RTS Early Evening Event: 18 June 2012
The BBC is about to appoint a new Director General – at a time of declining resources, unprecedented technological change and uncertain political support. How should the new DG respond to the challenges and opportunities he or she will face.
RTS Futures Event: 29 May 2012
Have you got a hit TV idea? Not sure how to pitch it or who to pitch to? Then come along to our interactive Dragon’s Den pitching session where you’ll find out everything you need to know about creating the perfect pitch and get the opportunity to meet those with the power to put your idea on screen.
Open for nominations
The award is open to any early-career engineer in the broadcast or related industries. The prize is a full conference place at IBC, together with costs of travel to IBC and accommodation for the duration of the conference. The award was established by the RTS with funds received from the family of AM Beresford-Cooke.
RTS Early Evening Event: 31 May 2012
2012 promises to be the most ambitious and exciting celebration of arts, music and culture ever in Britain. Thanks to London 2012 and the Diamond Jubilee, this summer is set to be packed with arts of every kind. But how much of it is on TV?
Job opportunity
The RTS is seeking a co-ordinator to help build and evolve our presence to meet the changing needs and priorities of a new era in television. The role will involve championing RTS events in the North, including event organisation, helping with publicity and communications, supporting membership drive and developing sponsor relationships. More information and application form here.
Announcement
The event will take place on Friday 25 May at the Barbican, London.
Chaired by Pat Younge, Chief Creative Officer, BBC Vision Productions, the RTS Student Television Awards celebrate the best in student television from across the UK – the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Awards are judged in four categories including Fiction, Entertainment, Factual and Animation. There will also be a Masterclass beforehand.
24 May 2012 at 6:00pm
The Society's AGM will be held at Kildare House, 3 Dorset Rise, London EC4Y 8EN. Copies of the agenda, annual report and new governance proposals have been posted to all members. The governance document can be downloaded from this site. Print copies are available on request
Announcement
Press Release available for viewing and download now.
Announcement
To see the acceptance speech of Beryl Vertue OBE who was the 2011 Programmes Award winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Please click the link.
Announcement
The Society's Annual Report is now available to download from this site. Print copies have been sent to all members and patrons. Copies are available on request.
BBC director-general Mark Thompson's speech to the RTS
Available to view now.
Highlights online of the speech given on the 14 March 2012 to the RTS please use the following link.
Video session
David Mitchell’s presentation with Redshift Strategy was a big hit at the 2011 RTS Cambridge Convention. Lots of people have said they want to see it or see it again. Here it is.
The session was produced by Saurabh Kakkar.
Announcements
Press Release available for viewing and download now.
