Creative Access

Our social team is on holiday, tell them we tried our best 🫠 This week’s opportunities span social media, publishing, live events, theatre and more - with roles across the UK from entry-level to management. • Head of PR (12-month FTC), @hachettechildrens – Sheffield/Manchester/London, closes 20/05 • Arts management trainee, @philharmonia_orchestra – London, closes 24/05 • The Children's Media Conference Bursary 2026, @childmediaconf – Sheffield, closes 25/05 • Stage manager, @mbnewadventures – Surrey, Kent, Essex & London, closes 26/05 at 10am • Sales & marketing assistant, @inpressbooks – Newcastle upon Tyne, closes 27/05 • Social media and content intern, @faneproductions – London, closes 28/05 • Edinburgh Fringe street team member, @avaloncomedy – Edinburgh, closes 28/05 • Outreach manager, @natsatclub – London, closes 01/06 at 12pm midday • Finance trainee, @theplacelondon – London, closes 05/06 Anything catch your eye? Send this to a friend and head to the Creative Access Opportunities Board to apply (link in bio) 🔗 #PRJobs #ArtsJobs #SocialMediaJobs #EdinburghFringe #UKJobs

Big wins across our incredibly talented Creative Access alumni community! 🎉 From first steps into the industry to major career moves, it’s inspiring to see so many of our alumni continuing to grow, progress and thrive across the creative sector. Here are some of the latest updates we’re celebrating: Tamilore Aderonmu has started her dream job as a junior strategist at @publicislondon_ . She started out with a summer internship at @thenewsmovement in 2024. @gemma.prince has started a new position as a production assistant at @oldvictheatre . Gemma began her journey as an office assistant at @kennywaxproductions in 2022. @jemima__a has begun a new role as marketing and community executive at @raptormarketing . She was previously a mentee on the @mijpresents mentorship programme in partnership with @mayajama in 2025. @lrpatel94 has stepped into a new role as deputy marketing director at @orionbooks . In 2015, Louis started his career as a publishing trainee at @harpercollinsuk . @_eoghanharkin continues at Love Productions as a casting researcher on another series of #TheGreatBritishSewingBee. Eoghan joined the industry as a trainee researcher at @boomcymru , @itvstudios in 2022. Lucia Aide (@theconn3ct__ ) or Lucia Aide on LinkedIn has been promoted to programmes assistant at Creative Access. She began her journey with Creative Access as a Thrive trainee in 2025. @evie.prince has been promoted to recruitment assistant at Creative Access. Evie started as a jobs and recruitment trainee at Creative Access in 2025. And finally, a huge congratulations to @lieday_ and the team behind Grenfell: Uncovered for an incredible run of wins: the Victor Adebodun Debut Director Award at the TV Foundation New Voice Awards; Best Single Documentary at the RTS Awards; Emerging Talent: Factual at the @bafta TV Craft Awards; and the BAFTA Television Award for Best Single Documentary. Olaide got her start as a development intern at @twofourtv in 2017. 📮 Share your CA Alumni news at info[at]creativeaccess[dot]org[dot]uk #CAAlumni #CreativeAccess #CareerMoves #CareerInspiration #CreativeCareers

Inside @whitechapelgallery 🎨 For this month's masterclass, our community explored careers in the arts, hearing from the team behind one of London's most historic galleries and diving into its latest exhibitions. From transferable skills to community-led programming, it was a powerful reminder that there's no single route into the sector. 🔗 Missed it? Read the full write-up via the link in our bio 📷 Historical imagery @whitechapelgallery #CareerInTheArts #CreativeCareer #GalleryJobs #LondonMuseum #ArtsJobs #CAMasterclass

Ready to break into publishing? 📖 Gain hands-on editorial experience at indie publisher @deadinkbooks and learn how bold, original books go from pitch to publication. This six-month traineeship is a chance to build practical skills across commissioning, production, sales and marketing. You'll get behind-the-scenes insight into the full publishing process – from reading submissions and discussing acquisitions to learning typesetting and proofreading print files. What we're looking for: • Genuine passion for literature and storytelling • Strong communication skills • Curiosity about the publishing industry and how books are made No previous publishing experience required, just enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to learn! 📍 Liverpool (hybrid) 💰 Real UK Living Wage 🗓️ Apply by 1 June 2026 at 11.59pm via link in bio #PublishingJobs #EditorialJobs #Publishing #LiverpoolJobs #EntryLevelJobs #Books

Your next read just dropped… and it could be a free one 👀📚 We’ve teamed up with @harpercollinsuk to give away three FREE copies of Honey by @_imani_thompson_ – a bold, dark academia thriller too sweet to put down. To enter: • Follow @_creativeaccess & @harpercollinsuk • Like this post • Tag a friend or reading buddy ℹ️ UK only 🗓️ Enter by 26 May 2026 Good luck! 🍯 #BookGiveaway #BookCompetition #Bookstagram

When the outfit is giving 'congrats, you're hired' 💅 Explore this week's opportunities across TV, film, publishing, theatre and beyond. • Festival marketing coordinator, @britishfilminstitute – London, closes 11/05 • Digital project manager, @nationalgallery – London, closes 12/05 • Production operative, @careersatitv , @emmerdale , @itv – Leeds, closes 13/05 • Web administrator, @nosycrow – London, closes 25/05 • Exhibitions and visual arts manager, @attenboroughac – Leicester, closes 26/05 • CHWA ‘Common Ground’ conference callout, @culturehealthwellbeingalliance – Barnsley, closes 26/05 • The Children's Media Conference Bursary 2026, @childmediaconf – Sheffield, closes 25/05 • Communications and campaigns officer, @_wearepossible – London/hybrid/remote, closes 29/05 • Marketing officer, @shermantheatre – Cardiff, closes 03/06 As always, head to the Creative Access Opportunities Board to apply (link in bio) 🔗 #UKJobs #TVJobs #Bursary #Internships #MarketingJobs #CreativeCareer #ArtsJobs #TheatreRoles

From first opportunities to @bafta nominations & wins! 🎬 We're beyond proud to celebrate our Creative Access alumni heading to the BAFTA TV Awards this weekend. @rajivkaria started as a development intern at King Bert Productions, @ishanganjoor as an assistant producer at @bbcradio2 , for @bbc6music and @bbcasiannetwork , and @lieday_ as a development intern at @twofourtv . Today, they are BAFTA-nominated stars – with Olaide taking home the Emerging Talent: Factual award. 👏 "Rajiv and I are super happy and grateful to be in the category for Best Short Form at this years BAFTA awards. We both started our careers with Creative Access and owe this nomination to the work of a lot of lovely people at CA. It helped us find a foot in this industry, meet people and skill ourselves up to the point that we could make Zoners. We're currently in the process of pitching it as a show!" – Ishan & Rajiv "Creative Access gave me my start, and that initial opportunity is often the hardest barrier to overcome in this industry. I’m incredibly grateful for the role they’ve played in helping me start and build a career in television. Most recently, Grenfell: Uncovered has gone on to receive four BAFTA nominations." – Olaide Good luck to our incredibly talented CA alumni! We'll be cheering you on all the way 🙌 #BAFTA #TVIndustry #CAAlumni #BAFTATVAwards

April kept us busy at Creative Access ✨ Full of connection, conversation and a few standout moments along the way, here's a snapshot of what we got up to... • Our CEO, Mel headed to a Clore Leadership residential, building networks and developing leadership skills rooted in social purpose - and celebrated her birthday while she was at it 🎂 • Came together for #CABookClub to discuss Strange Girls by @sarvathasin , a powerful exploration of identity, belonging and girlhood that sparked some brilliant conversation. Huge thanks to @dialoguebooks and @johnmurrays for the copies • Went behind the scenes of unscripted TV at our April masterclass with @studiolambert , spilling the tea on what it takes to create hit shows like Race Across the World and The Traitors • Welcomed our latest cohort of #CAInterns into the community, kicking off placements across publishing, theatre, galleries, TV and talent management • Hosted a (very fun, super informative!) Learn More webinar on our upcoming mentoring programme with the @booksellersassociation . If you're interested in bookselling, you'll need to submit your application on our opportunities board by 08/05 at 11.59pm • And Mel and our talent & outreach director Stef got glammed up for an exciting evening presenting at the #PRmoment Awards 2026 Here’s to another month of growth, creativity and community 💛 Want to be part of the fun? Register with Creative Access via the link in bio 🔗 #AprilHighlights #CreativeCareers #CreativeCommunity

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Creative Access intern looks like? 📲✨ Meet Sade (@shadzs_art ), communications assistant trainee at @theaoi ! As an (amazing) illustrator herself, Sade's traineeship isn't just about gaining valuable experience, it's also a chance to support other creatives on their journey through the industry. From induction days to masterclasses and hands-on projects, this is what early career development can really look like 💥 Curious about where a Creative Access internship could take you? Head to our opportunities board to explore what’s next 🔗 #DayInTheLife #CAIntern #CreativeCareers #Communications #Illustration #EarlyCareers #DITLofaCAIntern

When the role isn't quite what you imagined... consider this your Andy Sachs pivot point. 👠 From TV production and marketing roles, to design, finance and an incentivised survey, there's something for every stage of your creative career. We've also got internships, a bursary opportunity and roles across the UK. • TV production crew (multiple roles available), @mammothscreen – Liverpool, closes 05/05 • Thrive survey, @_creativeaccess – online, closes 06/05 • Costume assistant, @careersatitv , @coronationstreet , @itv – Manchester, closes 06/05 • Management accountant (financial accountant), @channel4 – London / Leeds / Manchester / Bristol / Glasgow, closes 06/05 • Junior designer, @mxw.studios – London/hybrid, closes 10/05 • Digital marketing and campaigns director, @bookouture , @hachetteuk – Sheffield / London, closes 11/05 • Intern, @greenhousecomms – Bristol, closes 15/05 • The Next Chapter internship 2026, @hachetteuk – remote / London, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester and Bristol, closes 18/05 • The Children's Media Conference Bursary 2026, @childmediaconf – Sheffield, closes 25/05 Head to the Creative Access Opportunities Board to apply (link in bio) 🔗 #UKJobs #TVJobs #Bursary #Internships #MarketingJobs #CreativeCareer

"They were just people sleeping." This month, @lieday_ accepted the Emerging Talent: Factual award at the @bafta Television Awards for her directorial debut, Grenfell: Uncovered. A powerful and deeply moving piece of storytelling, the film centres the lives of those affected by a tragedy so close to our community. Olaide's win speaks to the importance of telling stories with care, integrity and purpose – especially those shaped by voices and communities under-represented in the creative sector. We're incredibly proud to see our Creative Access community shaping the future of the creative industries with work that informs, challenges, and resonates. 💚 🎥 @bafta @lieday_ #Grenfell #ForeverInOurHearts #BAFTA #CAAlumni

1 week left to have your say in our Thrive survey! 📣 Are you a creative professional or employer? We want to hear about your experiences across the sector and where change is needed most. Your insight helps shape our programmes, employer support and provide an annual snapshot of the creative industries. The survey takes 5 minutes to complete and best of all, as a thank you, there are prizes up for grabs. 👀 ⏳Closes Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 11.59pm 🔗 Fill in the surveys (link in bio) #Survey #Thrive #CreativeIndustries #CareerDevelopment