bethbacon977 days ago7 minReimbursing RunnersContent warning: discussion of mental health issues, including Anxiety. When fairly new to TV, it is normal to be nervous on day one of a...
bethbacon97Feb 228 minHow to go on a successful run as a RunnerHere is an example of me on a typical run. The term ‘Runner’ comes from the requirement of entry level employees to go on ‘runs’. But wha...
bethbacon97Feb 196 minBeth Bacon: building a logo like LegoI recently had a logo designed for my website. This article is all about that logo and the man that made it. And for no other reason than...
bethbacon97Feb 96 minHow to financially support yourself as a Runner I was recently asked by a prospective Runner about ‘how to manage working as a runner and being employed somewhere else too?’ This is pre...
bethbacon97Feb 17 minThe Chaos of Working in TV: Mental Health Awareness Week SpecialDisclaimer Issues surrounding mental health and suicide are mentioned in this article. If you feel you might be negatively affected by re...
bethbacon97Jan 311 minRoyal Television Society Careers Fair 2021This year I am going to be on the 'Ask Me Anything' section of the RTS Careers Fair 2021 from 10am to 4pm on Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3r...
bethbacon97Jan 258 minWhat's in a Runner's backpack?This is all just advice and none of it is mandatory! Just some kit tips that I've picked up along the way... TL/DR: I have underlined eac...
bethbacon97Jan 202 minHow do I find creativity outside of my creative career?This post was originally written in 2019 on my first website. I have kept it largely unedited. Just before beginning work as a Runner on ...
bethbacon97Jan 205 minHow to get a TV Production Running job with no previous experienceThis post was originally written in 2018 on my first website. I have kept it largely unedited. Starting out in TV can be incredibly daunt...
bethbacon97Jan 205 minTips for a First-Time RunnerThis post was written back in 2019, after my first paid TV job. I didn't want to change anything I had written because I didn't want to l...
bethbacon97Jan 85 minThree things to ask yourself before embarking on a career in TVNow is a better time than ever to be writing a piece like this. Jobs are uncertain whilst our thoughts have been given even more space to...