{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/677fdf267ba57787eb7bf95f/699603404c238f5dca079d54?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Spinning plates - managing the world of freelancing","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/677fdf267ba57787eb7bf95f/1771438827931-d07c06dc-1d2f-4be0-9b60-6cb9dc9395ee.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week my guest is Andrea Fox, who presents the news on Absolute, as well as being a Continuity Announcer at ITV. Her career has also included voice-over work, teaching, presenting and being a Tech-op. We discuss what it is like to be freelance and the lessons Andrea has learnt. We find out about managing yourself well and being reliable and trustworthy and how building your brand that way is critical.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are unsure about freelancing or are stuck in a job and want advice and support about the next career step, then mentoring sessions are available via the <a href=\"https://www.themediamentor.info/services\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Also on the website are 6 pages of <a href=\"https://www.themediamentor.info/blog/categories/job-opportunities\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">media jobs</a> to browse. There is also a <a href=\"https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb1iknl8fewtgb5bPU0X\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WhatsApp channel</a> for job alerts as I find the listings.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have any questions about media careers or a story that you would like to share then please get in touch.</p>","author_name":"David Spencer"}