Story Fellow – Lead Transformative Projects with StoryArcs

Are you ready to harness storytelling to support cultural ecologies, foster community connections, and facilitate legacy building that preserves the rich histories and narratives of diverse groups? Join StoryArcs, a pioneering Programme led by The Story Society at Bath Spa University, and become a catalyst for positive change in your community. Apply today to become a Story Fellow and shape the future through the art of storytelling.

About StoryArcs

StoryArcs is an AHRC-funded initiative that leverages ‘Story Skills’ to inspire cultural dialogue and social impact. As a Story Fellow, you’ll be part of an international network dedicated to applying storytelling to address creative challenges and complex societal issues. Through placements with leading organisations, you’ll refine your narrative craft, develop strategies for leadership, and make a real difference in fields such as the arts, health, and community engagement.

Role as a Story Fellow

As a Story Fellow, you’ll lead transformative projects, working alongside Host organisations to address contemporary issues using the art of Story. You’ll gain hands-on experience, applying your Story Skills across disciplines – from strategic narrative planning to community engagement. Your work will help shape a more empathetic and connected world, cultivating your leadership potential along the way. The role also provides structured mentorship, supporting your development as an impactful storyteller.

About the London Projects:

StoryArcs offers four socially impactful opportunities that leverage storytelling to foster community engagement and collaboration:

Sonic Screen Lab

Illuminate the collective narrative of Sonic Screen Lab, enhancing visibility for its people and projects to drive engagement within and beyond the University of the  Arts London community.

AKO Storytelling Institute

Collaborate with the AKO Storytelling Institute to explore ‘impact storytelling,’ fostering connections across the emerging storytelling ecosystem.

Nutkhut

Support Nutkhut as an editor and archivist to translate 21 years of innovation into impactful narratives. Enhance their legacy while developing your own narrative piece on the role of editorial support in storytelling.

Tomorrow’s Warriors

Support young musicians by harmonising and synthesising scattered archival materials into a cohesive narrative that captures the essence of Tomorrow’s Warriors. Your work will preserve and celebrate the legacy of this transformative organisation for future generations.

Platform for Growth

A key component of StoryArcs is the Deep Story Leadership Platform, which we have set up to support early career professionals in developing their Story Skills through impactful, real-world projects. Graduates will receive the StoryArcs Award, a testament to their contributions and commitment to impactful storytelling.

Ready to Apply?

Bring your passion for story narration, curation and inclusive representation to our collaborative, creative community. Visit our Call for Story Fellows to learn more and start your journey today!

Further Details

The Fellowships run from February 2025 to March 2026, with the StoryArcs Programme working alongside the University of the Arts London. All projects involve a combination of in-person and hybrid working. However, several projects, particularly those focused on community engagement, would benefit from local knowledge. For Tomorow's Warriors, you may propose your own university partnership or collaborate with StoryArcs to identify a suitable Partner University and Mentor.

Not Quite Right?

Find out about our six other placements. Or, register your interest to be notified of any roles that come along that meet your criteria.

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