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ACB (Actual Customer Behaviour) is a unique customer behavioural research consultancy based in the Sussex Innovation Centre on the University of Sussex Campus. They combine the latest techniques in digital and video ethnography with advanced psychological behavioural research to analyse customer behaviours in a natural context.

They now have a great opportunity for three graduates to join them as Researchers from September this year until March 2010. They are looking for candidates to start as soon as possible - so get applying now!

This is an ideal opportunity for people who want paid research experience before launching themselves into the research market in London. ACB's clients include the BBC, Channel 4 and Ofcom.

For more information and how to apply see our website.

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Seventh Art Productions is a Brighton based producer of award winning documentaries for international cinema and broadcasters.

Recent productions include the multi-award winning In Search of Mozart, and The Boy who Plays on the Buddhas of Bamiyan, as well as the Tim Marlow art shows produced for Sky Arts.

They are now looking for a general office assistant to help them with the day-to-day running of the office. This could be a great opportunity for a recent media studies or film studies graduate looking to break into the sector.

For details of how to apply please see our website.

Free Journalism Workshop

Brighton Journalist Works are running a free journalism workshop on Monday 5 July 2010 where you can find out everything that you need to know about starting a career in journalism. At the workshop you will learn how to write a news story, get tips and feedback from, and learn how to start your journalism career. Experience a day in the life of a journalist and decide whether a career in journalism is the correct path for you.

Journalist Works is based in the office of Brighton’s daily newspaper, The Argus, and you will go on a tour of the Argus newsroom. A further workshop will be available in September. For more details and to reserve your place see the website , call on 01273 540350, or email info@journalistworks.co.uk

Sustainable Careers event

Sustainable Careers Explored is taking place on 14 July 2010 at the Old Ship Hotel, Brighton. It's aimed at companies, job seekers, students and individuals interested in a career in sustainable construction, low carbon technologies, energy efficiency and renewables. The presentations will explore the opportunities arising in careers across a wide spectrum of industries, with insights from key professionals working in all aspects of sustainability

Attendance is free for those based in the South East Region and lunch and refreshments will be provided. To book a place email your name, company and contact details to: info@suscon.uk.net or telephone: 01322 312065

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This is a fantastic opportunity for a postgraduate student interested in the development sector. Kiya Survivors are a UK-Peruvian charity with offices in Hove. They are now looking for a Group Volunteer Programme Coordinator.

Applicants should have a degree or have equivalent workplace experience. For more information please see our website.

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Would you like to work in the music industry, but also stay in Brighton? Now is your chance! Paramount Artists Limited have a great opportunity for a Music Agency Assistant to join them with an immediate start. For more information see our website.

Journalism Taster Days

Brighton Journalist Works is running a taster day on Saturday 19 June 2010.

You will have an introductory lesson on news writing to give you an insight into what it’s like to be a journalist, get to write your own real news story and get individual feedback. Spaces are limited to 20 so advance booking is advisable. More information on the courses and taster sessions offered by Journalist Works can be found at their website.

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Professor Angie Hart based at the University of Brighton Falmer campus is now seeking a Research Assistant. This could be the ideal opportunity for a graduate or postgraduate student looking to develop their research skills. For more information see our website.

Last minute Reviewer opportunities for ThreeWeeks - Brighton Festival and Fringe newspaper

Are you an aspiring journalist? Interested in the arts? ThreeWeeks the Brighton Festival and Fringe newspaper now have some last minute opportunities to join their team of Reviewers for this year's Festival. The roles are unpaid but you will gain from training, one-to-one feedback, great experience and published work! For more information see our website - but hurry, the deadline is Tuesday 27th April!

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Looking for a route into publishing but want to stay local? This could be your ideal job! Hove based publishers Quid are now recruiting a Publishing Assistant. Applicants must be Mac-literate with meticulous attention to detail and great communication skills. For more information see our website.

Sussex Internship Programme's application deadline extended

Deadline for the Sussex Internship Programme has been extended to 28th March 2010.
So if you want a job in media but can’t get experience? And need experience but can’t get a job...
Then apply now for your chance to get on the Sussex Internship Programme.
40 placements are available with leading companies such as Rocket Marketing Group, Oban Multilingual and Cloud Data Ltd offering placements.
So if you graduated in 2008/2009 and need experience to get that first step on the ladder, then check out the Internships but hurry as applications will close on 28th March.

JOB SPOT

Not a paid job, but could be fun! City Reads are looking for volunteer bookcrossers to help them release lots of copies of From Russia with Love into the wilds of Brighton city centre - all you have to do is turn up at their stall in Jubilee Square on Saturday to collect some, then release!

They're also looking for helpers on the stall so if you can spare an hour between 11 and 2 on the day get in touch with Sarah via cityreadsbrighton@googlemail.com

Job spotted (via City Reads mailing list email): 15th March.

Brighton University CMIS Open Day

The School of Computing, Mathematics and Information Sciences (CMIS) at the University of Brighton is holding an open day on Wednesday 24th March 2010 from 4 to 7pm at the Watts Building on Moulscoomb campus. This will provide the opportunity to find out about the courses on offer including Information Studies, Digital Television Management and Production and Computer Science and speak with staff. Further information can be found here.

City Reads Volunteering

Volunteers are being sought for this year's City Reads project. There will be an informal meeting Tuesday 16 February 2010 5.30pm – 6.45pm at the Jubilee Library Learning Centre where you can find out which book has been chosen and how to take part.

This is a great opportunity to volunteer with books and reading. If you plan on joining in please RSVP to: cityreadsbrighton@googlemail.com

Brighton & Hove City Council V Talent Year

Brighton & Hove City Council are running a year-long placement scheme which offers training and development possibilities to young people aged 16-25. The placements take place within the council's Children and Young People's Trust in a variety of areas. The deadline for applications is 8 January 2010, more information can be found here.

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Are you up for the challenge of working in a startup, ready to embrace its risks and - if all goes well - its rewards? VIDIVICI are offering new online service for private investors involving the application of intelligent search algorithms, high-performance parallel processing and advanced financial modelling. They are looking for a hardworking, self-directed graduate from a science, mathematical or financial engineering background. Commercial work experience in software development is not essential. For more information see our website.

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Looking for work in the arts? Want to stay local? Fabrica is a visual arts organisation based in a former Regency church in the heart of Brighton that commissions contemporary visual art installations specific to the building. They are now seeking an Administrative Assistant to support them in the delivery of a three year European cultural exchange and audience development project, Landscape, Cities, People (LCP), funded through the European Union Interreg IVa Two Seas programme. For more information see our website.

University of Brighton Teacher Recruitment Fair

This year's Teacher Recruitment Fair will be on Wednesday 25 November from 3.30 - 6 pm in the new Asa Briggs Hall (C122 Checkland Building) on the Falmer campus of the University of Brighton.

Exhibitors include: East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Essex, Hertfordshire,
Kent, Medway, Surrey, Croydon, South London Group and the Catholic Schools Service.
Also Edexcel will be there to recruit PGCE students to work during the summer.

University of Sussex teaching students will be welcome to attend.

Gap Year Fair

If you are thinking about taking a gap year after graduating it might be worth attending the Futurewise Gap Year Fair being held at Brighton & Hove High School, Montpelier Road on Thursday 22nd October 2009 3pm-5.30pm. Exhibitors include STA Travel, Rough Guides and gapadvice.org. A full list of exhibitors and more information on the event can be found here.

Creative Industry Workshop

Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce is running a creative industry workshop on Wednesday 7th October 2009, 6.30pm - 9.00pm at The Basement, Kensington Street, Brighton. Panellists are Liz Whitehead, Co-founder and Co-director of Fabrica Gallery, Lesley Thomson, author, Jake Shillingford, Singer & Songwriter, and Glen Poole, communications director of Neo. Paula Murray, Head of Culture & Economy, Brighton & Hove City Council will give a short talk and closing comments. This event will be especially useful for students looking to start their own creative enterprises. Places are free but limited in number so please book in advance online.