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Saskia Almond

I’m a researcher for unscripted TV shows (primarily entertainment and reality). Starting as a runner, I worked my way up into editorial teams. I didn’t know what career I wanted to pursue when I came to Exeter but ended up falling into unscripted TV and loving the creativity and chaos. I most enjoy the creative problem-solving my role requires, as well as the opportunity to work on vastly different projects. The TV industry can be a minefield, so I can offer advice about what to expect.
Town/City of residence: London
Country of residence: United Kingdom
Job Title: Researcher
Company Name: Freelance (unscripted TV)
Country which you work: United Kingdom
Sector: TV
Name of Degree/Subject of study: Art History & Visual Culture and Drama
Year of Graduation: 2020
Type/Level of Study: Undergraduate
I’m a researcher for unscripted TV shows (primarily entertainment and reality). Starting as a runner, I worked my way up into editorial teams. I didn’t know what career I wanted to pursue when I came to Exeter but ended up falling into unscripted TV and loving the creativity and chaos. I most enjoy the creative problem-solving my role requires, as well as the opportunity to work on vastly different projects. The TV industry can be a minefield, so I can offer advice about what to expect.
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