A Video Producer in the UK

Before listening, use the dictionary to check that you know the meaning of the following words: freelancer; charity; shoot; be on the ball; edit; footage; bin; script

Listen to the following interview with a video producer in the UK and find out:

• Where she works. (type of company - large/small, etc)
• Where about in the UK she works.
• Why she chose this profession.
• What type of tasks she has to do on a typical day at work.
• What personal qualities she suggests are needed by a video producer.
• Does she describe any work processes or services that she provides?
• What she likes best and least about her job.
• How she thinks this line of work will change in the future.
• Where she sees herself in 5 - 10 years' time.

After you have practised, add more dialogue for some of the following situations:

• Jane Roberts apologizes saying that they do not have any openings for a trainee at the moment, but asks John to phone back in three months’ time.
• John asks how much Fantastic Videos would pay him per year as a starting salary. He 1) says the salary is acceptable or 2) says he has had a better offer from another company. Jane explains that his salary could increase rapidly if he learns quickly.
• John says he is most interested in the filming of the videos, not editing. He is asked to explain why.