THE ARTS, MEDIA AND PUBLISHING

Navigate around this page to find out more useful information relating to the Creative Industry sectors.

WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES

4Skills Work Experience

Channel 4 has a Virtual Work Experience platform open to anyone 16 years old or over based in the UK and interested in getting in-depth understanding of the UK media industry. Set programmes are run throughout the year. Register and sign-up to stay informed on what's happening when.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Arts Council England

Apprenticeships available not just in the creative arts, also in marketing, customer service, grant management, finance or HR. These are available across England at the head office in Manchester, the London office or in the seven smaller area offices around the country.

Arts Professional

Curated news and information for art industry professionals. It also has information of events and courses running for professional development in your chosen field.

ATG Careers

This live theatre company covers every discipline in the theatre industry, from operating venues to ticketing platforms and show production. It offers technical theatre apprenticeships, work experience, university placements and volunteering roles.

BBC Careers

Lots of information on the BBC apprentice hub for school leavers and graduates wanting a career at the BBC. Opportunities in journalism, production, engineering and business.

Channel 4

A wide range of career pathways available including apprenticeships, a production training scheme, a talent scheme and work experience.

Creative Access

A social enterprise providing career access, opportunities, support and training for people from under-represented groups. It offers CV clinics, a guide to careers in creative industries and can support you through the applications and interview process.

Discover! creative careers

A government-funded programme focused on creating more diverse talent into the creative industries. Resources include a career finder, industry opportunities and information about the creative industry if you're not sure where to start.

Get Into Theatre

This website can be helpful in finding information and opportunities to pursue a successful career in the theatre in the UK. Opportunities include backstage, performing, training and apprenticeships.

Iconic Steps

Details about their free Film Academy courses. Courses include Documentary Making, Music Video Production, and Commercial Production. There is also information on the opportunities for further training and paid work offered to young people after completing the course

BBC Make IT

Find creative industry opportunities in advertising, craft, cultural heritage, design, literature, music, performing and visual arts.

National Theatre

Careers, opportunities and advice.

Next Gen Skills Academy

Information on their apprenticeships, including Higher Apprenticeships. A video of former apprentices talking about the application and interview process, and the experience they are gaining.

One Dance UK

Career opportunities across all areas of the dance industry.

Escape Studios

Find your creative career with a range of courses in Visual Effects (VFX), Game Art, Animation and Motion Graphics as well as other specialist disciplines.

Peer Productions

The Peer Actor Development Programme (PAD) is free to applicants between 18-24. You will learn whilst using your talent to make a difference to the lives of other young people. Also the opportunity to work with industry professionals, tour in theatre productions and lead outreach projects as well as getting support with drama school applications and auditions.

Readipop

Details of the projects Readipop offers to young people including music based mentoring and their one-week 'Getting Started With Music' project.

Royal Opera House

Information about apprenticeships that give you the chance to combine hands-on training with relevant study. There is the opportunity to sign up for vacancy alerts when jobs are posted online.

ScreenSkills

Screenskills can help you get into the screen industries. If you want a career in film, TV, games, animation or VFX, have a look at all the resources available.

Sony Music

Information about careers with Sony Music. Includes details of their internships.

Techniques Group

Insights into Business, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

The Stage Jobs

This site is dedicated to theatre jobs and vacancies in the performing arts across the UK and beyond. It includes backstage theatre jobs, offstage theatre jobs and auditions.

UKFT Futures

Discover careers and pathways in the UK Fashion and textiles industries

Youth Music

Resources to help you build a career in the music industry.

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