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Closing date to sign up: 15th April 2025 at 5pmEvent date: 16th April 2025Event time: 5pm-6pm GMT via Zoom<h3> Kickstarting your career in publishing? Explore summer internship opportunities in this exclusive webinar!&nbsp;</h3>Learn about the wide range of paid internship opportunities currently being advertised at Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment.Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment is thrilled to announce their internship programme which returns this Summer, with 21 exciting new opportunities now open for applications! Whether you're passionate about Editorial and want to learn more about publishing, or eager to explore Product Design, Digital Sustainability, or Data, there's a role for you at Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment. Join this virtual webinar to learn:<ul><li>Info about the summer internships programme and additional context on Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment, a world leader in assessment, education, research and academic publishing</li><li>What you might do day-to-day</li><li>From a former intern as they speak on their experience</li><li>How to apply&nbsp;and application tips</li></ul> Panellists:<ul><li>Caroline Fleet – experience designer (manager for the experience designer role) at Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment</li><li>Kaya Spencer – learning &amp; development specialist at Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment</li><li>Khadija Ahmed – formerly Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment and now marketing executive at Bloomsbury Publishing Plc</li><li>Tineke Bryson – development editor (supporting manager for the editorial books role) at Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment&nbsp;</li></ul> To sign up for the Learn More session, please:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or  register today </li><li>Click the apply button to book your place on the session</li><li>If you have questions prior to submitting an application please submit these via the registration form.</li></ul>This session will be held remotely via Zoom; once you have booked your place you will be sent a joining link before the event. Please let us know if you have any special requirements ahead of the session. Explore related opportunities and how to apply by clicking <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/organization/cambridge-university-press-assessment" target="_blank">here</a>. Applications close on 23rd April 2025 at 11.59 pm.We welcome and encourage attendees who 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.&nbsp;

Creative Access

About Creative Access

Learn More webinar: Summer internships – Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Closing date: Friday 18th April at 12pm middayMentoring programme dates: July to December 2025 Do you love stories and ideas? Are you looking to gain insights into the publishing sector, develop skills and confidence, and build new connections? Sign up now to be matched with a mentor from the world’s number one publisher.<a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/" target="_blank">Creative Access</a>&nbsp;is excited to be partnering with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/company/about-us.html" target="_blank">Penguin Random House</a>&nbsp;again to launch a virtual mentoring programme, designed to reach talent from communities currently under-represented in publishing. The programme aims to break down barriers and myths, and showcase the rich mix of roles and opportunities on offer within publishing. It is open to individuals across a range of career stages, from aspiring to mid-level and beyond.There are 75 mentee places available on this year’s programme and successful applicants will be mentored by individuals working across the different teams at Penguin Random House (including editorial, design, production, technology, sales, marketing, publicity, distribution and HR). Mentors will span a range of experience levels from mid-level through to senior leadership.Penguin Random House make books for everyone, because a book can change anyone. Penguin was founded in 1935 by Allen Lane, who wanted to make good quality books affordable and accessible to everyone. Today, Penguin Random House are the UK’s leading publisher and home to some of the world’s most brilliant authors: from bestselling writers and bold illustrators, to big thinkers and political commentators, trailblazing entrepreneurs and wellbeing experts. The books, ebooks and audiobooks they publish enable talented people from all walks of life to tell their stories – and Penguin Random House make sure they are heard.This programme is designed to be an equal partnership between mentors and mentees and mutually beneficial to both. Mentees will have access to publishing expertise and the opportunity to discuss their personal and professional development goals. Mentors will have the opportunity to learn from the fresh perspectives of their mentees and challenge their existing ways of thinking. To help set the new relationships up for success, Creative Access will provide training at an initial meet and greet session to both mentors and mentees. How does the programme work?Through the programme, Creative Access will find and match 75 people with mentors from across the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/company/work-with-us/careers/work-in-publishing.html" target="_blank">different teams at Penguin Random House</a>&nbsp;including editorial, design, production, technology, sales, marketing, publicity and distribution. Where possible, mentees will be matched with a mentor working in the area in which they would like to work or progress their career in.The mentoring programme is designed for individuals over 18 from under-represented communities who want to pursue or progress their careers in publishing. This could include college and university students, as well as those with some professional experience in publishing or wider industries. We also welcome applications from those not currently in education, employment or training.The mentoring partnerships will run from July 2025 for six months, beginning with an initial Meet and Greet session facilitated by Creative Access. Mentees will have the opportunity to meet with their mentor once a month, virtually, for approximately an hour.  What do you need to apply?<ul><li>An interest in stories and ideas and working in a creative industry.</li><li>An interest in at least&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/company/work-with-us/careers/work-in-publishing.html" target="_blank">one of the areas or departments</a>&nbsp;in a publishing house.</li><li>(If not already working in publishing)&nbsp;An aim to gain employment in a relevant trainee or entry-level role in the future.</li><li>(If already working in publishing)&nbsp;A desire to secure support with progressing your career within the industry.</li><li>A willingness to engage positively with a mentor on a monthly basis for six months.</li><li>A commitment to attend a virtual Meet &amp; Greet session in July 2025 (various date options). The Meet &amp; Greet is a group training session designed to set you and your mentor up with everything you need to get off to a great start.</li></ul> Plus, you'll need to:<ul><li>Be able to participate in 6 monthly virtual sessions with your mentor between July and December 2025</li><li>Be over the age of 18, still in education or training, aspiring to or currently working in publishing or wider industries</li><li>Identify as being from a group that is under-represented in the publishing industry. 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.</li></ul> To apply: &nbsp;<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or  <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/user/register/applicant" target="_blank">register today</a>  to apply for this opportunity.   </li><li>Click the apply button to complete an application form for the mentoring programme.</li><li>Once submitted, applications are final so please review carefully.</li></ul> The deadline for applications is Friday 18th April at 12pm midday.If you require any access support while completing the application form, or would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. video or audio recording), please email  <a href="mailto:richard@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">richard@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>  to discuss further.  Questions?  &nbsp;For any queries or for further information, please contact Richard Clarke on  <a href="mailto:richard@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">richard@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>. All enquiries related to this programme are handled by Creative Access, so please do not contact Penguin Random House.

Creative Access & Penguin Random House mentoring programme 2025

Closing date: 6th April 2025Salary: £31,000–£35,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London office, or at our regional offices in Sheffield, Edinburgh, or Bristol, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Do you love puzzles, games and analogue fun? This is a chance to join the team making some of the most beautiful, innovative and successful gifts and games around!Do you love finding surprising ways to engage your audience? Do you think the best way to learn is by having fun? This is an exciting opportunity to join a small team developing and delivering Laurence King Publishing’s growing gift list of card decks, board games, jigsaw puzzles and more. If you have editorial experience working in illustrated books and are looking for a new challenge, or if you’re coming from a product development or game design background, we’d love to hear from you.Laurence King is one of the world’s leading publishers of books, gifts and games on the creative arts and popular culture. We work with some of the world’s best illustrators, designers, artists and photographers to create beautifully produced products that are acclaimed for their inventiveness, beautiful design and authoritative texts. Our gift department produces a wide range of non-book products, from jigsaw puzzles and playing cards to reference card decks, memory games and board games.At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and so encourage and value contributions from everybody here. Orion is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will be managing gift projects from initial concept stage to finished product, bringing passion and attention to detail to each title and ensuring that they are delivered on time and on budget.</li><li>You’ll need to work independently to project manage 16–20 titles per year.</li><li>This role will involve copy-editing and proofreading; making corrections in InDesign; checking proofs and plotters; managing freelancers; working with in-house graphic designers and other stakeholders; preparing illustration briefs; checking artworks; organising and attending photo shoots; attending trade fairs and game testing.</li><li>You will also be required to update internal systems and create sales materials, writing copy where necessary.</li><li>It is a flexible role with a strong project management focus, but also a wide scope for creativity in shaping products through their development.</li></ul> Who we are looking forWe are looking for a creative and flexible editor or project manager, with a background in either illustrated publishing or gifts, games and product development, to manage a packed and varied publishing programme. Key attributes include:<ul><li>Passionate about gifts and games</li><li>Keen eye for detail</li><li>Proven editorial experience in illustrated publishing</li><li>Excellent organisational and project management skills</li></ul> 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> 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.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editor, non-book

Do you love books? Do you think a career in publishing is for you? Then our courses are for you…This is a brilliant opportunity to apply for an industry-led course that would normally cost £295. The sponsored places available are ring-fenced for those who cannot afford the fees and are the first in their family to go to university, didn't go to university, and/or were eligible for free school meals, and/or are from outside the South East and/or have a disability. An Introduction to Book Publishing - April 22nd - 25th 2025This 4-day online course provides a comprehensive overview of the publishing industry and gives delegates a good understanding of the business. Open to anyone over 16, the course is taught by experts from across publishing to give an up-to-date, practical, and relevant look at the industry.&nbsp;It gives an insight into the structure of a publishing house and the main roles within it - including editorial and design, production, rights, sales and marketing. The course is delivered in real-time and helps the participants build connections and gives them the chance to ask the experts questions. Helping them to&nbsp;understand the publishing industry and identify the right role for them. To applyPlease send a covering letter and CV via the 'Apply' button at the top right of the page,&nbsp;explaining how the course will help you achieve your goals, and how you meet the criteria.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Bluebird Works Ltd

Introduction to publishing course – sponsored places

Ready to build a marketing or creative career? Want to learn cutting-edge creative and AI skills?&nbsp;Adobe and General Assembly’s NEW AI Creative Skills Academy will give you the know-how to create and execute marketing and creative projects, leverage AI, build your portfolio, and stand out to employers. Best of all, it’s FREE for qualifying applicants.There are two courses on offer. Choose the track that’s right for you. It’s not just about the skills. It’s what you do with them.Both marketers and creatives get training on hitting that first big career goal – the first job or the first client.&nbsp;Each track concludes with the Career Launch Pad. This session will teach you how to enhance your CV and portfolio, prepare for interviews, build your personal brand, and more. AI Creative Skills for CreativesLearn skills and tools for visual arts, content editing, and video and audio production.Become a master at the capabilities of Adobe’s creative apps – including Adobe Firefly, Express, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.&nbsp;8-WEEK PROGRAMNext start dates:<ul><li>April 15, 2025, 6–9 p.m. GMT*</li><li>June 24, 2025, 6–9 p.m. GMT*</li></ul>*Timing is subject to change AI Creative Skills for MarketersLearn audience segmentation, channel strategy, campaign launches, and data analysis.&nbsp;Build your skills using Adobe tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Firefly, and Express.&nbsp;&nbsp;10-WEEK PROGRAMNext start dates:April 15, 2025, 6–9 p.m. GMT**Timing is subject to change Is this program a good fit for you?The AI Creative Skills Academy is FREE to qualifying applicants.About you:<ul><li>Age: 18–30</li><li>Income: &lt;£30,000 per year</li><li>Location: Resident of the UK</li><li>Education: Bachelors degree or lower</li><li>Profile: Part of a community underrepresented in tech—including ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with disabilities</li><li>Must demonstrate interest or experience in digital marketing, design, or creative skills</li><li>Access to WiFi and laptop</li><li>Willing to commit 8-12 hours per week for 8-10 weeks</li><li>For AI Creative Skills for Creatives: 1 year of experience with Adobe tools or equivalent practical experience</li><li>Technical Requirements: A computer that meets <a href="https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html" target="_blank">Adobe’s System Requirements</a> for the respective Adobe Creative Cloud products listed above.</li></ul> What’s the application process?Submit your application: Complete your initial interest form.Share info about you: Tell us more about you and your background.Get excited: We’ll review your application and get in touch with your acceptance status. Join an info sessionLearn more about the AI Creative Skills Academy and what to expect in each track.Tuesday, 18 March, 20251:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. GMT 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;

General Assembly

Skill up for free with Adobe and General Assembly, for a career in marketing or design

Closing date: 6:00 pm, 4 April 2025 GMT /&nbsp;1 pm, 4 April 2025 EDTSalary:&nbsp;£18-20 per hour x 40 hours/week (varies by location)Contract: 10 weeks fixed term, full-time position working 5 days a weekLocation: New York / London, with remote work options&nbsp;If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding summer opportunity to learn about the arts and cultural sector while gaining practical workplace skills, AEA Consulting's summer analyst program might just be the perfect fit for you!AEA Consulting is a global consulting firm setting the standard in strategy and planning for the cultural and creative industries, known for our candid and impartial advice that draws on deep knowledge of the cultural sector as well as robust research and analytical insight. Since 1991, we have successfully delivered more than 1,200 assignments in 43 countries, helping clients around the world plan and realise vital and sustainable cultural projects. Our core service offerings include concept development, cultural plans, business plans, feasibility studies, policy development, and strategic plans.AEA Consulting is seeking qualified applications for our Summer Analyst Program. Summer Analysts work closely with consulting staff on current client projects; broader research; and internal knowledge management, marketing, and communications. Our goal is to provide Summer Analysts with a stimulating opportunity to learn about the arts and cultural sector and the consulting profession, and to gain practical workplace skills while contributing meaningfully to our business.The Summer Analyst Program takes place between late May and early September each year. Specific start and end dates are flexible and will be determined with the chosen applicant, but should include work for at least ten weeks. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), paid (hourly) position. We offer two placements: one in the UK and one in New York. To be considered for the role, you will need to reside and have the right to work in either New York State or the United Kingdom. &nbsp;What you will be doing<ul><li>Supporting consultants with client projects, including undertaking contextual research, gathering data, preparing for client meetings, drafting client meeting summaries, assisting with financial modeling, data analysis, and the preparation of client deliverables;</li><li>Collating data for annual Cultural Infrastructure Index;</li><li>Helping to manage and utilise AEA’s digital knowledge;</li><li>Supporting the Global Cultural Districts Network; and</li><li>Reading and compiling cultural news and sector reports for internal staff knowledge.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills, and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Intellectual curiosity</li><li>An interest in and passion for arts and culture</li><li>Strong analytical skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to communicate research and analysis to internal teams and often to clients</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills in order to take initiative and often work independently – with an ability to focus and work efficiently in a stimulating, upbeat, yet often high-pressure environment</li><li>Strong presentation and technical skills, including fluency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel</li><li>Spoken and written fluency in English is required</li><li>Additional language(s) is desirable. &nbsp;</li></ul>The position is open to graduate students, recent college (BA) graduates, or rising seniors in the arts, arts administration, architecture, urban planning, business, economics, or another field related to AEA's work.AEA is committed to diversity and inclusion and to a more equitable arts and cultural sector. Our work requires a team that together represents a diversity of perspectives and lived experiences. Candidates from populations underrepresented in the arts and in management consulting are strongly encouraged to apply.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

AEA Consulting

Summer analyst

Workshop date and time: Tuesday 13th May 2025, 10.30am – 12pm&nbsp;Join this 90-minute workshop to uncover tools, strategies and skills to help manage your wellbeing in the workplace.Led by a consultant clinical psychologist, this 90-min workshop aims to provide tools on managing our wellbeing in the workplace. We’ll look at:<ul><li>Recognising and managing stress and creating work-life balance&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>What do we mean by work-life balance? how does this look within your organisation?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Exploring what happens when we feel ‘imbalance’ and what may contribute to this&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Connecting with ‘hidden’ or ‘unspoken’ stories and experiences of staff&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Managing personal and professional boundaries; drawing on principles of empathy and compassion to create balance at home and work&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Creating a language for emotional literacy and focusing on self-care&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Drawing on inner strengths and resources as individuals and as part of a team&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>‘Rupture and repair’; using mistakes and feedback as opportunities for growth&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>The workshop will be held under Chatham House Rules, so all attendees can share ideas and best practice in a safe, interactive and reflective environment.The workshop will provide a safe space in which to raise questions and practice responses and a supportive environment for learning, reflection and relaxed conversation.&nbsp;Please note that this workshop is&nbsp;capped at&nbsp;15 attendees to ensure plenty of time for questions and discussion.Please note there is a fee for this workshop run by Creative Access, with more details found via the 'Apply' button. As a social enterprise, profits are reinvested back into the running costs of the organisation.

Building resilience open workshop

Workshop date and time: Wednesday 30th April 2025, 3pm – 4.30pm&nbsp;Join us for this virtual workshop focusing on inclusive recruitment.Hosted by Creative Access, this 90-min Zoom session will give an introductory overview of general best practice in recruitment, with a specific lens on diversity and inclusion.Led by expert recruitment consultant Sarah Bonner, we’ll take a look at:<ul><li>The legal framework and protected characteristics</li><li>Inclusive language and its impact on writing job adverts, recruitment and selection</li><li>Having a competency-based framework for interviews</li><li>Making recruitment skills and evidence-based, and using competency based questions</li></ul>This workshop is&nbsp;capped at&nbsp;15 attendees to ensure plenty of time for questions and discussion – we encourage you to come with any recruitment dilemmas you want guidance and support with.Please note there is a fee for this workshop run by Creative Access, with more details found via the 'Apply' button. As a social enterprise, profits are reinvested back into the running costs of the organisation.

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