Writing
| Prospects Profile: Digital Copywriter |
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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. |
| Prospects Profile: Science Writer |
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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. |
| Prospects Profile: Technical Author |
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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. |
| Prospects Profile: Writer |
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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. |
| Discover! Creative Careers |
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Links to information on a wide range of careers in the creative industries. |
| Arvon - Creative Writing Courses and Retreats |
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Courses and retreats led by highly acclaimed writers. Courses are available at locations throughout the UK and online. |
| Publishing Scotland |
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Offers training courses in various areas of publishing and editing. Site also includes careers information and a full members' listing. |
| Association of British Science Writers |
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Membership association for media professionals who cover science, medicine, environment, mathematics, engineering and technology. They offer training and networking events. |
| Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) |
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Membership organisation for professional editors and proofreaders. Site includes a directory of members and information on training, events and news items. |
| BBC Writers |
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Offers programmes and placements for aspiring scriptwriters. |
| Working with Words: Alumni stories |
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This booklet has been created to showcase a range of careers built on words and writing. It features case studies of Aberdeen graduates.
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| Scriptwriting blog (Danny Stack) |
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Blog written by screenwriter, Danny Stack, providing advice for aspiring scriptwriters. |
| Writer's Guild |
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Supports writers across media including books, film, online, radio, theatre, TV and videogames. |
| BECTU |
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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. |
| From Academic to Medical Writer: Getting started in Medical Communications |
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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.
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| FirstMedCommsJob.com |
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Read articles on career opportunities in Medical Communications. You can also search for the latest opportunities and download a careers guide. |
| Getting started in HEOR/ Market Access Medical Writing (MedComms) |
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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.
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| Creative Access |
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Social enterprise providing access to internships in creative industries. Register on their website to apply for opportunities. |
| Startin TV |
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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. |
| How to get into the media industry (Prospects) |
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Short video featuring a professional working in the Media industry talking about her role and career journey. |