Creative Industries
Are you aiming for a job in the creative industries?
The creative sector covers a wide range of roles, including publishing, marketing, curating, arts administration and more. For some examples of creative jobs, see Prospects, Target Careers and Creative Careers.
Filter the items below using the tags to find external resource links relevant to you. Please note that although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Student Opportunity cannot take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers or the information they provide. These websites are suggested resources for information and advice about the creative industries, and not necessarily recommendations. Some of these websites are members-only so may be behind a paywall. If in doubt, please exercise your discretion and consult with a member of the Careers team
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Spotlight Contacts
Spotlight Contacts is a directory of agents, casting directors, showreel services and more.
Self-Publishing
The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) (a trade union representing professional writers in TV, film, theatre, radio, books, comedy, poetry, animation and videogames) has a guide to self publishing.
Discover Creative Careers: find your perfect role in the creative industries
Interested in a career in the creative industries? Find out about the range of roles, the prospect of work and where to go for further information.
Royal Court Theatre Playwriting
Writers groups, writing exercises, awards and fellowships
Playwright's Podcast
Playwright Simon Stephens talks to some of the world's leading playwrights about their lives, their work, and their relationships with the Royal Court
Preparing for a Portfolio Career in Performing Arts
Report is based on research amongst successful performing and creative arts practitioners to learn what helped or hindered them in their portfolio career trajectories
National Theatre: Careers
Videos from employees at the National Theatre offering an insight into their careers
Mandy
Jobs platform for cast, crew and creative professionals
Where to find vacancies
If you are looking for freelance work and opportunities there are a range of mailing lists, and job listing sites. Many of these combine industry news and information with job listings. Some of these are free, whilst others require a subscription.
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