Middlesex helped me get an amazing job at the BBC.
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Hear how journalism graduate Lauren Stanley got her role as a freelance Assistant Producer with BBC London Drivetime.
Studying at Middlesex was one of the best decisions I ever made,” says Lauren.
“ I remember coming to an open day and loving it. Plus, my dad said that he always wanted to be a journalist — and so I knew that my family were behind me.”
Lauren says that the supportive, industry- experienced staff were a crucial part of her course.
“ The teaching staff were so good because they had a lot of real industry connections and contacts,” she says.
Accessing opportunities
Every week, Lauren’s course leader compiled a list of media placements and sent it out to students.
“ Through them I worked at London Live and local radio, and got involved in pitching ideas to newspapers and BBC London,” she says.
“ I learned new skills and got a real understanding of the jobs. It also meant they had my name in their inbox for the future.”
Networking with industry speakers
Lauren networked with visiting speakers too. Her main tutor had worked extensively with the BBC and so was able to book influential guests.
“ Many were similar in age to us, so we could really relate to them. They made us feel like we could do the job too,” she says.
After her graduation, one of the guest speakers, an editor from BBC London, set up a work placement scheme exclusively for Middlesex students. Lauren got a chance to work across TV and digital, but discovered she had a particular passion for radio.
“ I worked in radio and absolutely loved it,” she says.
“ I felt really comfortable and that showed in my work. So much so that the editor emailed my tutor and said they wanted to find out more about me. I was so excited to get recognition — and after that they hired me as a freelancer, which was thrilling!
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