Don’t miss: Mentoring programmes, internships and a free advertising course from Brixton Finishing School
Every few weeks, we’ll be sharing some of the hottest opportunities on our Opportunities Board. This week, the stage is shared by junior roles, a range of mentoring and internship programmes and even a chance to join us here at Creative Lives!
The creative industry is constantly offering opportunities for designers, artists and general makers-and-doers to help excel in their careers. That’s why, every few weeks, Creative Lives will be rounding up all the best job listings, events and programmes our Opportunities Board has to offer.
This week, we’re shedding light on a variety of great opportunities – from internships, mentoring programmes and some brilliant creative courses. Not to mention that we’re also excited to be hiring for a junior role here at Creative Lives! The opportunities are flowing, so start scrolling!
Junior Editorial and Social Assistant – Creative Lives in Progress
Based: London
Contract: Fixed-term
Salary: £22,568 to £25,000
Opportunity closes: 17th April 2022
We are looking for a junior editorial and social assistant to work closely with our online editor and the rest of the Creative Lives team. Your tasks throughout the day will vary – from editing interviews with emerging creatives and writing articles, to creating advice-filled posts for our Instagram page.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Mentoring Programme – The People X Pentland Brands
Based: Virtual
Type: Mentoring
Opportunity closes: 15th April 2022
The People and Pentland Brands have partnered up to deliver a 12-week, remote, mentoring programme for Black and undeserved communities. This is aimed at those aged between 18-30 who want to get into the world of work, or build up their skills and confidence. Mentors and mentees will meet every two weeks virtually.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Junior Project Manager – The Mix
Based: London
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £26,000
Opportunity closes: 17th April 2022
The Mix is looking for a junior project manager to join them. The successful candidate will be working on projects with the team, as well as managing their own projects with support from the lead project manager. Ideally, you will have a year of project management experience within research, or have a good understanding of the industry.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Internship Programme 2022/23 – Land of Plenty
Based: London
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £350 per Week
Opportunity closes: 27th June 2022
Doors have opened for Land of Plenty’s one-month-long internship programme. A new intern will join the team in London every month, gaining valuable industry experience and personal development opportunities. To be eligible, applicants must be design graduates who are enthusiastic, creative and thoughtful.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Free Night School for Creatives – D&AD Shift with Google
Based: London
Type: Training Programme
Opportunity closes: 20th May 2022
D&AD Shift with Google is a free, industry-led night school programme for new creatives who are over 18 and don’t have a degree-level qualification. The night school covers key skills useful to a creative career in the world of advertising and design such as copywriting, strategy, production and more.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Graphic Designer – Rowan Green Studio
Based: Exeter
Contract: Part-time
Salary: £20,000
Opportunity closes: 19th April 2022
Rowan Green Studio is on the lookout for a graphic designer to join the team. As a graphic designer, you will be supporting or leading creation of work from concept to delivery across a range of media. Projects will vary from identity development and internal brand engagement to campaigns.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Programme Manager – Creative Mentor Network
Based: London
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £26,000 to £28,000
Opportunity closes: 19th May 2022
Mentoring platform Creative Mentor Network is seeking a programme manager to support them with their mission to diversify the creative world. You will oversee the delivery of up to eight mentoring programmes at a time from start to finish. The ideal candidate has experience in project management, is organised and can manage a varied workload.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Free Marketing and Advertising Course – Brixton Finishing School
Based: London
Type: Summer School
Opportunity closes: 22nd April 2022
This summer, Brixton Finishing School will be running an intensive, in-person, flagship programme in London for 10 weeks. The programme is designed to prepare 18-25 year-olds from underrepresented backgrounds for entry-level roles in the communications industry. You’ll be put directly in front of industry professionals through masterclasses, networking and live briefs.
Read more about this opportunity here.
None of these opportunities for you? Head over to our Opportunities Board page to see what other opportunities are in store:
Written by Creative Lives in Progress