Half of the BBC docs execs to be culled

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BBC's director general, Mark Thompson is planning to cut almost 420 posts in the company's documentaries and contemporary factual division. Thompson is contemplating such a move to cut down the costs. Consequent to the move, half of the executive producers at BBC's factual division would be laid off.

Labor force information, British Broadcasting Corp., Employment, Filmmakers, Movie producers (Persons), Downsizing

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Life at the bottom

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Young people joining television broadcasting and production industries as apprentices are generally unpaid or receive measly amounts. Five of such young people from the industry discuss their views on this issue.

Youth, Analysis, Human resource management, Compensation and benefits, Recruiting, Training, Teenagers, Company personnel management, Industry hiring, Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship programs

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Production base for Tuner in UK

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Broadcasting giant Turner will be setting up its new animation development center in London. This new facility will have 12 employees initially.

Facilities & equipment, Buildings and facilities, Turner Broadcasting Europe Ltd.

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