TV company seeks women in hands-on materials fabrication, systems/prototype design or practical engineering

Renegade Pictures, a London based television production company, is casting for a new Discovery science and engineering series and are looking for new talent.

The series revolves around producing prototypes which aim to solve real world problems. Our hosts will be expected to be hands on, researching, designing, fabricating, testing and trialling.

Each team of two will have a budget for parts and services. They’ll work closely with the production team and industry experts to achieve the best possible solutions. Episodes might involve improving surfer’s safety in a wipe-out, a better bear proof bin, smarter ways to stop joyriders, a wildfire proof fire truck, flood defence for an average home, a theft proof bike etc. Big, fun, visual challenges which need skilled and lateral thinkers, prepared to get stuck in.

"Like 'Mythbusters', this is a slice of science and engineering education by stealth, so we need people who can get across in layman’s terms what they’re doing and why," says Nick Walton. "We want people at home to learn how hydraulics work, what radiant heat is, or why sharks dislike strong magnets…so our experts need to be an engaging, confident communicators, not a ‘wallflowers’. We plan to film mostly in the USA from late summer, but there will likely be some worldwide travel. The time commitment is large – likely 2 five week blocks, so this may suit self-employed / contract workers better than those in staff positions. Hosts will work across all episodes and these are paid positions."

The company is seeking applications from (not an exclusive list) electronics experts, metal and plastic fabricators, systems designers, mechanical and industrial engineers, prototype studios, agricultural and biomedical engineers - anyone who works hands on and is a confident producing a final product.

"We are not looking for engineers / designers who work primarily or only using software packages," says Nick, "as the challenges and solutions will need practical fabrication skills."

For more information Nick Watson:
T: +44 (20) 7479 4276
nick.watson@renegadepictures.co.uk