Student-led initiative
Industry Voices by Emily Stevenson
Keele’s Industry Voices programme aims to bring ‘real-world’ experience into the classroom, helping to bridge the gap between traditional teaching methodologies and industry knowledge. For students hoping to step into the creative industry, it’s vital that they are introduced to individuals with in-depth understanding of the principles and theories within their field. With genuine insight from experienced individuals, Industry Voices combines learning theory with active participation. This is a unique and excellent experience for students, who will be afforded the time and assistance to consider their careers, offering the opportunity for them to grow as learners and become attractive candidates to employers.
Wednesday 22 November, 1:30pm, Media Screening Room
Nick is a freelance journalist and television presenter. Since graduating from the University of Salford, he has worked mainly with the BBC, and has also presented and reported for Sky Sports News. Most recently, Nick was assistant producer on Chris Packham’s Inside Our Autistic Minds documentary series, that aired earlier in 2023. His passion for presenting has been with him since his early days at school, and this has followed through, allowing him to carve out a very successful start to his career.
As a neurodivergent individual, Nick is eager to encourage diversity and inclusivity within his profession.
Wednesday 21 February, 1:30pm, Media Screening Room
Will Ing is a writer/producer with over 25 years experience in the TV industry. He has worked as a writer or script editor on a huge number of TV programmes, mainly in comedy and entertainment, from panel shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats and Would I Lie To You, to sitcoms such as Life of Riley and Miranda, to kids’ shows like Operation Ouch and Hank Zipzer.
15 years ago, Will set up ‘Black Dog Television’ with two writer friends and it remains one of the very few writer-led, independent production companies currently operating in the UK. Will now creates and produces his own shows through Black Dog Television, including the panel show Insert Name Here, starring Sue Perkins and Josh Widdicombe and the fantasy sitcom Zapped, starring James Buckley. He is currently writing and producing a new kids' comedy show for CBBC and a detective show, for American streaming service, Acorn.
Wednesday 6 March, 10-11:30am, Zoom
Writer and director Frazer Flintham is himself from Staffordshire.
He has worked for the BBC on their Writing for Radio SPARKS scheme and in 2013 was commissioned to write for their iPlayer shorts. Frazer won the ‘C21 Screenwriting Award for best pilot for an international drama series’ in 2015, and in 2017 was shortlisted for the ‘Verity Bargate Award’.
Most recently, his play Astley’s Astounding Adventures, headlined at The New Vic Theatre in Newcastle.