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Closing date for applications: 30th June at 11.59pmSalary: National Living WageStart date: August 2025Hours: 4 days per week (Tuesday to Friday)Duration: 7 months This exciting placement provides a hands-on opportunity to explore sales, publicity, and marketing in an independent publishing house based in Birmingham.<a href="https://theemmapress.com/" target="_blank">The Emma Press</a> is an independent publishing house based in Birmingham specialising in poetry, short fiction, essays and children’s books. It was founded in 2012 with a mission to make literature and publishing as welcoming and as accessible as possible. It publishes 7 - 10 books a year across genres and age groups, including translations, with 2025 seeing its first novels for adults, 2 poetry pamphlets, a full poetry collection, and fiction &amp; poetry books for children.&nbsp;The Emma Press was shortlisted for the British Book Awards Small Press of the Year [Midlands] in both 2024 and 2025. Its books have won prizes like the CLiPPA Award for children’s poetry, the Edge Hill Debut Prize for short story collections, and the Michael Marks Award for Best Poetry Pamphlet.&nbsp;The Emma Press also runs community participation projects, and recently received Arts Council England funding to run a Young Publishers programme in a local school and a second iteration of the Birmingham Editorial Readers Group scheme. These will take place across 2025-26.The publishing intern will take on a varied role learning key publishing skills, focussing on the sales, publicity and marketing of 2 forthcoming Emma Press novels, 1 poetry pamphlet, and 1 children’s poetry collection. They will have a focus on Publicity and Marketing while broadening out into other areas of publishing (Editing, Design, Sales). As part of a very small team, the trainee would work closely alongside the Director, completing tasks and receiving feedback. They will come away with a wide variety of valuable publishing skills and an in-depth understanding of how a small press works. What you'll learnThe trainee will begin with learning professional social media, as a good entry point to wider publishing concerns. They will then progress to sales (emails), then marketing, then publicity, submissions, editing and design. Throughout the 6 months they will attend the weekly team meetings and shadow the Director and the Founder on various strands of their work, as well as getting feedback from the Publishing Manager.Working on publicity, you will learn:<ul><li>Common methods for approaching different types of key audiences for books – including social media influencers, book reviewers, bookshops and festival programmers – and the skills to communicate with each audience.</li><li>Understand social media marketing strategies and develop their content creation ability.</li><li>To begin creating simple posts to advertise books, events and projects, and writing short targeted publicity emails to new and existing contacts in bookshops.</li><li>There will be more opportunities for designing and taking ownership of new content over time.</li></ul>You will develop:<ul><li>Creative thinking and research skills in creating lists of publicity contacts, using a book’s themes to reach less-typical and new audiences.</li><li>Self-assessment skills, analysing the successes and failures of their publicity and marketing approaches, and understand through encouraged experimentation what makes an effective social media post and publicity email.</li><li>As their first book comes to publication, they will work directly with the author, learning relationship management skills in supporting them with publicity.</li><li>Throughout, there will be opportunities to shadow the Director in meetings with authors, distributors, funders and sector partners, to gain a good understanding of the business of publishing.</li><li>There will also be regular one-to-one mentor sessions with Founder/Publisher Emma Dai’an Wright, to answer more general questions about publishing, contextualise the tasks and provide shadowing opportunities in areas such as editing and design.</li></ul> What you'll be doing<ul><li>Read the books and discuss their potential markets &amp; readers</li><li>Be coached to plan mini publicity campaigns for the launch of the books, based around influencers, reviewers, festivals, and local and national press</li><li>Learn research techniques to explore people, places and bookshops to contact about the books</li><li>Work on writing press releases and other marketing copy</li><li>Learn to create effective social media posts and schedule them</li><li>Experience liaising directly with authors to support them in their publicity</li><li>Help posting out webshop orders and publicity copies</li><li>Support planning book launch events online and in person</li><li>Answer email queries and learn to manage an inbox</li><li>Attend team meetings and shadow the Director in sector meetings</li><li>Take part in Birmingham Editorial Readers Group sessions (optional)</li></ul> What you'll bring<ul><li>Genuine enthusiasm for books in general, but also specifically knowing and liking what the Emma Press does.</li><li>The ability to communicate engagingly about books, including writing for different audiences.</li><li>Imagination and motivation to seek out and create publicity opportunities.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to bring a fresh perspective and contribute meaningfully.</li><li>Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.</li></ul> 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> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

The Emma Press

Publishing intern

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th June at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageLocation: Hybrid with 3 days per week from London office and 2 days remote workingDuration: 12 monthsHours: 9-5:30pmStart date: July 2025 &nbsp;&nbsp;The Jamie Oliver Group is looking for an intern to join for a 12-month programme! This is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door within the creative industry, working for a truly unique and exciting business.&nbsp;Set up by its visionary founder, The Jamie Oliver Group is a global and integrated food brand with a mission to help build a healthier, happier world through the joy of food. From media and restaurants to products, partnership and Ministry of Food, every part of the diverse business has a key role to play in making it easier for people to cook and enjoy better, healthier, more sustainable, and joyful meals. Whether that’s in homes, in restaurants or workplaces. A proud B Corp, Jamie Oliver Group is committed to educate and inspire people, workplaces, schools and communities all over the world, to help make better choices, one meal at a time. &nbsp;The organisation has creative teams who work on Jamie’s award-winning books, TV and digital content; industry experts who develop Jamie’s range of kitchenware, food products and partnerships; a passionate restaurant team delivering amazing dining experiences for international restaurants, the amazing Cookery School; plus the campaigns team who lead the way on social impact work.Every day at the Jamie Oliver Group brings something different. The team is always keen to try new ideas, values collaboration both internally and externally, and is driven by an ambitious mission to change the world for good through food. Their goal is to inspire individuals, businesses, and governments to make positive changes –&nbsp;at home, on the high street, in the workplace, in hospitals, and in schools.&nbsp; What you'll learn<ul><li>You’ll get to learn from experienced industry professionals.</li><li>You will be a valuable member of the team, where you’ll learn by doing, providing support across a variety of daily tasks, campaigns, projects and initiatives.</li><li>The Jamie Oliver Group works across a wide range of areas, with teams specialising in Editorial, Product Licensing, Legal, Sustainability, Social Impact, Digital, Food Development, Media Production, Marketing, and more. Your 12 month internship may sit within just one of these teams, or you may have the opportunity to work across different teams.</li><li>This will depend on the successful candidate's interests, skills and experience, and will be discussed and agreed as part of the recruitment process.&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceWe are seeking a creative and driven individual who wants to pursue a career in the creative and media industry. To make a success of this internship you’ll need to be:&nbsp;<ul><li>Enthusiastic, passionate and with strong work ethics</li><li>Creative - you like to think outside the box</li><li>A strong team player - you like to be part of, and contribute to a team</li><li>Full of initiative and a good problem solver</li><li>Keen to learn and develop</li><li>Able to plan and prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines and have good attention to detail</li><li>Able to demonstrate good IT skills ideally including Google suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Presentations) </li><li>A passion for cooking and eating delicious and nutritious food</li></ul>If you are committed to developing your skills and keen to get experience in an entrepreneurial, creative and fun working environment, then we’d love to hear from you!&nbsp;You’ll receive a competitive intern salary, with a generous holiday entitlement and lots of great benefits and perks –&nbsp;including a free and delicious breakfast every morning&nbsp;and a heavily subsidised, delicious lunch cooked by in-house chefs.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &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>Let us know in your application if you have an interest in any particular area of the Jamie Oliver Group's business</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 individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Jamie Oliver Group

Creative intern

Scheme dates: September - November 2025 Applications are now open for the Felicity Bryan publishing mentorship scheme, created in honour of the pre-eminent literary agent Felicity Bryan, who died in June 2020.&nbsp;Felicity was unequivocally one of the most successful and esteemed literary agents of the last few decades. She established her own literary agency in Oxford in 1988, after a career as a journalist and then as a director at Curtis Brown in London. Her clients at that time included Mary Berry and Rosamunde Pilcher, and her burgeoning commercial and critical success gave her the basis to take on new agents and staff for what has since become the largest literary agency outside London. Felicity was awarded an MBE in the 2020 New Year’s Honours for her services to publishing. She died from stomach cancer in June 2020.The scheme is aimed at anyone from an underrepresented background who is interested in pursuing a career in the publishing industry. It is designed to be accessible to anyone, no matter their circumstances, and to give a stimulating and varied introduction to the many aspects of publishing. The mentee will be paid the Oxford Living Wage for the duration of the mentorship and there will be a stipend available to cover the cost of accommodation. The scheme is generously supported by Felicity’s family, and reflects her own energetic nurturing of talent and potential in young people starting out on their careers.The mentorship will be based primarily at the Felicity Bryan Associates offices in North Oxford. It will also include a range of industry placements at our partner organisations, including:<ul><li>Little, Brown Book Group</li><li>Profile Books</li><li>Andrew Nurnberg Associates</li><li>Sylvie Zannier Literary Scouting</li><li>Forage Literary</li><li>Daunts Books Summertown</li></ul>The scheme supports one mentee; however, shortlisted candidates will be offered six months of one-to-one virtual mentoring with a member of the FBA team, who can offer advice about the industry, job applications and who will also help review CVs and cover letters. Application processTo apply you need to answer two short questions and send us your most up-to-date CV.These questions are designed to give us a bit a more information about you, your passion for books and why you feel this mentorship would be beneficial to you.Applications are open from Thursday 22nd May 2025 until midnight on Thursday 19th June 2025. Please click the 'Apply' button to email Ria at Felicity Bryan to send your application.Longlisted candidates will be invited for interview.Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short written task. Guidance on the task will be given after the interviews with the opportunity to ask questions on anything you are unsure on.The successful candidate will start on Monday 1st September 2025. Shortlisted candidatesAlongside the 3-month paid mentorship, we also offer one-to-one virtual mentoring sessions over six-months to those candidates shortlisted for the mentorship. Each shortlisted candidate will be paired with a member of the FBA staff and can get feedback on CVs, cover letters, as well as having the opportunity to ask questions about the industry. How to applyTo apply, please send the below in one document (word or PDF) by clicking the 'Apply' button:<ul><li>Your most up-to-date CV</li><li>Your answers to the below questions&nbsp;</li></ul>1. Tell us about a book you read recently (published in the last two years) that you enjoyed. What made it stand out to you? (maximum 300 words)2. Why do you want to apply for this mentorship scheme? Your answer should include information about why you feel you are from a background underrepresented in publishing and also what you want to learn about the publishing industry.&nbsp;(maximum 300 words) EligibilityApplications for the Felicity Bryan Mentorship Scheme are open to anyone over 18, based in the UK or Ireland, who considers themselves under-represented in the publishing industry on the grounds of ethnicity, disability, sexuality, gender, class or any other circumstances.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Felicity Bryan Associates Literary Agency

Felicity Bryan Associates

The Felicity Bryan publishing mentorship scheme

Duration: 2 Months (30th June 2025 – 29th August 2025)&nbsp;Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm&nbsp;Start date: 30th June 2025&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Looking to break into design and comms? Get stuck in with hands-on creative projects at a leading global agency this summer.Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications agency. We work with some of the most exciting brands and organisations in the world, helping them tell their stories and engage the people that matter most. Whether it’s launching a new product, navigating a complex issue, or creating a powerful social campaign, our teams use insight, creativity and collaboration to make it happen.&nbsp;We’re passionate about creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included and inspired to do their best work.&nbsp; &nbsp;What will you be doing?&nbsp;As a Design Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience across one of our most exciting creative practices. You’ll learn what goes into creating content, designing presentations and collaborating on branding projects. Whilst supporting our teams with day-to-day tasks that make a real impact.Some of the things you might do include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Researching design trends</li><li>Collating &amp; curating inspiration for moodboards</li><li>Formatting presentation documents</li><li>Creating content for campaigns, social media and key visuals</li><li>Attending creative meetings and supporting with notes and actions</li><li>Image sourcing for concepts</li><li>Supporting the team with admin and project coordination&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;Who are you?&nbsp;We’re looking for someone who is:&nbsp;<ul><li>Organised and able to manage different tasks and deadlines</li><li>A passion for design and visual trends </li><li>The ability to communicate ideas </li><li>A can-do attitude to push creativity further  &nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;Why join us?&nbsp;This is a chance to get real experience in a global agency environment where no two days are the same. You'll be supported by friendly, experienced colleagues who’ll help you learn and grow, and you'll gain a solid foundation in public relations –&nbsp;whether your interests lie in lifestyle brands, business communications, or public sector work. If you’re looking to start a career in communications, this is the perfect place to begin.&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, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.&nbsp;To apply, please email your CV, portfolio and cover letter to the email address found via the Apply button, stating “Creative Access Work Experience” in the subject line.&nbsp;If you are having any technical issues with applying for this opportunity, please contact Creative Access at the following email address: <a href="mailto:listing@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">listing@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>

The Weber Shandwick Collective

Design intern

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