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Salary: £27,000 per annumReports to: Publicity DirectorLocation: 5th Floor,&nbsp;HYLO,105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZWorking pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - Minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from homeDepartment: Publicity&nbsp;&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is looking for an enthusiastic and diligent assistant to join the publicity department, supporting the adult PR team.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity for someone serious about getting their start in Publicity and hoping to work across a broad range of titles and genres.&nbsp;In this role, being an enthusiastic self-starter is key. You will be responsible for a lot of rolling admin and logistics to support the team. You will be well supported by your line manager and other colleagues, but attention to detail, excellent communication and problem-solving are essential.&nbsp;A team player who is excited to try lots of new things will be best suited to this role. As well as rolling tasks, each day will play out differently and could include completing last-minute mailings, prepping materials for meetings and attending events with authors.&nbsp;With lots going on at any given time, good time management and prioritisation is vital. Building great relationships with team members, knowing how to set yourself deadlines and when to push back is important.&nbsp;A passion for books, media and digital spheres is crucial. The role offers progression to exciting campaign work as workload allows and offers excellent collaborative opportunities with a range of award-winning and experienced publicists.&nbsp;A friendly and creative department, we are a supportive, successful team. There are lots of great publicists to learn from and exciting opportunities to be seized by the right candidate. There are also many other ways to impact the business, company culture and accommodate personal interests. These include charitable and social initiatives, mentoring, Inclusion and Representation and Mental Health Networks.&nbsp;&nbsp;Core responsibilities<ul><li>Helps manage the team’s day-to-day admin tasks including invoices, budget sheets, calendars and more&nbsp;</li><li>Manages general enquiries to the department as the team’s first point of call, via phone and email, so that all communication is efficient and given in a timely manner&nbsp;</li><li>Collating group pitches to journalists and festival/event programmers</li><li>Supports the team and authors with logistics including travel arrangements and materials for meetings and presentations&nbsp;</li><li>Helps to organise and attend events, launches and festivals</li><li>Logs and circulates press coverage and PR reports</li><li>Regularly updates media and events contacts&nbsp;</li><li>Supporting on publicity campaigns as required (pitching, press releases, booking travel etc).</li><li>Manages award and media submissions where necessary</li><li>Minuting team meetings and circulating notes</li><li>Collaborates with the teams on digital and social media initiatives&nbsp;</li><li>Manages and maintains external databases and tools, such as Roxhill, Cision and Netgalley</li><li>Further collaborative and solo campaign work as the role develops</li></ul>&nbsp;What does success in this role look like?&nbsp;The successful applicant consistently demonstrates:&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills</li><li>Attention to detail&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to take initiative and prioritise workload&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to deliver on tasks to deadline&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication skills – in writing and in person&nbsp;</li><li>Actively anticipating issues coming around the corner&nbsp;</li><li>Work with various stakeholders and to different deadlines&nbsp;</li><li>Great copy writing in pitches and press releases&nbsp;</li><li>Strong relationships with team, as well as other colleagues, authors and key stakeholders&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>This is an entry level role&nbsp;</li><li>A real passion for books and how we reach readers&nbsp;</li><li>Genuine interest in starting a career in Publicity&nbsp;</li><li>Understanding/interest in the media and digital book communities&nbsp;</li><li>Being proactive and resourceful&nbsp;</li><li>Provide examples of prioritising, time management and attention to detail</li><li>Team player who enjoys building and fostering relationships&nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Previous office-based work or work-experience</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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Publicity assistant, Adult Trade

Closing date: 21st January 2025Salary: £46,500-£48,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London office, or at any of our regional offices in Sheffield, Edinburgh, or Bristol, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the Hachette Children’s Group PR team at a senior level, in a management role for one direct report.&nbsp;Hachette Children’s Group (HCG) is one of the largest children’s publishers in the UK, with an excellent track record in creating bestselling and award-winning books for children of all ages. We publish best-selling picture book, fiction and non-fiction authors and illustrators and licensed brands including Cressida Cowell, Leigh Bardugo, Onjali Q. Raúf, Clare Balding, Kes Gray, Jim Field, Jessica Townsend, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Alice Oseman, Matthew Syed, David Almond, Lauren Child, Rachel Bright, Marion Deuchars, Dermot O’Leary, Nick East, Tanya Byrne, Dean Atta, Francesca Simon, Alex T. Smith, Tim Peake, Zanib Mian, J.K. Rowling, Giles Andreae, Guy Parker-Rees, Pippa Curnick, Maz Evans, L.D. Lapinski, Benjamin Zephaniah, Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Piers Torday, Pippa Curnick, Rainbow Magic, Beast Quest and Octonauts.We are a friendly team of publicists and marketers who’ve delivered award-winning campaigns with a strong ethos of collaboration, high achievement, and whole-list mentality. We are proud to be working with an exceptional roster of authors, illustrators and brands, and the most exciting debut talent.Hachette Children's Group 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.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>You’ll be delivering all levels of front list and back list campaign, from household names and big brands to exciting debut authors and illustrators, focusing not only on top tier results, but on longer term goals, collaborating with colleagues across the company and multiple external stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>You’ll be managing one direct report, responsible for their development and performance, and lending your experience more generally for more junior colleagues.&nbsp;</li><li>This role involves contribution to HCG’s PR team infrastructure and federal responsibilities, so you’ll also be working with a whole-list mindset, and representing HCG to trade and consumers.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>We’re looking for someone who has expertise in managing multiple stakeholders, is passionate about the power of children’s books and who has a track record of creative, impactful campaigns, as well as excellent relationships in the media, events and influencer spaces. The team works across all age groups and genres, and the perfect person for the role would know how to gain visibility for all their books in a competitive market.</li><li>You will be a strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively, confidently liaising with multiple colleagues, high-profile authors, illustrators, agents, licensors, journalists and booksellers.&nbsp;</li><li>Your written and spoken communication skills should be exemplary.</li><li>We are looking for someone who is keen to contribute to the wider team in both a managerial and federal way, contributing to the efficiency of team infrastructure and lending experience to more junior colleagues.</li></ul>We are open to discussing part time.&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>Private medical insurance</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>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Head of PR

Closing date: 19th January 2025Salary: £36,000&nbsp;Head of Zeus is seeking a well-connected, creative and enthusiastic publicity manager to work across our Aries and AdAstra fiction imprints. This role is to cover a maternity leave and reports to the Head of Publicity.From serial killers to spies, medieval soldiers to golden age crime, Aries is home to your very favourite characters. Our crime, thriller, action, adventure and horror imprint, publishes acclaimed authors including master of crime, Martin Edwards, award-winning historical fiction author Clare Whitfield and bestselling historian and broadcaster, Dan Jones.&nbsp;Ad Astra is high-concept, hard-core and literary Science Fiction and fantasy. Its authors include true stars of their genres: Cixin Liu, Hao Jingfang, Kelly Link, Ken Liu, A.G. Riddle, Adrian Tchaikovsky and Lavie Tidhar, to name just a few.The Aries/AdAstra Publicity Manager will be part of our high-achieving, ambitious publicity team, working to deliver brilliant, sales-driving book campaigns and excellent author care for these imprints. This temporary role, to cover a maternity leave, is ideal for someone with previous experience of working in a busy publicity department and who has particular specialist knowledge of how to run successful crime/thriller and science fiction/fantasy PR campaigns.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Planning and running creative publicity campaigns for our Aries and AdAstra imprints and being the main point of contact for authors.&nbsp;</li><li>Developing and maintaining strong media relationships across print, broadcast, podcasts, events and the digital space.&nbsp;</li><li>Delivering excellent author care, from preliminary campaign planning meetings, through to launch and beyond.</li><li>Working creatively to identify and pitch potential feature and interview opportunities for our authors</li><li>Writing press releases and coordinating review copy mailings to targeted media lists.</li><li>Organising launch parties as well as bookshop and festival events.</li><li>Collaborating with Marketing colleagues on blogger mailings and early influencer proof mailouts.</li><li>Participating in monthly imprint meetings and departmental planning meetings.</li><li>Collaborating with colleagues in the wider Sales &amp; Marketing and Editorial departments to develop joined up book campaigns.</li><li>Providing PR support to other imprints when required, including advising junior colleagues.&nbsp;</li><li>Day to day administrative duties including managing prize submissions, booking author travel and reporting on publicity coverage and events to other departments and the wider company.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Previous experience in a book publicity team; running own publicity campaigns and delivering excellent levels of author care.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent contacts, including good relationships with sci-fi/fantasy and crime fiction event programmers and reviewers.</li><li>Good understanding of the national media landscape, including digital media.</li><li>Strong relationship building skills, both with internal colleagues and third parties.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>A demonstrable ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines.</li><li>A creative approach to finding new platforms to expand a campaign’s reach and find potential new readers&nbsp;</li><li>A demonstrable passion for crime/thriller and science fiction/fantasy books and the ability to convey this is essential</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office: Head of Zeus, 5-8 Hardwick Street, London, EC1R 4RG on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Tuesday and Wednesday&nbsp;Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Sunday 19th January 2025.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if requiredPlease include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Publicity manager, Head of Zeus (maternity cover)

Closing date for signing up: Tuesday 21st January 2025Event date: Thursday 23rd January 2025Event time: 6-8pm (doors open to guests from 5.30pm)Location: Greencoat House, Francis Street, London SW1P 1DH&nbsp;Ever wondered what makes the PR and marketing industries thrive and why it’s one of the fastest growing areas of the creative economy? It’s all about people.&nbsp;For our first masterclass of 2025 we’re teaming up with award-winning agencies <a href="https://www.harvard.co.uk/" target="_blank">Harvard</a> and <a href="https://www.teamspirit.co.uk/" target="_blank">Teamspirit</a> (who have worked on campaigns with Sennheiser, Vodafone and Big Zuu to name a few) to explore why diversity is at the heart of creative success in these industries – and how you can be part of it. &nbsp; We’ll kick things off with a quickfire creative showcase featuring innovative campaigns then dive into a panel discussion mixed with an interactive quiz, blending personal stories, industry expertise, and audience participation. Join us to get insight from a panel of PR and marketing experts on working effectively with clients and brands, the PR skills essential to any role, as well as their overall career tips and advice on how to navigate working in the creative economy. &nbsp; Plus, we’ll wrap up with an audience Q&amp;A and the opportunity to build your network. &nbsp; Meet our speakers:<ul><li>Sandy Downs, Account Director &amp; Head of DE&amp;I at Teamspirit</li><li>Alex Waring, Junior Strategist at Teamspirit</li><li>Sofia Cerchiai, Senior PR Account Executive at Teamspirit</li><li>James Drinkall, Creative Services Project Manager at Teamspirit</li><li>Joanne Oni-Awoyinka, Account Executive at Harvard</li><li>Sophie Wesley, Account Manager at Harvard</li></ul>&nbsp;This event&nbsp;is aimed at&nbsp;people&nbsp;under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.By&nbsp;signing up for this event, you agree to Creative Access storing and handling your data, plus contacting you with programme updates.Please note that this page will be closed if the event is at capacity.

Creative Access

About Creative Access

Creative Access masterclass: PR & Marketing with Teamspirit & Harvard

Closing date for applications: 12th January 2025Salary: Circa £30,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.&nbsp;Are you a PR pro who loves children's books?We are the UK’s no.1 children’s publisher, home to Puffin and Ladybird, and some of the most recognised entertainment brands, authors and illustrators, including: Peppa Pig, Bluey, Peter Rabbit, The Snowman, Eric Carle, Roald Dahl, Jeff Kinney, Adam Kay, Tom Fletcher, Robin Stevens, Nadia Shireen, Ed Vere and Jacqueline Wilson. We also launch talented new rising stars, including Nathan Bryon, Dapo Adeola, Nazneen Pathak, Tamzin Merchant, and Manjeet Mann. Our Penguin YA list includes Malorie Blackman, Karen McManus, Phillip Pullman and Jennifer Lynn Barnes.Our award-winning Children’s PR team is seeking an enthusiastic and extremely well-organised Press Officer to work across its outstanding portfolio of books and brands. You will have proven PR experience and will be used to running and managing your own press campaigns. You don’t need to have prior children’s book experience, but we are looking for relevant experience and knowledge of reaching children’s consumers and children’s media landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What you'll doAs Press Officer, you’ll be responsible for planning and implementing PR campaigns with direction from more senior members of staff and the role will cover the following areas:<ul><li>Developing publicity plans (this may be with the support of more senior colleagues) and implementing campaigns.</li><li>Promoting books and authors through social media and digital channels, print and broadcast to ensure coverage and generate sales.</li><li>Manage all aspects of author events including event creation, schedule management and social media content across our channels. Such events may include: book festivals, schools events, stock signings and bookshop window painting.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Establishing and maintaining relationships with key influencers in the industry&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Responding to and fulfilling routine requests from trade and consumer media for information, author features, review copies etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Building relationships with authors and providing the highest level of author care at all times.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Creating and writing press materials, contribution to written acquisition pitches.&nbsp;</li><li>Keeping up to date with the UK media spectrum to be aware of coverage of PRH Children’s titles and of publishing news.&nbsp;</li><li>Liaising regularly with other internal departments, such as marketing, sales, editorial, in order to plan, implement and review campaigns.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Undertaking general administrative tasks as required to facilitate the smooth running of the department, ranging from maintaining databases, submitting books for awards to financial tasks such as raising purchase orders.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;What you’ll bring&nbsp;You don’t need to have worked in publishing before to be considered for this role, but a passion to work with children’s brands is essential. Perhaps you’ve worked in entertainment or media PR previously, or in a PR agency – whatever your PR background, we’d like to hear from you if you:<ul><li>Love reading and have a keen interest in the UK children’s book market.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Have an avid interest in the media landscape.</li><li>Are interested in digital platforms and follow social influencers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Are a creative individual who isn’t afraid to think outside of the box.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Have strong personal organisation and time management skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Are a team player but can work autonomously using initiative.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;How to applyPlease apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Sunday 12th January 2025.Please ensure you include a cover letter, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically, we expect the cover letter to be between 1 to 2 pages in length.Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate. We expect interviews to take place from w/c 20th January.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Press officer, Penguin Random House Children's

Closing date: 17th January 2025Salary: £40,000+ dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;We are looking for a passionate and driven publicist to lead on campaigns and strategy for a range of Orion’s key launches.The Orion Publishing Group, a division of Hachette UK, publishes commercial and literary, award-winning popular fiction and non-fiction and is home to bestselling authors such as Sir Ian Rankin, Emily English, Adam Kay, Michael Connelly, Brandon Sanderson, Veronica Henry, Santa Montefiore, Clare Chambers, Cathy Bramley, Michael Palin, Malala Yousafzai, Gillian Flynn, Candice Carty-Williams and many more.&nbsp;In 2021 we won the Publisher of the Year award at the British Book Awards, and our award-winning Communications team has a proud track record of creating high-impact, creative, sales-driving campaigns to help bring our books to readers.&nbsp;An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Publicity Manager to join our dynamic and creative Communications team, to cover a 12 month secondment. As Senior Publicity Manager you will be responsible for leading and implementing sales-driving and profile-building publicity campaigns,&nbsp;fully integrating all aspects of the media and events spaces to positively raise the profile and awareness of the author and book&nbsp;across our wide range of imprints.You will be working directly with some of the industry’s biggest and most exciting publishing including Michael Connelly, Emily English and Chris Whitaker as well as working across our fiction and non-fiction lists more broadly. You’ll be required to confidently present plans to colleagues in-house and externally to authors and agents, pitch for new business, regularly updating key stakeholders on progress, as well as offering exceptional author care and maintaining excellent relationships with authors and agents.This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplined, award-winning team responsible for a wide variety of publishing. You’d be working in a creative and dynamic environment, utilising a wide variety of essential publicity skills to reach the widest possible readership.&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will have demonstrable experience with a proven track record of creating industry-leading publicity campaigns across fiction and non-fiction that result in sales.</li><li>An interest in commercial publishing as well as experience working with brand authors is desired.&nbsp;</li><li>Alongside demonstratable PR experience, the ideal candidate will be extremely efficient, have a broad range of contacts across the media and events, and bring initiative, creativity, and passion to the role.</li><li>The ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and be a strong team player are also vital.</li><li>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced publicist ready for a new challenge.</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.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>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Senior publicity manager (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 13th January 2025 at 5pmSalary: £29,131 per annumStart date: ASAPLocation: Highbury, London&nbsp;Are you passionate about improving the prospects for young storytellers within film and tv?We are looking to recruit an energetic and driven individual for the role of Industry Department Assistant at LSA. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic at the prospect of working with young people and have the admin and organisational skills to support the LSA Industry department in providing broad ranging industry engagement programmes to London Screen Academy students.This unique role requires an individual who is a self starter and successful multitasker, who can assist the Industry department’s three programme managers and the dept director; can support students to engage with LSA’s industry engagement programme and can effectively communicate with professionals working within the creative industries.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Assisting the three Industry Dept. Managers and the Dept Director with administrative, logistical and technical support to ensure the effective delivery of all of the industry engagement programmes and opportunities which the provides for the LSA community</li><li>Liaising with industry professionals to ensure effective management of the safeguarding, logistical and technical requirements of their work with LSA</li><li>Supporting LSA students to maximise their awareness of and engagement with the industry engagement opportunities provided to them whilst at LSA</li><li>Undertaking the administrative tasks required for Industry trips for students e.g. set visits, studio tours etc., including completing risk assessments, journey planning and obtaining parental consents</li><li>Assisting in the creation of effective department communications to effectively promote the work of the industry department and the industry engagement activities it creates both internally to the LSA community (staff, students &amp; parent/ carers) and externally to professionals working within the creative industries</li><li>Maintaining Industry Dept. tracking systems to record industry engagement opportunities to ensure accurate data is recorded regarding both student and Industry partner engagement</li><li>Timely and comprehensive communication with specialist teams, including technical, IT and premises departments to ensure successful execution of industry engagement activities within the LSA building</li><li>Generic research to support the work of the Industry Department</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong interest in and a good understanding of the UK creative industries</li><li>Motivated to work with young people to support their professional development and achievement of their career goals</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced busy school environment</li><li>Fully commit to LSA’s supportive but challenging ethos and culture</li><li>Thrive on working in teams but able to work independently</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail</li><li>Confident and outgoing both on the phone and in-person</li><li>Self starter and problem solver</li><li>Strong computer skills (GSuite, Canva, AirTable, Substack all used - training can be provided)</li><li>Commitment to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion and making the creative industries accessible to all</li><li>Creative Industry experience</li><li>Experience of working with young people (desirable)</li></ul>&nbsp;We are committed to diversifying the screen industries and increasing the diversity of our team is an important step towards this goal. We would especially welcome applicants who are from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic groups, who are currently under-represented in our teaching staff. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, of any sexual or gender identity, neurodiverse applicants, adults of any age or religious belief and encourage applications from people with a disability.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

LONDON SCREEN ACADEMY

London Screen Academy

Industry department assistant

Closing date: 13th January 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £26,500Duration: 12 monthsWorking hours: 9am - 5.30pm, Monday - FridayLocation: Hybrid –&nbsp;4 days/week in the London office and 1 day/week from homeStart date: February 2025&nbsp;Gain hands-on experience managing talent, negotiating deals, and supporting events while learning how The Blanket Group builds careers and crafts partnerships.More than just another agency, <a href="https://www.blanketlondon.com/" target="_blank">The Blanket Group</a> is a meeting of minds where communications, paid partnerships and new brand ventures come together to drive success. Blanket has quickly become one of the most trusted and sought–after partners to the people and brands shaping the beauty industry of tomorrow.The Blanket Group are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join the team in the newest division of their agency – the talent management arm.&nbsp;This internship is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn about talent management, both on and offline, and grow within this role. The ideal candidate will assist in various administrative and operational tasks.&nbsp;What you will learn<ul><li>How to work as part of a team.</li><li>How to manage talent, their expectations, needs and career goals.</li><li>How to negotiate and execute contracted partnerships.</li><li>How the Blanket Group plans and guides individuals in their careers.</li><li>How to care about the small details and manage deadlines.</li></ul>&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Provide administrative support to the talent management team.</li><li>Assist in managing communications with talent, clients, and partners.</li><li>Help coordinate talent schedules, bookings, and events.</li><li>Maintain and update digital files, databases, and client records.</li><li>Assist with preparing reports, contracts, and other documents.</li><li>Support marketing and social media efforts related to talent promotion.</li><li>Handle general office tasks such as scheduling meetings, supporting office supply orders, helping with live events and general office assistance.</li><li>Contribute to various projects and perform other tasks as needed to support the wider team.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Strong organisational and time management skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.</li><li>A proactive attitude with attention to detail and a willingness to learn.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise urgent tasks.</li><li>Interest in talent management and social media.</li><li>Understanding of social media platforms.</li></ul>&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>&nbsp;This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning&nbsp;and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.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.

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Talent assistant

Closing date for applications: 27th January 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: National or London Living Wage depending on locationDuration: 6 monthsWorking pattern: Part-time, 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)Location: Option of working from either Forward’s London, Margate, or Liverpool bases, with at least two days working remotely.Start date: 17th March 2025&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, tech-savvy problem-solver, with an enthusiasm for poetry and building social media communities.&nbsp;<a href="https://forwardartsfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Forward Arts Foundation</a> is a national charity committed to building diverse mass audiences, showcasing the best new work and developing underrepresented talent in poetry.The trainee will provide marketing and administrative support towards Forward’s national flagship projects: National Poetry Day and the Forward Prizes for Poetry.The trainee will creatively shape NPD and Forward Prizes’ social media, leading community growth whilst working closely with some of the UK’s highest-quality established and emerging poets.&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Overseeing company social media channels, including, Instagram, Twitter, and other relevant platforms</li><li>Creating dynamic written, graphic, and video content</li><li>Working with the Head of Programme and external marketing specialists and agencies to manage social media of large projects, events, and community management</li><li>Writing and distributing e-newsletters to subscribers</li><li>Managing general inboxes and incoming queries</li><li>Supporting logistics on organisation-wide meetings</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>An interest in poetry and basic knowledge of contemporary poets</li><li>Strong organisational skills</li><li>A skilled problem-solver</li><li>A good understanding of written and spoken English</li><li>An interest in developing digital and content creation skills</li><li>GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English</li></ul>&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>&nbsp;This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the&nbsp;Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

Forward Arts Foundation

Trainee marketing & communications assistant

Closing date: 13th January 2025Salary: Up to £32,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Contract: 6-month fixed term contractLocation: This role can be based at our London, Sheffield, or Manchester office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;We are looking for an experienced digital marketing or eCommerce executive to join the team on a fixed-term basis of 6 months.&nbsp;Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second-largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 12&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries.&nbsp;What you'll be doingYour role within the D2C team will be primarily to run our centrally managed Special Editions Shopify store where we help research, pitch, shape and launch Special Editions for the likes of Inside No.9, Robert Galbraith, and Joe Lycett.You'll be equipped with support from a range of Group functions, and you will be making a significant revenue and creative impact to the Special Editions brand, our publishers and their authors.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesSpecific activities will include the following:<ul><li>You'll be involved in creating and then implementing a long-term marketing strategy for Special Edition Books.</li><li>Overseeing implementation of a brand re-fresh on the store.</li><li>Writing blog posts based on keyword and SEO research.</li><li>Planning, creating and managing paid and organic campaigns, and associated budget.</li><li>Planning, commissioning and developing marketing assets in conjunction with divisional marketing teams and our in-house AV team.</li><li>Responding and engaging directly with customers, fans and authors on social media and other channels.</li><li>Carrying out research for Special Editions to help in the pitching and development of potential projects with publishers.</li><li>Preparing and implementing marketing plans for the brand, and individual titles.</li><li>Producing monthly reports for Special Editions, sharing with publishers and senior management.</li><li>Working on POS marketing material for internal and external promotional use.</li><li>Helping manage the pipeline and product development life cycles for upcoming and prospective Special Editions.</li></ul>Around a third of the role will also be supporting the other Shopify store teams and Central Marketing with:<ul><li>Answering queries and making recommendations on best practice Shopify use.</li><li>Staying on top of Shopify roadmap and recommending implementation of new features, delivering short training/refreshers and onboarding new team members to the divisional teams where required.</li><li>Feeding in to best practice discussions and presentations, sharing learnings from successes and failures.</li><li>Leading on sharing eCommerce sales and marketing techniques with the store teams and Central Marketing.</li><li>Shaping processes to ensure smooth working practices between central departments and teams.</li><li>Coordinating with other central departments such as IT and legal to effect technical and process improvements.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forWe're looking for someone with extensive Shopify and D2C (B2C, DTC) experience who is full of creative energy and who pivots approaches based on measured outcomes and planning.&nbsp;You'll be confident to work independently and able to present to small groups on occasion.Essential<ul><li>Extensive Shopify experience - you need to be our resident Shopify expert.</li><li>D2C (B2C) eCommerce experience, preferably in publishing or a similar industry.</li><li>Extensive digital marketing experience including SEO/SEM, PPC, Socials, and email.</li></ul>Nice to have skills and experience:<ul><li>Luxury or collectible consumer product marketing and/or sales.</li><li>Experience training other people on technology and processes.</li><li>Experience working in a group function, supporting wider teams</li><li>Experience in international eCommerce sales via Shopify</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.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>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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