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G:Weekly - Your Creative Careers Newsletter | Week 2️⃣ 1️⃣

Your weekly email from Global Academy to kickstart your media career ✨

Welcome to g:weekly, your weekly guide showcasing all of the exciting opportunities helping kickstart your career in media....

Industry Insights

Industry Insights are your chance to hear from and work directly with some of the best names in the industry - register today for your chance to take part! These sessions are set to be very popular, so we would advise signing up early......

FREE TICKETS for International Women’s Day Event about Media, Tech, Arts and Gaming 🎟

Wednesday 8th March 2023 - 6:30-9:30pm - Camden Stables Market

Would you like to get your hands on FREE tickets to join an exclusive panel and networking event? Join BBC Radio DJ and Presenter Katie Thistleton, Stephanie Ijoma, a gaming community entrepreneur and Carina White, presenter, podcaster and cultural commentator talk around their experiences and overcoming bias, exploring how we can build equitable businesses in the media, tech, arts, and gaming industries.

Instagram LIVE Q&A with Mary Mandefield, Journalist and Radio Presenter 📻

Thursday 9th March 2023 - 5:30pm - Instagram Live

If you're interested in pursuing a career in journalism or radio, then read on! Join @Creativementornetwork for a special Q&A on Instagram Live next week, with mentee alumni, Mary Mandefield. Mary is a presenter and journalist working in London, she also presents The Scene, a culture and entertainment show on BBC Radio London as well as covering shows on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra. As a freelance journalist she hosts and co-produces 'Make it Make Sense', a documentary series for The News Movement. Tune in on Thursday 9th March at 5:30pm as they unpack all you need to know about Mary’s journey within the creative industries!

👀 Work Experience and Part-Time Opportunities ...

  • 👩‍🎨 Have you ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes in an art gallery? Join us for a day of talks and discussions to learn about the variety of careers available in the arts and museums sectors. Join The National Portrait Gallery to find out and follow your passion in art and design - APPLY HERE! (deadline 7th March)

  • 📺 Endemol Shine UK (The people who make Big Brother, Masterchef and 8 out of 10 Cats) are offering 80 funded work experience placements this year. These are paid placements and are primarily allocated to those who come to them on their own initiative and who don't have any pre-existing connections. To apply, just email your CV to [email protected] 

  • 🚀 If you're interested in working in the world of Marketing and PR, then sign up to this 1hr masterclass with Publicis Media which takes place on Thursday 13th April between 10-11am. This session will provide insights into different parts of the business, and tips and hints when applying for roles. You'll also have a chance to have a Q&A session with the early careers team. APPLY HERE (deadline 30th March)

  • 🍫 Get work experience with Cadburys (Mondelez) and you'll get the chance to work with the team who make the exciting packaging designs and the marketing and advertising teams. APPLY HERE (deadline 26th May)

  • 🔥 Free support with jobs and work experience 🔥 Pathway CTM (who have worked with Global Academy for many years) are now offering students the option to book a 15 minute session with Max every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during term time. These sessions are for students wanting support with applications, interviews, CV's etc. Students can book their session by emailing [email protected]

4Skills Work Experience Programme 📺

Completing Channel 4's virtual work experience programme will not only give you a better idea of the different career opportunities within the industry, but you’ll have gained valuable experience that you can bring with you, whatever career you end up in. This programme is just the start!

Apprenticeships and Jobs for Y13+Y14 ..

Apprenticeship and Job Opportunities will continue to be sent to Year 13 and Year 14 directly each week - keep an eye out for a separate email on this from JJ - make sure you check out the latest email including GLOBAL / GOOGLE / DENTSU / SKY / IMG / IMG / NEP /CHANNEL 4 / SO INCREDIBLE TV / PINEWOOD / AMAZON / OBJEKT FILMS / PROPER SNACKS / BRIXTON FINISHING SCHOOL AND MORE!

And finally ... a #MemeMoment