Second Edition of TCC Rising Talent Programme
Last month, we launched the second edition of our Rising Talent Programme. This initiative is designed to provide professional support to 10 emerging Freelance Creatives as they embark on their careers in the media industry. Our primary motivation was to provide guidance, support, and nurturing to individuals who are just
Looking After Your Mental Health As A Freelancer
Since the beginning of the millennium, momentum has rapidly been building on the role mental health plays in our work. Employers are responsible for their staffs mental well being when at work, thanks to the pandemic this now extends to whilst we work from home.
Media’s Most Influential LGBT+ Members
The start of February marked the 28th anniversary of LGBT+ History month, we at TCC got together to make a list of 2022's most influential LGBT+ members.
Empowering the next generation of freelancers
At TCC, we believe in the power of nurturing emerging talent to create a more inclusive, skilled, and innovative media industry. That’s why we launched the Rising Talent Programme—an 8-month initiative designed to bridge the skills gap and empower the next generation of freelancers.This year, we’re thrilled to be halfway
Celebrating Diversity: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Media Industry
Introduction: LGBTQ+ community In recent years, public opinion in the UK has shifted dramatically towards greater acceptance and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community. This transformation owes much to the media industry, which has played a pivotal role in reshaping attitudes towards sexual preferences and other minority groups. Particularly influential among younger
Connecting Freelancers: Highlights from the Freelancer Breakfast Club
On the sunny morning of May 15th, freelancers from across London gathered at Hackney Wick's Mainyard Studios for a special event - the Freelancer Breakfast Club. This collaborative effort between The Crewing Company, Blueberry Creatives, and Mainyard Studios (represented by Natasha Nicholls, an Area Manager at Mainyard Studios) was a
Supporting Emerging Talent: TCC Rising Talent
Introduction to Rising Talent Programme Rising Talent is an 8-month programme that debuted in the Summer of 2022. Its aim is to cultivate and nurture new talent into the media industry. Our primary objectives are to help kickstart the careers of emerging talent, bridge the skills gap for clients, and promote
Opportunities for Freelancers
Dear TCC Freelancers and Friends! We realise that many of you are facing challenges, given the current state of the media industry. Whilst we are doing everything we can to develop and establish connections with Clients to find more work opportunities for our Freelancers, and of course we are hopeful
The Importance of Feedback
We all need feedback, and we all need it regularly. It’s a great indicator of how we’re doing and what we need to do to improve. The trouble is, in the freelancer world, with its fast paced nature, it can be difficult to get your client to give it, or
Rising Talent Programme: First Round Successes
In 2022, we launched the TCC Rising Talent, a professional support programme aimed at assisting 10 emerging Freelance Creatives as they begin their career in the media industry. Our motivation for developing this initiative stemmed from a desire to provide guidance, support and nurture to individuals starting out in the