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Closing date for applications: 20 August 2025Salary: Basic salary per annum starting from £33,688.00Job Title: Publicist, unscripted (documentaries, factual entertainment, specialist factual and current affairs)Location: Leeds, Manchester, GlasgowReports to: Head of communications, unscripted (documentaries, factual entertainment, specialist factual and current affairs)Department: Content communicationsGrade: P2 Want to spend your days promoting brilliant content for one of the most innovative and dynamic broadcasters in the UK?&nbsp;We’re looking for an outstanding publicist to join Channel 4’s busy content communications team. In this role you would join the team promoting Channel 4 documentaries, factual entertainment, specialist factual and current affairs, the departments responsible for some of the most ground-breaking and distinctive shows on television – from 24 Hours in Police Custody, Gogglebox, Educating Yorkshire and Virgin Island, to Open House: The Great Sex Experiment, First Dates, Jeremy Kyle Show: Death on Daytime, Leaving Neverland, SAS: Who Dares Wins, Hunted, Russell Brand: In Plain Sight: Dispatches and Grand Designs.The content communications department is responsible for generating and shaping media coverage and driving buzz around Channel 4’s programmes, content, vision, services and talent. The department proactively publicises Channel 4's programmes and content across all newspapers, digital, TV and radio, magazines, trade publications, podcasts and with influencers - with a view to driving audiences and amplifying its brand and reputation. The department is responsible for communicating the effectiveness of Channel 4's delivery against its public service remit and protecting the reputation of the organisation, its individuals and programming. The content communications department handles all media requests for programme information, talent and executive interviews, clips and pictures.The publicist role is to develop, implement and manage creative, targeted, noisy publicity campaigns that generate conversations and drive audience viewing to Channel 4’s programmes and content as well as effectively communicating its unique remit and brand values. This role will manage campaigns for a range of programmes, with particular focus on promoting unscripted content across our documentaries, factual entertainment, specialist factual and current affairs slates. The publicist will work as part of the wider content communications team overseen by the director of content communications, and they will have the opportunity to work across multiple programming genres and with different members of the department. Responsibilities Reporting to head of communications, unscripted (documentaries, factual entertainment, specialist factual and current affairs), the publicist will:<ul><li>Develop and implement stand out publicity strategies for key priority programmes across the slate and come up with innovative ideas for generating noise around key projects across all broadcast channels and streaming</li><li>Lead the proactive promotion of assigned programmes to all target media – print, broadcast, digital, podcasts and influencers</li><li>Develop a network of excellent working relationships with journalists and influencers across a range of media</li><li>Identify and manage issues arising out of Channel 4 projects, in conjunction with the publicity leads and head of communications – preparing Q&amp;As, drafting lines against enquiry and fielding/answering calls</li><li>Write and create all press materials – including press releases, press information/billings, press packs and clips etc</li><li>Organise and manage press events, junkets, set visits and screenings</li><li>Provide written reports and critical evaluation of priority programme campaigns, presenting to stakeholders internally and externally as required</li><li>Work closely with picture publicity, marketing and social to deliver creative integrated PR campaigns</li><li>Develop excellent working relationships with Channel 4 commissioning teams, independent production companies, agents and personal publicists, acting as main point of contact on assigned programmes</li><li>Work with publicity assistants in the team to mentor and develop their PR skills and share best practice</li><li>Participate in out of hours duty press officer rota</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience Technical/professional skills<ul><li>A track record of developing and implementing proactive, creative and innovative consumer PR strategies and campaigns</li><li>A comprehensive understanding of PR and its place in the wider communications mix</li><li>Experience of identifying, managing and mitigating contentious issues and crisis comms</li><li>Proven flair for creative and effective writing</li><li>Fluency in social media and a clear understanding of best practice in a PR context</li><li>Knowledge of and some experience in incorporating digital and social/influencer innovation within press campaigns</li></ul>Relationship management<ul><li>Experience of working with senior executives</li><li>Experience of working closely with talent, managers and publicists</li><li>Outstanding communication skills and an ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders</li><li>An impressive network of contacts in the media and an interest in building and developing relationships with online influencers and digital media</li></ul>Managing resources<ul><li>Evidence of an ability to manage a heavy workload, deal with multiple projects and to handle a busy environment with tight deadlines</li><li>Demonstrable experience of delivering creative PR campaigns with limited budget</li></ul>Autonomy/judgement/decision making<ul><li>Proven ability of writing press lines and managing press enquiries to deadline</li><li>Ability to work with confidence and independence and as part of a close-knit team</li></ul>Complexity/problem solving<ul><li>Proven record of managing press, logistical and resource issues</li><li>Proven record of managing conflicting priorities and demands</li><li>Business impact/strategic perspective</li><li>Ability to think strategically under pressure</li></ul>Content<ul><li>A passion for factual content</li><li>An interest in working for Channel 4 and an understanding of its core values and remit</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience in a creative, content-led or news making sector – TV, film, the arts, sport, politics etc</li><li>Understanding of the TV and media industry</li><li>Ability to cut clips using editing software and optimise these for different social platforms&nbsp;</li></ul> Channel 4 is committed to diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date for applications: 18 August 2025Salary: £25,500 (if Edinburgh-based) or £26,500 (if London-based) Ready to start your publicity career? Help bring book campaigns to life at a leading independent publisher and gain hands-on experience working with authors, media and events.&nbsp;Canongate Books is one of the UK’s leading independent publishers, B Corp certified and shortlisted for both Publisher of the Year and Independent Publisher of the Year at this year’s British Book Awards. We are known for our award-winning campaigns, collaborative approach and focus on author care. We’re looking for a publicity assistant to join the campaigns team full time on a permanent basis in our London or Edinburgh offices.This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual seeking an entry level role in publicity at an independent publisher, with the opportunity to work directly with some of the leading authors in the industry.&nbsp;The main purpose of the role is to provide administrative support to our busy publicity department. Our ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with an interest in media and events. They will have strong interpersonal and communication skills; strong attention to detail; experience in managing and prioritising a varied workload to meet deadlines; and ideally a working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft applications. Responsibilities<ul><li>Collating and saving media clippings from online monitoring service and weekly newspapers</li><li>Collating the monthly blogger newsletter and fulfilling book requests</li><li>Monthly bookseller submissions for category previews</li><li>Admin for the publicity team which may include processing invoices, booking travel and accommodation, maintaining budgets, writing up meeting minutes, diary management, etc</li><li>Providing production with quantities and delivery instructions for new titles</li><li>Taking an active role in running the company’s digital channels</li><li>Assisting in the smooth running of events and book signings (may involve weekends and evenings and travel around the UK)</li><li>Supporting the team in the running of publicity campaigns</li></ul>This is a full-time role reporting to the head of publicity.&nbsp; &nbsp;To apply, please send your CV (including contact details for two references)&nbsp;and a covering letter to Lucy Zhou, head of publicity, detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role Additional informationWe offer a wide range of benefits shown on our website's <a href="https://canongate.co.uk/about/employee-benefits/" target="_blank">Employee Benefits page</a>Canongate is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but believe you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role, we still want to hear from you.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access

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Publicity assistant, Canongate books

Closing date for applications: 18 August 2025Salary: £60,000+ depending on experience and locationLocation: This role can be based at our London, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Newcastle, or Bristol office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and home working (2 days) per week. Champion creativity and innovation while leading a dynamic marketing team in this senior, 12-month role at Little, Brown's .Little, Brown's identity is personified by our innovative, dynamic and free-thinking people. Across our thirteen imprints, you won't find a wider range of titles anywhere in UK publishing. We pride ourselves on quality and diversity. A repeat recipient of the Publisher of the Year award and the largest division of Hachette, we're one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Reporting to the group publicity and marketing director, lead our marketing department of ten, and directly line manage our team of senior marketers</li><li>Be a member of the Little, Brown Leadership Group</li><li>Ensure all our marketing activity is impactful and aligned with the long-term strategy for the business</li><li>Set and manage marketing budgets, regularly reviewing spend and re-forecasting</li><li>Oversee delivery of effective social media and digital marketing strategy</li><li>Represent the business where relevant with authors, agents, customers and other third parties, including delivering effective pitches</li><li>Champion creativity, innovation and results within every element of our publishing and marketing activity</li><li>Attract, manage and develop talented marketing team members with strong market awareness</li><li>Evaluate and report to the business on marketing activity and results</li></ul> Who we are looking forA positive, energetic self-starter, the successful candidate will have proven senior level marketing experience within publishing, as well as strong team leadership experience.The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, with excellent business and commercial understanding, who is able to effectively lead a return on investment (ROI) focused team in a busy, fast-paced environment.They will have proven experience of leading high-level marketing and brand campaigns, and will bring creativity, consumer understanding and up-to-date knowledge of the market to both their own campaigns and those of their team. 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>Dental 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 commitmentThe 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>Hachette 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.

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Marketing director (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 17th August 2025Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum (based on profile and experience) Location: Remote within the United Kingdom Duration: Initial 18-month contract, with a view to becoming permanent Bring your digital and social media skills to a mission driven team, shaping global climate conversations and supporting researchers.The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that developing countries should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions. This is a unique opportunity to shape global conversations on climate science by empowering researchers in developing countries to publish and communicate their work, collaborating with some of the world’s leading SRM experts.&nbsp;We are looking for a candidate with strong digital skills and social media experience. The ideal candidate will have experience creating content for social and web, managing website content and systems, and working with digital media (photos and video). The digital communications officer will report to the communications manager and collaborate with teams across the organisation (policy engagement, programmes, fundraising) and with our researcher teams across the Global South.&nbsp; Responsibilities&nbsp;Social media&nbsp;<ul><li>Manage day-to-day social media posting across current channels (LinkedIn, X, Bluesky), posting content that aligns with our tone of voice and brand guidelines </li><li>Monitor social media and traditional media for mentions of Degrees and the wider topic of SRM, identifying trends and opportunities</li><li>Evaluate social media performance and recommend potential new strategies and platforms, driven by data as well as awareness of Degrees’ position&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Content creation&nbsp;<ul><li>Edit short videos of our researchers for social media and the website</li><li>Design graphics for social media, reports, presentations and events, using tools such as Canva or InDesign</li><li>Write news, profiles, and announcements for the website&nbsp;</li></ul>Website&nbsp;<ul><li>Act as primary website administrator, keeping the website up to date by editing and adding new pages as required</li><li>Maintain content consistency across the website, especially as we redevelop our site and move to a new platform (WordPress, with Gutenberg editor)</li><li>Assist with website content migration using a good understanding of website database management systems (e.g. Jet Engine, ACF)</li><li>Use analytics to monitor website performance and suggest SEO improvements (Google Analytics)&nbsp;</li></ul>Team support&nbsp;<ul><li>Create and maintain templates for documents, presentations, etc., to ensure consistency across visual products</li><li>Compile and deliver the quarterly newsletter (using MailChimp)</li><li>Organise and maintain media asset folders (photos, videos, recordings) with clear tagging</li><li>Support other teams (policy engagement, programmes, fundraising) with communications products as required&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Proven experience in digital communications, including social media management and content creation</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to responsible communications that are message-led rather than trend-led</li><li>Proficiency in digital communications tools, such as Canva and Adobe Suite</li><li>Experience using content management systems to edit website content and maintain digital assets, such as WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, etc.</li><li>Experience applying branding and visual identity across a range of products</li><li>A cooperative mindset; ability to work effectively within a small, multidisciplinary team</li><li>Comfortable working in a remote team</li><li>Ability to juggle several projects at once, sometimes with short deadlines</li><li>Ability to travel occasionally within the UK and abroad&nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>A degree in a relevant field, such as communications, journalism, international development, or a climate-related field</li><li>Experience in the non-governmental organisation/charity space and/or in dedicated science and climate communications</li><li>Familiarity with climate change research and debates, and solar geoengineering or solar radiation modification specifically</li><li>Experience communicating complex and controversial topics that require thoughtful handling</li><li>Demonstrated experience in collaborating with scientists or in communicating scientific topics</li><li>Experience managing and organising digital assets, including photos, videos and website content</li><li>Experience working in a remote team</li><li>Proficiency in an additional language that is widely spoken in the Global South (e.g., Spanish, French, Portuguese)</li></ul> We welcome applications from members of communities who are historically under-represented in the climate, science and development sectors.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Degrees Initiative

Digital communications officer

Closing date for applications: Sunday 24th August at 11.59pmSalary: National Living WageDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: Mon-Fri, 35 hours (flexible start/ end times between 8am and 6pm; 1 hour for lunch each day)Location: Edinburgh, UKStart date: 29th September 2025 Learn the ropes of academic publishing with this varied 6-month traineeship based in Edinburgh.&nbsp;<a href="https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/" target="_blank">Edinburgh University Press</a> is the premier Scottish publisher of academic books, ebooks and journals. Our ambition is to create a community of authors, editors, advisors and practitioners committed to publishing world-class academic research that amplifies the critical role of the humanities and social sciences in shaping the way we think about and tackle global and local issues. Sharing our University Press knowledge and expertise, we nurture every project from idea to publication and beyond, to maximise its influence and impact. We work with academics from across diverse backgrounds, and from early and mid-career researchers to professors, to give voice to a wide range of international perspectives. And we are building partnerships to create and deepen connections with our parent institution, the University of Edinburgh, and with wider civic society.The publishing trainee will be based in EUP’s books editorial department. They will have the full support of 3 experienced members of staff who will lead and guide them as they are introduced to life in an office setting. For the first month, they will spend most days of the week in our Edinburgh office to facilitate learning and development. After that they will follow our standard hybrid pattern (2 days per week minimum in our Edinburgh office and the option of being based either in the office or at home on the other 3 days).To ensure that the publishing trainee learns as much about academic publishing as possible, they will, while being based in our editorial team, also have monthly rotational placements in other EUP departments. This will include journals, marketing, sales, rights and production. They will spend 2 days a week in each department, alongside their 3 days per week in the editorial department, to gain further skills and see which area of publishing suits them best. What you will learnWithin each part of the placement the trainee will learn the fundamentals of academic publishing. Beyond that they will:<ul><li>Attend in-person academic committee meetings, conferences, book launches and sales conferences, in addition to gaining an understanding of the core functions of each department.</li><li>Learn how to manage a Title Management System, a CRM system, and use key partner platforms like MDL and Ingram iPage.</li><li>Build a fully rounded understanding of publishing.</li></ul>The trainee will be supported throughout the six months by experienced colleagues within the Press, an EUP buddy, a mentor, and will receive confidence coaching from a publishing expert, as well as a learning and development budget (funded by EUP), supplementing the training covered by the Springboard programme, to help them prepare for work in the long term. Key activitiesOn a day-to-day basis, their main areas of training will cover:<ul><li>Contracts</li><li>The importance of author care</li><li>Peer review</li><li>How to...<ul><li>Keep book records up to date</li><li>Get books ready for paperback publication</li><li>Secure permissions for illustrations</li><li>Process payments</li><li>Prepare metadata for books before publication</li></ul></li><li>The implications of Open Access and AI</li><li>Developing their knowledge and customer-service skills to be able to answer general queries about our books.</li></ul>This will be supplemented with additional areas of training within the rotational placements in other EUP departments. What you will bring<ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail</li><li>An understanding of the importance of a customer-focused culture</li><li>Prioritisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines and think creatively</li><li>Collaborative team player with a proactive approach</li><li>Digital skills including working with systems, using Microsoft Office, writing emails, and using AI tools appropriately</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 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.

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Are you a budding creative looking to secure your first role? Do you want the opportunity to expand your skills in admin, research and more? Have you got an exciting new experience to add to your next application? Sign up now to attend our online group CV Consultations…<a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/" target="_blank">Creative Access</a>&nbsp;strives to help under-represented groups&nbsp;secure jobs and paid training opportunities in creative companies. One of the UK’s leading diversity organisations, we fill an essential gap in the current creative landscape. The creative industries are highly competitive and can seem extremely difficult to break into, especially if you don’t have the right connections to give you a helping hand. Creative Access is here to help open the door to the creative industries for those from under-represented backgrounds.As part of our training and support, we offer guidance from the moment you start looking for a role through our online group CV Consultations. Sign up to attend our next session, which will take place on the 11th September 2025 at 5pm. What you will learn<ul><li>How to best present your CV and covering letter</li><li>What to include in your application</li><li>How to update your CV and covering letter with any recent experience</li><li>How to create a portfolio</li><li>How to improve areas that might be letting you down in applications</li><li>Please note that whilst we are unable to individually provide feedback for all CV's received, you will also be able to ask the Recruitment Team any individual questions about your CV in the Q&amp;A section of the session.</li></ul> To apply&nbsp;<ul><li>Click 'apply' to upload your CV. If you are yet to make your own CV, please upload a blank document.</li><li>Our CV consultations are group sessions held remotely via Zoom. Please let us know if you have any special requirements ahead of the session.</li></ul>

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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>2nd September 2025, 6–9pm BST</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:August 19th, 2025, 6–9 p.m. BST**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.&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;

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