Creative Careers 2025
Are you thinking about a career in the creative sector? Find out more about the exciting programme of events organised by the Careers Service.
26 - 27 February 2025
The creative sector encompasses a broad range of talent and includes a variety of roles in areas such as Music, TV and Film, Arts and Culture, Journalism, Marketing and Branding, Public Relations, Publishing and beyond, each with different requirements and skill sets needed to succeed.
Join a variety of industry professionals for a series of insightful events, workshops and panels to equip yourself with useful advice and practical skills to help you gain experience in the creative sector.
Come and grow your industry contacts, explore new ideas and get inspired to become a professional creative!
Spaces are limited for each sessions, so make sure you book your place in advance.
View all session details below:
NUSU Student Media Afternoon
Date: Wednesday 26 February 2025
Time: 13:30 – 14:30
Location: Bamburgh Room, NUSU Central
Would you like to get involved with our University student paper, radio station or production team?
This Student Media Afternoon is a weekly event where all Student Media Branches, The Courier newspaper, Newcastle Student Radio and Newcastle Uni TV give the opportunity to take article commissions, host a radio show, or become crew on audio-visual projects.
Meet like-minded creatives, gain hands-on experience, and be part of our award-winning student media scene.
Don’t miss out – come along, chat, and start building your skills!
Behind the Scenes of TV & Film: Panel Insights
Date: Thursday 27 February 2025
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Location: Henry Daysh Building Level 1 Room 1.04 (Event Space)
Speakers:
- Richard Johnstone – Director and First Assistant Director, freelance
- Caz Broome – Floor Manager, freelance
- Josh Stead – Programme and Digital Editor, ITV Tyne Tees
Curious about what it takes to succeed in the TV and film industry?
Hear from our expert panel of industry professionals as they lead in-depth discussions on the TV and Film industry.
Go behind the scenes with Richard Johnstone, Caz Broome and Josh Stead as they share their journeys, challenges and pass on valuable advice, tips and insights.
PR Unwrapped: Workshop with O Agency
Date: Thursday 27 February 2025
Time: Henry Daysh Building Level 1 Room 1.04 (Event Space)
Location: 13:00 – 14:00
Curious about the magic behind successful PR campaigns?
Dive into the world of public relations with experts from O Agency. This session will guide you through routes into PR, an overview of what PR involves and insights into exciting projects the team have worked on.
Learn the essentials of building and promoting an impactful campaign idea and ask the team insightful questions during a Q&A session.
Making it in Music: Panel Insights
Date: Thursday 27 February 2025
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Location: Henry Daysh Building Level 1 Room 1.04 (Event Space)
Speakers:
- Helen Walkinshaw, Co-Founder of Index Music LTD and creative freelancer
- Maria Winter and Sam Harris – Co-Founders of Marisam Events
- Joe Reeve – Director and professional freelance saxophonist
- Jon Corbett - Managing Director, Northside Creative
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the music industry?
Gain fresh perspectives into the music industry at our Panel Insights session taking place during Creative Careers 2025.
Hear from Helen Walkinshaw, Maria Winter, Sam Harris, Joe Reeve and Jon Corbett as they discuss their experiences and advice, offering you valuable insights in this exciting industry.
Following the session, there will be some refreshments and an opportunity for students to chat with our panel speakers in an informal, relaxed setting.
Sidelines to Headlines, Careers in Sport Journalism: Panel Insights
Date: Thursday 27 February 2025
Time: 15:00 – 16:00
Location: Henry Daysh Building Level 1 Room 1.10
Speakers:
- Lewis Thompson - Sports Writer, TalkSport
- Craig Hope – North East & England National Team Football Correspondent, Daily Mail
- Joel Bland – Newcastle Alumni, Marketing and Recruitment for Newcastle University, freelance sports journalist and podcaster
Are you passionate about sports and/or interested in a career in journalism?
Join Craig Hope, Newcastle United and England Correspondent at the Daily Mail, Lewis Thompson, Sports Writer at TalkSport and Journalism, Media and Culture graduate and alumni Joel Bland as they share expert industry insights.
Learn tips on finding exclusive stories, networking, building relationships, conducting successful interviews with celebrities and sports stars.
Marketing in Action: Workshop with Vida Creative
Date: Thursday 27 February 2025
Time: 15:00 – 16:00
Location: Henry Daysh Building Level 1 Room 1.11
Ever wondered what it’s like to work at a creative agency?
Join the expert team from Vida Creative for a practical workshop designed to give you deep insights and first-hand experience in marketing and branding.
Take part in a real-life strategy exercise that Vida Creative undertakes with their clients and gain practical insight into what a career in a creative agency could involve! You’ll also have the opportunity to ask the team any questions you might have about working in the industry during a Q&A session.
Please note: This is a practical workshop and you will need to bring a device (eg mobile phone, laptop) with you.
Publish Your Passion: An Introduction to Indie Publishing with Inpress & Poetry Book Society
Date: Thursday 27 February 2025
Time: 16:00 – 17:00
Location: Henry Daysh Building Level 1 Room 1.11
Speakers:
- Alice Mullen – Poetry Book Society Manager
- Megan Robson – Operations Assistant
Are you passionate about poetry? Want insights into publishing?
Tap into the world of independent publishing with Poetry Book Society Manager, Alice Mullen and Operations Assistant, Megan Robson. This session will introduce you to two leading Newcastle-based publishing companies: The Poetry Book Society and Inpress Books, its sister company.
With over 15 years of experience across bookselling and publishing, our expert panel with share tips and advice about their routes into independent publishing and how to get your poetry to publication.
Don’t miss your chance to learn about what publishing involves and inspire your own future creative career.
Exploring Arts & Culture Venues: Panel Insights
Date: Thursday 27 February 2025
Time: 16:30 – 18:00
Location: Henry Daysh Building Level 1 Room 1.09
Speakers:
- Yunuen Perez – Communities Manager, Northern Stage
- Lucy Lopes – HR Assistant, North East Museums
- Georgina Ascroft – Museum and Gallery Manager, Hartlepool Borough Council
- Iain Wheeldon – Senior Lecturer in Museum and Gallery Studies at Newcastle University, host of Cultural Peeps podcast
Love all things arts and culture?
Join our expert panel featuring Yunuen Perez, Lucy Lopes, Georgina Ascroft and Iain Wheeldon for in-depth discussions on the inner workings of museums, galleries and theatre.
Get fresh perspectives, a deeper understanding of the industry and learn about the exciting careers that could await you within arts and culture venues.