George Tonkinson
Runner / Logger / Junior Researcher
Pro
“Since going 'Pro' interest in my profile has massively increased. It's really made a difference to the opportunities coming my way.”
Hermione Drew
Producer Director
Pro
“This is not the first job I've got through TM and what a joy it is to use! It's a great one-stop-shop for a huge number of jobs spanning a great variety of companies and it makes it feel like there's no need to be signed up to other talent websites. It's definitely worth the annual subscription.”
Adam Turner
Assistant producer
Pro
“I've found that TM always seems to be the best place to find out about new, upcoming, jobs and opportunities and found my current one here! Definitely value for money and the analytics feature on Pro is great & very useful as well.”
Paul Atkinson
Assistant Producer / Researcher
Pro
“TM has been an invaluable resource for finding work and being contacted about potential roles. Pro has paid for itself many times over. It is my goto platform for finding my next gig.”
Anna Coane
Series Producer/Writer/ Edit Producer
Pro
“Hi Matt, thank you and TM so much for organising the event, it was so productive to meet with Scottish production companies and see what opportunities might exist outside London. It was also great to catch up with other freelancers.
And also great to meet you in person!”
Sherolyn Luby
Producer
Pro
“Hi Matt, I wanted to say thank you very much for last week, the event was brilliant and so well organised. It was a great opportunity to meet with various production companies (and I really appreciated you getting me in for a last minute slot with Mentorn too!) It's brill to hear that you're planning on organising more events in the future, I'm disappointed to have missed out on the Brighton one but look forward to others in the pipeline. I'm sure people would jump at the chance for the events to become a regular feature if possible, for example once or twice a year! Many thanks again and all the best!”
Will Moore
Director/Shooting Director/Editor
Pro
“The networking event was so good! Meeting the companies was great but also just the networking aspect also worked really well. I think that is because we were all interviewing that put all of us in the same boat so it was very easy to strike up conversations with other people attending. Thank you for organising it!”
Nichola Hegarty
Executive Producer/Series Producer
Pro
“The "Come Work in Scotland" networking event was really good and very useful. Thanks for organising and for your lovely welcome. Look forward to future events.”
Ben Walton
Edit Producer | Senior Casting Producer
Pro
“Thanks so much for last night, it was such a brilliant evening and fantastic to meet some new people in TV. The employers were all so receptive and encouraging, so I'm delighted to have met them all.Thanks again for such a well-organised event!”
Paul Bridges
Freelance Editor Animator Hybrid
Pro
“Thanks for the follow up email and the event of course also!
I personally found it very enjoyable and convenient for me as I live in the burbs of Brighton.
It gave me a chance to meet local firms and freelancers also which I need to do more so ideally this year. Thanks again for the opportunity!
Hope you run similar events again.
Many thanks.”
SAM WILKINSON
Series Director Series Producer Shooting PD
Pro
“I very much enjoyed the networking event in Brighton. Thank you for organising- no constructive feedback really but just wanted to say cheers.”
Lulu Valentine
Shooting PD/Edit Producer
Pro
“Hi Matt,Just a quick note to say thank you for the excellent networking event in Brighton! I usually don't particularly love those sorts of evenings, but it was a really well organised event and in a nice and relaxed venue. It made for a very enjoyable evening.”
Joel Ross
Producer
Pro
“The Talent Manager has helped me find work several times and is a great resource of information.”
Laura Ellis
Producer / Director
Pro
“The Talent Manager is always the first place I look for jobs in this industry. They have a great selection of production companies from all over the UK and plenty of useful tips, articles and courses to keep you busy while looking for your next contract.”
Dave Willis
Avid / Resolve Editor
Pro
“The Talent Manager has a great selection of companies registered with it across the board, covering a broad range of subjects and styles. It's intuitive and informative, which is why it makes a great tool to have as an editor.”
Gavin Boyd
AP (Self-shooting)
Pro
“Quite frankly, I wouldnt have been able to get my CV seen by the production teams that matter without Talent Manager. 90 percent of my Television Broadcast work has been through the site and I have had quite a few networking opportunities too.”
Alex Harknett
Producer
Pro
“The Talent Manager is my go-to place for television jobs and keeping an eye on what's going on in the industry and what's being made.”
Anoop Singh Kung
Producer Director
Pro
“Talent manager is an amazing platform to promote your experience and apply for work. I found it easy to use, relevant, and it didn't feel like my applications were going unnoticed.”
Paul Krajewski
Line Producer
Pro
“I'm rather impressed with how Talent Manager have dealt with all of this. Super pro-active with the staff working hard fighting the corner of all us freelancers that have fallen through the cracks along with support, constant website updates, advice, advertising of some jobs that are a little outside the box but require a similar skill set.”
Zanna Hall
PD/Edit Producer
Pro
“Talent Manager just helped me get a fab Producer role at an indie. I’ve been a member since 2014 and have always landed great jobs with them.”
Murray Wilkinson
Producer
Pro
“TM opens a lot of doors and is a great way to get your foot into other sections of the industry. Through TM I was able to secure a new gig working in a different field of broadcasting. Without the help of TM, the opportunity wouldn't have even been on my radar.”
Shane FENNELLY
Producer and Editor
Pro
“Talent Manager was an easy way to showcase my experience and has been very effective in getting me producing and editing roles since I took the jump and became freelance.”
A. D Cooper
Director / Writer
Pro
“TM worked both ways - not only did they send me an alert about a corporate scriptwriting job that was perfect for me but at the very same instance that I was applying for the role, the same client had found me using the TM search engine and emailed me direct. I got the job. The client was professional, considerate, and endlessly courteous. I hope to work with them again.”
Emmett Glynn
Producer Director
Pro
“TM put me right in touch with a role on a great production. I was in touch with the PM in minutes and booked within an hour. I love the interface, it's really usable for employers and I think it looks great too.”
Fernando Sobron PhD
Self Shooting PD
Pro
“It is not easy to move onto TV from related media disciplines; now I know it is not impossible very much thanks to TM. Invaluable resource.”
Mark Usher
Producer/Director
Pro
“TM has been such a valuable resource when I have been looking for work. Being aware of the roles available for so many different companies helps take away a lot of the anxiety when it comes to looking for the next job.”
James Morgan
Researcher
Pro
“TM has been an invaluable resource for making contacts and securing gigs. You can gain exposure to a multitude of employers and the platform provides an easy way to 'get your foot in the door'. Love it.”
Ryan Gaffney
Series Producer
Pro
“The Talent Manager is my 'go to' source for finding out the latest opportunities - an incredibly useful site for securing new work and gaining new contacts.”
Vanessa Frances-Georgianna
Series Edit Producer
Pro
“Talent Manager has massively expanded my own network of employers calling me back for regular work. I came back to TV after two years away in Africa and starting a family; both events commonly associated with freelance employment prospects dropping off the face of the earth. Through Talent Manager I found new clients and platforms where my skills were in demand, and have been in work ever since. I cannot recommend it highly enough!”
David Neale
Assistant Editor
Pro
“I got a job via the Talent Manager which has in turn led to another contract so I can't speak highly enough of the website. It's extremely user friendly, it allows me to network with other colleagues and see their latest projects as well as the jobs board which is extremely current and updated regularly. I even recommended it to someone today asking me for advice on how to progress in the industry ... I'll certainly continue to recommend the Talent Manager to anyone looking to network within the industry. Thanks again!”
Rob Watts
Researcher
Pro
“Whenever I'm looking for the next job, The Talent manager is always my first port of call. Easy to use, access to plenty of jobs and most recently I was offered a job at BBC Earth after applying through the website. Great stuff!”
Kelly Ruane
Casting Researcher
Pro
“THANKS Talent Manager! I Have found another great Researcher role through your site, and now on the lookout for the next one. This site makes life as a freelancer so much easier, and connects you to what is going on across the TV world. I love being able to constantly keep up to date with who is crewing up, and think that Talent Manager is the best tool for finding jobs, outside of having contacts. It certainly takes away the 'fear' that looms towards the end of each contract & I couldn't be more grateful. I also love being nosy & being able to see who has viewed my profile when searching for jobs. ;)”
Chris Hill
Production Coordinator
Pro
“I always use the Talent Manager above all other sites to look for work as I think it's a really great resource, especially for production management. Towards the end of a contract I upgrade to Pro and straight away the amount of calls/emails I get increases ten fold and I always get lots of interviews this way - as well as from actual jobs I apply for. Have just booked another job which has sorted me out for the next six months!”
Ben Laidlow
Series Producer, Edit Producer
Pro
“I've found Talent Manager an invaluable resource for building contacts, and finding new opportunities. It's a great way to meet to new companies who otherwise wouldn't come across you, and find out about jobs which perfectly match your skills and experience.”
Libby Overton
DV Director
Pro
“It's easy to take something which works well for granted, so it's a pleasure to recognise that The Talent Manager has linked me up with a number of great TV jobs, whilst creating a really friendly online community of freelancers.”
Dan Cross
Logger
Pro
“The Talent Manager gave me free access to a surprising amount of job opportunities and became my go-to website for job searching. Upgrading to Pro level enabled me to see which companies had viewed my CV, which gave me peace of mind.”
Paul “Fletch” Fletcher
Producer
Pro
“The aesthetic is clean and easily comprehensible; the text is simple and uncomplicated; major employers seems to revert to your site first. I really like the Profile View function making it straight forward to see who's been looking at my profile (therefore market research is very easy) and I'm especially fond of the job application process - it's very easy and makes you feel confident you have given a good account of yourself.Through your site, I have recently won a job through a German production company, thus proving your far reach into the international media recruitment market.”
Ian Denyer
Producer/Director
Pro
“TM is a great shop window. I especially like it because you're in the company of good people - the filters mean you only get to see what's relevant to you, and in contrast to some other sites, there's no dross. I was with an inferior rival for a while and applied for maybe ten jobs in three years - and never had so much as a rejection email. With TM I've had several great jobs that appeared at short notice and was at an interview within hours. In a trade that's increasingly fragmented, TM brings a welcome sense of community - more than any broadcaster manages for freelancers.”
Keith McCormick
Producer/Director
Pro
“Talent Manager works on a number of levels for me. I can apply for roles that I would not know existed if it wasn't for TM. It's easy to apply for jobs and I've landed three positions over the last couple of years directly through the website. On two occasions it was through me applying for advertised roles but I was also approached by a series producer who clicked on my profile and saw I had the experience they needed. It's my first port of call if I am nearing the end of a contract.”
Claire Scollie
Researcher
Pro
“I applied for my in-house role in the development team at Channel 5 after seeing their advert on The Talent Manager. I find the site to be user-friendly and the instructions for how to apply for jobs to clear and easy to follow. I'd definitely recommend Talent Manager to my friends and colleagues.”
Prianka Mistry
Assistant Producer
Pro
“Having been a member of The Talent Manager for a few years now, its been one of my main sources to finding work. After a scary few months during the recent pandemic, it was a job posting on here that got me back into employment!”
John Shackleton
Producer / Director (self-shooter)
Pro
“It's fairly safe to say that around 70% of my TV freelance contracts come through Talent Manager, including my first jobs of 2021. It's an invaluable resource and a great barometer into what's actually happening in the industry, as we attempt to recover from an incredibly challenging time.”
Michael Downey
Director Of Photography
Pro
“There are a lot of online databases for film and TV work, but none of them really connect you with productions or produce results like Talent Manager. I've gotten on great projects through the site and always keep an eye on new ones popping up - would definitely recommend!”
Joel Tinker
Series Director | Shooting PD
Pro
“I got hired on as Jib/camera operator through Talent Manager. TM is the best site for getting hired.”
Steve Biggs
Series Producer/Dev Producer
Pro
“Talent Manager is a great resource. I love the statistics and being able to keep up to date on who has shown interest in you.”
Julia Rooke
P/D & Shooting Producer
Pro
“So glad to be working again! Got a great gig as shooting producer on a single authored doc with True North. Thank you TM.”