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Application deadline: 3rd November 2024&nbsp;Are you an aspiring disabled writer with a story to tell? Join Curtis Brown Creative's breakthrough writers' programme and&nbsp;unlock your potential with guidance from a published author!This nine-month mentoring programme is part of Curtis Brown Creative's <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-writers-programme" target="_blank">Breakthrough Writers' Programme</a>.&nbsp;Mentoring will run from November 2024 to August 2025 and seeks to support four aspiring authors through one-to-one guidance from a published author-mentor, plus a tutorial with a literary agent.Mentoring sessions will take place via Zoom/phone calls. We are able to make accessibility adjustments to the programme if required. For example, by providing a British Sign Language interpreter. Mentors include renowned authors Polly Atkin, Lisette Auton, Nydia Hetherington, Chloe Timms and Claire Wade.You can apply to be mentored for a project at any stage of writing (from just starting to redrafting) and written in any of the following genres/categories:<ul><li>Novel written for adults</li><li>Novel written for children (older than 7) or young adults</li><li>Collection of short stories</li><li>Memoir</li><li>Narrative non-fiction</li></ul>&nbsp;EligibilityThis mentoring is open to all disabled writers over the age of 18.Applicants must have a disability, as defined by the Equality Act 2010. You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities.Our form asks you to make a statement about why you should be awarded this mentoring opportunity.<ul><li>Applicants to the Breakthrough mentoring programme for Disabled Writers must fulfil our eligibility criteria.</li><li>Applicants to must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul>&nbsp;To applyCurtis Brown Creative offers mentoring places on the basis of proven writing ability. We ask applicants to send us the first 3,000 words of a novel/memoir/short story/narrative non-fiction project in progress, with a one-page synopsis, and to fill out our application form. Mentoring places will be awarded to applicants with submission material that shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

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Breakthrough mentoring programme for disabled writers

Closing date: Thursday 31st October 2024&nbsp;Page One is a flexible short-term mentoring scheme, run by the literary agents at Johnson &amp; Alcock, for people wanting to learn more about the publishing industry.Tailored to the candidate’s knowledge and availability, our aim is to demystify our industry and provide a stepping stone for candidates who are interested in working in publishing.&nbsp;This unpaid scheme is made up of approximately six hours of seminars in addition to some light reading and homework.&nbsp;Mentoring will be at the core of our relationship, with an emphasis on developing skills and confidence. At the end of the online phase, we will offer a few days’ work experience in the office, depending on your availability.&nbsp;Eligibility criteria:Our scheme is open to all applicants aged 18 or over from backgrounds that are under-represented in publishing, including (but not limited to): ethnically diverse candidates, those living outside of London and the South East, people with disabilities, and those from low-income families.We’re looking for applicants who have a love for books, an interest in the publishing industry, and an appetite to learn. Bright, hard-working, friendly candidates are all welcome. You don’t need to have a degree or be attending university.You can be based anywhere in the UK. All you need to participate is access to Zoom/Teams, and be ready to commit to approximately six hours of informal online seminars, as well as some optional days at the agency office.&nbsp;&nbsp;How to apply:&nbsp;Please email us a short letter, of no more than one side of A4, including the following:<ul><li>Tell us a bit about yourself, and any details you feel comfortable sharing that will help us understand how you are suited to a scheme promoting diversity.</li><li>Please include a paragraph about any recent book you have read and enjoyed, sharing your thoughts on the style, the story and its key selling points.</li><li>We’d also like to hear about your aspirations, and what you hope to gain from the mentorship.</li><li>Please indicate the dates you are available, and your preferred start date.</li><li>Don't forget your full name and contact details.</li></ul>Send your letter to the email address found via the Apply button by Thursday 31st October 2024. Remember to mention in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.You may be asked to attend a quick Zoom interview if you are shortlisted. Due to the volume of applications, we apologise in advance if we are unable to come back to you or enter correspondence. &nbsp;

Johnson & Alcock

Online mentorship scheme at Johnson & Alcock literary agency

Closing date: 25th October 2024&nbsp;Looking to kickstart your communications career with hands-on experience at a leading consultancy? This graduate trainee programme offers the perfect blend of media, politics, and policy work to fuel your professional growth.<a href="https://www.luther.co.uk/" target="_blank">Luther Pendragon</a> is one of the UK’s leading independent communications consultancies. We work with some of the largest and best-known corporations, trade associations, public&nbsp;sector bodies, NGOs, and government departments in the UK, as well as a range of smaller organisations with big ambitions.Everybody on our team gets involved across our service offering, providing strategic communications advice, public affairs, media relations, training and coaching, reputation and crisis management, thought leadership, stakeholder engagement, and design services for our clients.&nbsp;Our graduate trainee programme offers an initial three months’ experience working across our client mix as well as supporting with the company’s new business and marketing activity. If you have excellent communication skills, are passionate about media and politics, thrive when involved in multiple projects at once, and want to do work that delivers policy change and social impact, then we would love to hear from you. The programme is ideal for a candidate that has already begun their early career in communications and wishes to gain additional experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;What you will doThe selected candidate’s day-to-day activities are likely to include:<ul><li>Conducting internet research;</li><li>Monitoring media coverage;</li><li>Drafting letters, policy briefings, press releases, and meeting notes;</li><li>Compiling media lists; and</li><li>Liaising with clients, journalists, politicians’ offices, and event organisers.</li></ul>&nbsp;What you will bringWe are looking for somebody who can demonstrate the following skills, competencies and characteristics:<ul><li>Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;</li><li>Meticulous approach to research and writing, with great attention to detail;&nbsp;</li><li>Strong time management skills and is able to prioritise work effectively;</li><li>Interested in and understands the UK media environment;</li><li>Interested in and understands how the UK political system works and the current policy landscape;</li><li>Interested in and understands the world of business and economics;&nbsp;</li><li>Strong self-motivation and initiative;</li><li>Passion and enthusiasm;</li><li>Collaborative and a team player; and</li><li>Relevant undergraduate degree, preferably 2.1 or above.</li></ul>&nbsp;BenefitsLuther offers a range of benefits to staff, including a structured training and development programme, one-to-one mentoring, and the option for hybrid working. We value diversity of experience so we welcome interest from people from different backgrounds.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Luther Pendragon

Graduate trainee

Closing date: 20th October 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: London Living Wage (equivalent to £25,642.50 per annum)Duration: 6 monthsWorking hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday unless client demands necessitate (flexible working options are available)Location: London (Hybrid with 2 office days per week on Mondays and Tuesdays)Start date: Late November 2024&nbsp;Curious about a PR career? This six-month paid internship offers you the chance to gain experience in campaign management, media pitching, and more!<a href="https://kindredagency.com/" target="_blank">Kindred</a> is an independent PR and comms agency delivering positive change. For them, positive change is serious business. They believe strong purpose and strong performance aren’t mutually exclusive. The agency works with brands and organisations that want to achieve both. They create campaigns that have the power to improve the lives of people, strengthen communities and enhance the wellbeing of the world.They’re looking for an ambitious, organised and eager-to-learn PR intern to join the team delivering standout, award-winning campaigns which earn attention.This role will sit within the PR team, working with a wide range of people across multiple clients in a variety of sectors and industries.&nbsp;What you'll learn<ul><li>Planning and evaluating comms campaigns</li><li>How to craft a story for earned media</li><li>Selling-in to media</li><li>Event management</li></ul>&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Project management. You’ll take ownership of account organisation and admin to ensure campaigns run smoothly. On the front foot when it comes to monitoring media coverage and reporting results to the wider team and clients, you’ll play a crucial role in showcasing best-in-class campaigns to clients – and beyond.</li><li>Conducting research and supporting account teams with idea generation. You will help develop concepts that inform client campaigns and new business efforts. This will also include monitoring and keeping in the know on the latest cultural and industry trends, to ensure clients are advised on how they can be best connected to their audiences.</li><li>Writing. You'll help develop written materials including press releases, pitches to national, regional and consumer media, as well as client updates.</li><li>Media relations.&nbsp;You’ll build relationships with journalists and broadcast producers, and you’ll seek out and engage media to sell in stories and secure impactful coverage.</li><li>Events and photo shoots. You’ll help account teams plan and execute exciting shoots and events that will contribute to the success of a given campaign.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking for<ul><li>Someone who has a genuine interest in pursuing communications as a career pathway, and potentially an interest in Kindred's area of expertise (<a href="https://kindredagency.com/our-work/" target="_blank">read more here</a>).</li><li>Have a desire to learn and improve.</li><li>Be willing to make the most of the opportunity;&nbsp;put the effort in when it comes to gaining exposure&nbsp;across all areas.</li><li>This is an entry-level role, so no specific professional&nbsp;experience is required.</li><li>Likewise, a&nbsp;university degree is&nbsp;not necessary for this role.</li></ul>&nbsp;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:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>&nbsp;This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning&nbsp;and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.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.

Kindred

PR intern

Closing date: 6th October 2024 at 11.59pmDuration: Includes 2 weeks of training upfront with further opportunities to interview for paid placements at Warner Bros. DiscoveryExpenses: Financial support for training travel and accommodation costsStart date: 25th November 2024&nbsp;Dream of working in film &amp; TV? Apply for this exciting entry-level programme to gain hands-on experience in behind-the-scenes roles on some of the biggest productions in the UK.The CrewHQ Trainee Programme provides a pathway into a career in film and TV production. Based on site at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, home to some of the biggest productions made in the UK such as The Batman, Barbie and Wonka, this programme will give you:<ul><li>Behind-the-scenes access to Warner Bros. Discovery film and TV productions</li><li>Training from amazing industry experts</li><li>Chance to interview for paid placements on Warner Bros. Discovery productions currently filming</li><li>Networking opportunities with crew</li></ul>We are looking for you to have a passion for working as a trainee crew member. The scheme duration is 1 year, but our guarantee after the training is only to provide opportunities to interview for paid placements.&nbsp;What you will gainA place on this programme includes training in the bespoke CrewHQ centre, based at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, to prepare you for work and give you support, awareness and skills in the following areas:<ul><li>Set etiquette and resilience training for life on production</li><li>Understanding key paperwork and terminology</li><li>Guidance on how to be a freelancer</li><li>Exploration of entry-level roles and career pathways across many different departments</li><li>CV preparation and interview practice</li></ul>All trainees will be supported by our CrewHQ team with guidance as well as financial support for training travel and accommodation costs.&nbsp;Eligibility criteriaApplicants must be:<ul><li>Over 18 on or before 31 August 2024</li><li>Not in full-time education by 31 August 2024</li><li>Have the right to live and work in the UK</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>An interest in working in below-the-line roles (ie. production office, finance department, construction, costume, camera, locations, VFX, and more).</li><li>We welcome applicants who may have transferrable skills, for example, from projects at school, college or university, or other creative sectors such as theatre, music, photography and commercial production, or from roles in other sectors such as business administration, event management, or make-up and hair applicants with salon experience.</li></ul><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj3n692aTdM" target="_blank">For help with your application, please watch this live recording with CrewHQ and Creative Access staff from our CV consultation session.</a> We appreciate the time and effort that goes into applying and we will review every application individually. We anticipate that interviews and assessments will take place throughout September and October. The assessment day will be on Wednesday 13 November 2024.Warner Bros. Discovery and CrewHQ are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of its work.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery Sizzle

CrewHQ trainee programme – general crew

Duration: 6th - 24th January 2025, 9am - 6pm (there may be some late finishes as well as opportunities for optional job shadowing on evenings and weekends up until 2 February)Grant: £1683.20 is available to all successful applicants to help you take part in the programme&nbsp;Ever considered a career working in Technical Production? Want to find out what it’s all about?&nbsp;The Southbank Centre delivers Technical Academy in partnership with The Albany, Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT), ATG, Factory International, Livewire Productions, National Theatre, Omnii Collective, Roundhouse, Royal Albert Hall, RNSS and The Production House.&nbsp;The Technical Academy is your chance to experience working behind the scenes in theatre and live events. It is hands-on Production training for people with little or no experience, taught by the technicians who do it for real.&nbsp;Find out about the range of work that happens backstage in creative venues – from building stages, rigging lights and setting up drum kits, to designing sound, lighting and audio visual effects.&nbsp;If you’re 18+ and live in London, our three-week training programme could be your next step towards a brand new career. Everyone is welcome.&nbsp;Southbank Centre offers a grant - which we process in instalments - to help Technical Academy participants take part. We will also give you lunch on training days and cover your travel costs (London travel zones 1 – 6) to the Southbank Centre and to our partner venues that you visit on the programme.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Get up close to technical production in some of London's most iconic venues</li><li>Meet our technicians and see how they work - from building stages to rigging lights and unloading trucks</li><li>Learn about health and safety and how to work together as a team</li><li>Find out how to find work and start your career in the industry</li></ul>As a live events technician, some (but not all) of the tasks can be quite physical. Here are some of the things you may take part in on the course:<ul><li>Manual handling: lifting, pushing and moving heavy equipment, building staging and structures</li><li>Rigging and focusing lighting, sound and AV equipment</li><li>Operating lighting and sound desks</li><li>Setting up backline equipment such as microphones, pianos, drum kits, amplifiers and music stands</li><li>Hanging projection screens</li></ul>&nbsp;Who is it for?We are recruiting 25 participants for the Technical Academy, who:<ul><li>are aged 18 or over</li><li>live in Greater London or its surrounding counties (within London fare zones 1 – 6)</li><li>have little or no experience in backstage technical disciplines: sound, lighting, staging/ stage management, and AV&nbsp;</li></ul>If this is you, please apply. We're not looking for any formal academic qualifications. And we encourage applications from members of the Global Ethnic Majority, as well as from women, non-binary and trans people.&nbsp;What people are saying about their Technical Academy experience:<blockquote>“I now have a way into the arts and am able to do something I’m really passionate about”Winson, 25</blockquote><blockquote>“The real reason I am able to discuss training opportunities and work is because Technical Academy offered me the tools necessary to catch people’s interest.”Yasmin, 35</blockquote><blockquote>“Expanding my knowledge in Technical Production and different roles in live events and theatre. It’s opened up a whole new world for me, which I’m excited to explore!”&nbsp;Dee, 25</blockquote>&nbsp;We are especially keen to open the door to those from under-represented communities and welcome people with no academic qualifications beyond GCSE level.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre technical academy (3 week course, January 2025)

Closing date: Sunday 6th October&nbsp;If you have the desire to write, a great idea and a compelling voice – and if you’re a writer of colour without the financial means to attend a Curtis Brown Creative course, this scholarship opportunity is for you.This scholarship will award one talented writer of colour with limited financial means a place on our three-month online <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/breakthrough-ya-and-childrens-fiction-scholarship-for-writers-of-colour-1024" target="_blank">Writing YA &amp; Children's Fiction</a> course. The course will run from 21 October 2024 to 3 February 2025, with teaching and feedback from award-winning author Catherine Johnson.&nbsp;EligibilityThe scholarship is open to writers of colour over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria.Applicants must have one of the following categories of ethnicity:<ul><li>East Asian (Chinese; Japanese); South Asian (Indian; Pakistani; Bangladeshi); Southeast Asian (Vietnamese; Korean; Filipino); any other Asian background</li><li>Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other</li><li>Mixed – White and Asian; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; any other mixed background from more than one group</li><li>Any other background by which you identify as a person of colour</li></ul>Applicants must also fulfil our financial criteria:<ul><li>Unmarried&nbsp;and not co-habiting with a partner,&nbsp;with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 and personal savings of less than £5,000.</li><li>Married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000.</li></ul>If you don’t quite fit our financial criteria but are nonetheless financially challenged, then do apply, explaining your circumstances in the form.Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity.&nbsp;Terms and conditions<ul><li>Applicants to the Breakthrough YA &amp; Children's Fiction Scholarship for Writers of Colour must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity.</li><li>With respect to the earnings thresholds set out in our eligibility section: for salaried applicants, your&nbsp;current salary at date of application must be under the threshold. For self-employed applicants, your gross pre-tax profits (average figure for the last two financial years) must be under the threshold. State benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance should be counted as income.</li><li>Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their financial circumstances in support of their scholarship applications.</li><li>Because the scholarship is open only to those who do not have the means to attend the applicable course without financial assistance, applicants should bear in mind that their application will be considered only for the scholarship places and not for other fee-paying places on the courses.</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul><h4>&nbsp;</h4>How to applyCurtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply.Please apply with the first 3,000 words of the novel you’d like to work on during the course, and a synopsis of no more than a page (both need to be in the same document, as you can only upload ONE file to our application form). Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.This scholarship will be awarded to the applicant whose submission material shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Don’t worry if you have little or nothing to say in response to questions about e.g. writing experience or employment. Just fill out the form, upload your work and we’ll be in touch soon.The deadline for applications is&nbsp;Sunday 6 October, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 10 October. If you encounter any problems during the application process or have any more questions about the courses, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk" target="_blank">help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk</a>&nbsp;for assistance.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity via Creative Access.

Breakthrough YA & children's fiction scholarship for writers of colour

Closing date: 6th October 2024 at 11.59pmTraining bursary: £23,806 (equivalent to net amount earning £13.55 per hour)Duration: 12 monthsWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (inclusive of 1 hour lunch break per day)Location: Working from the office 4 days per weekStart date: 11th November 2024&nbsp;Develop key finance skills in this exciting 12-month internship at an iconic dance institution!<a href="https://theplace.org.uk/" target="_blank">The Place</a>, London’s creative powerhouse for dance development, has been leading the way in dance training, creation and performance for over 50 years. In a changing landscape, their mission for the future remains steadfast: they are powering imagination through dance, championing new ideas, embracing risks and creating optimal conditions for dance artists and enthusiasts to realise their full potential.The trainee role will work across all areas of the finance team to develop an understanding of the finance function. The trainee will be supported to develop the ability to process and understand financial transactions, maintain financial records, analyse and present data and develop finance reconciliation skills.This trainee position supports the Finance Supervisor in managing income and expenditure workflows for The Place, ensuring timely processing, payments, and reconciliations according to agreed processes and service levels. The trainee also assists the Chief Financial Officer, Finance Business Partner and other business areas with data reporting and analysis as needed.Training will be provided to ensure that the trainee is able to complete the work independently within a timely manner and develop finance skills in order to progress towards a finance qualification.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Posting and uploading invoices into the finance system and statement reconciliations.</li><li>Preparation of payments to suppliers.</li><li>Posting of credit card statements and expense claims.</li><li>Responding to finance queries.</li><li>Raising sales invoices, production of monthly debtors statements, credit control.</li><li>Posting and allocation of student income.</li><li>Reconciliation of departmental income.</li><li>Posting journals to the system to correct errors and post adjustments.</li><li>Month-end reconciliations and maintaining accurate records.</li><li>Account management.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>5 GCSEs at A*-C or an equivalent qualification, must include Maths.</li><li>Good IT skills (Microsoft Office).</li><li>Excellent teamwork skills.</li><li>Strong numerical and written communication skills.</li><li>A self-motivated problem-solver.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and flexibility with planning and prioritising tasks.</li></ul>&nbsp;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:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> &nbsp;</li></ul>This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning&nbsp;and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.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.

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