BBC Interview
June 30th, 2006 at 15:33
I went for a job interview yesterday, at BBC Radio Leicester. I was applying to be a “web producer” on the Leicester website. Spoiler: I didn’t get it.
I think the reason the interview went a bit wrong was because I tried to use as many BBC-jokes as possible. (The lack of three years journalism experience and a degree in journalism might also have been a factor).
When I got into the interview, I remarked “I’m glad I’m not live on News 24!”, referencing Guy Goma, from a few months ago.
As part of the interview, I had to pitch an idea for the website to the editor and deputy editor. If you’ve ever seen the first series of the excellent I’m Alan Partridge, you may recall a scene where Alan pitches TV show ideas to the head of BBC Television. I had to force myself not to try and pitch Monkey Tennis as an idea.
When I ran out of the building at the interview, I refrained from shouting “SMELL MY CHEESE, YOU MOTHER”.
Oh well, at least I can get up at midday everyday and spout openly-partisan views on my blog.
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