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📍Location: London - Hybrid remote (1-2 days per week in our East-London based office)📆 Closing date: 5pm, Friday 18th July 2025💰 Salary: £50,000- £60,000 DOE&nbsp; &nbsp;Lead and support the growing video team at PinkNews!PinkNews is the world’s largest LGBTQ+ publisher, one of the world’s largest social video publishers and a key platform for Gen Z entertainment and internet culture content. Our multi-award-winning content reaches a growing audience of over 200M people each month, highlighting our position as a leader in the industry.&nbsp;We’re looking for a dynamic Executive Producer to lead and support our growing video team at PinkNews. You’ll oversee content production and publishing and manage Snap channels to ensure our output is impactful, timely and aligned with the wider PinkNews mission. This role blends hands-on leadership, journalism and social strategy, offering the opportunity to shape video content that informs, inspires and entertains.The Executive Producer reports into the Head of Video and will be a great communicator and collaborator as well as being confident, with lots of creative ideas and industry knowledge. You’ll be working cross-departmentally with our editorial, video, social, commercial and events teams. As a natural leader you will provide motivation and support to the video team, line managing and mentoring team members. This role will work on shifts across the week and weekends, working a maximum of 1 in 4 weekends.As PinkNews expands on to new platforms and into new territories, our content, products and services will deepen our relationship with the tens of millions of people who engage with our content every month, as well as establishing relationships with a whole new audience - and our video content is central to our mission to inform, inspire change and empower people to be themselves. &nbsp;Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Commission, oversee production&nbsp;and&nbsp;publish&nbsp;video content for PinkNews' owned and operated channels including, but not limited to Snapchat, TikTok, Youtube, Instagram and Facebook</li><li>Generate headlines and captions for content</li><li>Provide direct line management of team members, taking an active role in their development and progression Lead on the production and publishing&nbsp;of creative and video concepts across all of PinkNews' channels including scriptwriting, editing and producing content</li><li>Be proactive in leading group learning sessions, upskilling and knowledge sharing across the team</li><li>Working with the Head of Video, develop and implement a video content and production strategy across all PinkNews platforms</li><li>Provide day-to-day management of producers; resource planning, delegating, assigning tasks, reviewing work, providing feedback on edits</li><li>Manage up to 5 Snapchat shows, ensuring their success and proactively identifying areas of opportunity</li><li>Generate ideas and deliver branded content campaigns for external partners</li><li>Work with influencers, talent and external contributors for interviews and content collaborations</li><li>Monitor and track performance and trends to provide monthly insights into what content is resonating with our audience</li><li>Film and edit video content using Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects</li><li>Be an inspiring leader and support the development of our production team</li><li>Innovate our video output ensuring we are staying at the forefront of video journalism and storytelling</li><li>Be the final line of responsibility and legal checks&nbsp;for content&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;Successful candidates will demonstrate:<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, preferably within publishing/ journalism</li><li>In-depth understanding of social video publishing</li><li>Expert media law knowledge</li><li>Keen journalistic eye</li><li>Expert scriptwriting</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro</li><li>Adobe After Effects skills, desirable</li><li>Sound knowledge of media law</li><li>Experience of line managing and supporting the development of junior team members</li></ul> &nbsp;The Package:<ul><li>🌴 35 days annual leave per year</li><li>🎂 An extra day off for your birthday</li><li>🧠 24/7 access to mental health support</li><li>💬 Instant access to regular counselling &amp; therapy sessions, booked directly through Slack</li><li>📚 Funded training and development opportunities</li><li>🎉 Fully funded socials, activities and away days</li><li>🤝 Unlimited access to our well-being and mental health resource centre</li><li>⚖️ Instant access to independent financial, legal and other advice for you and your family members</li><li>🏆 Monthly team awards</li><li>📄 Progressive workplace policies including Transitioning At Work</li><li>📍Commitment to hybrid and flexible working</li><li>💻 New Macbook</li><li>💚 Mental Health First Aiders (training available)</li></ul> &nbsp;Shift patterns:Currently, we work on the following shift patterns:<ul><li>Weekday Shifts: Mid (09:00 - 17:30) / Late (12:30 - 21:00). 1 in every 4 weeks is a late shift.</li><li>Weekend Shift: 10:00-18:30 / 1 in every 4-6 weekends</li></ul>PinkNews is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates differences, allowing you to be your authentic self at work.As the leading LGBTQ+ media brand, we want to use our platform to amplify voices and represent our diverse audience.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

PinkNews

Executive producer

Closing date: Friday 25th JulySalary: £31,000-£41,000 pa, depending on skills and experienceContract: The role is a full-time, 12-month fixed term contract starting in October 2025. &nbsp;This key role will be pivotal in producing compelling, market-focused textbooks and digital resources for Politics and IR students and lecturers.&nbsp;Part of Bloomsbury Academic, the Bloomsbury Politics team publishes high quality and innovative textbooks and learning resources for university-level students across the world. Our mission is to develop relevant and impactful course content that meets the needs of educators and supports the success of today's students.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commissioning Editor to join the friendly Editorial team for a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover), commissioning for and managing a prestigious, market-leading Politics and International Relations list.&nbsp;The role<ul><li>Commissioning new projects (print and digital) and new editions under the supervision of the Publisher to agreed revenue targets</li><li>Conducting and briefing competitor and market research</li><li>Working closely with authors, series editors, academic advisors and reviewers</li><li>Networking with lecturers and potential authors through desk research, conferences and campus visits</li><li>Collaborating with colleagues in Editorial, Digital, Development, Production, Marketing and Sales</li><li>Overseeing the entire publishing process from initial concept through to final publication</li><li>Negotiating contracts</li><li>Ensuring key publishing deadlines are achieved</li><li>Presenting projects at internal meetings and company-wide sales conferences</li><li>Ensuring systems are kept up-to-date and accurate</li><li>Supervising and delegating to the Editorial Assistant in the team</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrable commercial acumen</li><li>Knowledge of the Higher Education market and textbook publishing</li><li>Some direct experience of commissioning and managing book projects</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Able to build strong working relationships with internal colleagues and external parties</li><li>An open and collaborative approach to working</li><li>An inquisitive and analytical mind-set</li><li>Self-motivated and proactive with strong problem-solving capabilities</li><li>Able to work unsupervised and use own initiative</li><li>Excellent teamwork and organisational skills</li><li>Ability to delegate effectively</li></ul>&nbsp;The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP 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:&nbsp; Wednesdays and Thursdays.Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Friday 25th July 2025.&nbsp;For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.&nbsp;Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>&nbsp;Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;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.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Commissioning editor / senior commissioning editor, Politics and International Relations  – 12-month FTC

Closing date: Friday 25th JulySalary: From £36,000 per annum, depending on experienceContract: Full-time temporary position as maternity cover, for 12 months from October 2025. &nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of Bloomsbury’s award-winning academic division.&nbsp;Our Archaeology list is a relatively new but fast-growing list, publishing across the global higher-education markets. With particular strengths in the fields of ancient drama, classical reception and language teaching, the list publishes a diverse portfolio from research monographs to student introductions.&nbsp;We are seeking an academic Commissioning Editor to cover a maternity leave and to continue the consistent growth enjoyed in recent years. You will expand our publishing in some of the aforementioned areas across a range of product lines (textbooks, monographs and reference). The role will report to our Global Editorial Director for Literary Studies, Classics and Performing Arts. &nbsp;The role<ul><li>Provides the strategic direction and is commercially responsible for Archaeology and Ancient History within Bloomsbury’s academic division in conjunction with direct line manager</li><li>Researches new product lines and markets for Books </li><li>May identify, manage and secure new book and digital resource publishing partnerships </li><li>Ensures that the Archaeology list meets key business goals: global growth plans, revenue, budgets, number of projects, product mix, profit etc.</li><li>Acts as a spokesperson for the list and the Bloomsbury Academic Division, representing its key values, objectives and policies &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Familiarity with the list’s subject area a definite advantage but not essential</li><li>Proven relevant experience in academic publishing</li><li>Knowledge of academic publishing trends and developments, for example in Open Access publishing</li><li>Proactive, confident self-starter and a collaborative team player</li><li>Creative and commercial approach to list development, management and commissioning </li><li>Strong analytic skills and a competent user of publishing software systems</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally</li><li>Positive outlook, strong problem-solving, organisational and time-management skills</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Highly organised and with the ability to develop and maintain business relationships </li><li>Places a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationships</li></ul>The role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP 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: Wednesday and ThursdayPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Friday 25th July 2025.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul> &nbsp;Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;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.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Commissioning editor, Archaeology and Ancient History - 12 month FTC

Closing date for applications: 27th July at 11.59pmSalary: £24,570 per annumTerm: 6 monthsHours: 9am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday&nbsp;Location: Hybrid with 2 days per week in officeStart date: August 2025 &nbsp;A fantastic opportunity to learn from and work with a collaborative publishing team, where you'll find out all about the book-making process.Creative Access is working with Bonnier Books UK to look for an intern who will join its Edinburgh-based imprint, Black &amp; White Publishing. This is an brilliant chance to develop editorial skills and gain real-world experience in the lifestyle, cookery, true crime, general non-fiction, commercial fiction, YA fiction, crime fiction and poetry and more.The ideal candidate would be an open, enthusiastic, detail-oriented team-player with a passion for books, an interest in both fiction and non-fiction, and an ambition to become an editor. This role will suit candidates who are well organised, excellent communicators, positive thinkers and strong team players, who are full of ideas and love driving them through to fruition. &nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Support the scheduling and editorial critical paths of Black &amp; White titles to ensure publication runs to schedule</li><li>Support freelance copy editors and proof-readers, taking in corrections and working with editorial team to manage changes and update manuscripts</li><li>Assist with setting titles up on Biblio</li><li>Report on submissions and contribute to discussions about potential new title acquisitions</li><li>Minuting team meetings and divisional meetings</li><li>Attend editorial and wider divisional meetings</li><li>Invoice processing</li><li>Implement and utilise all relevant editorial checklists</li><li>Acting as a point of contact for author queries, resolving problems and answering questions promptly and accurately</li><li>Liaising with other members of the non-fiction team as well as colleagues from other departments such as production, design, marketing, and sales</li><li>Assist in securing endorsements for titles</li><li>Send out proof and finished copies to authors, agents and media contacts</li><li>Update reviews on Biblio for titles both pre-and post-publication</li><li>Writing and editing marketing and cover copy and product descriptions, where appropriate</li><li>Assisting with the development of new book projects by conducting market research</li><li>Order office supplies and maintain office stationery as appropriate</li><li>Assist with the organisation of book launches, events, and marketing activities</li><li>Occasional assistance with book sales at events</li><li>Additional administrative duties, as required.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>An ambitious and creative self-starter with a passion for books</li><li>Ability to manage jobs from inception to completion to the highest standard</li><li>Excellent organisation and time management</li><li>Works well under pressure</li><li>Well versed in essential Microsoft and/or Apple office packages</li><li>Strong communication skills.</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>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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Editorial and office intern

Salary: £27,000 based in London; £24,840 based in Sheffield (+bonus +benefits) &nbsp;Join a vibrant non-fiction team in this entry-level editorial role at Little, Brown.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, we're one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK.Little, Brown 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.This is a rare, entry-level opportunity to join PCR non-fiction, which is made of up three imprints: Piatkus non-fiction, which specialises in health, wellness and lifestyle publishing; Constable non-fiction, home to some of the biggest names in music, sport, politics and culture; and Robinson non-fiction, which encompasses commercial non-fiction, market-leading Robinson Psychology and the practical How To and cookery list. We publish an exceptional range of non-fiction, from Cal Newport to Carol Dweck, James Kerr to Ian Wright, and are a friendly, creative team who welcome input at all levels.&nbsp; &nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>An exciting opportunity to join PCR, a division of the Little, Brown Book Group. This is a 12-month fixed-term entry-level position, perfect for someone enthusiastic and organised who wants to get started in non-fiction publishing.</li><li>The position offers the opportunity to work on three bestselling, high-volume and diverse lists. You will provide administrative and organisational support and assist in the smooth running of the editorial department.</li><li>This role will work on a wide variety of commercial and specialist non-fiction, within a friendly and collaborative team and training in the skills essential for a career as an editor. There will be on-the-job training in any systems and processes you are not familiar with.</li></ul> &nbsp;Who we are looking forThe ideal candidate should be highly organised, efficient, creative, proactive and able to work as part of a large team, with excellent administrative and IT skills (Windows and Excel). A strong interest in non-fiction publishing and impeccable spelling and grammar are essential, as well as a meticulous eye for detail, good communication skills and the ability to manage their time, prioritise and work well under pressure. &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>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;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>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editorial assistant (12 month FTC)

Salary: £27,000 pro-rata &nbsp;Looking to kickstart or restart your career in publishing? Join Orion’s paid virtual internship and discover the publishing industry from the inside – wherever you are – with flexible, immersive experience designed for career changers and returners eager to break into books.The Orion Publishing Group, a division of Hachette UK, publishes commercial, award-winning fiction, non-fiction and gift, and is home to bestselling authors and brands such as Ian Rankin, Adam Kay, Michael Connelly, Emily English, Stephanie Garber, Brandon Sanderson, Cathy Bramley, Philippe Sands, Candice Carty-Williams, the World Of puzzle series and the Hairy Bikers.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.You can find out more about our mission statement and values <a href="https://www.orionbooks.co.uk/imprint/orion/page/about-orion/ " target="_blank">at this link</a>. &nbsp; &nbsp;What you'll be doingOrion believes that publishing should be for everyone, at any stage of their career and in any role. To demystify the publishing industry, we are specifically targeting this scheme towards people who have started their career and spent time away from work for any reason, or are looking to make a career change and want to give publishing a try.&nbsp;&nbsp;Launched in 2020, the Orion Virtual Internship is an exciting opportunity for you to see how a major publishing house works, gain invaluable insight into the publishing industry and learn about the role that each department plays in every step of a book’s journey.&nbsp;We are offering a eight-week, paid and fully flexible/remote work experience placement. Depending on the start date you are selected for, you will be interning alongside one to two other candidates during your time with us.&nbsp;You will be placed within a department and given the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the role, team and company, working on projects and gaining a thorough understanding of the publishing process. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience across different departments – attending a variety of company meetings, as well as the chance to ‘meet’ lots of different people across the company and senior team and receive informal mentoring or career guidance.&nbsp;This role is designed to be fully virtual, but we also encourage attending a day based at any of our offices in: London, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester or Bristol. &nbsp;Who we are looking forWe are specifically targeting this scheme towards people who have started their career and spent time away from work for any reason, or are looking to make a career change and want to give publishing a try.&nbsp;&nbsp;We believe publishing should be for everyone, at any stage of their career and in any role. We value the experience gained from all different kinds of jobs, and we encourage applicants from all walks of life.&nbsp;We are looking for someone that has a passion for storytelling; someone that is keen to learn; someone pro-active with a strong work ethic and a desire to apply and gain new skills.&nbsp;To be eligible, you must be over 18 and based in the UK. Please note this is the minimum requirement and we welcome people of all ages to apply. No prior publishing experience is required.&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access. &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>

Orion Virtual Internship 2025

Closing date for applications: 23:59 Tuesday 15th July 2025Salary: From £36,000 per annum depending on skills and experience &nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity for a talented, experienced commissioning editor to join the Bloomsbury Children's fiction team at the Nibbies-winning Publisher of the Year 2025.&nbsp;The chosen candidate will be working on a list packed with bestselling and award-winning books for readers aged six to young adult, and helping to create the successes of the future.&nbsp;This role involves driving a selected list of existing authors to successful publication and beyond with hands-on editorial acumen, acting as a support editor to senior staff on key brands and projects, and&nbsp;commissioning 1-3 titles a year in line with our fiction strategy. The candidate will work collaboratively with authors, illustrators and colleagues across the business. This role will report to the Senior Editorial Director or the Head of Fiction. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>A highly experienced children’s fiction editor, with excellent structural editing skills and ideally a track record in commissioning successful fiction titles </li><li>Strong knowledge of the fiction market in both the UK and internationally </li><li>Able to confidently assess the commercial value of a project, with excellent understanding of title financials </li><li>An ability to create and maintain excellent relations with authors and agents, to help ensure that we are a destination publisher for the very best talent </li><li>Knowledge and experience of how to publish successfully and a willingness to learn more </li><li>A hard-working team player with great time-management skills </li><li>A polished and confident presenter who can sell a project to the wider team</li></ul> &nbsp;Additional informationThe role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent positionThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office-based / 3 days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated mandatory office days for this role are Monday and Tuesday.Please apply via with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 Tuesday 15th July 2025.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications &nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits:Two paid Personal Wellness DaysFlexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 45 minutes earlier in the weekSeason Ticket LoanSharesave SchemeAXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)In-house DoctorEyecare Voucher Scheme&nbsp;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 required.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Commissioning editor

Salary: £29,000+ dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) Are you an ambitious publicist ready to shape standout campaigns across bestselling fiction and non-fiction?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. &nbsp;What you'll be doingAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Press Officer to join our dynamic and creative Communications team, to cover a 12 month parental leave. You will be responsible for implementing sales-driving and profile-building publicity campaigns,&nbsp;fully integrating all aspects of the media and events spaces to positively raise awareness of the author and book&nbsp;across our wide range of imprints.You’ll be required to confidently present plans to colleagues in-house and externally to authors and agents, regularly updating key stakeholders on progress, as well as offering exceptional author care and maintaining excellent relationships with authors and agents. &nbsp;Who we are looking forWe are looking for an experienced Press Officer and a passionate publicist to deliver creative campaigns across Orion’s broad fiction and non fiction list.You will have demonstrable experience with a proven track record of creating impressive publicity campaigns across fiction and non-fiction, along with interest and experience in commercial publishing.&nbsp;Alongside demonstrable PR experience, the ideal candidate will be efficient, have a broad range of contacts across the media and events, and bring initiative, creativity, and passion to the role. The ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and be a strong team player are also vital. This is a fantastic opportunity for junior to mid level publicist ready for a new challenge. &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>The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. &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 make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

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