Creative Access & All3Media - Thrive: development programme for freelancers working in TV

Closing date: Monday 31st March 2025

Duration: 12 months

Start date: May 2025

Are you a mid-level freelancer working in TV and looking to take your career to the next level? Unlock your potential through mentoring, training and networking opportunities with this exciting programme.

Creative Access is delighted to partner with All3Media to provide five fully funded places for TV freelancers on our Thrive: Development Programme, which empowers creative professionals from under-represented communities to progress into more senior roles.

All3Media is a global production and distribution group, home to award winning companies creating acclaimed TV, film and digital content, including Fleabag, Gogglebox, The Traitors and Call the Midwife. Recognising that freelancers play a vital role in the industry but often lack access to professional development, All3Media has committed to funding five places on our Thrive: development programme. This year long programme has been specifically created for, and by, people who are historically underrepresented in the creative sector, equipping mid-level freelancers in TV with the training, mentoring and networking opportunities needed for career progression.

About the programme

The Thrive: Development Programme is an outstanding programme of leadership training, networking and support for individuals at mid-level career stage (c.5-8 years of experience) working in the creative industries.

The year-long programme will commence in May 2025 and includes:

• Training in areas including developing your leadership presence, navigating a successful freelance career, confidence & presence, managing yourself and others, and understanding organisational and freelance finances
• Mentoring from a senior professional in your desired career field for six months
• Networking events specifically targeted at mid-level career stage 
• Free / discounted tickets from partner companies to attend conferences, training courses and cultural events   

Participants can expect to increase influence, develop new skills for career progression and have increased confidence to advocate for equal access to training, pay rises and promotions. You'll also be able to build contacts and working relationships across sectors and take strides to achieve career objectives.

The programme is open to freelancers working across the UK, with opportunities to attend training either online or in person.

The opportunity is designed for those who:

• Are currently freelancing, and have been for at least six months.
• Work within TV (across any genre or department) and are at mid-level in their career (c.5-8 years of experience) – please note that programme participation is not dependent on current employment.
• Have had some experience of coordinating or managing projects.
• Are interested in developing new skills to help progress their career.
• Want to connect with a group of like-minded individuals with similar goals.
• Identify as being from an under-represented group in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: deaf, disabled or neurodivergent talent, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.

To apply

• Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity
• You must be a freelance professional working in any role within the TV sector – please note you do not currently have to be working to take part
• After clicking the 'Apply' button, you will be directed to the application form
• Please answer the questions and upload an up-to-date CV

If you require any access support while completing the application form or would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. video or audio recording), please email programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk to discuss further.

Questions?

For any queries or for further information, please contact programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk