Media, print and publishing - Nottinghamshire info

Both the media and the creative industries are fast growing sectors for Nottinghamshire and they are expected to grow more than the average for the rest of the UK. Our county has lots of opportunities for work in the performing arts and arts in general because there are many theatres, music venues and arts events. Several feature films have been shot in Nottinghamshire which means that there are sometimes opportunities for budding actors to become extras!

However, don't forget that the majority of work in this area is still around the South East and London. You may have to move to pursue your dream!

There are approximately 7,000 people working in the media industry in Nottinghamshire with printing being the largest employment area*. A higher percentage of people in the East Midlands are employed in interactive media (which includes games) compared to the rest of the UK. There are very few people employed in broadcast television and radio, especially since Central news moved its studio from Nottingham to Birmingham. Several feature films have been shot in Nottinghamshire but there aren’t any film production companies based here.

* Annual Business Inquiry 2004

Key employers in these sectors

Bassetlaw

Worksop Guardian

Broxtowe

ITV Central

Mansfield

Mansfield Chad

Newark and Sherwood

Newark Advertiser

Life Magazines

Nottingham City

EM Media

Arts Council

BBC Nottingham

Trent FM

Nottingham Evening Post (Nottingham Post Group)

FHP Magazine

This list is just a guide – there are many more employers. There are also media opportunities in other jobs and career sectors.

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