London is one of the great cultural capitals of the world.
It is not just famous for its museums, heritage and monuments but also for the diversity of its commercial creative industries: the artists, businesses, writers, festival organisers (find more about the creative industries of London from this London report).
There are far more job roles in the creative industries that you might think. You can find a description of these amazing roles here.
If you are exploring your options and want career guidance, the resources listed below will help you find the creative role you are looking for.
UK Music
UK Music is an industry-funded body established to represent the collective interests of the recorded, published and live arms of the British music industry. Their website is full of information on policies and laws, research and educational resources if you want to start a career in the music industry.
Have a browse through their website and find more information on jobs and opportunities in the sector here.
Arts Council England
Arts Council England supports activities across the arts, museums and libraries – from theatre to digital art, reading to dance, music to literature, and crafts to collections.
Their job listings list adverts for a range of job opportunities within the art and culture sector. Find more information here.
BBC Careers
If you want to work in broadcasting or the media, training with the BBC will give you valuable experience and insight.
As well as apprenticeships (aimed at school leavers) and traineeships (aimed at graduates), they can also offer two weeks of work experience. BBC schemes are open throughout the year. Find a list of their schemes here.
Creative and Cultural Skills
Creative Choices is an online hub of advice and opportunities for anyone that wants to work in a creative career. Their jobs listings are populated by employers across the UK.
Their creative employment programme provides Creative Apprenticeships to support 16-24-year-olds into work, and pre-employment work experience for 16-21-year-olds in the form of The Creative Skills Initiative.
Find more information on these opportunities here.
Media Trust
If you’re aged 18-25 with limited media or broadcasting experience, you can get a chance to be mentored by top journalists and produce your own local news report on issues that matter to you.
Breaking Into News offers budding broadcast journalists the opportunity to learn writing, reporting and production skills. Apply here.
TESYouth
Have you ever wanted to make your own film and videos? Or are you just interested in “behind the scenes”?
The Photo, Video & Media Production Workshop designed for young people who are interested in creating their own videos, films & media.
Whether it is a short clip or a full-length feature film, you will be equipped with the skills and practices you need to do so. Book your place here.
