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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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MA in Investigative Journalism

Developed in partnership with Channel 4’s News and Current Affairs Team

Wed 24 Mar 2021, 12:13 | Tags: Training Journalism

An Introduction to Screenwriting

Free online course exploring the key concepts and fundamental principles involved in the process of screenwriting

Wed 24 Mar 2021, 12:03 | Tags: Script writing Training TV Film

BBC Writersroom

Developing and championing new and experienced writing talent across the UK

Wed 24 Mar 2021, 12:02 | Tags: Radio Script writing Training TV

The Young Vic Directors Program

Professional development opportunities, events and support for directors

Wed 24 Mar 2021, 11:56 | Tags: Training Directing

Gravy For The Brain

Wed 24 Mar 2021, 11:45 | Tags: Training Voiceover

Federation of Drama Schools

Wed 24 Mar 2021, 11:43 | Tags: Training Acting Theatre

ACCESS:VFX

Pursuing inclusion, diversity, awareness and opportunity within the VFX, Animation & Games industries

Wed 24 Mar 2021, 11:39 | Tags: Games industry Training Animation TV Film

RTS bursaries

Technology Bursary and TV Production and Journalism Bursary

Wed 24 Mar 2021, 11:38 | Tags: Training Journalism Funding TV

The Floor Runners Bootcamp

Intensive training day run by industry professionals offering training in how to be a top Floor Runner in the film and television industry

Wed 24 Mar 2021, 11:36 | Tags: Training TV Film

4Skills

Apprenticeships, training schemes, work experience opportunities, events and industry talent schemes from Channel 4

Wed 24 Mar 2021, 11:30 | Tags: Training Job opportunities Work experience TV


MAMA Youth Project

The MAMA Youth Project recruits, trains and nurtures young people between 18-25 years of age from under-represented groups or with limited educational or employment opportunities to enter the TV and media industry.

Wed 24 Mar 2021, 11:14 | Tags: Training TV Film

Edinburgh TV Festival Talent Schemes

Tue 10 Nov 2020, 11:28 | Tags: Training TV

ScreenSkills training courses

Develop skills for working in screen industries

Wed 14 Oct 2020, 13:14 | Tags: Training TV Film

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The Creative Compass

Your autumn guide to creative careers giving you tools and information to make it in the industry.

Includes a list of October & November events.

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.

Latest creative vacancies on myAdvantage