Hachette UK sales, rights & audio internships, Sheffield (career switchers)

Closing date: 13th October at 11.59pm

Salary: £30,000-£35,000

Duration: 12 months

Start date: March 2026

Assessment day: 3rd December

Hybrid working pattern: blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week

Specifically aimed towards those who are switching from another career and into publishing, these two internships based in Hachette UK's Sheffield are incredible opportunities to enter the industry in either Sales or Rights and Audio.

Hachette UK is the UK’s second-largest book publishing group, on a mission to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. The company is made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints, with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. Hachette UK is also the market leader in e-books and publishes a range of bestsellers in audio format - which is now the fastest growing part of its business.

These internships are designed for people at looking to switch to publishing from another industry or career path. You'll gain hands on experience, work with bestselling authors and major titles, and learn about the publishing from beginning to end.

Rights & Audio

In this role you’ll learn the ins and outs of Rights and Audio.

In the Rights department, you’ll learn to produce material sales, liaise with our editorial team, and provide admin support to the whole team in selling a wide range of rights.

In the Audio department, you’ll be taught the whole range of skills from audio editorial, casting to much more!

Key skills in this area: Stakeholder Management, market Knowledge, Personal Organisation, Adaptability, Negotiation, Flexible, Adaptable and Positive. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further.

Sales

In this role you’ll learn to run publishing sales report, prep for acquisition meetings, support key account managers and relevant retailers. You’ll also help with sales queries from internal departments and other admin support as required.

Key skills in this area: Stakeholder Management, Commercial Awareness, Negotiation, Flexible, Adaptable and Positive. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further.

What we're looking for

• Genuine interest in developing a career in publishing.
• Can-do attitude and an enthusiasm for learning about a variety of tasks (a willingness to learn).
• Good attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation skills, Office 365.
• Understanding and connection with Hachette UK’s mission, pillars and values.
• A passion/interest in books and our different authors and list an advantage (not a criteria)

To apply

• Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity
• Upload your CV and answer the following application questions below in one document (applications without answers will not be accepted)
• Alongside your CV and cover letter, you will need to answer several applications questions
• Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully
• Do not contact the company directly
• Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk

Application questions

1. What would you like to learn from this traineeship at Hachette and how would you use this opportunity to further your career goals? (up to 300 words)
2. What would be your dream book to work on and why? It can be a book that has already been published or a story or voice you’d like to see on bookshelves (up to 300 words)
3. Tell us about the media you consume and where you see book coverage. Is there a book that you feel you have seen everywhere recently? (up to 300 words)

Note on AI: Because we’re keen to hear your genuine voice and ideas, please refrain from using AI tools to write your application. Our team will be monitoring applications for AI usage during the review process.

This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.

The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.