Creative Access CEO, Mel Rodrigues, has commented amongst other arts leaders on the downturn in vacancies in the creative industries, shown in recent ONS data. Mel shared Creative Access’ own data from its opportunities board, showing that entry-level roles are on the decline, saying: “Economic squeezes, business model shifts and the uptake of AI-driven technologies are all affecting the talent decisions being made by creative sector employers.”
Mel also spoke about our new Thrive survey findings that one in five organisations are using AI for talent acquisition. She explained: “We’re working with employers to help them harness AI inclusively, while also ensuring the early career pipeline is not ignored, as the prosperity of the sector still depends on nurturing creative talent from all groups, who bring fresh ideas and perspectives that no generative AI can replicate,”
