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Start date: February 2025Duration: 2 years&nbsp;The i Paper is recruiting two new apprentices to complete a diploma in journalism and gain invaluable experience within a busy national newsroom.&nbsp;&nbsp;i is Britain's youngest national news publisher – and one of the most trusted. i has a unique mission: publishing non-partisan reporting and intelligent opinion. With a strong digital subscriber audience and a healthy print circulation, i has also grown digital reach to 11m users a month. Its newsroom breaks some of the biggest stories in UK journalism. Growing in influence and profitable, i is shortlisted for News Website of the Year and National Newspaper of the Year in the 2024 Press Awards and is a recent winner of Daily Newspaper of the Year (London Press Club) and News Website of the Year (Online Media Awards). We pride ourselves on having a dynamic, collegiate work environment that celebrates creativity, innovation and success.&nbsp;Aimed at school and college leavers who would otherwise face barriers to a career in journalism, the two-year programme beginning in February 2025 offers structured on-the-job training, a nationally recognised journalism qualification via the PA Media Academy, and mentoring from The i Paper’s experienced journalists.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each successful apprentice will be paid a fixed salary for two years and receive fully funded tuition throughout the scheme.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;About the programme<ul><li>Trainees will work towards achieving their Junior Journalism Apprenticeship, made up of the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism, and a final assessment project.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Each apprentice will complete 6 weeks of intensive training with our partner <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpamediaacademy.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CDanielle.Lavin%40dmgmedia.co.uk%7C3bbab1c9883743d3648808dd03decb1c%7C0f3a4c644dc54a768d4152d85ca158a5%7C0%7C0%7C638670977634551413%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wwRHUvmlEqgbE%2F1p8TvT93aZYMJ0VPjGcGoa2qKUZj4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">PA Media Academy</a>, followed by a 13-week programme of PA training from Monday to Thursday, with Fridays spent in The i Paper’s newsroom.&nbsp;</li><li>Trainees will then work in The i Paper newsroom for the remainder of the two-year apprenticeship alongside completing their PA exams and final project.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Eligibility criteria<ul><li>Candidates must have A-levels and/or a BTEC Level 3 as a qualification requirement.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>You do not need journalism experience to apply.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;To applyPlease apply with a CV,&nbsp;a cover letter explaining why you would make the most of this opportunity, and 300 words on stories or issues that you believe should be better highlighted in the media and why.&nbsp;The apprenticeship scheme starts in February 2025, with successful applicants being notified of the outcome by 17 January 2025.Candidates should be available for interview in early January 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<blockquote>“If you think you have what it takes, our apprentice scheme could be your perfect pathway into journalism. We welcome applicants from all walks of life who share a passion for journalism - and who are motivated to succeed.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</blockquote>Oliver Duff, The i Paper’s Editor-in-chief&nbsp;<blockquote>“This scheme gave me a way into a career I dreamed of without the financial barrier of university. During two years as an apprentice, I worked on articles close to my heart, got experience on multiple desks in the newsroom and had support in every aspect of my training.“I found my love for features and now I work every day with the team that taught me all I know.“I’m so grateful for the newsroom and my tutors for the job I get to do. I don’t think I would be where I am in my career if this scheme didn’t exist.”&nbsp;</blockquote>Kia Elise-Green, former apprentice and feature writer of The i Paper&nbsp;Our commitment&nbsp;We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.&nbsp;We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.&nbsp;Please direct any questions to <a href="mailto:apprentices@inews.co.uk" target="_blank">apprentices@inews.co.uk</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

I-News

The i Paper talent scheme

Salary range:&nbsp;£30,000–£37,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Reports to:&nbsp;Publishing Director&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Imprint: Templar BooksDepartment:&nbsp;Editorial&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week from homeLocation:&nbsp;HYLO, Bunhill Row, London EC1Y&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is looking for a highly creative and talented editor or commissioning editor with a special interest in non-fiction to join our Templar Books imprint.&nbsp;This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further their career in publishing and work across a broad range of projects.&nbsp;Founded in 1978, Templar publishes original, illustrated children’s books designed to inspire curious minds. From vibrant board and novelty books to high-end, commercial picture books and non-fiction for the primary school age range, Templar creates innovative and creative books for all&nbsp;readers. We have a reputation for cleverly conceived concept publishing with an emphasis on paper innovation, stylish design and contemporary illustration for an international audience.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Managing all aspects of own titles throughout the publishing process, ensuring books publish on time and to the highest standard</li><li>Taking responsibility for all commercial aspects of book projects, e.g. costings, contract negotiation, budgets and schedules</li><li>Developing new concepts, reviewing submissions and acquisitions as well as commissioning and briefing authors and illustrators</li><li>Developing and establishing new author/agent relationships</li><li>Writing sales material and back cover copy</li><li>Coordinating out-of-house editorial processes, e.g. freelance editors/packagers, researchers, fact-checkers and proofreaders</li><li>Working closely with colleagues in design, sales, marketing, foreign rights, production and business affairs to ensure the smooth process of titles at all stages</li><li>Representing and promoting own titles, including presentations at sales conferences&nbsp;</li><li>Identifying publishing opportunities, maintaining own market awareness, and developing and proposing new book ideas to contribute at creative meetings</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience working as an editor or commissioning editor on illustrated children’s books, including negotiating and preparing contracts, scheduling and budget management</li><li>A thorough understanding of the illustrated children’s book market and the ability to apply sound commercial awareness and judgement</li><li>Experience and passion for nurturing authors, editing texts and commissioning commercial titles, as well as an ability to brainstorm and develop innovative ideas in-house</li><li>A strong eye for illustration, confident in developing flat plans and detailed illustration briefs, in collaboration with design</li><li>Excellent copy-editing and proofreading skills</li><li>Experience of working with freelance editors and packagers</li><li>The ability to work confidently in InDesign</li><li>Knowledge of Biblio or similar publishing management system</li><li>Knowledge and experience of co-edition publishing</li><li>Great organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects to tight deadlines&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Editor / commissioning editor, Templar Books

Salary: £25,500 per annum&nbsp;Canongate Books is one of the UK’s leading independent publishers and we’re looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working editorial assistant to join the department.&nbsp;The role is full-time, reporting into our Publisher at Large, and is based in our Edinburgh office.This role supports our Publisher at Large, as well as supporting the Editorial department as a whole. You do not need to have worked in publishing before, but a keen eye for detail and an excellent grasp of grammar are a must, along with exceptional organisational and IT skills. This is a busy role where the ability to juggling priorities and multiple deadlines is another essential skill. But above all, a love of reading is a non-negotiable!&nbsp;Key duties will include:<ul><li>Assisting Publisher-at-Large with his day-to-day work: liaising with internal staff across departments as well as with external contacts such as authors and agents, foreign publishers; reporting into meetings; general admin inc diary management, processing expenses and invoices</li><li>Adding titles, and keeping copy, reviews and metadata up to date on Biblio</li><li>Booking travel and managing trip schedules for the Publisher at Large&nbsp;</li><li>Mail-outs</li><li>Assisting with drafting copy, Heads of Terms, jacket briefs and acquisition forms</li><li>Checking covers and corrections</li><li>Assisting with collations and vertical handovers</li><li>Permissions clearance for text and images as required including accurate record keeping</li><li>Assisting with smooth running of editorial department, including providing cover for the other Editorial Assistants when needed</li><li>Rotate minute-taking at meetings such as Editorial and Acquisitions</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills, experience<ul><li>Meticulous attention to detail&nbsp;</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities</li><li>Excellent English – good grammar, spelling and fluent command of the language</li><li>Able to respond flexibly to a busy workload</li><li>Passion for reading&nbsp;</li><li>IT skills such as a working knowledge of Office (especially Word, Outlook, Excel)</li></ul><a href="https://canongate.co.uk/about/employee-benefits/" target="_blank">We offer a wide&nbsp;range of benefits which can be viewed here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;To applyPlease send your CV and a covering letter to Jenny Fry, Publisher and Commercial Director, detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role, what your favourite Canongate book is and why. The deadline for applications is 28th November 2024.&nbsp;Canongate&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for the position. We will keep your information securely until 1st January 2025. Unless you are the successful applicant, all of your information will be deleted from our systems at that point.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Canongate

Canongate Books

Editorial assistant to Publisher at Large

Closing date: 10th December 2024Salary range:&nbsp;£35,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from homeLocation:&nbsp;HYLO, Bunhill Row, London EC1YImprint:&nbsp;Zaffre Fiction&nbsp;Reports to:&nbsp;Publisher, Zaffre Fiction&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;Editorial&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you an experienced assistant editor / editor looking to take the next step in your publishing career? Bring your passion for crime and thriller fiction to this award-winning imprint.&nbsp;Zaffre Fiction, the home of bestselling and award-winning commercial fiction at Bonnier Books UK, are looking for a passionate, highly organized and proactive crime/thriller commissioning editor to work alongside our Publisher to spot and seek out new talent and deliver exceptional publishing.&nbsp;Zaffre was launched in 2015 and includes bestselling authors such as Lynda La Plante, Wilbur Smith, Rosie Goodwin, Robert Peston, Susie Dent and T. M. Logan. The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the development of the crime and thriller list, by nurturing and confidently publishing our existing authors, acquiring market-leading new talent and contributing towards making Zaffre a destination imprint.&nbsp;This is a perfect next step for an experienced, hard-working assistant editor or editor with a demonstrable passion for commercial crime and thriller&nbsp;fiction.&nbsp;You will be a strong team player and combine a keen eye for detail with high editorial standards along with plenty of ideas, enthusiasm and energy. You will enjoy working closely editorially with authors, leading the publishing of their books and inspiring the broader team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>&nbsp;Working with the Publisher and Editorial Director on the publication of existing Zaffre Fiction authors – from author care and administrative duties to editing, project-managing and desk-editing – including taking sole responsibility for a number of titles.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Commissioning books with a particular focus on trend-leading crime and thriller fiction with broad appeal.&nbsp;</li><li>Add to an already strong network of authors, agents and scouts, working to make Zaffre Fiction a destination imprint.&nbsp;</li><li>Being part of a closely-knit team and contributing to list strategy.&nbsp;</li><li>Managing relationships with other departments, including sales, marketing, publicity, design and production.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>You will be a passionate reader of crime and thrillers with exceptional taste and strong commercial acumen.&nbsp;</li><li>You will have at least two years’ experience within a trade publishing team.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent project management skills, ideally with experience of desk editing and successfully steering books from acquisition to publication.&nbsp;</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload to meet multiple deadlines. &nbsp;</li><li>Exemplary attention to detail. &nbsp;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. &nbsp;</li><li>An interest in learning and developing skills within a fast-paced, energetic and outward-looking department. &nbsp;</li><li>A keen understanding of the print and digital markets.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;If you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button to visit our website.&nbsp;We look forward to hearing from you.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 via Creative Access.

Commissioning editor (Crime & Thriller), Zaffre Fiction

Closing date: 24th November 2024Salary: £27,500, plus bonus and benefits&nbsp;Are you passionate about the world of publishing and pop culture? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your organisational skills can truly shine?DK Licensing, known for partnering with iconic brands such as LEGO, Disney, Minecraft, Rebel Girls, Pokémon, and Marvel, is seeking an ambitious Jacket and Sales Material Coordinator to join our team and help create bestselling books for dedicated fans.This position offers a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to step into publishing and make a meaningful impact. If successful, you will join a talented creative team that supports your on-the-job learning, development, and wider training needs. You will also have the chance to take on editorial tasks and attend weekly meetings with the editors.If you’re ready to use your creativity and organisational skills to shape the future of brilliant books for fans everywhere, we’d love to hear from you!&nbsp;Key responsibilitiesAs the Jackets and Sales Material coordinator, you will:<ul><li>Coordinate sales materials and ensure our projects run smoothly from concept to publication.</li><li>Collaborate closely with the UK, US, and International Sales teams to track and manage all DK Licensing sales materials, including sales copy, presentation spreads, metadata, sales catalogues, and Amazon assets.</li><li>Prepare slides for global book fairs and internal presentations, working with the Design Assistant, ensuring that all cover designs, book specifications and copy are finalised and accurate.</li><li>Your organisational skills will be crucial as you maintain sales deadlines and ensure the timely delivery of materials through close collaboration with the editors and designers.</li><li>Take the lead in organising and maintaining sales material trackers, coordinating physical and digital material for book fairs, and facilitating internal cover review meetings to keep everyone aligned.</li></ul>In addition, you will have the opportunity to support the editorial team, including:<ul><li>Competition research,</li><li>Fact-checking,</li><li>Picture research,</li><li>Creating flatplans,</li><li>Taking in comments from proofreaders and consultants,</li><li>And leading the reprints process.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>To succeed in this role, you should have proven administrative office experience, ideally within book publishing.</li><li>Strong communication skills are essential for liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.</li><li>We’re looking for a team player who thrives under pressure, balancing competing priorities while maintaining a keen attention to detail.</li><li>Adaptability and flexibility are key, as you will need to respond to changing requirements and project needs.</li><li>Proficiency in IT tools such as Google Suite and Excel will be vital in managing your tasks effectively.</li><li>A genuine interest in pop culture—whether it’s anime, manga, films, television, comics, music, toys, art, or tabletop games—will be a great asset in this role, although it is not essential.</li></ul>&nbsp;BenefitsWe have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Volunteering policy and charity matching</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>60% discount on company books</li><li>Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership</li><li>Flex Fridays (1pm finish, subject to certain criteria being met)</li><li>Shopping discounts&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad</li><li>And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business</li></ul>DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.&nbsp;How to applyPlease submit your most recent CV and cover letter by 24th November 2024. As part of your cover letter, please can you include the following:<ul><li>Why do you want to pursue a career in publishing?</li><li>Tell us about a project in your life that you have organised, managed and delivered from start to finish.&nbsp;</li><li>What motivates you in your current role / what gives you job satisfaction?</li></ul>&nbsp;DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.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 or undertaking internships. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.booktradeentrysupport.org" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

Jackets and Sales Material coordinator - DK Licensing

Closing date to sign up: 27th November at 5pmEvent date: Thursday 28th November, 5 pm – 6 pm via Zoom&nbsp;&nbsp;Want to find out more about this exciting opportunity at the Financial Times for aspiring sub-editors from the Black community?&nbsp;Hear from professionals about what it’s like working at the Financial Times, exactly what the Maisie Hylton sub-editing fellowship involves and their top tips, advice and guidance on making a strong application.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Fellowship is a six-month, paid contract in the heart of the FT’s London newsroom. The successful candidate will be trained by experienced sub-editors on the crucial final stages of the news production process. You will learn how to sense-check articles, edit for accuracy and clarity, and write engaging headlines and other display copy before pressing the button to publish.&nbsp;Book now to secure your place at our Learn More Webinar: The Maisie Hylton sub-editing fellowship taking place on Thursday 28th November, 5 pm – 6 pm via Zoom.&nbsp;&nbsp;About the Financial Times &nbsp; &nbsp; Across the FT Group, our people are united by a mission to deliver world-class information, news and services to our global audiences. We're a digital-first organisation made up of journalists, technologists, product managers, event planners, strategists, commercial and finance experts, marketing and communications specialists - and much more. Our strength is in our employees.&nbsp;We have offices in more than 35 cities, including London, New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, Manila, Sofia, San Francisco and Tokyo. Join us and find an inclusive and fast-paced environment with unique opportunities to support every step of your career. &nbsp;&nbsp;Join this virtual webinar to learn:<ul><li>About the Financial Times and what it’s like working at one of the world’s leading news organisations&nbsp;</li><li>What the Maisie Hylton sub-editing fellowship involves and how it’s structured&nbsp;</li><li>Hear from a former fellow on their journey</li><li>Top tips, advice and guidance  &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Panellists&nbsp;<ul><li>Tom Stokes, Head of Digital Publishing, The Financial Times&nbsp;</li><li>Vanessa Brown, Digital Editor, World News at Financial Times and former fellow</li></ul>&nbsp;Explore the Maisie Hylton sub-editing fellowship <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/maisie-hylton-sub-editing-fellowship-31344" target="_blank">here</a>. Applications close Wednesday 1 January at 11.59 pm.&nbsp;Note: This training opportunity is open exclusively to Black candidates to help address historical under-representation in the creative industries and support greater diversity.

Financial Times

Learn more webinar: The Maisie Hylton sub-editing fellowship

Closing date: 1st of January 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: The fellow will be paid £2,400 per monthDuration: This 6-month fellowship is for 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/learn-more-webinar-maisie-hylton-sub-editing-fellowship-31356" target="_blank">Learn More webinar: Thursday 28th November – sign up here to secure your spot</a>Location: Hybrid working from the London office 3 days a week, specifically Tuesday-ThursdayStart date: March 2025&nbsp;The Financial Times has an exciting opportunity for aspiring sub-editors from the Black community.Do you love words and hate typos? Are you interested in working on big news stories but not necessarily as a reporter? If so, then you may be suited to a career as a sub-editor in a global news organisation.The FT’s global, award-winning editorial team represents the gold standard in journalism, seeking depth, originality and balance that differentiates the FT from the pack and engages subscribers.The Fellowship is a six-month, paid contract in the heart of the FT’s London newsroom. The successful candidate will be trained by experienced sub-editors on the crucial final stages of the news production process. You will learn how to sense-check articles, edit for accuracy and clarity, and write engaging headlines and other display copy before pressing the button to publish.&nbsp;What you will learn<ul><li>You will be embedded in the FT’s two main sub-editing teams, helping produce the newspaper and working on the digital publishing desk</li><li>You will sub-edit articles for the newspaper’s different editions, cutting them to length and writing headlines, standfirsts and captions. You will learn how to lay out pages and sign them off before they go to print</li><li>You will revise-edit content for FT.com, learning to hit the highest standards of accuracy and quality, often under tight time pressure. You will be taught how to write engaging digital headlines and add visual components to engage readers</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceThe successful candidate will:<ul><li>Show an interest in current affairs and financial news</li><li>Care deeply about accuracy and good grammar</li><li>Be aware of what makes an attention-grabbing headline, both in print and online</li><li>Be capable of keeping a cool head under deadline pressure</li></ul>You do not need a degree to apply and career change applications are also welcome.&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>&nbsp;This training opportunity is open exclusively to Black candidates to help address historical under-representation in the creative industries and support greater diversity.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and to take a short sub-editing test.The successful candidate will participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

The Maisie Hylton sub-editing fellowship

Closing date: 24th November 2024Salary: £28,750 per annum&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a great opportunity to learn about children’s publishing from within a leading independent house.Faber is a leading independent literary publisher. We publish a diverse range of high-profile authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro, Sally Rooney, Sebastian Barry, Lenny Henry, and we have a backlist containing the works of T. S. Eliot, Seamus Heaney, Sylvia Plath and William Golding, among many others. Faber is also a supplier of sales and distribution services to independent publishers and has a market-leading creative writing school.The Faber Children’s team is recruiting a Communications Assistant to join our small, vibrant, award-winning department, home to authors and illustrators such as Emma Carroll, Jason Reynolds, Moira Buffini, Chris Mould and Jim Smith. Faber Children’s are also co-founders of the FAB Prize for undiscovered authors and illustrators from underrepresented backgrounds.&nbsp;Working closely with the Children’s team, the Communications Assistant will provide general administrative and organisational support with a focus on publicity campaigns and social media. The role reports to the Children's Publicity Manager.This is a role for a creative and organised person with a love of children’s books and an interest in publishing and connecting books to readers. Admin experience is essential and a demonstrable passion and aptitude for social media would be an advantage.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>General administrative and organisational support for the team e.g. booking travel for authors, assisting with mailings, handling publicity and marketing enquiries.</li><li>Supporting the team with organisation and promotion of events and launches</li><li>Assisting on key campaigns and working towards independently managing their own.</li><li>Researching key children’s media contacts and partnerships.</li><li>Building and managing relationships with bloggers, maintaining the children’s blogger database and co-ordinating blog tours.</li><li>Helping to maintain and grow the Faber Children’s social media channels.</li><li>Working towards looking after awards submissions for the Faber Children’s list.</li><li>Working closely with library and school reading organisations to highlight key Faber Children’s titles.</li></ul>This is a full time, permanent position, based in our central London office. We accommodate hybrid working.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Faber has a staff of just over 140, based across our offices in Hatton Garden (London) and Harlow. We want all our staff to have the best possible, most positive and enjoyable experience while working at Faber.Our benefits include:<ul><li>Access to Faber titles (including regular staff book clubs), discounted Independent Alliance titles</li><li>Minimum of 28 days’ holiday per year&nbsp;</li><li>Five days per year for volunteering work of your choice</li><li>Full subscription to the Headspace meditation app&nbsp;</li><li>Season-ticket loans</li><li>Cycle-to-work vouchers</li><li>Subsidised eye tests</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance and income protection insurance</li><li>Access to online GP and advisory services</li><li>Cash plan for healthcare costs</li></ul>&nbsp;To applyIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply by sending a covering letter and CV by clicking the 'Apply' button, quoting reference CA.&nbsp;We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit. &nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our <a href="https://faber.co.uk/data-protection-privacy" target="_blank">Data Protection Privacy Notice</a> and our <a href="https://faber.co.uk/data-protection-policy" target="_blank">Data Protection Policy</a>. Please read our Data Protection Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policy before submitting your application.

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