THIS IS HOW

From Depop to TikTok, Facebook to Buzzfeed, THIS IS HOW is the podcast where we break down the jobs which matter now, to show how they could be part of your future. Feeling inspired? Access free resources and learning content recommended by all our guests at thisishow.uk/learn.

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1
Rockstar Games: Amrita, UX, UI Designer
Amrita works at Rockstar Games as a UX, UI Designer. Listen here to find out more.
45 min
2
Snap Inc: Sam Bevan, Director of Emerging EMEA
After realising Accounting wasn't the right route for Sam, he decided to follow his entrepreneurial spirit and go down the sales route, leading him to his exciting role as Director of Emerging EMEA at Snap Inc.
45 min
3
The Face & Wave Magazine: Alexa Kesta
Alexa studied fashion, worked as a stylist, a record label A&R, a commercial strategist and launched her own magazine before landing a role as Social Editor at UK style bible The Face.
44 min
4
Lyst: Alison, Data Scientist
After studying economics at uni, Alison decided to change direction and head towards her passion progressing from working in fashion on the shop floor, through to buying and merchandising at Selfridges, to her current role at Lyst in data science which combines all her interests and loves
48 min
5
Epic Games: Sam, Animator
It was through watching Pokemon that Sam first discovered his love for animation and after doing his Masters on Spiderman, his dream came true when he landed his first job at Epic working on animation for an actual Spiderman game.
43 min
6
The Mill: Ellis, Global Head of Digital Marketing
After dropping out of her psychology degree, Ellis worked in a call centre for a year, went back to study languages, lived abroad, did a marketing internship in Glasgow and a placement at Red Bull in London, all before getting her dream job at The Mill.
48 min
7
NBA: Carl, Head of Content & Social, Europe & M...
Carl arrived in the UK from Australia and was editing legal videos when Arsenal offered him a job as a video producer. Over ten years he helped build the club's social media before joining the NBA to help them grow a global digital audience.
43 min
8
Freelance: Teresa, 3D Art Director
After her Instagram face filters went viral, Teresa starting getting loads of work, including a music video for Calvin Harris x The Weeknd. She’s since started her own agency specialising in 3D.
45 min
9
Sky Creative / Sky Sports: Jodie, Motion Graphi...
At Sky Sports Jodie gets to combine her love of sport with a passion for motion graphics, working across campaigns for everything from Formula One to the Premiere League.
39 min
10
YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP: Carl, Lead Product Des...
Carl now manages a whole team of designers but still uses all the skills he picked up on his journey working for the council and from his personal side projects .
38 min
11
Season 2, Meet the Hosts: Zoe + Will
Introducing Zoe Mallett and Will Stowe, the new hosts of THIS IS HOW, Season 2.
23 min
12
Warner Music: Leon, Product Manager
Leon helps provide artist campaigns and industry defining applications for Warner Music Group - blending strategic and creative skills.
38 min
13
AllSaints: Laila, Full Stack Developer
23-year-old Laila builds software applications for fashion brand AllSaints.
38 min
14
ustwo games: Matthew, Lead Game Developer
Matthew’s passion for English and writing, coupled with a degree in computer engineering led him to a role which incidentally combines the two...
39 min
15
Stonewall: Leon, IT Delivery Lead
For anything tech or computer-related at Stonewall charity, Leon is their go-to guy. As IT Delivery Lead he extols the virtues of knowing your worth...
38 min
16
Facebook: Natalie, Account Manager
As an Account Manager at Facebook, Natalie is the point of contact for a variety of clients, all looking to know how they should be using Facebook and all it's affiliated platforms.
36 min
17
TikTok: Daniel, Creative Designer
As a Creative Designer at social media phenomenon TikTok, Daniel Obichukwu acts as a creative eye overlooking a variety of designs and projects coming out of TikTok HQ. His day-to-day ranges from video editing to liaising with agencies...
42 min
18
Framestore: Marion, Lead Animator
Marion’s always loved comics but grew up frustrated that they didn’t move. She now oversees a team of animators as Lead Animator at Framestore on films like Detective Pikachu and Guardians of the Galaxy 2.
37 min
19
ITV: Stefano, Senior Data Analyst
As Senior Data Analyst at ITV Stefano uses his preexisting math skills to collect, analyse and present data for some of the channel’s most popular shows, including the likes of Love Island.
38 min
20
Mixcloud: Keane, Data Strategist
From whistleblowing to kickstarting Mixcloud’s new services, discover the career trajectory of Data Strategist Keane and how university did and didn’t help him find his way.
36 min
21
Unilad: Jess, Social Media Manager
Jessica’s plans to become an air hostess were thwarted when she didn’t make the required height minimum. Thankfully that encouraged her to pursue her passion for social media instead and she’s now Social Media Manager at Unilad.
37 min
22
Buzzfeed: Paul, Staff Engineer
Paul dropped out of university and started building his own websites before ending up as Buzzfeed’s “computer wizard”. As Staff Engineer at Buzzfeed, every day he makes quizzes, fixes problems and ensures everything tech is running smoothly.
40 min
23
Depop: Chrystal, Product Designer
Chrystal found her feet in design by creating rave flyers and designing skins on Bebo from age 15. After working at an architecture firm in Paris she realised that world was not for her, and instead worked her way into product...
38 min