Careers in media

When shows like EastEnders, Strictly, or Springwatch appear on our tellies, we only see the people in front of the cameras.They could be actors and presenters, extras, or in the case of Springwatch, a crew member who may pop into shot. But the faces on screen are just a few members of the small armies who work long days to bring your favourite programmes to you. And even if you’ve never seen yourself as the next Zoe Ball or Chris Packham, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a job behind the scenes that’s tailor-made for your interests, skills and talents.

BBC Three comedy series Man like Mobeen has had three successful series on iPlayer – what does it take to put the programme together?The Young Reporter team went behind the scenes of some popular BBC brands to find out which jobs go into making hit content.Join actor Dúaa Karim, writer Andy Milligan, locations manager Ahmed Roy and trainee producer Wajeeha Sheikh to see what their jobs involve.

BBC The Social is a digital platform based in Glasgow that develops new talent from across Scotland – but what's it like to work there?The Young Reporter team went behind the scenes of some popular BBC brands to find out which jobs go into making hit content.From production management assistant to presenter, join us for a sneak peek at some of the roles on The Social.

Radio 1 is well-known for bringing you all the latest hits, but what's life like behind the scenes?The Young Reporter team went behind the scenes of some popular BBC brands to find out which jobs go into making hit content.Join presenter Arielle Free, assistant producer Daisy Jarrett, podcast commissioning producer Leanne Alie and music editor Matt Fincham for a sneak peek into their job roles.

Asian Network's Big Comedy Night brings you stand-up laughs from around the UK, but what's it like to be on the other side of the action?The Young Reporter team went behind the scenes of some popular BBC brands to find out which jobs go into making hit content.Scroll down to hear from presenter Harpz Kaur, comedian Tez Ilyas, radio visualisation team member Dan Lucas and producer Rumana Hoque about what goes into bringing Asian Network's content to life.