Just Get A Real Job

19/02/2025

After a brutal year of job losses, production slowdowns, and financial struggles, the UK screen industry has made it to 2025—but what comes next? We were sold on the idea that if we could hang in there things would change but if anything it's getting worse...

In this live panel discussion, we will break down:
🎬 How the industry reached this crisis – from the post-COVID content boom to the streamer cutbacks and broadcaster struggles.
💰 The reality of surviving the downturn – with over 50% of workers still out of work, rising financial stress, and growing concerns over talent retention.
🔮 What can be done to rebuild? – exploring solutions, industry trends, and what needs to change for a sustainable future.

Hosted by Just Get A Real Job's Jamie Mackinlay, this discussion brings together a range of people from across the screen industry to talk about the challenges facing film & TV workers today.

📢 Join the conversation – comment below and share your experiences!

12/02/2025

📢 We are back! 🎉

After over four years of hosting Just Get A Real Job, I sat down for a special Q&A episode where previous guest Adair Murray put listener questions to me. We discussed:

🎙️ Lessons from four years of interviewing creatives
📺 Breaking into TV & my journey into script editing
🧠 Overcoming imposter syndrome in creative careers
💡 Networking, industry insights & personal growth
💔 Losing my Grandad & more.

Podcasting has been an incredible learning experience, and I’m so grateful for the amazing guests and listeners who’ve been part of this journey.

If you’re navigating a career in the creative industries, I hope this episode offers some insight & encouragement. Listen now! 🎧

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=85oh3_9-1NXNXN37&v=HewCaACBfoc&feature=youtu.be

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20/12/2024

🎄 Christmas & New Year Special 2024 🎄

I’m joined once again by Michael Campbell, frontman of West Lothian’s Dictator, for a festive and inspiring chat to close out the year!

We talked about:
✨ The band’s rollercoaster year and biggest achievements
🎤 Exciting updates on their upcoming EP and UK tour
🎄 Fun, festive Christmas moments
🎶 The reality of being an independent musician
💿 Michael’s favorite album of the year
🌟 What’s next for Dictator in 2025

🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0u0sa7Lb1BEPLf7TOSy3tF?si=iJs40AOWSm_mGzkZlVVuqQ

📺 Watch Here: https://youtu.be/38OuQxAHy4c?si=syUd44jXrgiOzY7r

This week, I’m joined by Michael Campbell, frontman of one of West Lothian’s most exciting bands, Dictator! Michael reflects on a huge year for the band and...

04/12/2024

It was a pleasure to be joined this week by Bryce Hart the writer and creator of the new BBC comedy series Only Child which is out now 🎬

We chatted about lots of interesting things including the making of Only Child, his writing career, comedy & fatherhood ✨

🎧 On Spotify or Apple Podcasts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57JGqCHTcYs&t=84s

In Episode 155 of Just Get A Real Job, Jamie is joined by Bryce Hart, the BAFTA-nominated writer and creator of the BBC One comedy series Only Child, now str...

02/12/2024

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🎙️ Welcome to Just Get A Real Job! Hi, I’m Jamie, a Script Editor and Podcaster, and I’m excited to launch this new page for the show. Growing up in a small…

08/11/2024

24/10/2024

For our 150th episode, I am thrilled to put out our live conversation with producers Saffia Sage and Bjorn Hanson from The HB Film Festival 🎬

In this episode, we explore:

- What a producer’s role truly involves.
- How the screen industry can better support mental well-being.
- Why Saffia and Bjørn chose to pursue their careers in Scotland.
- The biggest lessons they’ve learned so far & much more 🎧

Listen here: https://lnkd.in/evRApsRV

150 Episodes wow, buzzing to hit another milestone ✨ Thank you to everyone that’s supported us 🙏

16/10/2024

WE ARE BACK 🎉

And thrilled to kick off this next run with the wonderful ✨

Gabriella is an accomplished actor, writer, poet, and model, with a really inspiring story and she is currently starring in the brilliant new play “Flock”as “Cel”.

We chatted about everything from:

- Forging your own path in a challenging industry
- Dealing with rejection and setbacks
- How self-tapes work.
- All things Flock.
- The hidden dangers of working in creative industries.
- The importance of staying true to yourself.
- Publishing the art of a damaged soul, and much more

Listen wherever you get podcasts or by hitting the link in our bio 🎧

So good to be back and have a great week all 💚

14/10/2024

We are returning this week 🎉

So keep your eyes peeled and get your ears ready 👂

I can’t wait to share the episodes we’ve been recording 👀

Some big mile stones coming up with our 150th episode and our 4th Birthday as well…

Have a great week legends 💚

30/09/2024

We can’t wait to return to The HB Film Festival again this year! And so excited about our line up of guests, so let’s get to know them a bit better ✨

Starting with the extremely talented 💯

Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hb-film-festival-2024-tickets-974411780867

24/09/2024

We are delighted to announce that for our upcoming live podcast at The HB Film Festival we will be joined by producers & 🎉

With so much experience in TV & short film between them this will be a fascinating chat so be sure not to miss it! 🎬

Link to tickets in our bio, and be sure to look into the other events on at the HB film festival that weekend as well! 💯

24/09/2024

We are delighted to announce that Just Get A Real Job podcast will have two producer guests: Saffia Sage & Bjørn Hanson

With so much experience in TV & short film between them this will be a fascinating chat so be sure not to miss it! 🎬