Joss Agnew Drama Director What I do I work as a freelance drama director for various companies like the BBC and ITV. I’ve directed prime-time shows such as Law & Order: UK and Casualty, and also series such as Tracy Beaker, Wizards vs Aliens and Young Dracula for CBBC. How I got my job […]
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What is it like to be a Teen Entrepreneur?
Crawford Johnstone Teen Entrepreneur What I do My Creative Writing Magic Money Cards help children between the ages of nine and fifteen improve their English (although other age groups can benefit, too). My method shows students how not only to gain higher marks in exams and tests but also to become more confident […]
What does a Producer and Director do?
Paul Rudish Producer and Director What I do I’m the Executive Producer and Director of Mickey Mouse shorts and I oversee the creative parts of making cartoons! From coming up with ideas for stories and designing characters, to plotting out the stories and overseeing the music and the sound. How I got my […]
How can I be a Professional Juggler?
Patrick McGuire Professional Juggler What I do I am a professional juggler in the circus! How I got my job I started juggling when I was around 14 years old. I practised every day for many hours and, eventually, was able to win a juggling competition. From there I started performing shows and, […]
What’s it like working as a Rock Climbing Instructor?
Thanh Nguyen Rock Climbing Instructor What I do I am the lead rock climbing instructor at Rock It Adventures. I teach both adults and children how to scale the walls at indoor centres such as Urban Ascent and the Castle Climbing Centre in London, as well as rock faces in the outdoors. How […]
What does a Fitness Trainer/Choreographer do?
Hayley Newton Fitness Trainer/Choreographer What I do I’m a celebrity fitness trainer and choreographer. Whether it’s hitting the gym or throwing some dance moves, I tailor my workouts according to each client’s individual needs to help get them into shape. Recently, I’ve been working a lot on music videos. One of these was for […]
What does a Games Creator do?
Guha Bala Games Creator What I do As studio head of Vicarious Visions, I work with the creative team that made Skylanders: Swap Force. My job involves supporting the team to make the most magical experiences in bringing toys to life. A lot of my work is in building a great environment for […]
What is it like to be a Motorsport Driver?
Fergus Walkinshaw Motorsport Driver What I do I own, operate and race in my own sportscar team, FW Motorsport, competing in the Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup, which supports the British Touring Car Championship. I’m also just about to start my third year at Oxford Brookes University, studying automotive engineering. How I got my job […]
What does a Television Producer do?
Camilla deakin Television Producer What I do I am a television producer. I work mainly in animation, making animated films and TV series for children and family audiences. How I got my job I started my own company, after having worked for Channel 4 as a commissioning editor, and before that as a […]
Casting Director
Jason Henkel Casting Director What I do I am the director of casting for Disneytoon Studios in America. I oversee the casting and recording process of actors for all the roles in a film – most recently for Planes and Fairies films. My job is a collaboration with the directors and producers on […]
What does a Sausage Maker do?
Ellie Keeble Sausage Maker What I do I am a sausage maker and help my mum, dad and three brothers run our sausage company called HECK. I get involved in lots of different things and every day is different. Some days I’m working in the factory making the sausages and checking that everything is […]
What is it like to be a Teacher?
Lucy Jenkinson Teacher What is your job? My name is Miss Lucy Jenkinson and I am in my fifth year of teaching. I currently teach Year Four. I have previously taught Year Four, Five and Year Six twice. What does it feel like to be a new teacher at a school? Being a […]