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Closing date for applications: 26th January 2026Salary: London Living Wage Kickstart your media career with these paid eight-week placements, gaining hands-on experience and insights across journalism, publishing, PR and marketing with top UK travel organisations.The Travel Media Awards recognises the importance of cultivating and uplifting people from different backgrounds to strengthen the industry by better reflecting the diversity within the UK.&nbsp;To address this, Step Up was launched in 2023 to drive diversity and inclusion in travel media for young people.Now in its third year, there are 10 leading travel organisations offering eight weeks of placements to successful candidates.&nbsp;The partners for 2026 are:<ul><li>Virgin Atlantic</li><li>easyJet holidays</li><li>Metro</li><li>Intrepid Travel</li><li>The Sun</li><li>FINN Partners</li><li>Kuoni</li><li>&nbsp;TTG Media</li><li>APL Media&nbsp;</li></ul>Please note, most placements are London-based, with three taking place outside of the capital. Virgin Atlantic is in Crawley, easyJet holidays is in Luton and Kuoni is in Dorking. Please check the <a href="https://www.travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/step-up-partners" target="_blank">TMA Step Up website</a> to confirm the exact working locations of each partner company.Interns will be paid London Living Wage for the eight weeks of work placements. Benefits of the schemeTravel Media Awards Step Up interns also have the opportunity to receive a further six months of mentoring.&nbsp;Winners are also invited to the Travel Media Awards 2026, to continue their travel media journey, be that consumer, trade or PR.&nbsp;EligibilityTo be eligible for this opportunity you will be:<ul><li>Aged 18-30</li><li>A UK resident (or have the right to work in the UK)</li><li>Can demonstrate a passion for travel media.</li></ul>The Travel Media Awards Step Up programme is for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including people of colour, people with disabilities and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Any questionsPlease read our <a href="https://www.travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/step-up-faqs" target="_blank">FAQs</a> to find out if we have already answered your question. Otherwise, please email <a href="mailto:stepup@travelmediaawards.com" target="_blank">stepup@travelmediaawards.com</a>. Thank you! We encourage applications from people of colour, disabled people and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Travel Media Awards Step Up

Travel Media Awards

Step Up internship

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th January 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: £12.21 per hourLocation: BathStart date: Mid February 2026Duration: 1 year&nbsp;Working hours: 18 hours per week Kickstart your career in theatre and gain hands-on experience supporting workshops, events, and youth programmes at one of the UK’s leading children’s theatres.<a href="https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/whats-on/?ven=2358" target="_blank">The Egg</a> is a theatre for curious and young minds, where we explore the joy of being human through shared theatrical experiences. The Egg, part of Theatre Royal Bath, is one of the country’s most established theatres dedicated to children and young people. Since opening in 2005, it has presented over 900 plays, programming 60 different professional productions each year for audiences aged 0-18, hosting hundreds of theatre companies and introducing thousands of young people to live theatre.This opportunity is part of The Egg’s Pipeline Programme: New Voices Awards, which will support six early-career theatre creatives (two per year across three years) through a paid freelance training opportunity. The creative learning assistant will assist with the day-to-day running of the theatre school, they will support our team in the delivery of a mixture of formal and informal theatre training for young people aged 5-18 years and support the Young Board associates and Youth Council participants. They will have excellent communication skills, be confident talking to a wide variety of people, be happy working alone or as part of a team, and have general administration skills. This engagement is funded by The Garek Trust.&nbsp; Key activities<ul><li>Provide administrative support for the running of the department, including maintaining registers, following up on attendance records, room bookings and schedules</li><li>Assist the in-person delivery of week time evening groups as part of our Theatre School offer. Support practitioners in the leading of sessions, managing the readiness of the workshop space and materials, and offering pastoral support to participants during the sessions</li><li>Answer enquiries from parents, teachers, and participants via email, phone or social media</li><li>Support the participation programme producer in producing the annual Theatre School festival shows, and other theatre school events including; end of term sharing, open mic events, summer schools, etc.</li><li>Arrange and conduct new member inductions and building tours for new Theatre School members and visiting parents/guardians</li><li>Create and upload content to various social media channels, as well as compile and distribute regular newsletters. Liaise with the general manager to ensure the Theatre School website is up-to-date, and add additional content to the website as needed</li><li>Research and produce a sharing for Theatre School with the support of your line manager</li></ul> What you will gainFull training will be provided for this role, with the opportunity to develop your own theatre facilitation skills. In addition, you will undertake office-based tasks, such as; general administration, logistical problem-solving and scheduling. You will gain an insight into all elements of a working theatre which could include training in our box office systems and operational working practices. Where possible, we will support the successful candidate in their creative goals and career ambitions, by offering insight into the roles that exist within a theatre-training environment or working theatre building. What we are looking forEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>A keen interest in storytelling</li><li>Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word &amp; Excel</li><li>Good telephone manner</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and a good manner with both the general public and young people</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team</li><li>Positive outlook</li><li>Adaptable and flexible</li><li>Willingness to learn</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Interest in arts education/participatory arts</li><li>Experience in working with children and young people (this could include babysitting or family members)</li><li>Interest in developing leadership qualities</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> We actively encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, as these communities are particularly under-represented in theatre-making and creative roles. &nbsp;This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented 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: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying/mentoring and more.

The Egg - Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Creative learning assistant

Closing date for applications: Saturday 31st January 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: London Living WageLocation: LondonStart date: 3rd March 2026&nbsp;Duration: 6 months&nbsp;Working hours: 3 days per week, hybridInterviews: Week commencing 16th February Step into the world of marketing and communications in a creative arts environment with this entry-level traineeship. By supporting national tours, creative campaigns, and youth-led projects, you'll gain the knowledge and experience to launch your career in arts marketing.<a href="https://boundlesstheatre.org.uk/" target="_blank">Boundless</a> makes space for young people to create, connect, and lead. We work with 15–25 year olds, co-creating projects that put young voices in charge. Whether it’s taking part or leading the way, we back young people to shape the future of the arts - and beyond. We’re rooted in Croydon and support young creatives across the UK. Whether it’s a project round the corner or global collabs, we show up with curiosity, creativity, and trust. Our work is grounded in care, and together with young people, we call the world to care more, because we think that's where real change begins.&nbsp;Our programme is boundless. What started with plays on stages has grown to involve all kinds of creative projects - from podcasts and music to performances on the phone and through the post. You might catch us in the park mixing tunes on a random Sunday, but you'll also find us on the frontlines of youth-led change. We've produced international festivals, hosted youth summits, and brought radical imagination into schools. We grow big ideas through Accelerator, our flagship artist development programme, and sow the seeds through our wider ecosystem, Boundless Creative Community. Young people are the experts on young people. Our Advisory Group and Young Leadership roles drive the work, keeping us grounded in listening, advocacy and activism.Boundless Theatre is offering a paid theatre marketing &amp; communications traineeship - a hands-on introduction to marketing within a creative, fast-paced performing arts environment. Working closely with our head of communications, the trainee will support national tour activity for Blue Mist by Mohamed-Zain Dada and a new Young Company production with Zoo Co. They will gain experience in campaign planning, digital content creation, audience development, and organisational marketing. Through mentoring, shadowing and practical project work, the trainee will build skills, confidence, and insight into multiple career pathways in arts marketing. Key activities<ul><li>Shadowing the head of communications, learning about the work carried out at different levels of a marketing team from 'assistant' to 'head of'</li><li>Conducting research tasks</li><li>Compiling contacts and lists</li><li>Creating and scheduling social media and email content</li><li>Corresponding with venues and local partners</li><li>Updating websites and digital communications channels</li><li>Attending and observing creative team and campaign meetings</li><li>Participating in regular check-in sessions to identify areas of interest</li></ul> What you will learn<ul><li>How arts organisations work, including structures, roles and governance</li><li>The different roles in the industry and what pathways are available</li><li>The fundamentals of theatre marketing, including:<ul><li>Campaign planning, budgeting and researching</li><li>Audience development and outreach strategies</li><li>Press &amp; PR strategies and delivery</li><li>Collaborating with venues and local partners</li><li>Setting up and managing paid media</li><li>Copywriting and visual identity design</li><li>Content creation and social media management</li><li>How to update and maintain website content management systems</li><li>Sales monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to funders&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Enthusiasm for theatre and/or performing and visual arts</li><li>A creative and curious mindset</li><li>Some knowledge of social media platforms is beneficial</li><li>An interest in marketing, communications, or arts administration</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which supports internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

Boundless Theatre

Theatre marketing and communications trainee

Closing date for applications: 22nd January 2026Salary: £7,862.40 part time salary based on a 3-day working week for up to 6 months (full time annual salary equivalent £26,208)Interviews: Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th February 2026Start Date: March 2026 onwards (flexible)Contract: 6 monthsLocation: The role will be mainly based in Walk the Plank’s office at Cobden Works, 37-41 Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6WF – you will be expected to work in the office. You will also be expected to travel to different event locations. Travel and accommodation, if necessary, will be paid for and arranged by the company. Join a leading outdoor arts organisation and develop key skills needed to purse opportunities in the creative industries.We are looking for two emerging creatives, based in Greater Manchester, to join our team on a part time basis (3 days a week) for up to 6 months.<a href="https://www.walktheplank.co.uk/" target="_blank">Walk the Plank</a> is one of the UK’s leading outdoor arts organisations with a reputation for creating innovative productions and performances which engage artists and communities in a wide range of outdoor settings. Walk the Plank’s track record of making work that engages citizens in public celebration is founded on ambitious creativity that connects with everyone. From fire gardens and site-responsive installations to parades and festivals, the company consistently attracts acclaim and showcases talent. To explore what we do, have a look at our showreel.You will learn by doing, shadowing others and gain experience working with different teams. For example, you will spend time working with producers and production managers, as well as with our marketing department and working on Walk the Plank’s projects. You will be supported by a project manager throughout your time with us.The position will start from March 2026, and can be flexible depending on your existing commitments. Here is a rough project timeline:<ul><li>March: Join regular team meetings, visit event locations, meet with the creative teams, work as part of the team at our Salford HQ</li><li>April - August: Live events taking place</li><li>September: Evaluation</li></ul> What is an Emerging Creative?Emerging creatives are people interested in working in the creative industries who are at, or near the beginning of their career in the arts. We are looking to develop the next generation of creative industry professionals, especially candidates who feel they are:Finding that the way things are set up is making it hard to get training or experience, or a foot in the door. Didn’t go to University or didn’t complete a University course. Not seeing people like themselves in the sector, or working in TV, film and theatre. Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceAre you:<ul><li>Interested in working in the arts, cultural events, and the creative industries?</li><li>In the early stages of a career?</li><li>Able to get on with a variety of people of different ages and from diverse backgrounds?</li><li>Able to work on your own and as part of a team?</li><li>Willing to use Microsoft Office software; Word, PowerPoint, Outlook?</li><li>Able to travel to M6 6WF in Salford?</li></ul>Finally, are you:<ul><li>Out of full-time education?</li><li>Legally allowed to work in the UK?</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walk the Plank

Emerging creatives

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