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Deadline for applications: 14th September 2025 Do you have a story that needs to be told? Writers of colour can apply for this scholarship to transform life experience and true stories into memoirs and non-fiction.The Breakthrough Scholarship for memoir &amp; narrative non-fiction writers of colour will award one talented writer a free place on our 'Writing Memoir &amp; Narrative Non-Fiction' course. Turn your life experience or the true story that fascinates you into a compelling book, with expert Zoom teaching, workshops and tutorials from award-winning author Wyl Menmuir. 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: East Asian (Chinese; Japanese); South Asian (Indian; Pakistani; Bangladeshi); Southeast Asian (Vietnamese; Korean; Filipino); any other Asian background; Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed – White and Asian; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; any other mixed background from more than one group; or any other background by which you identify as a person of colour.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. Terms &amp; conditions<ul><li>Applicants to the breakthrough scholarship for memoir &amp; narrative non-fiction 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 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 place on the relevant course and not for other fee-paying places on the course</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent</li></ul> Ready to apply?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. We ask applicants to apply with the first 3,000 words of the memoir or narrative non-fiction book 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 in the application below). Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.The breakthrough scholarship for memoir &amp; narrative non-fiction writers of colour 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.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply. 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 Sunday 14 September, and we will respond to applicants by Thursday 18 September.Please include in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access. &nbsp;

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Closing date for applications: Sunday 7th September 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: Part Time, 3 days a week – two days a week in-person (Tuesdays and Thursdays), and then to work a further day remotely on Wednesdays.Location: Watford / RemoteStart date: 7th October 2025 Gain a broad spectrum of experience across a show's production lifecycle, from initial conception discussions and rehearsals to opening night, with this 6-month traineeship,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiatafahodzi.com/" target="_blank">tiata fahodzi</a> is the UK’s leading British African heritage contemporary theatre company. As a black-led, artist centred company we are driven to support global majority artists that have been historically excluded. We create a home where artists and audiences can belong, while being fearless risk-takers in our productions and projects. We work collaboratively within the cultural sector to positively disrupt existing practises and create justice and social impact. We empower and celebrate British African heritage artists, creatives and freelance workers at all stages of their careers, whilst cultivating and nurturing our audiences and targeted communities. In 2022, the company celebrated its 25th birthday with a season entitled ‘Year of the Artist’ and was able to mark a new chapter in the Arts Council Portfolio Organisation’s history by securing further investment for 2024-26.As a company with a touring remit and an emphasis on the generation of new work for the British African theatrical canon, this role will provide the intern relevant experience within a theatre production office. With this internship, you will gain the relevant experience to pursue further work as a production assistant and allow you to consider what lies beyond; such as pursuing work as a production coordinator in a commercial west end environment or as a producer for companies like tiata fahodzi. Key activities<ul><li>Supporting the Executive Producer and General Manager in their tasks.</li><li>Assisting the Artistic Director &amp; CEO with the management of her diary.</li><li>Assisting the company with any general administrative tasks.</li><li>Assisting the General Manager and Executive Producer in organising and co-ordinating meetings (whether that be in-person or virtual).</li><li>Attend team meetings as an observer.</li><li>Assisting the Company in the rehearsal room in any necessary capacity (printing materials, securing food &amp; drink orders, transporting items, etc.).</li><li>Assisting the General Manager in co-ordinating all travel and accommodation needs of the company and it’s freelance staff.</li><li>Correspondence, assisting the General Manager in responding to any incoming emails and postal enquiries.</li></ul> What you will learn<ul><li>Pre-Production Discussions</li><li>Budget Creation &amp; Maintenance</li><li>Casting</li><li>Rehearsal Room Booking</li><li>Contract Negotiation</li><li>Marketing &amp; Distribution of Material</li><li>Press &amp; PR Strategy</li><li>Mounting a Workshop Production (Get-In, Technical Rehearsals, etc.)</li><li>Opening a Workshop Production</li><li>Moving / Touring a Workshop Production</li><li>Closing of a Production</li></ul>We will also provide training around Anti-Racism &amp; Allyship as part of our internal training procedures, and any other necessary workplace training. What you will bring<ul><li>Demonstrable interest and knowledge of theatre.</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.</li><li>IT skills (including an understanding of Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, etc).</li><li>Good time keeping skills</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 support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

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Closing date: 31st August 2025 The HW Fisher novel-writing scholarship will award one talented writer of colour a free place on our&nbsp;three-month <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-your-novel-three-months-london-0925" target="_blank">Writing Your Novel</a> course with teaching in London.This hugely popular course features direct input from our literary agent team and top publishers. Teaching sessions and workshops will be led by critically acclaimed author Charlotte Mendelson, they will take place weekly on Tues evenings in the Curtis Brown offices located in central London (16 September 2025 to 5 January 2026).This scholarship is funded by top London chartered accountancy firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hwfisher.co.uk/" target="_blank">HW Fisher</a>. The CBC team are hugely grateful to HW Fisher who have been providing a writing bursary for writers of limited financial means on our writing courses since 2016.This scholarship is part of the<a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-writers-programme" target="_blank"> Breakthrough Writers' Programme</a>, an initiative designed to break down barriers to entry for under-represented writers.&nbsp;We are keen to promote diversity in our student groups and to find a writer through this programme who we might not otherwise have heard from.If you have the desire to write, a great idea and a compelling voice, and if you’re without the financial means to attend a Curtis Brown Creative course, this scholarship opportunity is for you. ELIGIBILITY<ul><li>The scholarship is open to writers of colour over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria.</li><li>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; Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed – White and Asian; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; any other mixed background from more than one group; or any other background by which you identify as a person of colour.</li></ul></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. TERMS &amp; CONDITIONS<ul><li>Applicants to&nbsp;the HW Fisher Novel-Writing Scholarship must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about your financial circumstances and the reason you deserve the scholarship.</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 place on the relevant course and not for other fee-paying places on the course.</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul> READY?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. We ask applicants to send us the first 3,000 words of a novel in progress, with a one-page synopsis, and to fill out our application form.&nbsp;Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.The HW Fisher Novel-Writing 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.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply.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 31 August 2025, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 4 September 2025. 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 role through Creative Access.

HW Fisher novel-writing scholarship for writers of colour

Closing date:&nbsp;Sunday 24th August 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: Training allowance equivalent to London Living WageDuration:&nbsp;12 monthsWorking hours: 40 hours per week (including unpaid breaks)Start date: September 2025 This is a great opportunity for an aspiring theatre professional to work at an independent producing theatre, developing a broad range of skills that will support a career as an arts producer or manager.<a href="https://orangetreetheatre.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Orange Tree (OT)</a> is an award-winning, independent theatre. Recognised as a powerhouse that creates high-quality productions of new and rediscovered plays, we entertain 70,000 people across the UK every year. Our mission is to produce a mix of new and rediscovered plays in our unique in-the-round space, challenging, moving, and amazing audiences. We aim to create a welcoming environment where everyone can experience the joy, power, and creativity of live theatre, enriching audiences and fostering a sense of community.The trainee production assistant will gain hands on experience in theatre producing and administration, assisting the general manager/producer on the producing of the artistic programme as well as assisting on the casting of in-house, education and co-produced shows; and the management of the administration offices. Key activities<ul><li>Managing key processes and systems relating to in house productions and external events, including day to day administration, scheduling and co-ordination, and contracting actors and creative staff.</li><li>Other day to day administrative activities to support the general manager/producer.</li><li>Supporting the producing delivery of shows, co-ordinating and managing key administrative tasks, such as availability checks for actors and creative teams, creating and keeping up-to date contact sheets, production schedules and ensuring appropriate record keeping and filing.</li><li>Supporting the Producer with casting duties, including availability checks, scheduling and confirming auditions, prepping admin support around auditions.</li><li>Supporting the Producer, where necessary, in arranging UK and international travel and accommodation, including visa applications.</li><li>Attending Production meetings where appropriate</li><li>Preparing royalty statements for creative teams and actors following OT On Screen.</li><li>Supporting the Producer and Company Manager with arrangements for company welcome, induction and first day of rehearsals; sending calls to creative teams/companies; and ensuring the wider organisation are aware of key moments.</li><li>Arranging preview drinks and press night gifts and cards.</li><li>Supporting the co-ordination and delivery of press nights and any post-show events.</li><li>Support the administration of recruitment for full and part time OT Staff.</li><li>Assisting the Executive Assistant with general administration where necessary.</li><li>Minuting and circulate notes from weekly staff meetings.</li><li>Attending regular cross-departmental meetings and working to ensure effective information-sharing around productions and projects to support the overall work of the Orange Tree Theatre.</li><li>Participating in all training and development initiatives as required.</li><li>Attending OT first preview and press nights and fundraising events (as required).</li><li>Contributing to a respectful and inspirational culture for staff, actors and creative teams including upholding and developing our commitments and practice around dignity and wellbeing at work.</li></ul> What we're looking for<ul><li>Some previous experience in an administrative role</li><li>Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)</li><li>Experience with working with different professionals</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at once</li><li>A systematic approach to administrative tasks, including the ability to keep and provide up to date records and reports</li><li>Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team player</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, especially in regards to proofreading</li><li>Proactive and able to anticipate needs or solve problems independently, where required</li><li>An interest in personal and professional development</li><li>An interest and commitment to theatre</li><li>Commitment to equality and inclusion and creating respectful, equitable working environment</li><li>An ability to pick up and analyse information quickly and to learn and understand processes and ways of working</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:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> 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.

Orange Tree Theatre

Trainee production assistant

Closing date for applications: Sunday 24th August 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £24,570 per year (based on Brighton Living Wage of £12.60 per hour for a 37.5 hr work week)Working hours: 9am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (two days per week in office)Duration: 6 monthsStart date: Early October 2025 Turn your passion for big brands and captivating campaigns into actionable insights and analysis with this 6-month media strategy internship in Brighton.<a href="https://www.propellernet.co.uk/" target="_blank">Propellernet</a> is a Brighton-based digital marketing agency with a clear people-and-planet-first ethos. Its flagship work includes innovative campaigns across digital PR, paid media, SEO, analytics, content and strategy for a range of brands from PureGym to Kuoni. Since becoming a B Corp in 2021, it has doubled down on its commitments, both to People and the Planet, recertifying in 2024 with a score of 99.4. Propellernet's climate strategy is built around cutting emissions, offsetting its history, and investing in nature restoration, including planting one million trees and supporting ecosystem regeneration projects like veritree’s beehive programme in Kenya.When it comes to Propellernet's commitment to its people, it has a DE&amp;I board with representatives from across the agency, inclusive policies from family support and menopause, to mental health and neurodiversity. The office is set up with gender-neutral facilities, the organisation has a flexible approach to work and a coaching-led development culture. In 2024, 91% of the team rated the organisation positively for DE&amp;I and 100% rated it positively for workplace culture and communication.As a media strategy intern, you will support the planning and delivery of above-the-line (ATL) campaigns, with a focus on audience research, competitor analysis, and supporting media supplier relationships. You will work very closely with the media strategy director to develop and build skills in planning, buying and measuring brand campaigns for a variety of exciting clients. This will give you great exposure to media owners across channels such as TV, radio, OOH and display, along with developing skills in data storytelling and behavioural psychology when applied in a marketing context. Key activities<ul><li>Assist in the research of audience personas using tools such as YouGov Profiles</li><li>Support in compiling and interpreting competitor media strategies and creative executions across ATL channels (TV, radio, OOH, digital display, etc)</li><li>Help prepare client facing presentations and strategy documents, using insights to help build a narrative</li><li>Collaborate with the wider paid media team and client services to support on tasks, including media briefs and responses</li><li>Monitor trends in consumer behaviour and media consumption across relevant target groups</li><li>Contribute to the development of media recommendations with an emphasis on reach, attention, and engagement</li><li>Provide administrative support in media planning documentation, timelines, and campaign templates</li><li>Joining supplier and client meetings to support the media strategy director</li></ul> What you will learn<ul><li>How to apply audience and competitor insights to strategic media planning for ATL and brand campaigns</li><li>The fundamentals of media planning and buying across channels like TV, radio, OOH, and display</li><li>How a multi-channel media plan can work and how to measure each channel effectively</li><li>Understanding the media agency mechanics for brand building campaigns, including client servicing and media owner relationships</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Interest in media, advertising, and consumer psychology/behavioural theories</li><li>Familiarity with PowerPoint/Google Slides for presentations and storytelling</li><li>Experience with research or marketing projects (university or personal)</li><li>Comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets and interpreting basic data and summarising findings clearly</li><li>Enthusiasm for asking questions and questioning ‘how’ and ‘why’</li><li>An ability to communicate confidently in spoken and written English with our team, our clients and other stakeholders</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 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.

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