Making It In The Media: Phil Edgar-Jones’ Journey to Director of Sky Arts and Entertainment
November 14, 2023
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Phil Edgar-Jones, Director of Sky Arts and Entertainment. Together they discuss his journey through television and media; how the television industry has changed with the influx of new channels and platforms to tune in; and the struggles he and others have faced to get their start in the industry.
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Phil Edgar-Jones, Director of Sky Arts and Entertainment.
Join them as they:
- Discuss the remits of Phil’s role at Sky
- Explore the struggles of getting your foot in the door of media
- Examine the changes in television and media since the influx of new channels and platforms
- Highlight that everyone experiences career lows
And much more!
Phil Edgar-Jones is the Director of Sky Arts and Entertainment at Sky, a British broadcaster and telecommunications company. He is also on the Board of Governors for the National Film & Television School as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for the English National Opera. Phil was also recently awarded an OBE for his services to arts and television.
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