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Creative Careers 2026
Want to turn your creative passion into a career? Find out more about the exciting programme of events organised by the Careers Service.
Thursday 26 February 2026
The creative sector covers 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 unique skill sets needed to succeed.
Join a host 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!
As well as all of this you can:
- pop along to our Creative CV Hub on the day to chat with a CV Adviser and get expert tips on how to take your CV to the next level - don't forget to bring your CV along!
- get business, social enterprise or freelance career advice with our START UP Drop In, where you can get quick-fire practical advice from our Entrepreneurship and Start-up Consultants. Come along to the START UP Space between 1-3pm
- meet The Courier on the day and find out more about how you can get involved with the student newspaper
Spaces are limited for our sessions so please ensure you book your place now to avoid disappointment!
Working in Arts, Culture and Heritage: Panel Insights
Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Location: King's Gate, Level One - Town Hall Event Space
Love all things arts, culture and heritage?
Join our expert panel featuring Jakub Stadnik (BFreak Art & Creativity), Rachel Snape (Tyne Theatre & Opera House), Valerie Doulton (The Live Literature Company) and Rob Lundgren Jones (Lundgren Tours) for in-depth discussions exploring the inner workings of museums, galleries, theatre and tour experiences.
Gain fresh perspectives, deepen your understanding of the sector and learn more about the exciting careers that could await you within the arts, culture and heritage industries.
Working in Publishing and Production: Panel Insights
Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Location: King's Gate, Level One - Training Room 3
Want to work in publishing or production? Discover how you can turn your passion for storytelling into your profession.
Join our industry professionals, Rachel Pattinson, Freelance Consultant and Creative Writer, and Sophie Ahmed, Production Manager from Audible, who will share their candid advice on breaking into the world of publishing and content production.
Our expert panel will share tips and advice about their routes into publishing and production to inspire your own future creative career. Don’t miss your chance to learn what these industries involve and how you can stand out and build experience in the field.
Working in Sports Media: Panel Insights
Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: King's Gate, Level One - Town Hall Space
Location: 11:00 – 12:00
Are you passionate about sport? Want to turn that enthusiasm into a career in journalism?
Join Andrew Fowler (Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team), Arthur Ferridge (London Standard), and Daniel Wales (Freelance Broadcast Sports Reporter), as they share their expert industry insights.
Learn tips and tricks on how to uncover exclusive stories, build an exciting network, create engaging digital content, and conduct successful interviews with leading sports stars.
Social Media Content Creation Masterclass
Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Location: King's Gate, Level One - Town Hall Space
Meet one of TikTok's fastest growing content creators!
Watson Dowsson-Hirschfield (@thatswatson) is a social media personality with over 7 million TikTok followers, and 1 million Instagram followers.
Hear Watson’s top tips for creating engaging social media content and building your audience. Plus, get a behind the scenes look at how he keeps his content consistent, creative and high-quality.
ITV Journalism Masterclass
Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Location: King's Gate, Level One - Training Room 3
Want to break into the fast-paced world of broadcast journalism?
Join us for an exclusive, hands-on Journalism Masterclass delivered by our panel of experts with experience across ITV and freelance journalism.
From uncovering breaking news and reporting on the ground to digital storytelling and on‑screen presentation, this session offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at how journalists across the industry create and deliver the stories that matter. Learn what it takes to produce compelling news content, master essential reporting skills, and confidently deliver those all‑important headlines.
Working in Marketing, Communications and PR: Panel Insights
Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Location: King's Gate, Level One - Town Hall Event Space
Ever wondered what it’s like to work at a creative agency?
Join our panel of experts featuring Phoebe Cape (O Agency), Sarah Jeffery (Gardiner Richardson), and Sarah-Jayne Taylorson (Cedarwood Digital) to hear practical insights and first-hand experience of what a career working in the marketing, communications and PR industry can involve.
Hear from professionals working across agency roles, learn more about the skills and creativity needed to thrive in the industry, and discover the variety of projects and clients you could work with.
Don’t miss your chance to ask the panel any questions you might have about working in this exciting and fast-moving sector!
Prosthetic Makeup Training for TV and Film
Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Location: King's Gate, Level One - Training Room 1
Interested in learning how to create special effects makeup you see in TV and film?
Laura Tallentire is a makeup and hair artist with over 17 years’ experience working in the TV and film industry.
Join Laura for this exciting hands-on prosthetic makeup session to learn industry-standard techniques in creating and applying SFX prosthetics for film and TV.
This practical workshop will cover how to apply materials to create realistic wounds like bruising, cuts and burns, and character effects.
Magazine/Zine-Making Masterclass
Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 14:00 – 17:00
Location: King's Gate, Level One - Training Room 3
Unleash your creativity at our Zine-Making masterclass!
More than just paper, magazines are a tool for connection and reflection.
Join Ian Wylie from the Civic Journalism Lab at Newcastle University for this hands-on masterclass and learn how to create unique, handmade magazines that showcase your voice and share your stories.
The session will also be attended by other local magazine editors and designers including Rachel Childs (The Crack), Andy Wood (TQ Zine), and Thushara Chandrasiri (Darkus), who will share their insights, tips and experiences.
Lights, Camera, Action – Working in the Film Industry
Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 15:00 – 16:00
Location: King's Gate, Level One - Town Hall Event Space
Curious about what it takes to succeed in the TV and film industry?
Come along and hear from Lisa-Marie Tonelli MBE, Founder and Festival Director of the North East International Film Festival who will lead an in-depth discussion on working in TV and film.
Go behind the scenes with Lisa-Marie who will share their career journey, challenges and pass on their valuable advice, tips and insights.