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Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
 
Joffe Books is looking for an experienced project editor with proven trade editorial experience to cover a maternity leave.
The successful candidate will personally project manage a wide-ranging list of commercial fiction, from delivery to publication. It’s a fantastic chance to work with some of our brilliant authors, including Rebecca Tope, Gretta Mulrooney, Margaret Murphy, Catherine Moloney, Cath Staincliffe and Chris Collett. This is not a commissioning role.
At Joffe Books, we are a small, passionate and collaborative team that cares deeply about our authors and our readers. We are looking for highly organised, fleet-footed, creative project editor, who can hit the ground running and is keen to make a significant contribution. We are especially looking for someone with a holistic approach to publishing who will keep at it until the whole project is right.
We are committed to making book publishing a more diverse and representative industry so we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse candidates.
 
Key duties include but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Project-managing the publication of both backlist and new titles, meeting all key deadlines in the run-up to publication</li>
<li>Providing assistance to the editorial and publishing directors</li>
<li>Handling manuscripts, including scanned manuscripts, from formatting to preparing for publication</li>
<li>Some copy-editing and proofreading</li>
<li>Writing punchy back cover blurbs and copy for marketing use</li>
<li>Working closely with the marketing team to brief campaigns across social media platforms</li>
<li>Communicating effectively with authors, freelancers (editors, proofreaders and designers) and external suppliers</li>
<li>Commissioning covers, with a keen and critical eye for where a book sits in the market</li>
<li>Forging strong relationships with authors and providing author care</li>
</ul>
 
Knowledge, skills, experience
<ul>
<li>Previous project editing or desk editing experience</li>
<li>A keen interest in commercial fiction, especially crime fiction</li>
<li>Comprehensive understanding of formatting and editing in Word (using wildcards, macros, etc.)</li>
<li>Meticulous copy-editing, proofreading and research skills</li>
<li>Copywriting experience, in particular creating blurbs and being able to sum up a novel in a single sentence</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail with very strong communication and organizational skills</li>
<li>A proactive can-do attitude and a great team player, with the ability to work independently</li>
</ul>
Desired experience/skills
<ul>
<li>Working in digital publishing platforms</li>
<li>An interest in keeping up to date with the book industry</li>
</ul>
 
Our benefits include:
<ul>
<li>10 a.m.–4.30 p.m. office hours; great for work/life balance</li>
<li>Hybrid working pattern with minimum 2 days office based</li>
<li>Five days Christmas company holiday, plus 28 days’ holiday per year</li>
<li>Mental health days</li>
<li>Flexible working days</li>
<li>Pension scheme</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Company culture! Including staff-nominated charitable giving, access to publishing resources, access to professional training and development, publishing events, being heard and encouraged to innovate, and doughnuts</li>
</ul>
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability or socio-economic status. We strive to be a company where you will thrive.
 
If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear from you! 
Click 'apply' to email a 100-word blurb (please include in the body of the email) about yourself and a CV, stating the job reference in the subject line ‘JB PROJECT EDITOR MATERNITY’ by 31 May. Priority for interview will be given to early applicants. Ideally to start June 2022.
 
Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Joffe Books

Project editor – minimum 9-month contract

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
Closing date for applications: 30th May at 11.59pm
Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.
 
Ready to bring your eye for details and fantastic editorial judgement to this role where you'll work across two outstanding literary imprints?
Little, Brown/Abacus is one of the most commercially successful literary imprints in the industry, with a list full of major literary bestsellers and internationally influential voices in fiction, memoir, history and smart thinking.
Virago has been championing books by women since 1973 and is one of the most iconic and recognisable brands in UK publishing, publishing fiction, biography, politics and modern classics.
 
What you’ll be doing
<ul>
<li>Managing publication of projects from receipt of manuscript to finished product; ensuring high quality, cost-controlled, timely publication in all cases</li>
<li>Liaising with authors, freelancers and internal teams</li>
<li>Writing cover copy and reading submissions, contributing to internal meetings</li>
<li>Supporting the smooth running of the Abacus and Virago imprints, working for the Abacus Publisher, Abacus and Virago Publishing Director, Virago Chair and one editor</li>
</ul>
 
Knowledge, skills, experience
<ul>
<li>The ideal candidate will have some publishing experience at editorial assistant level, and most importantly in desk editing, i.e., managing copy-edits, collating proofs and putting together prelims</li>
<li>Motivated, flexible and cheerful</li>
<li>Passionate about literary fiction and non-fiction, and culture in general</li>
<li>Have excellent general knowledge</li>
<li>Highly organised with a meticulous eye for detail</li>
<li>Able to multitask and prioritise effectively</li>
<li>Confident, with excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>A competent administrator with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook</li>
</ul>
 
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.
Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.
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 <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Hachette UK

Assistant editor

Are you good at strategic and critical thinking? Love the idea of collaborating with a variety of stakeholders across the business? 
Frontiers is an award-winning open science platform and leading open access scholarly publisher.
We are one of the largest and most cited publishers globally. To date, our 200,000 freely available research articles have received more than 1 billion views and downloads and 2 million citations. Our journals span science, health, humanities and social sciences, engineering, and sustainability. And we continue to expand into new academic disciplines so more researchers can publish open access.
We are on a mission to make science open so everyone can live healthy lives on a healthy planet.
Be part of the publishing revolution and help us transform the way research is published, evaluated, and communicated to the world.
 
The role 
We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Learning and Development (L&amp;D) Technology Lead to join our L&amp;D team as soon as possible. Reporting to the Learning and Development Manager, you will work closely with the other L&amp;D professionals and broader People Experience Teams. The role is focused on working with our technology department specifically the two main branches of Product Development and Software Engineering.
You will be required to set the direction for the implementation of the Learning and Development Strategy and apply your knowledge of adult learning theory, L&amp;D best practices, tools, and technology to advise on and evaluate options to elevate the learning strategy. You will have responsibility for leading a small team of Learning and Development Specialists, requiring you to lead, inspire, and coach your team members, foster individual and team growth and agility through delegation, feedback, instruction, and encouragement - building on strengths and dissecting and developing areas for improvement. 
The role requires you to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across the business; bringing together leading practices and deep business acumen to cultivate cross-disciplinary growth and a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader with a passion for Learning and Development to take the next step in their career. 
Our office is located in London, however remote working options are available for candidates across the UK. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
<ul>
<li>·Analyse data to drive informed learning decisions and provide analysis across your designated area of the business </li>
<li>Seek input from the Senior L&amp;D Leader/Senior Specialists and SMEs for curricula strategy, content domains, and learning impact analysis </li>
<li>Create the annual development plan and delivery model, defining the right mix and use of modalities </li>
<li>Analyse curriculum reports to identify gaps in success factors, ROI and impact to drive informed learning investment decisions </li>
<li>Cultivate an inclusive, high-performing team that maximizes team member contribution by creating an environment of mutual support and shared responsibility </li>
<li>Create an environment which encourages effective teamwork, sharing of best practices, driving innovation, and continuing improvement</li>
</ul>
 
Knowledge, skills, experience 
<ul>
<li>Strong leadership skills with an established track record of taking a consultative approach to designing and delivering innovative learning programs with measurable business results that meet stakeholder needs</li>
<li>Strong strategic and critical thinking to identify interdependencies between issues, data, and outcomes; clear understanding of how moving pieces come together to build the big picture</li>
<li>Significant program management experience in successfully planning, managing and delivering multiple, concurrent, and complex work streams in a matrixed organisation with challenging timelines</li>
<li>Outstanding interpersonal skills that build relationships at all levels across the organisation with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build consensus</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and present data-driven insights and trends </li>
</ul>
 
Benefits 
With more than 50 nationalities represented in our global team, you will work regularly with teammates in other countries, and with our community of researchers, editors, and authors from around the globe.
Our mission to create solutions for healthy lives also extends to the working environment we provide for our employees. 
This includes:
100% remote working
Employees now have the flexibility to choose where they want to work, with remote working available on a part- or full-time basis (not applicable to some Business Support jobs due to nature of role).
Learning and development
All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning (and Pluralsight for our technology team), an annual personal learning budget, and dedicated L&amp;D time.
Wellbeing
We offer free online yoga classes, an employee assistance plan, access to the Headspace app, and four wellbeing days on top of your annual leave allowance.
Volunteering opportunities
Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer for a personal cause or through our volunteering partner platform, Alaya.
 
Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With over 600 employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.
Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Frontiers

Learning & development lead

We have an exciting opening for a senior editor to work on our fiction list. 
Nosy Crow is a multi-award winning, independent children’s publishing company based in London. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12.
 
Purpose of the job
Reporting to the head of fiction, the successful candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience working as a lead editor, ideally on both illustrated and non-illustrated fiction. You will work closely with authors from structural edit to proofread, and champion their titles throughout.
 
Key responsibilities &amp; skills
<ul>
<li>Excellent author and illustrator relationships</li>
<li>Ability to suggest improvements to a text clearly, constructively and with tact </li>
<li>Delivering books to production on time and to a very high standard</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively with colleagues within the team and across other departments</li>
<li>Have proven senior editorial experience with a good eye for detail</li>
<li>Display excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
</ul>
 
Nosy Crow is an disability confident committed, equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
The Nosy Crow salary for people entering publishing at an entry level position exceeds London Living Wage. For all jobs, including this one, salaries are dependent on skills and experience. 
The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK. 
If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV, accompanied by not more than 500 words outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting new opportunity to Felicity Culley. We really look forward to reading your application.
The closing date for applications is midnight GMT on Tuesday 31st May 2022.
 
Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Nosy Crow

Senior editor, fiction

Salary/bursary: London Living Wage
Deadline: 19th June 2022 at 23:59
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: hybrid working (part office-based and part from home)
Start date: September 2022
 
Making the headlines today! Apply now for this incredible opportunity with one of the biggest tabloid newspapers in the nation, show off your flair for storytelling and kickstart your career in journalism...
Since 1903, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> has brought words and pictures from the most important world events to millions of readers both in print and, more recently, online. Part of the <a href="https://www.reachplc.com/our-newsbrands" target="_blank">Reach plc</a> group, which is the largest commercial national and regional news publisher in the UK, the Mirror has always sought to entertain their readers as well as inform them. Renowned for its news, showbusiness and television coverage, as well as sports reporting, particularly in football, of Premier and lower league clubs which regularly shapes the sports news agenda. The Mirror has a long tradition of fighting for social justice and is proud of its role as the voice of ordinary, compassionate and caring Brits.  Its role is to inform and entertain but also to be a voice for those who otherwise go unheard in the national conversation.
The team at The Mirror are offering two brilliant opportunities for sharp and enthusiastic editorial assistants to join their News &amp; Features team for six months. The successful candidates will be given the opportunity to research and report on stories both in print and online, stay up to date on the latest ground-breaking articles and support the team with preparation for the Pride of Britain Awards.
Their ideal candidate will be a go-getting individual who is always flicking through updates of the latest news, sport and celebrity gossip. You will have strong writing skills and a passion for delivering stories that matter to their readers. If this sounds like you, then apply now for the opportunity to get started in your journalism career.
 
What you will learn
<ul>
<li>How to research and write stories and articles that are accurate, compliant and engaging</li>
<li>How to write copy for the newspaper and digital platforms</li>
<li>How to pitch story ideas</li>
</ul>
 
Knowledge, skills, experience
<ul>
<li>A love of journalism and a passion for storytelling</li>
<li>Strong writing skills</li>
<li>A strong interest in news and current affairs with an understanding of the tone of this tabloid newspaper</li>
<li>The ability to generate, research and develop original stories</li>
<li>The ability to work to deadlines and remain focused under pressure</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills</li>
<li>The ability to work well in a team environment</li>
<li>The ability to be self-motivated and quick thinking with strong and decisive decision-making skills</li>
</ul>
Desirable
<ul>
<li>Some journalism training would be a big advantage</li>
<li>Work experience on a newspaper or digital news site would be beneficial (this could include a student or local newspaper)</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 only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
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.

Editorial assistant x2

Location: Emerald Street, Holborn, London / WFH 
Contract Type: 2 months, fixed term 
Term: Full-Time, 09:30-18:00 
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (pro rata) depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Reports to: Executive Producer
Direct Line Reports: N/A 
 
As Novel continues to grow a slate of longform narrative podcast series, we are looking for a producer with both factual and fiction/drama experience to spend an initial two months working on a fascinating and unusual project.
Novel produces premium original podcasts, as well as award winning content for leading broadcast networks and platforms, including the BBC, iHeartRadio, Wondery, Audible and Spotify. 
Whilst investigative and narrative documentary storytelling are firmly in our DNA, Novel also develops and produces shows spanning comedy, politics, sport and scripted. 
With great development and IP at the centre, our ideas are increasingly migrating to TV, Film and publishing. 
We are an ever expanding team of 50+ people based in London. 
 
Overview 
We have a development deal in place on a major project for one of the world’s leading podcast networks. The project is a hybrid of drama and documentary so we’re looking for a producer with wide ranging experience to bring this project to life.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working on longform serialised narrative/fiction podcasts or a back catalogue of high quality factual/drama work for leading broadcast networks. 
We’re looking to hear from candidates that have a great ear for audio storytelling, a flair for getting the best out of actors and a solid understanding of what it takes to make impactful podcasts that gain critical acclaim. A highly creative approach to audio production is a must. Editing on Descript and Reaper is a significant bonus. 
If you fit the bill and are interested in this role then please do get in touch. You’ll be joining a rapidly growing company packed with creative programme makers, sound designers and experienced executive producers who’ll be on hand to help you craft groundbreaking podcast series.
Whilst the initial contract is for two months, if the development deal leads to a commission this may lead to the contract being extended.
 
Key responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Project management </li>
<li>Leading Podcast production</li>
<li>Narrative structuring </li>
<li>Series planning </li>
<li>Research </li>
<li>Talent relations </li>
<li>Sourcing and booking contributors </li>
<li>Recording contributors, both remotely and on location </li>
<li>Interviewing </li>
<li>Script writing and editing </li>
<li>Organising, collating and implementing team feedback </li>
<li>Audio editing to a high standard </li>
<li>Music sourcing </li>
<li>Working with Novel’s PR and marketing team to build an audience </li>
<li>Devising and implementing production schedules </li>
<li>Budget management </li>
</ul>
 
 
Knowledge, skills, experience
<ul>
<li>Experience as an audio producer </li>
<li>A track record of longform narrative audio production</li>
<li>Experience producing fictional podcast / audio drama</li>
<li>A strong understanding of what it takes to tell powerful stories </li>
<li>Passionate about documentaries, podcasting and creative audio production with wide ranging listening habits </li>
<li>Excellent writer </li>
<li>Proficient audio editor </li>
<li>A skilled multitasker </li>
<li>Exceptional organisation</li>
<li>Experience creating and maintaining production schedules </li>
<li>Confident with audio file organization </li>
<li>Exceptional written and oral communication skills </li>
<li>Great communicator with junior staff, senior management, clients, interviewees and talent alike </li>
<li>Creative thinker, capable of developing progressive approaches to familiar topics </li>
<li>Keen problem solver – must be able to think on your feet and react quickly and calmly under pressure </li>
<li>Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise </li>
<li>A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment </li>
<li>Attention to detail </li>
<li>Proficient user of G-Suite and Slack and Descript </li>
</ul>
 
Package
<ul>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Auto enrolment pension plan</li>
<li>Season ticket loan</li>
</ul>
 
Click 'apply' to email us with the subject line PRODUCER/DRAMA JOB and include a copy of your CV and any other relevant information. Additionally, please include a paragraph on why you’d be a good candidate for the role along with examples of your best work.
It is obvious the podcast industry needs to change and become more diverse. We are therefore particularly keen to hear from applicants that are underrepresented in the industry, such as Black, Asian &amp; ethnically diverse candidates or disabled people. 
Whilst we are currently home-working, we will soon be back working from a central London office. We do however have flexible working policies around time and location, in the hope of being as accommodating to individual circumstances as possible.
Application deadline: 02.06.22
 
Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Novel

Producer with drama experience

Location: Emerald Street, Holborn, London / WFH 
Contract Type: 6 months Fixed Term 
Term: Full-Time, 09:30-18:00 
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (pro rata) depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Reports to: Executive Producer
Direct Line Reports: N/A 
 
This is an opportunity to produce a high profile longform series for a major client. Intrigued? Carry on reading...
Novel produces premium original podcasts, as well as award winning content for leading broadcast networks and platforms, including the BBC, iHeartRadio, Wondery, Audible and Spotify. 
Whilst investigative and narrative documentary storytelling are firmly in our DNA, Novel also develops and produces shows spanning comedy, politics, sport and scripted. 
With great development and IP at the centre, our ideas are increasingly migrating to TV, Film and publishing. 
We are an ever expanding team of 50+ people based in London. 
 
Overview
As Novel continues to grow a slate of longform narrative podcast series, we are a six month, fixed term contract for an audio producer with a proven track record of leading on longform serialised narrative podcasts.
We’re looking to hear from candidates that have a great ear for audio storytelling, with experience leading the production of narrative longform work, a solid understanding of what it takes to make impactful podcasts that gain critical acclaim and - most crucially - experience as a series or lead producer on a narrative series that they’re proud of. 
Successful candidates will be experienced with the various workflows over the course of a longform series. We’re looking for team players but also producers who can show they have an independent drive, managing productions that are pushed along to hit deadlines whilst maintaining the necessary space for care and attention to detail. A track record of organising feedback sessions in big and small teams - running group listening, collating and then implementing feedback is essential. 
A highly creative approach to audio production is a must. Editing on Descript and Reaper is a significant bonus. 
If you fit the bill and are interested in a role in which you will be an integral part of Novel’s production team working on a major international project then please do get in touch. You’ll be joining a rapidly growing company packed with creative programme makers, sound designers and experienced executive producers who’ll be on hand to help you craft groundbreaking podcast series. 
 
Key responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Project management </li>
<li>Podcast production </li>
<li>Narrative structuring </li>
<li>Series planning </li>
<li>Research </li>
<li>Talent relations </li>
<li>Sourcing and booking contributors </li>
<li>Recording contributors, both remotely and on location </li>
<li>Interviewing </li>
<li>Script writing and editing </li>
<li>Organising, collating and implementing team feedback </li>
<li>Audio editing to a high standard </li>
<li>Music sourcing </li>
<li>Devising and implementing a production schedule</li>
<li>Budget management </li>
</ul>
 
Knowledge, skills, experience 
<ul>
<li>Experience as an audio producer </li>
<li>A track record of leading longform narrative podcasts </li>
<li>A strong understanding of what it takes to tell powerful stories </li>
<li>Passionate about documentaries, podcasting and creative audio production with wide ranging listening habits </li>
<li>Excellent writer </li>
<li>Proficient audio editor </li>
<li>A skilled multitasker </li>
<li>Exceptional organisation</li>
<li>Experience creating and maintaining production schedules </li>
<li>Confident with audio file organisation </li>
<li>Exceptional written and oral communication skills </li>
<li>Great communicator with junior staff, senior management, clients, interviewees and talent alike </li>
<li>Creative thinker, capable of developing progressive approaches to familiar topics </li>
<li>Keen problem solver – must be able to think on your feet and react quickly and calmly under pressure </li>
<li>Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise </li>
<li>A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment </li>
<li>Attention to detail </li>
<li>Proficient user of G-Suite and Slack and Descript </li>
</ul>
 
Package
<ul>
<li>Life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Auto enrolment pension plan</li>
<li>Season ticket loan</li>
</ul>
 
Click 'apply' to email us with the subject line PRODUCER JOB and include a copy of your CV and any other relevant information. Additionally, please include a paragraph on why you’d be a good candidate for the role along with examples of your best work.
It is obvious the podcast industry needs to change and become more diverse. We are therefore particularly keen to hear from applicants that are underrepresented in the industry, such as Black, Asian &amp; ethnically diverse candidates or disabled people. 
Whilst we are currently home-working, we will soon be back working from a central London office. We do however have flexible working policies around time and location, in the hope of being as accommodating to individual circumstances as possible.
 
Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Producer

Location: Emerald Street, Holborn, London / WFH 
Contract Type: 6 months, fixed term 
Term: Full-Time, 09:30-18:00 
Salary: £24,500 - £26,500 depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP 
Reports to: Executive Producer
Direct Line Reports: N/A 
 
As Novel continues to grow, we are offering a 6 month, fixed term contract for a researcher to work on our slate of longform narrative podcasts and entertainment formats. 
Novel produces premium original podcasts, as well as award winning content for leading broadcast networks and platforms, including the BBC, iHeartRadio, Wondery, Audible and Spotify. 
Whilst investigative and narrative documentary storytelling are firmly in our DNA, Novel also develops and produces shows spanning comedy, politics, sport and scripted. 
With great development and IP at the centre, our ideas are increasingly migrating to TV, Film and publishing. 
We are an ever expanding team of 50+ people based in London, with a presence in the US. 
 
Overview
We’re looking to hear from candidates that have a great ear for audio storytelling and a dogged and tenacious attitude to research. 
This is an opportunity to do meaningful and exciting work and develop in a team environment using diverse and innovative production styles to produce award winning series. 
Successful candidates will be experienced in researching ideas across different genres. They will have a methodical and pragmatic approach to their work. They’ll be confident tracking down leads via phone and email as well as versed in internet research tools. 
An independent drive to work is essential, along with managing multiple assignments to hit deadlines whilst maintaining the necessary space for care and attention to detail. 
A passion for creative audio production is a must. Editing on Descript and Reaper is a significant bonus but time will also be given for developing these skills.
If you fit the bill and are interested in a role in which you will be an integral part of Novel’s production team working on major international projects then please do get in touch. You’ll be joining a rapidly growing company packed with creative programme makers, sound designers and experienced executive producers who’ll be on hand to help you craft groundbreaking podcast series and expand your audio production experience. 
 
Key responsibilities 
<ul>
<li>Story research using multiple platforms - phone, online, other resources</li>
<li>Interviewee casting </li>
<li>Sourcing and booking contributors </li>
<li>Archive research</li>
<li>Supporting the organisation and administration of projects </li>
<li>Recording contributors, both remotely and on location </li>
<li>Confidence with audio file organization </li>
<li>Organising, collating team feedback </li>
<li>Audio editing </li>
<li>Music sourcing </li>
<li>Organising production schedules </li>
</ul>
 
 
Knowledge, skills, experience
<ul>
<li>Strong opinions on what it takes to tell powerful stories </li>
<li>Exceptional organisation and time management skills</li>
<li>Passionate about documentaries, podcasting and creative audio production with wide ranging listening habits </li>
<li>Excellent writer </li>
<li>A skilled multitasker </li>
<li>Exceptional written and oral communication skills </li>
<li>Great communicator with junior staff, senior management, clients, interviewees and talent alike </li>
<li>Creative thinker, capable of developing progressive approaches to familiar topics </li>
<li>Keen problem solver – must be able to think on your feet and react quickly and calmly under pressure </li>
<li>A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment </li>
<li>Attention to detail </li>
</ul>
 
Package
<ul>
<li>Life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Auto enrolment pension plan</li>
<li>Season ticket loan</li>
</ul>
 
Click 'apply' to email us with the subject line RESEARCHER JOB and include a copy of your CV and any other relevant information. Additionally, please include a paragraph on why you’d be a good candidate for the role along with examples of your best work. 
It is obvious the podcast industry needs to change and become more diverse. We are therefore particularly keen to hear from applicants that are underrepresented in the industry, such as  Black, Asian &amp; ethnically diverse candidates or disabled people. 
Whilst we are based in a central London office, we do however have flexible working policies around time and location, in the hope of being as accommodating to individual circumstances as possible.
Application deadline: 02.06.22
 
Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Researcher

Frontiers is an award-winning open science platform and leading open access scholarly publisher. This is your chance to join them!
We are on a mission to make science open so everyone can live healthy lives on a healthy planet.
We are one of the largest and most cited publishers globally. To date, our 200,000 freely available research articles have received more than 1 billion views and downloads and 2 million citations. Our journals span science, health, humanities and social sciences, engineering, and sustainability. And we continue to expand into new academic disciplines so more researchers can publish open access.
Be part of the publishing revolution and help us transform the way research is published, evaluated, and communicated to the world.
 
The role
We are seeking  a number of strong, motivational leaders to join us as review operations managers who will be leading sub-teams of assistants and specialists handling the peer review of scholarly journals in the fields of Biological Sciences and Sustainability, Data and Analytical Sciences, Health and Biomedicine, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences and Engineering. The successful candidates will be responsible for meeting performance targets, staff management, external stakeholder collaborating and editorial office projects.
 
Key responsibilities
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<li>Responsible for monitoring progress to objectives and key results (OKRs), to ensure your team meets key objectives and defined performance plan, with a focus on efficiency and product quality</li>
<li>Optimise team processes, propose and define development requirements with product development teams in line with customer satisfaction goals and product success</li>
<li>Inspire, mentor and provide guidance to specialists and assistant towards top performance. Drive team development with initiatives and projects</li>
<li>Revise or draft new peer review procedures and policies, in line with our philosophy and evolving industry standards</li>
<li>Represent the interests of the peer review team within the company, providing an effective interface with other departments and maintaining ongoing communication to foster an environment of continuous improvement, optimization and high-quality of the review processes</li>
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Knowledge, skills, experience
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<li>Previous experience in an operational/process driven role within a target-led commercial organisation is essential</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills in written and verbal English and ability to handle challenging conversations in a diplomatic and constructive way</li>
<li>Sound and mature judgement, tactful when liaising with multiple stakeholders</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to digest large amounts of information and react effectively to urgent situations</li>
<li>Initiative taking, dynamic and focused personality</li>
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Desirable
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<li>Experience in academic/STM (Scientific, Technical and Medical) publishing and/or academic background would be an advantage</li>
<li>Previous line management experience would be an advantage</li>
<li>Working knowledge of flowcharts, process maps and spreadsheet programs would be an advantage</li>
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Application process
Your application must include: 
1. Your latest CV and a tailored cover letter 
2. Your notice period 
 
Benefits 
With more than 50 nationalities represented in our global team, you will work regularly with teammates in other countries, and with our community of researchers, editors, and authors from around the globe.
Our mission to create solutions for healthy lives also extends to the working environment we provide for our employees. 
This includes:
100% remote working
Employees now have the flexibility to choose where they want to work, with remote working available on a part- or full-time basis.
Learning and development
All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning (and Pluralsight for our technology team), an annual personal learning budget, and dedicated L&amp;D time.
Wellbeing
We offer free online yoga classes, an employee assistance plan, access to the Headspace app, and four wellbeing days on top of your annual leave allowance.
Volunteering opportunities
Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer for a personal cause or through our volunteering partner platform, Alaya.
 
Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With over 600 employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.
 
Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Review operations manager

Salary: £24,000
 
Do you have a knack for organisation, a love of problem solving and are you a natural multi-tasker with a keen eye for detail?
We’re looking for an organised and proactive assistant to join our operations and managing editorial team on a fixed-term contract basis for approximately 10 months.
As part of the wider Penguin Random House Children’s division, Operations supports the creative teams and processes that underpin our business, making sure that all the teams are on track to get a book published, available online and in stores with all of the right information to market them well.
This role will primarily support the Editorial and Design teams, but also work closely with Marketing, Rights, Sales, Publishing Operations and Finance, so you’ll be someone comfortable working with a wide range of people on a regular basis.
 
Responsibilities
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<li>You’ll be responsible for things like ensuring our internal information is accurate and up-to-date, ready to share with retailers who sell our books online and in store across the world, as well as making sure our suppliers and freelancers get paid on time</li>
<li>You’ll also organise key departmental meetings; pull together presentation packs and reports, agendas, minutes and coordinate diaries</li>
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As well as experience communicating regularly on email in Outlook, confident with Word, Excel and PowerPoint (or similar applications), we’re looking for someone to become an expert on Biblio and Basware, our two key operating systems: Biblio is the main databases for all our title information and Basware is used for all our purchase requisition and invoicing needs – full training will be provided, but you’ll need to enjoy dealing with detail, data and systems.
 
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.
Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

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