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Introducing our Intern

Written by Jess
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15th August 2025

We are delighted to welcome Jess to the China Plate team.

Over the next couple of months, as part of a B-Experienced internship from the University of Birmingham, Jess will be working with us on a multi-year co-creation project – stay tuned for more information!

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Can you introduce yourself?

Hi, I’m Jess, and I am a third year Music and Math’s student at the University of Birmingham. I enjoy playing the flute in the university orchestra and being able to perform with my friends. I love literature, theatre and musicals.

If you were to describe your character in three words, what would they be?

Curious, easy-going, and adventurous.

What are you hoping to do when you graduate from university?

I am hoping to pursue a career in music management or event production within the arts sector. I love working with artists and surrounding myself with creative minds.

What are your hobbies outside of work?

Some of my family lives in France which has given me a love of French language, food and culture. I love to adventure into the countryside and drag my friends, family and partner on long hikes. In my downtime, I bake, read and play board games with friends.

What excites you about working with China Plate?

I am excited to immerse myself in the life of a Producing Assistant and learn how to effectively deliver a project involving community co-creation. I look forward to improving my marketing skills, honing research skills and learning to coordinate within a professional arts team. I am excited to learn the cutting-edge process behind China Plate’s community inspired artistry.

If you’re interested in finding out more information about China Plate’s Training & Development offer, check out The Optimists and People-Focused Producing. We also have a Training & Development Mailer, which offers a monthly round-up of training and development opportunities from us, our programme partners and wider producer community. Sign up for updates.

If you’re a theatre producer or creative producer looking to level up in your career; whether through job opportunities or training and development, check out the guide on our blog, which offers a list of regional and national organisations, platforms and resources.