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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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.
Meet the Professionals: Careers in Media and Journalism
Tues 7 Feb 2023, 5.30pm - 7pm
The event will begin promptly at 5.30pm
At this Meet the Professionals event, you will gain an understanding of the different roles and career paths open to you.
There will be a panel discussion followed by an opportunity for networking with the speakers in an online Q&A session.
The content of the talks will cover:
- The speakers background – degree studied and further training completed
- An overview of their current role, its challenges and the reason they enjoy it
- Their career progression to date (including what sparked their initial interest in the field)
- How they started out – where they gained experience and what they did at University
- Their views on the skills and personal qualities required for success
- Any hints and tips for students interested in developing a career in the area
Our panellist include:
- Darcey Edkins - Journalist at Freeda UK
- Ikaba Koyi - Reporter & Producer at BBC World (contractor)
- Suzie Samant - Creative Consultant
- Rachel Duffy - Social Media Editor at The Telegraph
- Simon Thomas - Senior Motion Graphics
Sign up here: https://myadvantage.warwick.ac.uk/students/events/detail/2801273
Freelancer ebooks from the University library
Writing for Videogames
PDF a guide for games writers and those who work with them
Writing Portfolio Guide
Writing portfolio six step guidance
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.
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