Focus Group (Wrote word for word)

Person 1:
MOTD- Entertaining and informative. There to show you the football you've missed recently.
Soccer AM- Show for bants for a younger audience.

Person 2:
MOTD- Lots of football footage, informative, sticks to the subject matter and more serious.
Soccer AM- Entertaining, light hearted, more comedic approach but still has lots of football content and lots of activities/sketches.

Person 3:
MOTD- Very long intro, current scores, footage of game and too much talking at the start of game - boring.
Soccer AM- Less over the top intro, more interactive, comedy, much better than MOTD and interviews in it.

Person 4:
MOTD: Long intro with music & effects, has match stats or something at the side, reporters on a news-like set, edited football replays, try to make football interesting with music & commentary (fail at that), FIFA layout players thing and a lot of talking about football (obvs).
Soccer AM- More relaxed, unprofessional intro, funnier & more interesting/not as serious, guests, not all about football, newsroom type set but looks more like ceebeebies news rather than Sky news and interviews.

Person 5:
MOTD: Good music, Johnathan Pearce is awesome, too informative (too much football).
Soccer AM: Casual atmosphere, fun people and Jack Whitehall included.

Person 6:
MOTD: Good graphics/set, serious content, professional and banging tunes.
Soccer AM: Funny, chatty, informal, cool beans.

Results of my survey

This survey helped me out a lot because it allowed me to get to know the people that could potentially watch my Tv show, and find out more information about them. In addition, it helped me understand other peoples options rather than just my own. I found out which they preferred out of Soccer AM and Match of the Day. Also, I asked more specific questions about presenters, and structure. Those answers will help me out personally because, it will help me become a better presenter and allow me to make a good edit.

Book Research

Television Studies, by Sue and Wink Hackman, London, 1988:

• "The camera crew set up and operate the cameras"
• "The pictures from each camera are shown on a screen"
• "The director chooses which pictures to show. This is a tough job if the event is being shown live, because decisions have to be made on the spur of the moment"
• "The fact is that you can't actually get the viewer there. There's nothing like being there - the Olympics, the World Championships; you can't recreate that atmosphere on screen"
• "Our responsibility is to represent the whole event fairly" 
• "We must give fair coverage of the whole event"
• "You rely on the camera operator finding an interesting picture to offer you"
• "One of the most important decisions is where to put the available cameras, so that the viewers at home have a good view of events"
• "One very important point is that they must all be on the same side"   

I found this research useful because, it allowed me to explore live tv and television shows from a different angle and perspective. This gave me ideas for my cameras and where I could put them. It also made me realise that I should only show the very key highlights because I can't recreate the atmosphere so its better to get it out the way and just talk about the game and move onto the next one. I didn't know much on this topic so this book helped me understand it better.  

Research about Soccer AM

http://www.skysports.com/watch/tv-shows/soccer-am

• Soccer AM started off in 1995.
• Back then the show aired for 4 hours.
• In 2001, they decided to only show the program for 3 hours.
• But In 2010, they decreased the air time to 2 hours.
• Since 2016 the show airs on Saturday mornings for 1.5 hours.
• The show is produced by Sky Sports and is aired live on Sky Sports 1 on Saturday mornings between 10am-11:30am.
• It is a comedy talk show that talks about British and sometimes European football. 
• Despite the show being live since 2010, they still film with a momentary delay so they can stop any offensive language or inappropriate conduct. 
• Former newsreader Jane Hoffen was a co-presenter on the first episode of Soccer AM with with Russ Williams (radio presenter and DJ) and Gary Stevens (ex Portsmouth, Tottenham and Brighton footballer). They only lasted a year before being replaced.
• Helan Chamberlain and Tim Lovejoy hosted the show for 11 years together. Helan was an ex DJ and holiday camp entertainer before becoming a presenter in 1994. Whilst Tim was a video jockey before becoming a presenter.
• Andy Goldstein replaced Lovejoy in 2007 for a year. The presenter and radio broadcaster was then succeed by Max Rushden who before Soccer AM presented breakfast shows.
• But in 2015 he was replaced by John Fendley, who started his career at Sky when he appeared on Soccer Saturday in 2010 before becoming co-host on Soccer AM with Chamberlain. 
• The show structure is similar every week as they always have live music at the start, then they chat to special guests, they go and interview a current footballer, then show some sketches/games and then they go into the arena to take shots at a goal, and finish it off with a montage. 
• One of the more famous scenes which they don't do anymore, is Frankie Fryers Away Days where a character called, "Frankie Fryer" would go to a football ground and find out more about the club and the city. Often speaking very fast and in a deep cockney accent shouting "Nutty!" in front of people. 

This research was useful because, I didn't know that much about Soccer AM even though I watch it every weekend. Unfortunately I could only get all my information from Wikipedia so I don't have a range of sources. But I know that when I found the information, it had been very recently updated so I know that it is still reliable. Just like with the MOTD research, then more I found out about Soccer AM, the more sub-headings I found and wanted to explore. 

Research about Match of the Day

For my first main bit of research I had a look at Match of the Day and evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the the program. In addition, I had a look at other elements of the show such as the target audience of the show. Here is a typical show followed by a fact file. 

Fact File:

• The first show was broadcasted on 22nd August 1964.
• This makes it the longest running football program in the world.
• The first game that was shown on the show was Liverpool vs Arsenal, but only 20,000 people watched the program, therefore there was less than 50% of the attendance of the match, watching at home. 
•  Several clubs in 1965 tried to ban MOTD, as they thought the program would harm their gate receipts. 
• The BBC then promised that they would not reveal what game they'd show until after all the games were played, so the gate receipts would not be effected.
• The first theme tune was wrote by Major Leslie Statham.
• The current tune was composed by Barry Stoller. 
• It is now the most recognisable theme tune in the world.

(10 things you didn't know about Match of the Day, Tom Armstrong, 03/02/17)

• The main presenters were Kenneth Wolstenholme (1964-69), David Coleman (1968-73), Jimmy Hill (1973-88), Des Lynam (1988-99) and Gary Lineker (1999-present). 
• Wolstenholme is a former RAF bomber pilot, flying around 100 missions in World War 2 before the age of 23. He commentated on 23 FA Cup Finals and 5 World Cups and said the phrase, "they think its all over....well it is now". 

(Match of the Day: 50 years of Broadcasting Celebration, BBC, 03/02/17)

• Coleman joined the BBC in 1954 as a sports editor. He made his television debut on a TV show called, "Sportsview". He covered 11 Olympic Games, 6 World Cups as a commentator and 1 as a presenter. 

(Famous Birthdays, 08/02/17)

• Jimmy Hill started out as a professional footballer for teams such as, Brentford and Fulham. He then became a manager with Coventry City in 1961 and after moved into broadcasting and eventually joined Match of the Day in 1973. In addition, he was chairman of Coventry, Charlton and Fulham. 
• Des Lynam started out as a radio journalist and joined Match of the Day in 1988. Not only did he just do MOTD but he also presented World Cups, Olympic Games, Grand Nationals, Wimbledon and other Sport TV shows for the BBC.
• Gary Lineker played for Leicester, Everton, Barcelona, Tottenham and Nagoya Grampus Eight. In Lineker joined Match of the Day in 1999 and is the current presenter. 

(Wikipedia, 08/02/17)

This research was useful because it meant that I could look into MOTD in more detail. By looking at general facts about MOTD, it aloud me to find my subheadings, and I found things that I wanted to look at in more detail. Despite already knowing a lot about MOTD, I didn't really know what MOTD was like when it first started, I only really know what its like in the 2010's, and not everything before that.

FMP Football Games

Hull City Tigers vs Middlesbrough (4th April)

Huddersfield vs Leeds United (2nd Feb)

Rotherham United vs Sheffield Wednesday (4th April)

Barnsley vs Derby County (2nd March)

Bradford City vs Sheffield United (22nd October)

Grimsby Town vs Doncaster Rovers (1st April)

To find the games that I wanted to show, I looked on the football teams websites so I could see there fixtures and picked out the games that I wanted to show. Here are screenshots and the links to the websites I used:

http://www.swfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/

http://www.hullcitytigers.com/fixtures-results/

http://www.mfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/

http://www.htafc.com/fixtures-results/

https://www.leedsunited.com/match-centre

http://www.themillers.co.uk/fixtures-results/

http://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/

http://www.sufc.co.uk/fixtures-results/

http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/

http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/

Unit 11: Points I need to consider when being interviewed

• I need to act in a professional manner so I seem responsible, trustworthy and mature. This will improve my chance of getting the job because, I'm showing the interviewer that I am reliable. 
• I will need to explain my answers so I can add lots of depth and detail. 
• Stay calm when the interviewer asks me a question so I don't start to panic.
• Try to big myself up but don't show off too much.
• I need show good body language so it looks like I'm listening to the interviewer. 
• Smile at appropriate times.
• And always be positive about myself. 

Unit 11: Questions for the Interviewer

1. How much detail do you want me to go into about player statistics?
2. How much commentary do you require me to do? (in minutes)
3. How do you intend to record my commentary?
4. Will this job lead to more future commentary jobs?

Unit 11: Key Points about the Job Role and Responsibilities

A commentary role means that you need to talk over a sporting event to deliver the information of whats happening over TV and radio. It is easier to commentate over TV because the audience can see whats happening therefore you don't need to give as much detail. This means its harder to commentate over the radio because you have to describe the action in more detail so the audience can visualise themselves watching the game or event. As a commentator you not only need to describe the action, you need to tell the audience about statistics and conduct interviews. As a commentator it is your responsibility to describe to the audience the action. In addition to this, you need to tell the audience facts and statistics relevant to the end. Also, you are responsible for conducting the interviews.

Unit 11: Screenshots of CV

Firstly, I put my name and contact details at the top of my CV so they the employer can contact me if they need too. 

After I the did a personal profile and highlighted my skills that the employer will want to know. 

I then put in my GCSE qualifications and which school I got them at. 

Then I spoke about my previous work experience and also my old work places.

I then went into more detail about myself and talked about what I do in my spare time.

Finally, added my references at the bottom.

Unit 11: Screenshots of Covering Letter

I put my name and contact details on the top of my covering letter so that they can stand out to the employer. 

I then put down the address of the employer, and because I didn't know the person name, I put "To Whom It May Concern".

This is my first paragraph on my covering letter, in this paragraph I talked about why I was interested in the job, and gave a quick outline of my basic skills.

In my second paragraph, I talked briefly about where I am studying at the moment, and talked about some work experience that I had done related to the media. 

Then I talked more specifically about commentary and gave the name of my favourite commentator. 

I then ended my covering letter by saying why I am right for this job and putting my name at the bottom.

Interviewee Feedback

Observer: Nathaniel

Interviewer: Emily

Interviewee: Cameron

Job Applied For: Camera Operator/Editor

Company: FlexPlus

Does the interviewee appear confident?
"Yes"

Do they ask questions during the interview?
"Yes"

Are they professional?
"Yes"

What do you think about their knowledge on the job role?
"Shown some knowledge on the job role"

Do they offer examples to support answers to the questions they are asked?
'Yes he extended his answers"

What are the strengths and weaknesses of this interview?
"Was confident throughout, at times maybe over confident"

Can you offer any advice for future interviews?
"Try to tone down the confidence at times"

My opinion of this feedback:
I agree with most of the comments made on my interview but I disagree with the comment about me being over confident. Personally I was just trying to showcase myself to the interviewer. But I will work on this.

How to perform well in job interviews

• Be prepared
• Smiling
• Being positive
• Enthusiastic
• Don't be demanding
• Honesty
• Work experience
• Think things through
• Always ask questions
• Say why you're right for the job

How to prepare for an interview

• Evidence of research
• Take time out
• Showcase yourself
• Find out a background
• Check your own background
• Research the company
• Ask questions
• Who are the customers of the business
• Think of your qualities
• Strengths and skills

Unit 11: Research about Commentary Services

• They provide commentary service for anyone that wants commentary on there footage. 
• They provide high-quality audio.
• Can be recorded as a .wav or mp3
• Help enhance the action/footage.
• Good pool of commentators.
• Allowed to broadcast the commentary worldwide.
• Simple and cost effective.
• They do more than one sport.
• They can provide the commentary in different languages. 

Unit 11: Screenshots of Ucas application

Firstly I filled out my personal details.

Then I filled out the additional information.


I then filled out my student finance.


Then I chose which Uni's I wanted to go to and which course.


Then I put in my GCSE grades and my college qualifications.


I then filled in my employment history (which I left blank)


Finally I put my personal statement in.

Unit 11: Screenshots of Personal Statement

After writing my personal statement I made sure that my spelling and grammar was fine so I spell checked it.




I added my name to the top of my statement because I had previously forgotten to do so.



I then added paragraphs so my personal statement wasn't in one chunky paragraph.



I then changed some of my paragraphs around and added some important information that I had left out.

Unit 11: Task 1 My Action Plan

My Action Plan:

My ideal job in the media:

My ideal job in the media is a football commentator and/or journalist. I would like to do this job because I have a passion for football and would like a career that is football related. I chose commentary and journalism because I looking behind the scenes of clubs and at footballing statistics. 

The skills, qualifications and experience required:

I currently have 13 GCSE's (12 of which are A*- C) including a B in English, an A in Maths and a B in Media Studies. This helped me get into college where I am currently doing Media in my 2nd year. I will hopefully get my target grade which is a merit, this will give me enough UCAS points to be able to get into University. If I get into University then I will do a sport journalism for 3 years where I will learn most of the skills I will need to become a commentator/journalist. Hopefully I will get the degree, and then I will apply for the Sky Academy. This will get me more experience and then hopefully get me a job at Sky Sports, if not at the BBC, ITV, Channel 5 or BT Sport. I also have experience of what its like in the media industry as I have done two lots of work experience, editing "So What?" and filming "Worksop's Got Talent". 

Strengths and Weaknesses:

What I need to develop:

Important dates: