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The closing date for applications: 1st August 2024&nbsp;Interviews: 14th / 15th August 2024&nbsp;Dates: September – October 2024&nbsp;Do you want be a film critic or journalist? Are you writing film reviews for blogs or social media but have not been able to break through to more established publications or platforms?&nbsp;Apply now to the award-winning BFI London Film Festival 2024 Critics Mentorship Programme for your chance to be mentored by industry media professionals and have your work published by LFF media partners and the BFI.&nbsp;We continue to look at how we can better serve writers from under-represented communities by offering mentorship that can pave the way to future opportunities for paid work in the media. As in previous years, we will be offering the 2024 Critics Mentorship to mentees from under-represented voices in film criticism.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;About the Mentorship Programme &nbsp;&nbsp;Successful applicants will be invited to experience the 68th BFI London Film Festival (9-20 October 2024) as an accredited press delegate plus participate in an online Induction session on 9 September, where they will meet the BFI LFF teams, their lead mentors, fellow mentees as well as their paired mentors to be taken through the mentorship programme.&nbsp;&nbsp;The mentorship programme will be intensive, running for 4 full days from 9-12 October 2024, with full access to press screenings and events, writing reviews and features plus additional interview opportunities and an array of networking opportunities. The LFF Critics Mentorship Programme won the 2022 Big Screen Award for Best Diversity &amp; Inclusion Initiative.&nbsp;Mentees will be paid the London Living Wage for work produced during the LFF and will have full press accreditation for the 12-day duration of the LFF (9-20 October 2024). Mentees from outside London will be eligible for accommodation and travel to participate in the programme.&nbsp;By the end of the programme, participants will have improved their film journalism skills and understanding of the industry and will have gained professional work experience, new work for their portfolio, industry contacts and a document of confirmation of having completed the placement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Applicants must be 18 and over with the right to work in the UK&nbsp;</li><li>To be eligible you will have not had any written work published in/on a national print publication/platform before</li><li>An interest in film with excellent writing skills&nbsp;</li><li>The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with BFI colleagues, partners and stakeholders</li><li>You will self-identify from one or more of the underrepresented groups as detailed above&nbsp;</li><li>A commitment to continuous professional development and passion for film journalism.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse individuals, as well as applicants with disabilities.Due to the demands of the programme and the availability of Lead Mentors, applicants must be able to commit to the full schedule of activity, in particular being available full time from 9 to 12 October 2024, including evenings. Please do not apply if you are unavailable on these specific dates.&nbsp;

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Closing date: 6th August 2024Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and one additional day of your choosing) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;We're seeking a visionary head of brand &amp; communications to drive our strategy, oversee our rebrand, and act as the voice of Hodder Education.Hodder Education is the home of accessible, future-proofed educational resources where we put students, teachers and parents at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to help every teacher and learner across the globe to succeed by creating and delivering high-quality content and support.Hodder Education is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.As the Head of Brand and Communications, you will lead the development and execution of our brand and communications strategy, ensuring cohesive communication externally, internally within Hodder Education, and across Hachette UK. You will lead on an upcoming international rebrand initiative, positioning our brand across owned and paid channels. &nbsp;This key role involves acting as the primary voice of Hodder Education, overseeing company-wide communications and collaborating closely with the CEO on strategic initiatives and announcements. Additionally, you will manage the Brand &amp; Communications team and Events team, driving their development and ensuring seamless cross-functional crisis communications.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and implement overarching brand and communications strategies, acting as the brand champion within the business.&nbsp;</li><li>Be accountable for internal and external communications, brand, and brand rollout.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee the development and management of brand identity, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.&nbsp;</li><li>Use tools to track brand success, including external tools such as NPS.&nbsp;</li><li>Extend reach and build awareness in international territories.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain overall responsibility for the quality and effectiveness of brand/promotional materials.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor market trends and competitor activities to adapt brand strategies accordingly.&nbsp;</li><li>Act as the voice of Hodder Education, sharing company-wide communications and working closely with the CEO on timely initiatives and announcements.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage internal communications through regular news updates, surveys, and key messaging.&nbsp;</li><li>Liaise with Group communications to ensure Hodder Education is part of the Hachette story and other divisions are aware of key initiatives.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with key stakeholders to create presentations and tenders that showcase the brand and business vision, strategy, and goals.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage crisis communications and escalation with relevant stakeholders, refining and distributing crisis communications processes.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide leadership and guidance to the team, ensuring they are upskilled and aligned with the overall vision.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead the coordination of large internal events, including logistics, venue selection, and organising key activities.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage the Brand and Communications budget.&nbsp;</li><li>Create a thought leadership strategy, positioning Hodder Education as a leader in the field.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Significant experience in a brand and communications role.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of rebranding and rollout.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven success in developing and executing internal and external communication plans.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven success of implementing successful company rebrands of a sizeable company with international reach. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in crisis communications. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in copywriting with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in using digital content tools and analytics tools.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with CRM systems e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams, driving collaboration and fostering a high-performance culture.&nbsp;</li><li>Exceptional customer-centric mindset with a keen understanding of customer needs and the ability to deliver outstanding customer experiences.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyse marketing data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve marketing effectiveness.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop and maintain partnerships with key influencers and stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with international communications and managing third-party vendors.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, setting priorities, and delivering results within tight deadlines.&nbsp;</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex marketing data and strategies to diverse audiences.&nbsp;</li><li>A self-starter with ownership mentality and confident in managing key stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to changing market trends and business needs.&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications (desirable but not essential)<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Brand, Communication, Marketing, or related field.&nbsp;</li><li>Relevant certifications in brand, communications, marketing, or project management.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

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Head of brand and communications (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 4th August 2024Salary: From £42,875.00 dependant on experienceReports to: Senior Content StrategistDepartment: 4StudioTeam: Channel TeamLocation: Leeds / London / Manchester &nbsp;Are you a social media pro with a knack for engagement and community building? This is the perfect role for you!The recently-created 4Studio is the engine room for C4’s digital acceleration strategy, with the mission to create, adapt and distribute brilliant content across the key social media channels. We work very closely with key people and departments within C4 to make this a success. 4Studio is based in C4’s new National HQ in Leeds and is a key component of C4’s regional strategy, creating creative job opportunities outside London and expanding the diversity of the company’s creative contribution.&nbsp;About the role Channel 4 is a world class entertainment brand. The Social team within 4Studio is responsible for further building our world class social media presence. As part of this strategy we launched a new youth-skewing brand to our social portfolio in 2022 - Channel 4.0.&nbsp; Starring some of the biggest and brightest names on the internet, Channel 4.0 combines thoughtful, authentic and innovative formats with playful chaos and boundless joy to reach young audiences by serving up the content they love. It has already garnered millions of organic views and numerous industry awards and is still less than 2 years old.&nbsp; We are looking for an industry-leading Social Media Manager to help us achieve our objective; this person will be responsible for publishing our content to different accounts within our portfolio, across different platforms, including but not limited to YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and X. They will also be responsible for building and engaging loyal communities, and interacting with our audiences in line with legal and compliance guidelines and brand Tone of Voice. The Social Media Manager will be responsible for engaging and building a community of viewers, scripting social copy and driving the tone of voice for the brand &nbsp;(adhering to brand guidelines but also offering suggestions/recommendations where appropriate). In addition, they will ensure all content is optimised fully to reach the right audiences, with the right metadata and keywords to ensure distribution is maximised. This will include using the Community tab and YouTube Shorts strategy to promote the main Channel, and there will also be some copywriting and publishing/community engagement on other platforms. They will also liaise with internal and external stakeholders to report on performance. They will work closely with Strategists, Producer/Editors, Analysts and Commissioning to ensure we’re publishing the right kind of content that will captivate and engage audiences across the different platforms. You’ll know exactly how to talk to an audience, encouraging engagement and jumping on trends and zeitgeisty topics in order to ensure Channel 4 is at the cutting edge of all things social. You’ll be able to analyse audience response and performance to help inform publishing strategies, ensuring our content reaches the widest possible audience.&nbsp;Key responsibilities Content publishing &amp; channel management<ul><li>Working with a designated team who live and breathe Channel 4.0 you will be responsible for copywriting and publishing all content across the YouTube account (Shorts, Community posts etc). This will include optimised metadata, copy and some interactions across our portfolio of accounts. You will also be required to look after the Instagram account and point towards the content landing on YT.</li><li>You will be very familiar with the YT CMS (as well as those of other platforms), and skilled with using spreadsheets/databases/publishing tools to help track and monitor scheduling activity.</li><li>You’ll be interested in social media trends and adept at using content discovery and social media monitoring tools to assess the landscape in real-time and ensure our accounts are timely and engaging.</li><li>You will understand how the different platform algorithms can impact performance, and know how to optimise content in the best possible way to extend reach and engagement.</li><li>You will be familiar with the type of content available on 4.0, and the roster of talent we use… as well as be familiar with, and take an interest in, potential talent and similar accounts.</li><li>You will know how to talk to this audience and be able to engage them in an authentic, compelling way. You will have the skills needed to attract audiences to the content and encourage them to keep coming back for more.&nbsp;</li><li>You’ll be ensuring content is suitable for the platforms we publish on, and will make it your business to know community guidelines and advertiser-friendly content guidelines inside out. You’ll also need to work with our Legal and Compliance teams to understand what is and isn’t suitable for our audiences.</li><li>You will be passionate about using the right thumbnail, the right copy, the right descriptions and metadata, and know when to step in to amend based on performance.</li><li>You'll know how to jump on reactive trends or audience insight to make content (picture, copy, clipped video) to drive audience engagement.</li><li>You'll be as much a fan of the channel as the audience itself, and so attuned to finding agile creative opportunities to super-serve the fandoms of the pages.</li></ul>People skills&nbsp;<ul><li>You will be given a large degree of autonomy, but you need to be able to judge when something needs escalating.</li><li>You will be able to work within a team and can bend and flex to support colleagues in order to achieve shared goals.</li><li>You will need to be able to use data to feedback insights into key stakeholders, and then suggest and articulate re-prioritisation of content outputs accordingly.</li><li>You will be required to manage the sometimes competing demands of key stakeholders. Cool under pressure and excellent powers of persuasion are required.</li><li>You will need to be able to explain both problems and solutions in layman’s terms. This will be important when “managing upwards”</li><li>You will need to have a good working relationship with Legal &amp; Compliance. They are there to make sure we stay on the right side of the line rather than to clip your wings.&nbsp;</li></ul>Measurement &amp; reporting<ul><li>You will be required to work with Analysts to produce regular updates that will be shared with senior management and the executive team.</li><li>This requires the ability to use social media measurement tools and present the information in a clear, concise way.</li><li>Whether something has gone well or badly, you will be required to learn lessons from what has been done and be able to apply those lessons, so we keep on improving.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Demonstrate significant experience of engaging with communities and copywriting with a specific YouTube youth-skewing focus.</li><li>Demonstrate significant experience of using scheduling tools, creating social publishing calendars and engaging with communities across multiple platforms.</li><li>Demonstrate significant experience in optimisation of social content to reach bigger and/or focused audiences. You’ll know why thumbnails, titles, metadata and tagging are as important as what’s in the content itself.</li><li>Demonstrate experience using social measurement and reporting tools, and how you’ve learnt from them to inform future social community management.</li><li>You will know the platforms, and their functions, inside out. You’ll also be well-versed in all their Community Guidelines and know what will and won’t inhibit organic distribution.</li><li>Experience with similar social publishers and brands a huge plus.</li></ul>&nbsp;Terms and conditions<ul><li>Most scheduling will be done in advance, but there may be occasions that require working at evenings, weekends and bank holidays. You will get time off in lieu for doing so.</li><li>While we embrace agile working, you will be primarily expected to work from the Leeds office for a minimum of 60% of the working week. If you are on duty outside these hours you are welcome to work from the toilet or the moon as long as you get the job done.</li><li>If you are currently a permanent employee, you will receive an acting-up allowance for the duration of your secondment, which will be the difference between your current basic salary and the salary of the role you are seconded into, or will be calculated as per our Acting-Up Policy. &nbsp;Please note that your basic salary will remain unchanged during the secondment. For any further details on secondments, please refer to our Secondment Policy on Moss. If you are currently on a fixed-term contract your contract end date and salary will be changed for the duration of the advertised secondment.</li></ul> Hybrid workingFrom September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week.&nbsp;Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Employees then have the flexibility to decide where they spend the rest of the working week.&nbsp;All our offices are open five days a week. &nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date:&nbsp;31 July 2024Reporting to: Head of Campaigns, Head of Policy and Public AffairsSalary: £41,000&nbsp;The Booksellers Association is seeking an experienced Press &amp; PR Manager to take on this exciting new role.&nbsp;The Booksellers Association (the BA) is the membership organisation for booksellers in the UK &amp; Ireland, and represents over 95% of booksellers. The BA exists to advocate for, support, advise and work with its members to provide business-critical products and services for booksellers. These include National Book Tokens, our gift card which prompts increased footfall and keeps gift spending in the book trade; Batchline and Batch, our award-winning EPOS, stock management and payments service, which saves time, money and hassle when settling invoices and organising returns; a full range of money-saving affinity deals; a free Business Support Helpline; Booktime magazine; government lobbying and representation work across the nations and regions; networking opportunities and events; and Books Are My Bag, our range of consumer-facing activity and campaigns, which include Indie Book of the Month, Independent Bookshop Week, Bookshop Day, the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards, Christmas Books and Summer Books catalogues and more.&nbsp;The Press &amp; PR Manager will take on press relations and general public relations responsibility across the BA Group. This includes National Book Tokens and Batch, but the role will mainly focus on consumer and corporate PR for the Booksellers Association.&nbsp;The post holder will work with the senior management team to create and maintain PR work across all BA activities; corporate, policy-based, consumer- and trade-facing.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Advising senior management team on Press and PR strategy and communications and taking the initiative to create an organized and rigorous in-house function for the BA’s press and PR needs</li><li>Creating a strong annual press and PR strategy for the BA and bookselling</li><li>Building strong relationships with book trade press, consumer books, business and political press, national broadcast, online and print press, with a view to promoting the remit of the BA Group, and the interests of booksellers on our high streets, in the UK and Ireland</li><li>Initiating and developing media partnerships with appropriate partners, and working with campaign sponsors</li><li>Taking the lead on all PR stories, setting up stories, fielding speakers, briefing spokespeople within the BA and from the wider bookselling community</li><li>Advising, where appropriate, the BA’s bookselling leadership team (President, Vice Presidents, Exec Chair) on PR and media activity&nbsp;</li><li>Representing the BA and bookselling where appropriate in PR and press environments, including in trade-wide collaborations with other trade bodies and the wider world&nbsp;</li><li>Working with colleagues on influencer outreach and social media planning for PR&nbsp;</li><li>Creating plans and reports to demonstrate the impact of PR work for Books Are My Bag projects</li><li>Working closely with the BA’s MD, Head of Campaigns, Director of Strategy and Communications, Head of Membership Development and Head of Policy and Public Affairs on the key aspects of the BA’s consumer and corporate campaigns and activities, such as the BA’s consumer-facing campaign, Books Are My Bag, including:<ul><li>Bookshop Day, including the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards</li><li>Independent Bookshop Week, including the Indie Book Awards</li><li>Indie Book of the Month, both Children’s and Fiction</li><li>Booktime Magazine</li><li>Summer and Christmas Books catalogues</li></ul></li><li>BA Events programme, including BA Conferences and Events</li><li>BA lobbying and political activity, including policy engagement by the press on BA priorities – high street, digital markets, rates reform, retail crime etc&nbsp;</li><li>BA parliamentary activity, working with Head of Policy and Public Affairs, including the Parliamentary Book Awards, UK, Scottish, Welsh and NI events and engagement</li><li>Ad hoc activity on issues as they arise – Amazon, general election, rates lobbying, supporting partner organizations such as Publishers Association, Society of Authors, Association of Authors Agents, Independent Publishers Guild etc&nbsp;</li><li>Promotion and coverage for main BA personnel and members throughout the year e.g. new President announcement, new Council members, and including the major release of member numbers annually every January</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong experience in Press and/or PR – preferably with a mix of business, culture, public policy interests.</li><li>An interest in and commitment to books and the bookselling sector.</li><li>Excellent time-management skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with evidence of clear communications both written (e.g. social media, press releases, web copy) and verbal (with authors/illustrators, industry partners, events etc)</li><li>An ability to juggle a variety of complex tasks and prioritise them appropriately.</li><li>A willingness to represent the company externally and to operate diplomatically and with sensitivity in all scenarios</li><li>Excellent organisational and project management skills</li><li>Good people management skills at all levels: ability to work confidently with a team covering a multitude of projects, and to be a partner on all projects.</li><li>Ability to listen carefully, absorb material from a variety of sources, synthesise information and re-present it.</li><li>Ability to guide colleagues, and also respond deftly to member/bookseller concerns.</li><li>Experience of crisis PR situations.</li><li>Ability to think strategically and implement ideas in practical ways.</li><li>Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.</li><li>Microsoft Office Proficient.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Conditions and BenefitsThis is a full-time position.&nbsp; The office hours are currently 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday.&nbsp;However, you will be expected to work any additional hours necessary to carry out your duties.&nbsp; Normal working hours are 915am to 515pm.&nbsp;The BA is a flexible employer and home working for a portion of the week is available; there is some scope to discuss flexible work hours.You would be expected to be in the office in central London a minimum of three days a week on average.Holidays22 days’ annual leave is granted each year (pro rata for employees beginning work during the holiday year).&nbsp; Additional holiday entitlement is given to staff with over five years’ continuous service, and again after 10 years.&nbsp;The office closes between Christmas and New Year.Working PatternHybrid working pattern is available if required - &nbsp;three days office based / two days home based (or fully office based if preferred)Salary and Benefits<ul><li>Salary: £41,000</li><li>Maternity, Paternity and Compassionate Leave are available</li><li>Generous pension scheme (10% employer; 5% employee)&nbsp;</li><li>A discretionary performance-related bonus scheme is operated</li><li>Life cover, death in service benefit and long term illness cover</li><li>Season Ticket Loan&nbsp;</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance), which includes contributions towards:<ul><li>Private on-line GP</li><li>Up to 40% off gym membership</li><li>Dental care costs</li><li>Spectacles and contact lens costs</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;FairnessAs part of a continuous policy to select with the utmost fairness, applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post, regardless of sex, gender, age, nationality, race, heritage, faith, socio-economic status, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.ApplicationsPlease send your CV and a covering letter to Maggie Kay at the BA via the Apply button.We reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.

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Press & PR manager

Salary band: £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experienceReporting line: You will report to Lauren Roberts, gaming division lead.&nbsp;Passionate about gaming and client relations? Join our Premier Games team as an account manager!Premier is Europe’s leading specialist integrated agency for entertainment, arts and culture.For more than 20 years our business has used its unrivalled influence, creativity and network to help its clients across TV, film, gaming, theatre, sport, live events and music bring fans closer to the things they love.&nbsp;Our client roster is a who’s who of the most influential businesses in entertainment and incudes Activision, Amazon, Disney, EA, Fender, Live Nation, Netflix, Paramount, Sky, Sony, Universal and Warner Bros.&nbsp;We are looking for an account manager to join the Premier Games team, which operates within the wider Consumer Entertainment Department (gaming, music, sports, brands).&nbsp;Reporting directly to division lead, they will be part of a growing team, have the opportunity to line manage and also have significant potential for growth.&nbsp;The candidate will play an important role within the team across a broad range of activities, promoting our clients to the right audiences with campaigns that stand out and make a difference, winning new business and representing the games department internally and externally. They will also have an opportunity to support wider agency activities such as film premieres and screenings.&nbsp;Key tasksClient servicing&nbsp;<ul><li>Ensure we are always delivering best in class consultancy to clients</li><li>Lead key client planning process and delivery of plans where appropriate and support the department head and deputy head where necessary</li><li>Regularly speak (in-person or digitally) with key media from gaming and mainstream outlets, and key content creators, and share insights to wider team</li><li>Maintaining good client relationships&nbsp;</li><li>Work alongside department head and other department leads to deliver outstanding pitch work</li><li>Be aware of and share new trends within gaming and wider consumer communications</li><li>Advise on the best tools to be using to deliver first class campaigns</li></ul>Internal<ul><li>Manage the time of yourself and the junior team effectively with regular check ins</li><li>Support the department in ensuring your line managees have set goals and are delivering against them&nbsp;</li><li>Follow all house systems and styles</li><li>Contribute to the growth and culture of the company by showing an active interest in other departments and encouraging your line managees to do the same</li><li>Ensure you are fully competent and trained on all tools used by the team&nbsp;</li><li>Raise the profile of the Games team in the industry by regular attendance at group events or presentations and integration with wider Consumer Entertainment Department.</li></ul>Financial&nbsp;<ul><li>Initiate new business contacts and play a part in developing new business proposals</li><li>Seek out and identify additional revenue opportunities from existing clients</li><li>Manage campaign budgets, ensuring they come in on target</li></ul>Company-wide<ul><li>Follow all house systems and styles</li><li>Contribute to the growth and culture of the company by showing an active interest in other departments and encouraging your teams to do the same.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Premier PR

Account manager - Gaming

Closing date: Sunday 4 August 2024Salary: £29,500 per annum FTE, pro-rataContract: Part-time (3 days per week), 12 month fixed-term contractLocation: Hybrid working after probation, based in Central London&nbsp;Are you a creative marketer with experience in creating strong visuals, copy and assets to promote design-led gift products effectively?&nbsp;Can you devise and execute content plans to set budgets, working with the sales and publishing teams to provide materials that will excite trade partners and end consumers? Do you have experience in product-focussed social media marketing and reporting? Can you brief, shoot and edit stills and video for a range of platforms? Can you produce graphics and assets for sell-in requirements that pitch our products in an engaging and convincing way?World-renowned illustrated publisher Thames &amp; Hudson is looking for a Marketing Executive for our gift list, launching this autumn. Reporting to the Marketing &amp; Communities Director, you will work closely with the marketing, sales and editorial functions at Thames &amp; Hudson, alongside external platforms, media and partners, to build the brand, market the products and titles, and contribute to the strategy as the list establishes itself. You will also proactively identify and execute ways to promote the list, whether that’s through mailings to select print and online media, working with bloggers and influencers, finding parenting networks to feature some of the gifts and running content partnerships and giveaways.&nbsp;The ideal candidate is someone who has a passion for social media, email marketing, and design-led products. We are keen to find someone for who is specifically looking for a part-time role. &nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Devise a marketing plan and timeline for the list’s launch and first year.</li><li>In consultation with the Publishing Director for Gift Lab, create / commission compelling, engaging digital content for our website, newsletters and social channels to include copy, static imagery, audio, video and animation.&nbsp;</li><li>In consultation with sales, produce materials needed for pitch and sell-in meetings in a timely fashion.&nbsp;</li><li>Research, identify and build lists of brand partnerships, media, blogs and influencer opportunities and work with them to drive awareness of our products.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrate effectiveness of the marketing activity using analytics and reporting.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience in devising content plans, working to a calendar and reporting on outcomes. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in briefing and on occasion creating visual content for products and / or books, both still and motion graphics would be a bonus.</li><li>Video editing and captioning for social media desired.&nbsp;</li><li>Working knowledge of, and experience with key tools such as social media scheduling and monitoring software (Hootsuite or similar).</li><li>Adobe Creative Suite skills would be valuable.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to create persuasive sell-in materials such as pitch decks and marketing plans.&nbsp;</li><li>Persuasive written and verbal communication skills.&nbsp;</li><li>A strong visual sense and appreciation for the arts.&nbsp;</li><li>Able to prioritise and work across channels and projects, in collaboration with colleagues.&nbsp;</li><li>Meta advertising experience would be an advantage but not essential.&nbsp;</li></ul>Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;Some of the benefits of working with us:Apart from working with a highly talented and creative bunch of people, we offer: • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays • Profit share scheme • Charity days • Discounts off our lovely T&amp;H books and co-editions • Generous pension contributions • Employee Assistance Programme • Free entry into hundreds of museums and galleries, nationwideAnd more!&nbsp;To applyPlease send your CV with a cover letter to Sophie Castle by email via clicking the 'Apply' button. Use the cover letter to address how you meet the requirements listed in Knowledge, Skills and Experience above. Please confirm that you are looking for a part-time role when you apply. The deadline for applications is Sunday 4 August 2024.At Thames &amp; Hudson, we believe that employing a diverse workforce is essential to succeed and selection decisions are based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Thames & Hudson Ltd

Marketing executive, gift list

Closing date: Tuesday 30th July 2024Salary: £25,642.50 (per annum)Duration: 3 months fixed term contractStart date: Monday 16th September 2024&nbsp;We're looking for two interns to join the LIONS brand for a three-month “Creativity in Business” programme, and join us in Cannes, France during our festival on 16-20 June 2025 to LIONS at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity!&nbsp;LIONS powers the creative industries - providing the benchmark for creativity globally. As the global benchmark in creative and effective marketing through the Cannes Lions Festival, we help influential brands and companies use creativity to drive growth. We provide a suite of creative tools that connect, inform and unlock potential for people and businesses, covering events, intelligence, training and advisory services. Our five-day Festival in Cannes, France is the meeting place for the global marketing community and a celebration of the world’s most excellent and effective work.Our internship programme provides a platform for learning, growth and exposure to the business of creativity, laying the foundations for an informed &amp; sustainable career in the creative industries. Candidates do not require previous experience, and we welcome recent graduates and/or those interested in a career change. All we ask is that candidates show a dedicated &amp; demonstrated interest in the field of creativity.As an intern, you'll spend 12 weeks across four LIONS departments - Partnerships, Product, Marketing and Content. We break our business into 3 pillars - community, learning and benchmark and you'll get to learn about each of these as part of your experience.&nbsp;<ul><li>Community: Our community experiences - online (LIONS Live) and offline (Festivals) - and partnership programmes, are the definitive place for the global creatively community to come together to collaborate, partner &amp; celebrate creativity that drives progress. During this rotation you’ll work hand in hand with our sales, marketing, and content teams to learn how we create and deliver community experiences.</li><li>Learning: Our learning programmes aimed at individuals, and advisory services aimed at organisations - accelerate excellence by building creative capabilities, leadership and processes through the best experts and work in the world.</li><li>Benchmark: Our awards - including Cannes Lions’ - are the undisputed benchmark for creative excellence and effectiveness, enabling those in the business of creativity to understand best practice and gain the confidence to aim higher by seeing what's creatively possible.</li></ul>During the experience, you’ll also work on a live project brief which will be presented to the LIONS leadership team at the end of the rotation.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Shadow live client calls to understand global account management</li><li>Understand the different product sets within LIONS and what it takes to build a global brand</li><li>Meet and work with a wide range of individuals across our Community pillar</li><li>Develop and write your own product strategy</li><li>Brainstorm marketing and communications plans</li><li>Work on a holistic internship project to be presented at the end of your rotation</li><li>Present and pitch your ideas to LIONS executives</li></ul>&nbsp;What you'll gain<ul><li>A macro understanding of the marketing &amp; advertising industry</li><li>Exposure to core functions of a global business, with a focus on creativity</li><li>Inspiration &amp; networking to equip you for a career in the creative industry</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills, and experience<ul><li>You do not require previous experience, and we welcome recent graduates and/or those interested in a career change. All we ask is that candidates show a dedicated &amp; demonstrated interest in the field of creativity.</li><li>Interest in advertising, marketing, and communications</li><li>Problem-solving, leadership, motivated, team player, organised</li><li>You are an advocate and ally for diversity, equity and inclusion</li></ul> Some feedback from our past interns:<blockquote> &nbsp;"I loved researching opportunities for Lions as part of the intern brief, and it was amazing to get to present this to all the many people we worked with.""Thank you for the world's best internship, I am so grateful.""Thank you is not enough! We have been so welcomed by the LIONS team and have received immeasurable kindness and support." &nbsp;</blockquote> Ascential is a people-powered company, and we’re committed to supporting each and every one of them. We publish an annual&nbsp;Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report that sets out our goals, commitments and progress so far. We invest in Employee Groups, empowering them to run educational events, support charities that they’re passionate about, and share experiences with colleagues. These groups include Able to Thrive, Ascential Pride, Black in Business and Empower Women's Network. And our inclusive recruitment practices and early talent programmes help us to bring curious, passionate people from every walk of life into our team.We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any&nbsp;reasonable adjustments&nbsp;that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Ascential

LIONS: Creativity in business internship

Closing date: 6th August 2024Salary range: &nbsp;London Living Wage (minimum)&nbsp;Take your first steps in PR and work with some of the biggest names in entertainment as an assistant publicist at Premier.Premier is Europe’s leading specialist integrated agency for entertainment, arts and culture. For more than 20 years our business has used its unrivalled influence, creativity and network to help its clients across TV, film, gaming, sport, live events and music bring fans closer to the things they love.&nbsp;Our client roster is a who’s who of the most influential businesses in entertainment and includes Activision, Amazon, Disney, EA, Fender, Live Nation, Netflix, Paramount, Sky, Sony, Universal and Warner Bros. We are looking for someone wanting to take their first step in their public relations career to join our consumer entertainment department, with a focus on our music and brands clients.The assistant publicist will be a part of the account team and work across a range of consumer entertainment clients.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key tasksClient accounts:<ul><li>Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of all the accounts you are across&nbsp;</li><li>Distribute to clients/team director and archive daily press cuttings&nbsp;</li><li>Collate client reports as required</li><li>Participate in brainstorms for campaigns and undertake research for proposals</li><li>Distribute press releases/assets and carry out media sell-ins as directed by the account team to secure news, previews, reviews, competitions and features</li><li>Set up and follow through with talent interviews as directed</li><li>Keep abreast of entertainment, arts, consumer, music media personnel moves/changes and update database accordingly (including arts/consumer/entertainment/music reporters, listings editors, picture editors, influencers, bloggers, website editors etc)</li><li>Develop and maintain a broad knowledge – and take an active interest in – entertainment / consumer brands / arts / music industries (i.e., monitoring media)</li><li>Develop key contacts across traditional media, websites and social channels (including influencers) and acquire up to date knowledge of deadlines and PR feature opportunities</li><li>Proactively manage feature placements for clients, and all previews/listings, reviews and competition placements on accounts</li><li>Pro-actively foster relationships with third parties to assist in creating campaigns</li><li>Write press materials to a level ready to submit for client approval (requiring minimal input from senior team)</li><li>Attend and contribute to client meetings&nbsp;</li></ul>Office management support:<ul><li>Deal or forward emails and enquiries (in other team members’ absence) as appropriate</li></ul>Company-wide:<ul><li>Follow all house systems and styles&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure the contact database is up to date and inform all staff of any key media changes</li><li>Occasional Premier Group assistance as requested by directors&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>No prior experience or specific qualifications are required for the role, but we are looking for a candidate with:<ul><li>An interest in communications/public relations</li><li>A strong work ethic</li><li>A willingness to learn</li><li>An interest in music/the arts</li><li>A positive personality</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;To applyPlease send applications to Premier via email by clicking the 'Apply' button, with 'Assistant Publicist Music &amp; Brands' in the subject line.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Assistant publicist - Music & Brands

Closing date: Wednesday 31st July 2024 at 12 noonSalary: £30,000 per annumWorking hours: 35 hours per week. Although additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the post’s requirements.Interview dates: Week beginning 5th August 2024&nbsp;As part of the NTP team, play a key role in developing and executing press campaigns for tours and transfers of productions originating at the National Theatre.&nbsp;National Theatre Productions (NTP) aims to extend the life of National Theatre productions, without subsidy, in London’s West End, on tour throughout the UK, on Broadway, internationally, and in collaboration with coproducing partners around the world.The post holder will work with the Head of Press &amp; Communications (NTP) on shows touring the UK and Ireland, to London’s West End, to Broadway and further afield.Productions will include (but will not be limited to) the global phenomenon, War Horse, which is soon to embark on a large-scale UK and Ireland tour, The Lehman Trilogy which returns to the West End following successful international dates and, Dear England, the recent Olivier Award winning, ‘Best New Play’.The post-holder will also contribute to department-wide initiatives including audience development and the making of digital content for social media.The role involves working closely with other NT colleagues such as the wider Press Team, the Marketing, Digital and Broadcast departments, Access, Development and Publications as well as Producers and Production Creative teams. The role requires regular close working with external consultants, suppliers, stakeholders and marketing and press teams across venues in our touring network.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>To research, plan and implement press campaigns for productions across all forms of media, working with colleagues, company management and creative teams to secure and achieve varied press coverage for NTP shows, maintaining a high standard of professionalism and creativity.</li><li>Liaise with journalists daily to facilitate requests such as arranging interviews and press tickets, supplying press images, issuing press releases and press night invitations.</li><li>Liaise with tour venues in the UK and internationally on the publicity campaigns and in-week activity for NTP productions, working with the Company Manager and company and creatives to secure press opportunities, create and distribute briefing notifications, supervise press events and arrange travel.</li><li>To draft press releases to announce productions, access performances, and casting announcements. Proofreading of press materials.</li><li>Use of the NT’s media database, Cision, to research journalists and PR opportunities and to distribute press releases.</li><li>To oversee the coordination and distribution of daily/weekly press cuttings and press reports with the Head of Press &amp; Comms and Press &amp; Marketing Assistant whilst also monitoring press stories and topical issues in the theatre, and wider arts, sector.</li><li>Working with the NTP marketing and general management team on planning and implementation of special events, including press nights and rehearsal room events.</li></ul>Other<ul><li>The post also holds responsibility for press images, working closely with the Head of Press and marketing colleagues to ensure captioning and copyright is correct and that images are effectively distributed to media Job Description Press Officer NTP.</li><li>Work with the National Theatre press office, partners and external press and marketing agencies, as required.</li><li>To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required, including invoice management via Proactis, the NT’s finance management system.</li><li>To support the National’s communication objectives by presenting information to your manager, team and colleagues as appropriate, whilst respecting confidentiality, so that you and your colleagues have all the information you need to perform your duties effectively.</li><li>General day-to-day liaison with internal and external partners, including marketing and press agencies, venue marketing and teams, box office personnel, etc.</li><li>To undertake training and attend networking events deemed necessary by your manager.</li><li>To comply with the National’s Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies at all times.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience in theatre publicity dealing with a range of local, national and international journalists and a genuine interest in press relations.</li><li>Experience of working in a busy work environment with touring experience and/or co-producing partnerships.</li><li>The ability to deal confidently, courteously and discreetly with all levels of the media, theatre personnel and the public (both in person, over the phone and on email) with experience of building successful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.</li><li>Prior experience of creating and managing dynamic, wide reaching and inclusive press campaigns.</li><li>Experience at working at press events e.g. Press Launches, Media Calls, Opening Nights and Media Calls.</li></ul>&nbsp;We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

National Theatre

Press officer, NT Productions

Application deadline: 4th August 2024Salary: £25,642.50Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am- 5:00pmDuration: 19 monthsStart date: October 2024&nbsp;Fancy joining one of London’s fastest growing communications agencies?&nbsp;Headland Consultancy’s apprenticeship programme will give you an unrivalled grounding in Corporate, Public Affairs, Financial and much more. If you’re a self-starter who’s obsessed with current affairs and loves to collaborate with others, we’d love to hear from you.We're looking for two Apprentices to join us in October this year.&nbsp;The potential career path of a successful applicant will form part of discussions during the apprenticeship. For any apprentice that successfully completes their apprenticeship, they will be eligible to apply for the position of 'Trainee Account Executive'.&nbsp;What you will do in your working dayWe’re looking for apprentices who want to get stuck in from day one and really make a difference to their teams. The role will best suit someone who wants to fast-track their career in communications and hit the ground running. It’s a fast-paced environment where you’ll learn quickly and be supported every step of the wayHeadland’s PR Apprentice will be required to undertake (but not be restricted to) the following activities as part of their role:<ul><li>Writing: Writing for business communications, communicating effectively with PR clients, writing for the media (including articles, news releases, blogs, and case studies)</li><li>Social/digital media: Understanding when and which social media channel is appropriate and how it can be incorporated into a communications campaign. Using social media in a strategic and effective way for companies and brands</li><li>Media liaison: Understanding how the media operates, dealing with day-to-day inquiries from the media, pitching stories and/or products to the media, building relationships with the media (i.e. journalists), creating media lists, monitoring press clippings, sending/receiving press selection products</li><li>Media monitoring: Monitoring the news on a daily basis, flagging relevant articles to internal teams and clients</li><li>Client liaison: Be a key member of the team answering calls from clients when they ring Headland’s switchboard number, and meeting and greeting clients in person when they visit Headland’s office</li><li>Deliver PR campaigns: Supporting the team in creating new campaigns, working to deliver a strategy for a client or organisation</li><li>Evaluate PR campaigns: Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of PR campaigns and measuring their impact Research &amp; data analysis: Conducting research for the team and/or clients and reporting key details</li><li>Presentation: Planning, structuring and delivering presentations internally &amp; externally</li><li>Events: Planning, organising and co-coordinating events, meeting the objectives of the brief</li><li>Budgets: Taking charge of small finance processes related to PR campaigns</li></ul>Workload managementThe PR apprentice will also be required to demonstrate workload management by undertaking the following activities:<ul><li>Time management: Planning, organising, taking the initiative and prioritising workload to ensure deadlines and objectives for both work activities and apprenticeship training are met. Ensuring email/online diaries are kept up to date</li><li>Meetings: Arranging internal and external meetings, ensuring rooms are suitable and attendees' needs are catered for (including teas/coffees/ adequate IT set up for video calls etc.), and ensuring the office is adequately stocked with necessities</li><li>Career development: Taking responsibility for personal learning and professional development&nbsp;</li></ul>Working with peopleThe PR apprentice will also be required to demonstrate the following in their ability to work with people:<ul><li>Professional relationships: Developing professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, effective listening and verbal/written communication. Ensuring supervisors and coaches are aware of work-in-progress and are briefed when any problems arise. Working with teams to achieve goals and promote a motivated work environment</li><li>Proactivity:&nbsp;Working within teams to provide support by proactively taking on tasks, and completing tasks with a positive attitude</li><li>Networking: Building a professional network of other PR professionals whilst maintaining a positive company and personal image&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;The training you will be getting:<ul><li>You will develop a wide understanding of Public Relations and the impact it has on businesses</li><li>As a Public Relations and Communications Apprentice, you will follow a Level 4 Public Relations Assistant apprenticeship standard, which is a nationally recognised qualification route with a Diploma</li><li>This will involve “on the job” training, virtual visits from an Apprenticeship Coach, an internal line manager to provide ongoing guidance, online learning and creating a portfolio of evidence</li><li>Functional Skills in maths and English if required</li><li>The apprentice will be working towards an End-Point Assessment (EPA) which will determine if they have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours listed in the PR &amp; Communications Assistant Standard</li><li>The apprentice must follow company and training provider procedures at all times</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>GCSE or equivalent English Language 9-4 (A*- C) is essential</li><li>GCSE or equivalent Maths 9-4 (A*- C) is essential</li><li>A Level or equivalent English 4 (C) and above is essential</li><li>Communication skills</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Organisation skills</li><li>Excellent written skills</li><li>Genuine interest in PR</li><li>Motivated and committed</li><li>Flexible and willing to learn</li><li>Proactive self-starter</li><li>Creative and curious</li><li>Interest in current affairs</li><li>Ambitious, collaborative and inventive</li><li>Social media skills</li></ul>You may be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of clients.&nbsp;Benefits<ul><li>Laptop and mobile device</li><li>Free PRCA Membership</li><li>26 days annual leave, plus public bank holidays on top</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Company Pension – employer contribution is currently at 7.5%</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>Free lunch at our lunch and learn sessions (called Headspace) and full access to our office snack cupboard</li><li>Company Events – including our summer parties, Christmas parties, monthly agency drinks and many other social events</li></ul>&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Headland

PR & communications apprentice

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