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Want to work in Sheffield’s new cross-platform media operation?

We’re recruiting Enterprise Advisor(s), a Technical Manager, and a Head of News.

Our goal is to establish an inclusive and sustainable local media service which will inform, educate and entertain – encompassing television, radio, and our website, that shows what is vibrant and distinctive about Sheffield, that meets the public interest in local news and information, and that offers a platform for local opinion and creative expression.

With a planned launch date for Sheffield Live! TV of autumn 2014 on Freeview, and a news operation starting from July via our new website and through Sheffield Live 93.2FM, we now need to recruit some talented, passionate staff committed to help make our vision become reality.

Closing dates for all of these roles is 19 May 2014.

Head of News (SLTV)

Full time. Salary, according to experience, in the range £26,000 to £32,000 per annum. 

Sheffield Live TV (SLTV) is the new local television channel for Sheffield co-located with Sheffield Live community radio and part of a new cross platform media offer for the local community. News programming will be at the heart of the new cross platform approach with regular bulletins on both radio and TV, a flagship early evening local TV news programme and a news feed to web and mobile.

The Head of News will be responsible for leading a team of radio, TV and online news reporters including news journalism apprentices, student reporters and community correspondents. They will build a network of sources including hyperlocal news partners and will build relations across the city with the public and private sector and with neighbourhood-based and specialist organisations.

Download the job description including person specification here:

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Technical Manager (SLTV)

Full time. Salary, according to experience, in the range £24,000 to £30,000 per annum. 

SLTV is a partner in Digital Media Exchange (DME), a project managed by a consortium of partners and part funded by the European Union through the Yorkshire and Humber ERDF Programme 2007-2013. DME is designed to promote jobs and enterprise by supporting digital media entrepreneurs to engage in cross-platform production for radio, television, web and mobile, building on existing infrastructure previously supported by ERDF and benefiting from investment in a new local television channel for Sheffield.

The Technical Manager will provide support in the use of studio and mobile audio visual equipment and facilities as part of the delivery of Action 3 of the Digital Media Exchange (DME) project, including induction and supervision of new users, coordination of technical assistance, assuring the smooth functioning of equipment and software and maintaining production, broadcast and network systems.

Download the job description including person specification here:

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ERDF Logo Landscape Colour JPEGThe Digital Media Exchange is supported financially by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund as part of Europe’s support for the region’s economic development through the 2007-2013 Yorkshire and Humber ERDF Programme.

Enterprise Advisor (SLTV)

Part-time. Salary, according to experience, in the range £30,000 to £36,000 per annum for full time equivalent, pro rata to hours worked. Self employed candidates are welcome to apply.

The Enterprise Advisor will provide specialist audio-visual enterprise support for the delivery of Action 3 of the Digital Media Exchange (DME) project (see details above), providing one-on-one and group mentoring and coaching support to audio-visual enterprises.

Download the job description including person specification here:

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DME-JD-SLTV-Enterprise-Advisor (pdf)

ERDF Logo Landscape Colour JPEGThe Digital Media Exchange is supported financially by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund as part of Europe’s support for the region’s economic development through the 2007-2013 Yorkshire and Humber ERDF Programme.

How to apply

Please download the job description,  including person specification, essential and desirable requirements, and terms, for the role you are interested in from the links above.

Apply for the above roles by submission of CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation, with examples of similar work undertaken for other clients and a minimum of 2 referees.

Applications should be sent to: jobs@sheffieldlive.org including the job title as reference.

Deadline for applications: 19 May 2014

We may, in the future, have other roles available – please get in contact via jobs@sheffieldlive.org if you have skills and experience you can offer.

We are also recruiting for the following apprenticeships: Production Assistants, Apprentice Journalists, Technical Assistants.

Further information on apprenticeships is available by writing to: apprentices@sheffieldlive.org

Sheffielders invited to become media owners of local TV channel

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SCM_CSO_Cover_2People who live, work or have interests in Sheffield have today been invited to become co-owners of an exciting new local media organisation set up to invest in Sheffield’s local digital TV channel and to build a new cross-platform media service for Sheffield.

Sheffield Community Media Ltd, an organisation set up for community benefit, has been established to support community media development in Sheffield, including the new local digital TV channel that will be launched on Freeview, cable and the internet in 2014.

And Sheffield media, music, communications and business figures and the city’s residents are already getting excited about the thrilling plans.

In May 2012, Ofcom, the communications regulator, advertised local digital TV licences for Sheffield and 20 other ‘pioneer locations’. Sheffield Local Television Ltd, wholly owned by Sheffield Community Media Ltd, was the winning applicant for the Sheffield local TV service.

Launching in 2014, the new television channel Sheffield Live TV will cover Sheffield news; events; music; sports and culture. It will reflect the interests of Sheffield people and communities – and provide a platform for local talent and opportunities for local businesses.

It will be Sheffield’s first digital local TV channel, broadcasting on Freeview channel 8, cable and the internet.

And it will be part of a new cross-platform media partnership – radio, TV, web and mobile – working with existing community radio station Sheffield Live 93.2 FM and a new web and mobile Sheffield news service.

Community Shares are a form of social investment to raise funds for projects of community benefit. Sheffield Community Media Ltd want Sheffielders to support this groundbreaking project – and today launched a “Pioneer and Community Share Offer” at www.sheffieldlive.org/shares
Notable figures from Sheffield’s business, media, music, communications and community sectors have already given their support to Sheffield Community Media’s plans.

Jill Davies, chief executive of Westfield Health, said “I think it’s a fantastic opportunity that we’re going to get our own local TV in Sheffield. It’ll enable us to keep our fingers on the pulse of all those local important issues.”

Ed Cosens of Sheffield band Reverend and the Makers commented “Sheffield Local Television is an amazing opportunity for the people of Sheffield to do what Sheffield does best – be creative and get inspired. Musically it’s going to be amazing, you’ve got loads of great music programmes on there so I’m excited about that.”

Heather MacDonald, chief executive of The Sheffield College, said “It’s brilliant for Sheffield College and it’s brilliant for Sheffield City.”

The Sheffield Community Media Ltd business plan, published today at www.sheffieldlive.org/shares sets out the organisation’s proposals for the development of a digital local television channel for Sheffield as part of a cross-platform community media offer.

Richard Motley, chair of Sheffield Community Media Ltd, said:

“Building on Sheffield’s history of culture, creativity and innovation, our goal is to establish a cross-platform community media service that serves the public interest in local news, information, education and entertainment and encourages local talent and creative expression.”

Steve Buckley, chair of Sheffield Local Television Ltd, said:

“We have a sustainable business model that will create jobs and nurture talent. But we need Sheffielders’ support to make Sheffield Live TV happen.

“The Sheffield Community Media shares prospectus – at www.sheffieldlive.org/shares – explains how to get involved in Sheffield Community Media Ltd and what, together, we can achieve. Please join this exciting new media project – the first of its kind.”

ENDS

Media enquiries: Jamie Veitch: 07904 272 200

Questions about the Pioneer and Community Share Issue: call 0114 281 4082 or email shares@sheffieldlive.org

Sheffield Community Media Ltd is a society for the benefit of the community incorporated under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965. Registered with the Financial Conduct Authority. Registration No: 31727R. Registered address: 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX

Expressions of Interest invited: Commercial Production

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Expressions of interest invited – Television Commercial Production Services for Sheffield Live TV

Sheffield Local Television Ltd wish to appoint one or more experienced production companies to manage and produce television commercials for local advertising clients.

We will require the appointed companies to offer a range of fixed price production options to advertisers, and to be responsible for and manage full delivery (including shooting, editing, and compliance), on time and to budget, of television advertisements from Autumn onwards.

If you are interested in providing Television Commercial Production Services, please read the Selection Criteria below and supply a short (2 pages of A4 max) Expression of Interest outlining how your experience and capabilities meet the criteria.  The deadline for receipt of Expressions of Interest is 31 May 2014.

Selection Criteria

1.1 Production experience – The appointed production company (or companies) must demonstrate that they have effective processes in place for broadcast standard acquisition, post-production and delivery to channel, (potentially including Clearcast approval).

1.2 Operational Capacity – Production companies must demonstrate that they have effective processes in place for the production of the adverts.

1.3 Quality Systems – ensuring that all content meets UK broadcast standards is essential as is ensuring that the overall quality of the TV adverts are high.

1.4 Creativity – Pro-active production suggestions are sought to help produce effective ads that meet the expectations of the clients. We will provide companies with a copy of our brand guidelines for the output if required. Once appointed, the chosen production companies need to respond to SLTV’s requests in a pro-active fashion.

1.5 Costs – The chosen production companies need to offer a range of production options to advertising clients at different price-points. We are interested in your suggestions of a 3 or 4 point menu of options.

1.6 Experience – examples of TV commercials delivered on low budgets and the successful implementation of similar projects will score highly. As part of your response it is essential that you list examples of similar work produced, with links to your showreel or to view these online.

If you are interested in providing Television Commercial Production Services, please supply a short (2 pages of A4 max) Expression of Interest outlining how your experience and capabilities meet the criteria above to advertising@sheffieldlive.org  The deadline for receipt of Expressions of Interest is 31 May 2014.

Hillsborough remembered

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Red carnations for Hillsborough

Sheffield Live presenters, staff and volunteers wearing their red carnations to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Hillsborough disaster

Sheffield Live! 93.2 fm partnered with MagHull Community Radio in North Liverpool today to remember those who were affected by the Hillsborough Disaster.

David Hughes, one of the volunteers at Maghull community radio came up with the idea to wear a red carnation as way of paying tribute to those who lost their lives on that day, twenty-five years ago today.

“It’s a personal way of showing you remember. There are lots of big events and big organisations that do things,” said David, “but this is personal. It is your own way of showing you remember.”

Sheffield Live! 93.2 FM was contacted by David to see if staff would be willing to wear a red carnation on the day. Sangita Basudev, chief executive of Sheffield Live! 93.2 FM said “This is an important time to show our solidarity with the people of Liverpool. 96 people lost their lives, 766 were physically injured on the day and countless others were affected.” Sangita added “It is important that a community radio station in Liverpool and one in Sheffield will stand together today to remember.”

Sheffield Live! 93.2 FM held a minute’s silence at 15:06 today.

“It’s me PG” interviews James Gillespie

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Paul Gregory was joined in the studio during his Saturday morning “It’s me PG” show today by James Gillespie, who is appearing at The Viper Rooms tonight (12th April) in Sheffield.

Paul and James discussed James’ musical background: busking, appearing in a wide range of bands and now touring as a solo artist. Listen to the podcast of the 2nd hour of Paul’s show, containing the interview with James.

Paul comments:

James is an acoustic singer/ songwriter based in London. James brings a lot to his music – story telling from Folk, pain and passion from blues, hooks from pop and all with an indie edge.

James’ live performance is engaging, honest and mesmerising. His personality is charismatic and contagious.

After completing a very successful 25 date UK tour in Feb-March 2014, James will be returning to five of the best venues in London, Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh, to blow the socks off his existing fans and new listeners once again.

He is already booked for 16 festivals, some along side Hudson Taylor and Toploader. He is warming up for Turin Brakes at an exclusive UK gig later this year.

James song ‘The Hills are Hers’ is being used as a soundtrack for a Redbull surf video for Jordy Smith. His new single is ‘Survive’ (both produced by Ken Nelson – Coldplay, Paulo Nutini, Gomez).

What next?

Sounds Like This radio show – First Word Records takeover

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First Word Records

First Word Records

This Sunday Sheffield Live!’s Sounds Like This radio show are celebrating 10 years of the legendary record label that is First Word Records, writes Chris Arnold.

With well over 100 releases under its belt First Word has been the home of artists including The Haggis Horns, Tall Black Guy, kidkanevil, Riot Jazz Brass Band, Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra, Lotek, Yosi Horikawa, Homecut, Essa, The Simonsound, Souleance, Corinne Bailey Rae, Roots Manuva, Andrea Trianna, Jehst, Eliphino and many many more.

Danny and Chris will be interviewing the French duo Souleance and shall also be featuring a very special 90 minute mix from First Word Records founders Andy H and Gilla.

You can go and witness the mix happening first hand live in the Harley this Friday night where DJ Format, Souleance, Arnivore and Clipboard will also be performing.

What next?

  • More info on the night and the radio show can be found here.
  • The Sounds Like This radio show on Facebook.
  • Tune into Sounds Like This – every Sunday from 5pm – 7pm on Sheffield Live! 93.2FM or via our livestream.

BusinessLive! 4 April

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BusinessLive040414Today’s was a packed BusinessLive! show – featuring 3 live interviews, 3 other interviews recorded this week, and business news.

Business news covered:

  • A Business Improvement District for Sheffield?
  • Will Aid success for solicitors Bell & Buxton.
  • Could you be the voice of Meadowhall’s Woody the Talking Tree?
  • MADE Festival of Entrepreneurship set to return – and Irwin Mitchell, BHP and The Sheffield College are on board.

Guests / Interviews:

  • Studio guests Mike Browell and Lu Zhong from Weddle Landscape Design. As well as projects in Sheffield and the UK, Weddle have won work on numerous prestigious contracts in China. (Timings within podcast – approx 6 mins to approx 24 mins,)
  • Ian Wild, chief executive of Showroom Workstation, came in to discuss a new initiative called Film Hub North, set to help bring specialised, British and archive film to a wider audience. (Approx 24 mins to approx 35 mins.)
  • Bruce Davis, MD and founder of ethical, regulated crowdfunding platform Abundance and founder of peer-to-peer lender Zopa, in an interview recorded at this week’s TownFunder conference in Sheffield. (Approx 35 mins to approx 39 mins.)
  • Simon Thorrington of The Charity Bank on responsible banking and specialist services for social enterprises – which Simon calculated make up 15% of SMEs – in an interview recorded at this week’s TownFunder conference. (Approx 40 mins to approx 46 mins.)
  • Peter Rees, MD and founder of obstactle race blog and forum Mudstacle, in a live interview about turning his passion and hobby into a business. (Approx 46 mins to approx 57 mins.)
  • Rob Law of children’s suitcase business Trunki – who bounced back from “Dragons Den” rejection to create a multi-million turnover global business, and Paul Lawton of O2 – on entrepreneurship. (Excerpt of the interview played in show from 57 – 60 mins; full interview available below.)

What next?

You can listen to / download the podcast of the whole show here (available for approx 60 days from 5 April). Or listen to some of the interviews:

Abundance interview:

Charity Bank interview:

Trunki and O2 interview:

The BusinessLive! show broadcasts every Friday from 9am to 10am on Sheffield Live!

New show: Alphabet Sounds starts this week

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Alphabet SoundsEvery Thursday, 6pm to 7pm

Show starts from 3 April 2014

From Abba to Zappa, ABC to XTC, each week Ed Cosens brings you his musical alphabet featuring a walk through different genres, local artists, chat and interactive listener content.

Each week Ed will work his way through the alphabet playing his favourite tracks from well known and unknown artists and musicians as well as music from around the world and local artists relating to each week’s letter.

Ed Cosens is the guitarist and songwriter from Sheffield band Reverend and the Makers and brings his passion for music into this unique show.

Get involved in the show via Twitter @alphabetsounds

Hallé Orchestra’s Assistant Conductor, Jamie Phillips, interviewed

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Jamie Phillips is the youngest person to hold the post of Assistant Conductor of the Hallé Orchestra.

He will conduct the Hallé next week for Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.6 ‘Pathétiqué, “one of the great swansongs in musical history. From dark beginnings, full of foreboding, it proceeds via an uneasy waltz and a far-from triumphal march to a closure of near-unbearable poignancy.”

Jamie was interviewed today by Sheffield Live! presenter Dale Le Fevre on our Communities Live programme.

Listen to the podcast here.

Queen Mother of Taxis is star of new ad campaign

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Karen Rodgerson - "Queen Mother of Taxis"

A dispatcher considered a member of the family at Mercury Taxis who always ensures Sheffielders get their taxis on time swapped the call centre for the radio studio to star in Mercury’s latest advertising campaign on Sheffield Live! 93.2FM.

Karen Rodgerson has worked in Sheffield’s taxi industry for the past 33 years working mainly for Mercury Taxis (Sheffield) Ltd for around 25 years. Karen’s name has probably been known by every taxi driver in the city at one time or another – and now the drivers get to hear her on Sheffield Live on the hour, as well as through Mercury’s despatch system.

Mercury’s latest 3-month campaign on Sheffield Live! features Karen voicing a number of destinations in her unmissable voice.

Dermot Griffiths, General Manager of Mercury Taxis, said “Taxi drivers respect and fear Karen in equal measure, but she has always made sure the people of Sheffield got their taxis on time, something that she is as passionate about today as she’s always been.

“Regarded as a member of the family by the Eales family (owners of Mercury), Karen – the Queen Mother of Taxis in Sheffield – was a natural choice to take a starring role in our latest ad campaign on Sheffield Live, thanks to her unmissable voice.”

You can listen to Mercury’s ad, featuring Karen, here.