
A podcast that demystifies the creative industries, hosted by Scottish Script Editor Jamie Mackinlay. Each week, Jamie chats with creatives at different stages of their careers about the highs, lows and everything in between. Perfect for anyone interested in working in the arts, Just Get A Real Job celebrates creativity in all its forms and offers insight, humour, and advice for anyone starting ou... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 207 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersBusiness | |||

In this week’s episode, Jamie is joined once again by writer Philip Ralph for his fourth appearance on the podcast.
After years of recording remotely, Jamie & Phil finally get to sit down together in real life following a busy week at the Edinburgh ... more
It’s been a while since I’ve done a solo episode, so this week I wanted to check in and have an honest chat about where I’m at and what’s been happening behind the scenes at Just Get A Real Job.
I reflect on reaching 200 episodes, navigating freelan... more
In the final episode of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe series I’m joined by Justin Butcher live from Assembly Gardens.
Justin has spent more than 35 years building a career across theatre, television and performance. We chat about his journey into the... more
Today on Just Get A Real Job, I’m joined by playwright Emery Schaffer, recorded live from Assembly Gardens at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Emery shares her journey from studying theatre in New York to moving to Scotland and building a career as a playwrigh... more
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I found this pod just when I needed it, I was looking for my “break” and needed some inspiration and I tripped and fell down the back catalogue of Just Get a Real Job and I’ve never looked back! Thanks for what you do! 👏
So helpful for creatives and good fun
Found this podcast on social media out of the blue and have listened to it ever since, the team come across passionate for what they’re doing which makes each episode easy listening.
10/10 would recommend to check it out,
Great variety in guests and conversations are always well thought out.
Great podcast! Love the honest conversation and the advice xx
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A thoughtful deep-dive into creative careers, with guests ranging from debut filmmakers and actors to poets, indie label founders, and policy makers. Episodes center on real-world paths into writing, directing, acting, visual arts, and music, exploring funding, distribution, mentorship, and the realities of sustaining a creative practice outside traditional routes. Listeners will hear practical advice on building networks, navigating funding climates, balancing day jobs with art, and leveraging grassroots initiatives and digital platforms to reach audiences. A standout quality is the emphasis on resilience, authentic storytelling, and community-driven opportunities, often tempered with humor and actionable tips for breaking in and staying a... more
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Recent guests on Just Get A Real Job include:
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2. Emery Schaffer
3. Susie McCabe
4. Drew Lausch
5. Matt Hickman
6. Fraser Scott
7. Olivia Claw
8. Darren Brownlie
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