I became a Young Producer for Shout Out Loud in Spring 2019. I applied to be a Young Producer because I felt Shout Out Loud would have a fundamental impact in encouraging more young people to explore their heritage.
My favourite experience with the Young Producers was our group residential in York in which we collectively brainstormed the future of Shout Out Loud, worked on our teamwork and leadership skills, and met senior members of English Heritage staff. It was so lovely to meet all the other Young Producers and combine our shared interests! I am grateful to have been involved in helping to create Shout Out Loud’s branding and digital sites, researching for new interpretation at English Heritage properties, and most recently helping to create a tour at Rangers House in London.
I was a final year English Literature student at the University of Birmingham, and at the time of applying, was hoping to pursue a career in the heritage sector once I graduated. Being a Young Producer has given me invaluable insights into the heritage sector and has allowed me to explore more creative aspects of heritage jobs outside of historical research – and I’m now the Marketing Officer at Tate!