Factsheet:

Script writer, Researcher and Journalist Web sites and Access to Internet

One of the most important ways to search for employment as regularly updated positions and generally well linked on site with other types of similar work.

Within the borough the Media Café [0208 740 5848] provides access at excellent rates and the libraries are generally a cheap option: the sites with access are - Shepherds Bush [ 0208 576 5060 ], Fulham [0208 753 3876] and Sands End[ 0208 8753 3020] (if you phone ahead and are a member you can have free access).

www.gn.apc.org/media

National Union of Journalists (NUJ) T - 020 7278 7916

Important to be aware of current copyright legalisation and to check out links.

www.journalism.co.uk

This profiles opportunities within factual, researcher, editors and scripts that have a wide range of clients, free and up-dated regularly.

www.pressgazette.co.uk

Good content site with job link page and regularly changing information.

www.shootingpeople.com

Free subscription site for scriptwriters (has sections in film and casting), articles and job opportunities.

European organisation providing information and opportunities.

www.bl.uk

British Library with newspapers and journals on-line for reference.

www.bbc.co.uk

Schemes/training in researching and job opportunities.

www.linst.ac.uk

This lists various administration, personal assistant and tutoring roles at the different colleges within the London Institute which includes London College of Printing, Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, Chelsea College of Art & Design and London College of Fashion.

www.ft2.org.uk

Various training opportunities and including a scheme for scriptwriter supervisor.

www.citylit.ac.uk

Good training services, including practical introduction to freelance journalism at reasonable prices and they also do short intensive course.

BECTU offers a free script registration service - bectu@geo2.poptel.org.uk

Produced by Nicola Mullenger @ Intermedia 2001