Kicking it off on 27th February, we have an amazing opportunity to learn how to write copy. Knowing how to choose the right tone for each piece of work you produce will take you far in your writing career, so this is an excellent chance to brush up on your existing skills.
How to write well with Mediaworks
When: 27th February, 3 pm
Where: Bedson Building (Barbara Strang Teaching Centre) Side PC Cluster Room
Who: Head of Copy, Nick Loughlin
For the 28th, we have one workshop and one panel, featuring industry professionals in film/video editing and heritage. You can be hands-on in learning how to edit with professional software, or hear about the different ways you can get involved with culture and the arts apart from being a curator.
The creative principles of editing with Howell Film
When: 28th February, 3:30 pm
Where: Bedson Building (Barbara Strang Teaching Centre) Side PC Cluster Room
Who: Head of Production, Issy Roughan
Careers outside of curation
When: 28th February, 5 pm
Where: The Boiler House, Student Forum, Room G.03
Who: Great North Museum, Learning Officer, Dr Kate Holden
Alnwick Gardens, Strategic Head of Marketing and Communications, Ian McAllister
a-n The Artists Information Company, Communications and Marketing Officer, Jessica Roper
Going into the second last day of the week, the Careers Service is offering three events for students. There is a practical workshop where you can learn to develop a marketing plan and review a real-life campaign strategy, followed by two panel discussions about storytelling in digital journalism and what it’s really like to be a freelancer.
Designing a successful marketing campaign with Guerrilla Communications
When: 1st March, 3 pm
Where: Lindisfarne Suite, Hadrian Building
Who: Creative Director, Gary Pickering
Managing Director, James Allen
The power of storytelling and digital journalism
When: 1st March, 4 pm
Where: Bedson Building (Barbara Strang Teaching Centre) Lecture Theatre 1.46
Who: Investment Content Manager & Editor, Alex Matchett
Newcastle University Students' Union, Student Media Officer, Meg Howe
Great Run Company, Digital Marketing Manager Rachel Bainbridge
Getting paid: turning your passion into your profession
When: 1st March, 5 pm
Where: Kings Gate Room 1.20
Who: Newcastle University START UP, START-UP Adviser, Steve Bowden
paperclip.it, Journalist Simon Rushworth
To wrap up this year’s Creative Careers, we have another three sessions of a workshop, a panel, and an inspirational talk. The final talk will be conducted by The Futureheads’ Ross Millard, and this is definitely one you don’t want to miss!
Learn to write for magazines with the Courier
When: 2nd March, 1 pm
Where: Newcastle University Students' Union, The History Room (1st floor)
Who: Newcastle University Students' Union, Student Media Officer, Meg Howe
How to make connections in the art world
When: 2nd March, 3 pm
Where: The Boiler House, Student Forum, Room G.03
Who: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts, Acting Marketing & Communications Manager, Catherine Cox-Field
Painter and curator, Narbi Price
Christopher James Owens Ltd, Photographer, Christopher Owens
The NewBridge Project, Artist Development Programmer, Daniel Russell
In conversation with Ross Millard of The Futureheads
When: 2nd March, 5 pm
Where: The Boiler House, Student Forum, Room G.03
Who: The Futureheads musician and Summer Streets Festival Festival Director, Ross Millard
We really hope you'll go have a look at all of the amazing sessions, and that the event helps you become more confident about a path in the creative industry. If any of the above panels or workshops sounds like something for you, scan the QR code below to find the Creative Careers page and sign up for your favourite events!
