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Creative, Technical and Business Experts needed for DigitalCity

Professionals working in the creative and digital media and technology sectors are being sought to help develop industry stars of the future.

The Institute of Digital Innovation (IDI) at the University of Teesside is once again appealing for people working in areas such as gaming, technology and the music business to help deliver its DigitalCity fellowship scheme.

The IDI currently has around 40 paid mentors who work with its fellows on creative and technical projects providing one-to-one support.

The DigitalCity Fellowship Scheme has been running at the IDI for four years offering support and facilities for regional graduates and new creative businesses. The aim of the scheme is to retain talent and increase business opportunities in the North East.

Earlier this year the Institute of Digital Innovation secured £5 million in funding to deliver the DigitalCity Fellowships for the next three years.

Scott Watson, enterprise co-ordinator for DigitalCity, said: “We’re currently on the look out for dynamic, practical professionals who are keen to work with and inspire the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. Mentors don’t have to be based in the North East but must be committed to the regeneration of the region.

“We have been fortunate enough to work with leading names such as Curtis Jobling, the creator of Bob the Builder, and acclaimed music video director Richard Fenwick and are on the look out for people of a similar calibre. We now have a number of vacancies available to those working in sales and the music, technology and video games industries and would be delighted to hear from anyone who might be able to work with us.”

Anyone interested in becoming a mentor should contact DigitalCity’s Cheryl Evans at Cheryl@thedigitalcity.org.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .