Our latest Creative Access Masterclass took place online with acclaimed author and journalist Sathnam Sanghera in conversation with award-winning multimedia journalist, Media Storm podcast co-host, and former Creative Access intern Helena Wadia.   With a career spanning memoir, fiction, non-fiction (including the Sunday Times bestseller Empireland), and documentary presenting, Sathnam is an incredible storyteller. He has worked as a […]

Plus new Advisory Board member and Director of Recruitment  Creative Access, a social enterprise that facilitates access to the creative industries for those from under-represented communities, has today announced the appointment of three new Non-Executive Directors to its Board of Directors. These are:  In addition, Anamik Saha, Professor of Race and Media at the University […]

At Creative Access, our community is everything to us.   We were founded on the mission to uplift and support people from under-represented backgrounds in the creative industries who face barriers to accessing opportunities and progressing their careers.  The trans community is one of several under-represented groups that we are committed to championing with our work, […]

Birmingham Publisher, The Emma Press, awarded internship grant to open doors for under-represented talent in publishing  The Emma Press, an independent publisher based in Birmingham, has been named the first recipient of the David Tebbutt Internship Fund – a new initiative from Creative Access and the David Tebbutt Trust to open doors for under-represented talent […]

Everything you need to know about your training allowance  So, you’ve been scrolling on the Creative Access opportunities board and finally found an internship you want to apply for, but you aren’t quite sure what that means for your bank balance. Don’t worry, we’ve got you. Read our handy guide to find out what a […]

Wonder what it’s like working for a major label representing the likes of Burna Boy, Fred Again and Dua Lipa? At our latest masterclass, the Creative Access community headed down to Warner Music UK’s offices for an energising panel exploring the many routes into the music industry – and the stories behind the people who’ve […]

Finding small, consistent ways to support yourself and your mental health in the workplace is really important. To mark #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we have collated some tips you can implement into your daily routine and resources of where to turn when things get tough. Take regular breaks We know this might sound obvious, but getting outside, taking […]

Did you know that springtime is the best time to land a new role? Whether it’s because budgets are renewing or simply because the sun is shining, we’re seeing A LOT more opportunities come through right now. Our data shows a consistent spike in job listings between the months of March and May – and […]

In our latest masterclass, we were joined by Aki Schilz, director of The Literary Consultancy – the UK’s longest-standing editorial consultancy. A writer, businesswoman and creative facilitator, alongside her role at TLC, Aki set up the Rebecca Swift Foundation, is the co-founder of Being a Writer, and launched the #BookJobTransparency campaign. Aki led an interactive […]

Body-doubling, regular breaks and reciprocal mentoring: How publishers can support neurodivergent staff to thrive. By Melina Spanoudi Clinical psychologist and Creative Access trainer Victoria Mattison shares further insights on how employers can create supportive environments for autistic staff, as well as individuals with ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia.  You can read the article here.

At Creative Access, we’ve been thinking about all the ways that AI will impact inclusion, skills and recruitment in the creative economy.   Technological change is nothing new for creatives – we’re always seeking new tools to do innovative and imaginative things. The mass adoption of creative tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Runway or Midjourney presents a huge creative […]

Mary Stone, Arts Professional, reports on, ‘Privately educated hold top jobs at third of highest-funded NPOs’ and quotes Creative Access CEO, Mel Rodrigues. ‘In response to Sutton Trust’s report, Melanie Rodrigues, CEO of Creative Access, previously said: “Addressing socio-economic barriers is a complex task, but it is business critical to nurture and progress talent from […]