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Closing date for applications: Friday 9th January 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: £20,441 p.a. - paid as a tax free training bursaryLocation: BristolStart date: 9th February 2026Duration: 6 monthsWorking hours: 35 hours per weekInterviews: w/c 26th January 2026 Keen to kickstart your career in TV? This hands-on traineeship offers the chance to gain experience in research, storytelling and production across two iconic BBC Studios programmes.<a href="https://productions.bbcstudios.com/our-production-brands/factual-entertainment-productions" target="_blank">BBC Studios</a> factual entertainment team delivers some of the UK’s most entertaining and enriching programmes, giving audiences an escape from reality through relatable, funny and aspirational content. Its creative craft skills produce constantly evolving and enthralling narratives that keep audiences hooked, week-on-week all around the world. It connects with viewers through universal formats, charismatic presenters and bold storytelling full of heart and character.BBC Studios currently has a coveted opportunity for a trainee researcher to join their team for six months. Throughout their time, the successful candidate will gain experience across Countryfile and Gardeners’ World, two of the BBC’s most iconic factual entertainment programmes. Both shows are highly respected in the rural, and horticultural communities and attract a loyal audience of nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts.&nbsp;This is the ideal opportunity for an outdoors and gardening obsessed TV enthusiast to emerge from this scheme with all the skills necessary for a junior researcher position. If you are ready to step into the world of factual entertainment and work on some of the BBC’s biggest and most loved programmes, this could be the role for you… Key activitiesOn-the-job training will be provided across the two productions to ensure you develop an excellent grounding in how to find the best new stories, set up shoots, and become confident in archive research, media management, and camera assisting. The trainee will also gain unique insight into the cutting-edge technology used to capture stunning sequences and receive ongoing mentor support from experienced researchers on the team. What you will learn<ul><li>A full understanding of the television production process across both Countryfile and Gardeners’ World</li><li>A full insight into how the BBC Studios entertainment team operates in Bristol</li><li>Research techniques and storytelling skills</li><li>Administrative and editorial skills</li><li>How to generate engaging ideas for a range of audiences</li></ul> What we’re looking for<ul><li>A genuine passion for gardening, the countryside, and storytelling</li><li>Strong research and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Proven organisational ability and experience meeting tight deadlines</li><li>Some knowledge of TV production processes and some technical know-how</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to take initiative</li><li>Passionate about pursuing a career in TV</li><li>Creative and bursting with engaging ideas</li><li>General understanding of the audiences for factual entertainment</li><li>Demonstrable experience or interest in the media, including enthusiasm for factual entertainment content</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: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying/mentoring and more.

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Trainee researcher

Closing date for applications: 12th January 2026&nbsp;Salary: £25,855.00 - £29,116.00 p.a. depending on experienceContract: Full-time, permanent position, 37.5 hrs pw&nbsp; Are you organised, detail-driven, and looking for your next role in publishing? Join an independent academic publisher and help drive the operations behind a dynamic portfolio of journals while supporting authors and editors.Intellect is currently looking for a production editor to join our team. Intellect is an independent academic publisher for scholars and practitioners teaching and researching in the arts, media and creative industries. Best known for our work in the visual and performing arts, we provide publishing services in many subject areas, backed by almost 40 years of steady growth, and a reputation for excellence in design and production. Responsibilities<ul><li>Coordinate day to day editorial management of a portfolio of journals</li><li>Liaise with and provide support for our authors, editors and their contributors</li><li>Liaise with and monitor the work of our production stakeholders - copy editors, typesetters, printers and distributors to ensure a timely and efficient production process</li></ul>As part of a small team, there will be some other areas of work to which you may be asked to contribute. Training will be given on the job as required. Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Project management skills</li><li>Administrative skills (including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite)</li><li>Proofreading skills</li><li>Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all stakeholders</li><li>Organisational skills: ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload, meeting deadlines and able to work on your own initiative</li><li>Attention to detail, resourceful and proactive</li><li>Degree-level education desired with a keen interest in the dissemination of research</li><li>Customer service skills</li><li>Data entry and data manipulation/interpretation skills</li></ul> BenefitsOur staff enjoy a very supportive working culture and job fulfilment, and we are committed to a healthy work/life balance. Benefits include:<ul><li>Flexible working</li><li>Generous annual leave, 25 days (inc Christmas and your birthday) plus bank holidays</li><li>Contributory pension</li><li>Childcare voucher scheme where applicable</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Interest-free company loan</li></ul> Additional informationThis is a full-time, permanent position, 37.5 hrs pw with a probationary period of six months. This position will be based in our office in Bristol, with flexible and hybrid working available. All interviews will be conducted at our Bristol office or remotely via Gmeet where applicable.To apply please upload a full CV and covering letter.(Please note that if you have not received a reply by 31 January 2026 then your application has not been successful on this occasion.) We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, genders, abilities and ethnicities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re happy to discuss how we can best support you. Please let us know your needs when you apply or reach out to Ria Baker on <a href="mailto:ria@intellectbooks.com" target="_blank">ria@intellectbooks.com</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Intellect

Production editor (Journals)

Closing date for applications: 6th January 2026Salary: £28,500 pa.Contract: Full-time, six-month contractStart date: Immediate, subject to notice Help administer, coordinate, and promote creative writing courses that support aspiring writers, while providing exceptional support to students, tutors, and the wider creative community.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a smart newcomer to join our small team, which provides innovative and highly successful creative writing courses to aspiring writers, online and in London.This role centres on the smooth running of our online and London-based courses, as well as our Breakthrough Writers’ Programme for under-represented writers. Your focus will be on course administration and student care, supporting the work of our courses management team. You will also help support the marketing and digital team, assisting with the creation of social media and website content. You’ll answer queries from our growing community of aspiring writers and students through our student queries inbox, social media channels and phones calls.You’ll be based at our central London offices, but please note we are currently using a hybrid working pattern which involves a minimum of three days a week in the office with some working from home, subject to ongoing review. Responsibilities&nbsp;Courses management duties &nbsp;<ul><li>Student care and communication: monitoring the busy main student inbox and phoneline, providing support to existing students and dealing with customer enquiries.</li><li>Course administration: providing administrative support to the courses team in the delivery of all our online and London-based courses and our reports and mentoring services, developing a strong sense of student satisfaction and reporting any potential issues to the relevant course manager. Including but not limited to: invoicing and chasing payments, distributing key course information to tutors and students, diarising speaker sessions, hosting guest speaker sessions, booking rooms and setting up classrooms for London-based courses, keeping the team diary updated, arranging and supporting meetings and events, liaising with Curtis Brown and C&amp;W’s book department. &nbsp;</li><li>Online onboarding: Responsible for the onboarding of students to our shorter online courses, utilising pre-designed email flows in our Klaviyo system. Supporting tutors and students with sharing resources and work, and offering technical support to students. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Reports and tutorials: key responsibility as point person for end-of-course reports, including collating students’ work, liaising with editors and monitoring the quality of editor feedback. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Online learning platform: uploading and checking course content on our dedicated learning platform and student forum, including formatting and updating course materials, supporting tutors and students with sharing resources and work, and offering technical support to students. &nbsp;</li><li>Course selection: taking part in reading and discussing course applications with the CBC team to support the process of student selection, as well as providing administrative support for the selection process.&nbsp;</li></ul>Marketing &amp; sales duties<ul><li>Customer satisfaction: collecting customer feedback via surveys and email, analysing the results to help the CBC team innovate with improvements, add-ons and new services – growing customer loyalty, repeat purchases, and sales through personal recommendations.</li><li>Updating website material: assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the CBC Ecommerce website. Including updating courses and product descriptions and promotional copy, ensuring good SEO and links. Blogging on matters of interest to students and new writers. &nbsp;</li><li>Social media: help in monitoring CBC’s social media channels (currently X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads and TikTok), seeking to build on engagement and further develop our social media presence.&nbsp;</li></ul>Other duties&nbsp;<ul><li>Each member of staff must be adaptable and must pitch in where necessary to ensure our courses are promoted and delivered effectively, including covering the essential work of other staff during absence, and any other duties as the managing director may reasonably determine from time to time.&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Confident, clear and sensitive communication skills</li><li>Strong administrative skills and attention to detail in your work</li><li>The ability to write engaging, tailored copy</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)</li><li>Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure</li><li>Experience using social media (X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTube)</li><li>Experience of using website CMS (customer service management)</li><li>Strong planning and problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude</li><li>An interest in the creative arts – particularly books and publishing</li><li>An innovative thinker with the desire to keep learning</li><li>A self-starter with a strong work ethic</li><li>An avid reader</li><li>A confident, warm personality – a person who inspires trust</li><li>Enthusiastic to work in a small team – drawn to the flexibility, pace and creativity this enables</li></ul> Additional informationPlease note, this role is a fixed-term contract for a minimum of 6 months.You must be either a British citizen or already have the right to work here (you will be asked to provide original documentation as evidence of this). Unfortunately, Curtis Brown Creative is unable to help with work permits, finding accommodation or travel costs.To apply, please send these materials as a Word of PDF document to the email given on our website via the 'Apply' button:<ul><li>Your CV</li><li>A covering letter (please include details of the dates you are available to start)</li><li>A sample blog post, written by you, which could potentially be used on the Curtis Brown Creative website. We suggest you choose a topic of interest to aspiring novelists who might be considering applying to one of our courses (Hint: our blog posts which offer writing tips/advice all come from our tutors, agents and published authors – don’t be tempted to write a blog post which gives writing advice yourself unless you have an appropriate level of experience).</li></ul>Those selected for interview will be asked to complete a further written test. Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 12 January (and will be conducted in person at our London offices or via Zoom). We aim to build a creative environment that celebrates the differences of our students and colleagues, offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. In our role as conduits and champions of cultural expressions we are conscious of our responsibility to reflect the world around us. This means making a considered effort to create an inclusive culture in the workplace and promote opportunities for the broadest possible range of talent. We welcome all applications from people with interesting ideas, skills and experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Team assistant

Closing date for applications: 20th December 2025Salary: £38,000-45,000 per annum Step into this leadership role, shaping a publishing programme and overseeing the editorial process from manuscript to final copy.The managing editor will shape and manage the publishing programme to time and budget, from acquisition to launch, lead the team and collaborate with partners to harness the company's growth potential. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the full editorial workflow, from manuscript intake through final proof</li><li>Line edit, copyedit, or developmental edit select titles as needed</li><li>Maintain editorial style guides and ensure consistency across all publications</li><li>Ensure files are production-ready for print and digital formats</li><li>Oversee and mentor a mixed team of staff, freelancers and interns, managing workloads, training, and professional development</li><li>Coordinate schedules between editors, designers, authors, and production teams</li><li>Track deadlines, manage calendars, and monitor the status of multiple titles</li><li>Communicate clearly with authors and freelancers to keep projects aligned</li><li>Collaborate with the Aurora Metro Charity on arts and education projects.</li><li>Manage the overall day-to-day business, including operations, budgeting, freelance and vendor coordination, along with workflow optimisation</li><li>Oversee sales and marketing activities, including metadata creation, seasonal planning, and campaign execution</li><li>Work closely with marketing/publicity to create back-cover copy, press materials, and promotional content</li><li>Support acquisitions by evaluating manuscript submissions and pitches</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives across the company</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Aurora Metro Books

Managing editor

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