasting.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the following areas -

• Direct TV production experience - Junior researcher / researcher / AP on any unscripted shows (short or long form)
• PR / Journalism
• Food - either through catering college, food writing, restaurant critic, blogs etc
• Events - organising, producing

Shine TV, part of Banijay UK, are an award-winning independent television production company, and the producer of prime time shows, such as; BBC1's MasterChef and Channel 4's Hunted. MasterChef has recently moved to Digbeth, Birmingham and Shine TV have partnered with Create Central, WMCA and Solihull College & University Centre to deliver a series of training bootcamps for the next generation of TV Casting Researchers & Assistant Producers, culminating in the potential of working within the team on MasterChef.

What will I study?

The Shine TV Bootcamps will offer bespoke, expert-led training, targeting core editorial skills needed to be part of a casting team on a large entertainment series. This includes:

Casting; the application process, interviewing contestants & writing detailed biographies.

Research; background checks, social media checks, compliance & duty of care for contributors.

Story producing; spotting a story, developing narratives and on-screen interview technique.

Shooting; basic camera operation, sound and key technical skills.

As part of the Bootcamp, you'll also be trained on Health & Safety, sustainability and attend workshops that will give you the key skills to secure your next role as a Researcher or Assistant Producer in Broadcast Television.

How will this course be delivered?

• Start Date: Thursday 8th May, 10am-4pm
• Duration: 7 weeks in total
• Days: Tuesday 10am-4.30pm, Thursday 5-9pm (remote)
• Delivery: In-person and online
• Location: Digbeth
• Applications: Open now - apply today!

What qualifications will I get?

Each bootcamp will culminate in an opportunity to apply for a role on BBC1's primetime cookery series, MasterChef, as a Researcher or Assistant Producer. These are fixed term freelance roles working within the 2025 and 2026 teams. Please note that participating in the Bootcamp does not guarantee a role on MasterChef.

This bootcamp does not provide a formal qualification but works directly with local employers and delivers industry-focused skills and practical experience.

How will I be assessed?

There is no formal assessment.

How do I get a place on the course?

To apply, please do the following:

1) Register with Solihull College, through the APPLY NOW button, at the bottom of this page.

2) Please email the following to bootcamps@solihull.ac.uk

• Your current CV
• A 500 word(max) bio - explaining a little bit about you and why you are applying for this Bootcamp
• A 150 word(Max) response to this question. Tell us what content/TV you watch and why. 

The expected close date for applications will be Friday 25th April. 

We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse and under-represented backgrounds and are committed to providing a creative and inspirational home for all people. To make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance either to help you with your application or whilst working for us.

What are the entry requirements?

This bootcamp is open to passionate and driven artists looking to build their commercial practice.

To qualify for this FREE course, you must:

• Be aged 19+ or reached their 19th birthday on or by 31st August 2024
• Live and/or work in the West Midlands Combined Authority area (Please check this link whether you are eligible) 
• Be a UK citizen and/or lived in the UK for at least 3 years, preceding the first day of learning

What else do I need to know?

This course is FREE for eligible applicants aged 19+ who live in the West Midlands.

If you have a passion for television and want to learn new skills, apply now for the Shine TV Bootcamp: A MasterClass in Making Television.

All information provided as part of your application is collected, stored and processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information on how Shine TV manages your data, please go to: https://banijayuk.com/documents-contributor-privacy-notice/.