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Sam Eyre sat at the ITV Granada desk after delivering a bulletin (Credit: ITV).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sam Eyre, a trainee at ITV, offered valuable insights for young people looking to start a career in production, from a journalistic perspective. From handling rejection to understanding the importance of behind-the-scenes roles, Sam\u2019s journey demonstrates the need for persistence and realistic expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Breaking into the industry isn\u2019t easy. I\u2019ve always watched ITV evening news. It was like I\u2019ve grown up with it, so it would be great to work for them. I applied and got through several interviews, but I wasn\u2019t successful with some roles at first. Finally, I made it to Tyne Tees, and that’s how I ended up in the North East.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ITV credits with Sam’s name (Credit: Sam Eyre).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sam\u2019s story shows that rejection is part of the process. Breaking into TV requires persistence and resilience. It’s competitive, but staying determined pays off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“You\u2019ve got to be good at the behind-the-scenes stuff before you\u2019re allowed anywhere near the front-of-camera stuff.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

“The presenter of Good Morning Britain<\/em> was a trainee eight years ago. You\u2019ve got to work your way up.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every morning before school, I watched Good Morning Britain with my mum\u2026 | Sam Eyre<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam stresses the importance of understanding production roles before thinking about being on-screen. These foundational roles help build crucial skills and provide insight into how everything comes together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We had over 1,000 applications this year for my role. It\u2019s one of the most competitive jobs in journalism.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TV production is incredibly competitive. Sam highlights the importance of being prepared for this reality, as only the most dedicated will stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Planning assistants are the backbone of everything we do. They organize stories to get them on air. I\u2019ve done a bit of planning, and it\u2019s a skilled job, but it\u2019s raw journalism.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While many dream of being on-screen, Sam points out that planning roles are critical in TV news production. These roles are often overlooked but are essential in bringing the stories to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“If I were talking to me a year ago, I\u2019d tell myself to calm down. You\u2019re not going to be on air within a month. Journalism is a long game. Don\u2019t expect everything to be perfect straight away.” Sam\u2019s advice to young people is to be patient and manage expectations. Success takes time, and starting from the bottom is a necessary part of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more stories like this, click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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