Voicebox: Want my job?

From radio presenters and journalists, to circus performers and festival producers, here we chat to industry professionals about their careers and get advice on how to follow in their footsteps.
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27 February 2023
Want my job? with Junior Digital Designer Cameron Porter
"Despite not being directly related to what I’m doing, my architecture degree has definitely helped me get to this point. I’d like to think it’s given me strong design fundamentals, like conceptual thinking and collaborative practice."
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20 February 2023
Want my job? with Author, Performer and Producer Oliver Sykes
"Seeing myself on the page made me realise I could write and tell stories too – children like me could even be the main character – and it empowered me to start writing and telling stories of my own!"
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13 February 2023
Want my job? with music, festival and showbiz PR Sacha Taylor-Cox
"Also remember to always treat people with respect, kindness and equality – you never know who you will be passing throughout your life on the way up or down!"
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9 February 2023
Want my job? with Yorkshire Women’s Life Magazine Editor Dawn-Maria France
Dawn Maria France is an award-winning Yorkshire Women’s Life Magazine Editor, Children’s Author and Broadcaster.
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6 February 2023
Want my job? with CEO Josh Bunce
"Choose something you love so you love what you do, follow your passion and be guided by your gut instinct if you want to succeed."
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2 February 2023
Want my job with Celebrity Stylist and Editor at Large Marian Kwei
"You might not feel this way right now but you matter. You might not believe this right now but your opinion counts. You might not get this right now but you being here in this world makes it a better place."
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30 January 2023
Want my job? with Underwater Photographer and Photojournalist Lucy Ray
"I feel very lucky to take pictures for a living since it’s so many people’s hobby. It’s a privilege to do something you enjoy as your job."
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26 January 2023
Want my job? with Essex House Dolly Nicola Rodriguez
Combining her love for organising with interior design, Nicola Rodriguez started her own company Essex House Dolly.
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23 January 2023
Want my job? with Fashion Stylist Emma Lightbown
"Getting experience being on set is key - you can be the most creative stylist in the world, but if you don’t understand how a shoot works and how to behave on set, then you won’t get very far."
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19 January 2023
Want my job? with Digital Content Creator Maria Polodeanu
"As an artist myself, freedom is one of the ultimate core values I hold to. This involves freedom to express myself within the art that I create, or in the project that I get to be involved in, but with freedom comes responsibility!"
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15 December 2022
Want my job? with chef, blogger and author Niki Webster
"I think the biggest challenge is the current economic issues. Both businesses and people are struggling right now. This means business is quite quiet at the moment. In terms of overcoming it - watch this space."
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14 December 2022
Dreams can come true: Maria Zaccaro's inspiring journey into journalism
"I found it so unjust that just because of my circumstances I had to give up on my dream. I was determined to find another solution."
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12 December 2022
Want my job? with creative designer and art director Khutina Griffiths
"It’s ok and necessary to fail at things. There is nothing wrong with failure."
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8 December 2022
Want my job? with founder of 'Free To Be Creative' Emily Gardiner
"I get to work around the world – thanks to my laptop and wifi. If I want, I could book a flight to Bali and work from a hammock drinking a dragonfruit cocktail. It’s the freedom."
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5 December 2022
Want my job? with director Michael J. Diamond
"Don’t worry about not knowing anyone in the industry. Don’t worry about your poor exam results affecting your career. Go online and watch tutorials on how to film, direct, edit, and do it. Your smartphone is more powerful and capable than some of the kits I had when studying."
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1 December 2022
Want my job? with Creative Director for Reem Gallery Phoebe Minson
"Become obsessed, take notes, stick your neck out, make your own opportunities and don’t be afraid or put off by inconvenience or hard work."
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28 November 2022
Want my job? with graphic designer Sandra Prieto
"If you like it, do it! You have to be constant and always learning, do not stop studying, and also do not pay attention to people who try to underestimate your work."
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24 November 2022
Want my job? with Debutots franchisee Jennifer David
"There’s no ‘fast forward’ button, you just have to be consistent, determined, persevere, look ahead, and keep taking all the steps that need to be taken."