Careers Resources

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/digital-copywriter

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/science_writer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/technical_author.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/writer.htm

Links to information on a wide range of careers in the creative industries.

• discovercreative.careers

Courses and retreats led by highly acclaimed writers. Courses are available at locations throughout the UK and online.

• www.arvon.org/

Offers training courses in various areas of publishing and editing. Site also includes careers information and a full members' listing.

• www.publishingscotland.co.uk

Membership association for media professionals who cover science, medicine, environment, mathematics, engineering and technology. They offer training and networking events.

• www.absw.org.uk/

Membership organisation for professional editors and proofreaders. Site includes a directory of members and information on training, events and news items.

• www.ciep.uk

Offers programmes and placements for aspiring scriptwriters.

• www.bbc.co.uk/writers/

This booklet has been created to showcase a range of careers built on words and writing. It features case studies of Aberdeen graduates.

• Download PDF 11.6 MB

Blog written by screenwriter, Danny Stack, providing advice for aspiring scriptwriters.

• dannystack.com/blog

Supports writers across media including books, film, online, radio, theatre, TV and videogames.

• www.writersguild.org.uk

Trade union for broadcasting, film, theatre and interactive media. The site contains training and careers information, particularly on freelancing. Students can join the Student Register free to get advice on entry into the industry.

• www.bectu.org.uk

Information on what careers in Medical Communications involve. There is a free careers guide you can download and there are webcasts of people working in this area explaining what they do. The same website also contains current vacancy information for Medical Communications.

• Published: 2022
• www.medcommsnetworking.com/careersguide.pdf

Read articles on career opportunities in Medical Communications. You can also search for the latest opportunities and download a careers guide.

• firstmedcommsjob.com

This guide focuses on medical writing and medical communications roles in the HEOR/market access arenas. If you have an interest in the commercial aspects of healthcare delivery and in helping deliver value to patients, a passion for writing and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then working in HEOR/market access might be for you. This guide will provide you with an in-depth introduction to this specialist area.

• Author: Linda Harrison
• Published: 2022
• medcommsnetworking.com/heor_guide_x.pdf

Social enterprise providing access to internships in creative industries. Register on their website to apply for opportunities.

• creativeaccess.org.uk

Advice and resources for researching careers in TV and film. You can read about specific roles, gain advice on job applications and find out about work experience opportunities.

• www.startintv.co.uk/

Short video featuring a professional working in the Media industry talking about her role and career journey.

• www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkdGxlkt-9o