In this weeks episode of Just Get A Real Job, Jamie chats with BAFTA Award-winning series producer Hannah Beaugeard about the challenges facing the TV industry today. With years of experience working on a range of productions and areas of TV, Hannah offers unique insights into navigating an industry in crisis.
We cover:
How to navigate the TV industry downturn and its impact on professionals.
Why it’s okay to take a step back or explore a different career, even in the short term, and how it can bring valuable perspective.
Upskilling strategies: Leveraging your current role to explore new opportunities.
Hannah’s career journey and the lessons she’s learned from working across different productions.
The systemic issues in TV, include long hours, burnout, and feelings of dispensability.
Reframing rejection and detaching your self-worth from your job.
Why the TV industry must rethink its approach to talent and work culture.
Hannah’s advice as a hiring manager for those breaking into or navigating the industry.
If you’re feeling uncertain about your career in TV—or contemplating a change—this episode offers honest reflections, actionable advice, and reassurance that stepping away temporarily can be a healthy and strategic choice.
Hannah Beaugeard:
"British Television is dying... and Gogglebox won't save it" Comment in The Times Newspaper Online: https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/industry-analysis-british-television-decline-comment-b5l589gk0#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThis%20has%20been%20happening%20for,or%20low%2Dbudget%20reality%20filler.
"Why I'm thinking about quitting TV for a bit and so should you" on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-im-thinking-quitting-tv-bit-so-should-you-hannah-beaugeard-1758e/?trackingId=DY8M4mBkRCyVFEwO3Fp2TA%3D%3D
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