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Creative Access & Penguin Random House mentoring programme 2023

Creative Access & Penguin Random House mentoring programme 2023

locationUnited Kingdom
remoteRemote
ExpiresExpires: 30/04/2023
Unspecified
Entry
Application RestrictionsBlack, Asian and Ethnically Diverse | Disabled | Lower Socio-Economic Status

Closing date: Sunday 30th April at 11.59pm 

Mentoring programme dates: June to November 2023 

Location: Remote 

 

Do you love stories and ideas? Are you looking to gain insights into the publishing sector, develop skills and confidence, and build new connections? Sign up now to be matched with a mentor from the world’s number one publisher. 

Creative Access is excited to be partnering with Penguin Random House again to launch a virtual mentoring programme, designed to reach talent from communities currently under-represented in publishing. The programme aims to break down barriers and myths, and showcase the rich mix of roles and opportunities on offer within publishing. 

There are 90 mentee places available on this year’s programme and successful applicants will be mentored by individuals who have at least two years of experience in the industry. Mentors will come from across the different teams at Penguin Random House (including editorial, design, production, technology, sales, marketing, publicity, distribution and HR), and will span a range of experience levels from mid-level through to senior leadership. 

Penguin Random House make books for everyone, because a book can change anyone. Penguin was founded in 1935 by Allen Lane, who wanted to make good quality books affordable and accessible to everyone. Today, Penguin Random House are the UK’s leading publisher and home to some of the world’s most brilliant authors: from bestselling writers and bold illustrators, to big thinkers and political commentators, trailblazing entrepreneurs and wellbeing experts. The books, ebooks and audiobooks they publish enable talented people from all walks of life to tell their stories – and Penguin Random House make sure they are heard.  

This programme is designed to be an equal partnership between mentors and mentees and mutually beneficial to both. Mentees will have access to publishing expertise and the opportunity to discuss their personal and professional development goals. Mentors will have the opportunity to learn from the fresh perspectives of their mentees and challenge their existing ways of thinking. To help set the new relationships up for success, Creative Access will offer training at an initial meet and greet session to both mentors and mentees.  

 

How does the programme work? 

Through the programme, Creative Access will find and match 90 people with mentors from across the different teams at Penguin Random House including editorial, design, production, technology, sales, marketing, publicity and distribution. Where possible, mentees will be matched with a mentor working in the area in which they would like to work or progress their career in. 

The mentoring programme will focus on individuals over the age of 18 from under-represented communities looking to pursue or progress with their careers in publishing. This could apply to students at college or university or those who have some professional experience (in publishing or wider industries). Also welcomed are applications from those not currently in education, employment or training.  

The mentoring partnerships will run from June 2023 for six months, with an initial meet and greet session facilitated by Creative Access and monthly virtual meetings thereafter.  

 

What do you need to apply? 

  • An interest in stories and ideas and working in a creative industry 

  • An interest in at least one of the areas or departments in a publishing house 

  • An aim to gain employment in a relevant trainee or entry-level role in the future or to secure support with progressing your career within publishing 

  • A willingness to engage positively with a mentor on a monthly basis for six months  

  • A commitment to attend a virtual Meet & Greet session in June 2023 (various date options). The Meet & Greet is a group training session designed to set you and your mentor up with everything you need to get off to a great start. 

 

Plus, you’ll need to: 

  • Be able to participate in 6 monthly virtual sessions with your mentor between June and November 2023 

  • Be over the age of 18 and aspiring to, or currently working in, publishing or wider industries 

  • Identify as being from an under-represented group in publishing. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds, D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, as well as those with mental health problems 

 

To apply:  

  1. Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity    

  1. Click the apply button to complete an application form for the mentoring programme 

  1. Once submitted, applications are final so please review carefully  

 

The deadline for applications is Sunday 30th April 2023 at 11.59pm. 

If you require any access support while completing the application form, or would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. video or audio recording), please email richard@creativeaccess.org.uk to discuss further. 

 

Questions?   

For any queries or for further information, please contact Richard Clarke on richard@creativeaccess.org.uk. All enquiries related to this programme are handled by Creative Access, so please do not contact Penguin Random House.

Level of experience

  • Entry
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