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Closing date: 21st October 2024Salary: £19,071 via a training bursaryDuration: 7 monthsWorking hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm, Monday to FridayLocation: BristolStart date: 25th November 2024&nbsp;Do you know a Kestrel from a Kingfisher? Or a Gannet from a Goldfinch? If you love watching wildlife documentaries and can’t wait to kickstart your career in TV, this research opportunity, working with an award-winning team in Bristol, could be the one for you…The BBC Natural History Unit (NHU) in Bristol, home of the much-loved and award-winning sister brands of Springwatch and Winterwatch, deliver live television events and social media content for the BBC at key moments throughout the year.&nbsp;They currently have a coveted opportunity for a Trainee Researcher to join their team for seven months. Throughout their time on the series, the successful candidate will gain experience across the Watches brand, which has grown to represent the home of UK wildlife output on the BBC. In addition to being well respected in UK wildlife science and conservation communities, it also attracts a loyal audience of amateur naturalists and nature enthusiasts.On the job training will be provided across the two productions to ensure you have an excellent ground knowledge of how to find the best new science stories, how to set up shoots and how to become confident in archive researching, media management and camera assisting. The trainee will even gain a unique insight from the innovation team into the cutting-edge technology used to capture their animal sequences and will receive ongoing mentor support from experienced researchers on the team.This is the ideal opportunity for a wildlife-obsessed TV enthusiast to emerge from this scheme with all the skills necessary for a junior researcher position. So, if you are ready to step into the world of wildlife television and work on the productions for some of the biggest factual programmes this broadcaster has to offer, this could be the role for you…&nbsp;What you will learn<ul><li>Full understanding of the television production process across a range of Natural History programme types and platforms.</li><li>A passion for topical and factual content that focuses on Natural History.</li><li>A full insight into how the BBC NHU Bristol team operates.</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>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>A proven passion and extensive knowledge of British wildlife, through study or via a passionate hobby such as birdwatching.</li><li>An ability to talk to scientists and find all the new research that is coming out, ahead of the competition.</li><li>Particular knowledge of TV production and the types of network programming made by the BBC NHU department.</li><li>Passionate about pursuing a career in TV development.</li><li>Team player with the ability to take initiative.</li><li>Creative and bursting with engaging ideas.</li><li>General understanding of the audiences for shows such as the One Show and Springwatch.</li><li>Demonstrable experience or interest in the media; including enthusiasm for factual content and documentaries.</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 specifically created for individuals from specific groups that are under-represented across the creative industries and at BBC Studios. Those backgrounds include, but aren’t limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and those 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.

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Closing date: Thursday 31st October 2024&nbsp;Page One is a flexible short-term mentoring scheme, run by the literary agents at Johnson &amp; Alcock, for people wanting to learn more about the publishing industry.Tailored to the candidate’s knowledge and availability, our aim is to demystify our industry and provide a stepping stone for candidates who are interested in working in publishing.&nbsp;This unpaid scheme is made up of approximately six hours of seminars in addition to some light reading and homework.&nbsp;Mentoring will be at the core of our relationship, with an emphasis on developing skills and confidence. At the end of the online phase, we will offer a few days’ work experience in the office, depending on your availability.&nbsp;Eligibility criteria:Our scheme is open to all applicants aged 18 or over from backgrounds that are under-represented in publishing, including (but not limited to): ethnically diverse candidates, those living outside of London and the South East, people with disabilities, and those from low-income families.We’re looking for applicants who have a love for books, an interest in the publishing industry, and an appetite to learn. Bright, hard-working, friendly candidates are all welcome. You don’t need to have a degree or be attending university.You can be based anywhere in the UK. All you need to participate is access to Zoom/Teams, and be ready to commit to approximately six hours of informal online seminars, as well as some optional days at the agency office.&nbsp;&nbsp;How to apply:&nbsp;Please email us a short letter, of no more than one side of A4, including the following:<ul><li>Tell us a bit about yourself, and any details you feel comfortable sharing that will help us understand how you are suited to a scheme promoting diversity.</li><li>Please include a paragraph about any recent book you have read and enjoyed, sharing your thoughts on the style, the story and its key selling points.</li><li>We’d also like to hear about your aspirations, and what you hope to gain from the mentorship.</li><li>Please indicate the dates you are available, and your preferred start date.</li><li>Don't forget your full name and contact details.</li></ul>Send your letter to the email address found via the Apply button by Thursday 31st October 2024. Remember to mention in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.You may be asked to attend a quick Zoom interview if you are shortlisted. Due to the volume of applications, we apologise in advance if we are unable to come back to you or enter correspondence. &nbsp;

Johnson & Alcock

Online mentorship scheme at Johnson & Alcock literary agency

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000Location: i Headquarters – LondonPosition: Permanent&nbsp;&nbsp;i is looking for an editorial assistant to help with the day-to-day running of its thriving newsroom.&nbsp;&nbsp;As i continues to grow its editorial operation, we are seeking administrative and operational support in the Managing Editor’s office. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who is personable, eager to learn, a great multi-tasker and has a self-starter attitude. Preferably, the right candidate would also have some prior journalism or newsroom administration experience, but this is not essential.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesWorking from i’s London headquarters, the main duties will include:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Assisting with the management of i’s main news rota – mapping, publishing and co-ordinating absence and cover daily, where necessary&nbsp;</li><li>Assisting with management of HR processes in the newsroom&nbsp;</li><li>Working with other members of the team to check and process&nbsp;timesheets and invoices&nbsp;</li><li>Reviewing post from readers and letters to the editor&nbsp;</li><li>General newsroom administration including filing, booking travel and coordinating meetings &nbsp;</li><li>Assistance with organisation of work experience opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Involvement in ad-hoc projects across all parts of the editorial operation&nbsp;</li></ul>This list is not exhaustive and will evolve, with potential to grow and take on other tasks over time. The role is varied and the day-to-day running of i’s newsroom requires meticulous attention to detail, use of initiative and the ability to multi-task. &nbsp;&nbsp;About us &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;&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. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

I-News

Editorial assistant

Closing date: 25th October 2024Salary: £27,000 to £28,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp;Eager to make an impact in educational publishing? Ensure high-quality content reaches learners across the globe in this fixed-term role.Hodder Education is the home of accessible, future-proofed educational resources where we put students, teachers and parents at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to help every teacher and learner across the globe to succeed by creating and delivering high-quality content and support.Hodder Education is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 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 doingYou will need to ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standard, on schedule and within budget. You’ll be working closely with other departments, where you’ll develop great working relationships and demonstrate strong skills in conveying ideas and effectively interpreting feedback.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Managing cover corrections in InDesign as well as other design corrections as necessary</li><li>Managing multiple projects aligning with company priorities and adjusting task lists as needed</li><li>Checking files from external suppliers to ensure they meet the required standards</li><li>Preparing final files for press and archiving in Biblio DAM</li><li>Working closely with the Production Manager and Senior Reprint Editor to ensure projects are managed on time, on budget and to high quality standards, keeping all parties informed of progress.</li><li>To review Critical Stock Reports against the corrections logs to assess the need for reprint corrections, locating PDFs (or other files). Managing cover changes and other design route internal updates.</li><li>To monitor weekly Reprint Status Report and Sign-off Reports from Production and report progress, flag and manage delays</li><li>Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forNeed to be:<ul><li>Attentive to detail</li><li>A clear communicator in speech and writing</li><li>Proactive planner and problem solver</li><li>Able to cope with change</li><li>Able to manage own work on multiple projects</li><li>Able to work autonomously, adhering to procedure without close supervision</li><li>Able to work as part of a team</li><li>Quality orientated</li><li>Able to identify potential problems and propose solutions for consideration</li><li>Positive and motivated</li></ul>Skills/knowledge:<ul><li>Organisation planning</li><li>Budget management</li><li>InDesign and Adobe skills such as Photoshop</li><li>Negotiating skills</li><li>Technical knowledge of print and how books are made</li><li>Knowledge of digital products</li><li>Strong communication</li><li>Well-organised and with an eye for detail</li><li>Teamwork skills, adaptability and a ‘can-do’ attitude</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>An understanding of the publishing process and Adobe CC skills</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Experience in a relevant design or editorial environment</li><li>Basic InDesign and Adobe suite skills including Photoshop</li><li>Successful track record of delivery on time and to budget</li><li>Supplier management and negotiation skills (desirable)</li><li>Involvement in digital projects (desirable)</li></ul>&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>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Reprint assistant (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 25th October 2024Salary: £27,000 to £29,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp;Manage quality control, liaise with key teams, and help shape the future of learning at Hodder Education.Hodder Education is the home of accessible, future-proofed educational resources where we put students, teachers and parents at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to help every teacher and learner across the globe to succeed by creating and delivering high-quality content and support.Hodder Education is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.&nbsp;What you'll doThe reprint function comprises some Editorial, Design and Production processes. The editor’s responsibilities span all the lists published by Hodder Education, and so they will work closely with all the Product and Content teams.<ul><li>To liaise with Production, Product Managers, Editorial, Design and Picture Research (as applicable)</li><li>To be the Editorial point of contact for reprints and corrections, and take ownership of the reprint logs/have responsibility for keeping them up to date</li><li>To review Critical Stock Reports against the corrections logs to assess the need for reprint corrections, locating PDFs (or other files)</li><li>To monitor weekly Reprint Status Report and Sign-off Reports from Production and report progress, flag and manage delays</li><li>To run regular schedule reports and other WIP reports as required</li><li>To be the main point of contact for external sources and the Customer Service team, for notification of possible errors; to troubleshoot, resolve or redirect them appropriately and promptly</li><li>To uphold robust quality control standards and to communicate any issues or concerns regarding quality control to the project teams or managers</li><li>Checking/investigating accuracy/validity of corrections before logging</li><li>To mark up reprint amendments for print and/or digital (pdf-only) content, ensuring that corrections are appropriate and checking for any knock-on effects to the surrounding content. To record changes on the reprint corrections logs. This includes version control across series and related titles, logging corrections to related titles as required</li><li>To undertake or delegate proof checking and plotter checking as required</li><li>Liaise with awarding bodies on corrections where required and ensure that processes relating to reprints are followed</li><li>Check file copies and maintain reference library</li><li>Managing corrections to ePubs and replacing ePub files on Boost</li></ul>&nbsp;What you'll bring<ul><li>Excellent command of written English</li><li>Microsoft Office Suite experience</li><li>Organisational</li><li>Planning and prioritising</li><li>Scheduling (desired)</li><li>Understanding of the book production process (desirable)</li><li>Biblio (desirable)</li><li>Attentive to detail (essential)</li><li>A clear communicator in speech and writing (essential)</li><li>Able to work as part of a team (essential)</li><li>Able to complete a task, deliver results (essential)</li><li>Proactive and enthusiastic (essential)</li><li>Displays owner mentality (essential)</li><li>Able to plan and manage own workload (desirable)</li><li>Focused on quality (desirable)</li><li>Quick learner (desirable)</li><li>Proven editorial knowledge and work experience desired</li></ul>&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>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>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>Please include in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Reprint editor

Closing date for applications: Sunday 20th October at 11.59pm&nbsp;If you a have good idea for a TV pilot, the desire to write television drama and to learn – and if you’re without the financial means to attend a Curtis Brown Creative course, this scholarship opportunity is for you.One talented screenwriter with limited financial means will receive a fully paid place on Curtis Brown Creative's <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-tv-drama-three-months-london-1124" target="_blank">Writing TV Drama – Three Months</a> course (14 November 2024 to 20 February 2025), led by celebrated screenwriter and producer Marston Bloom. With weekly teaching and group workshopping on Thursday evenings in the Curtis Brown offices on Regent Street, this course will help you hone your craft and make real progress with your TV script. It’s ideal for those looking for a practical in-person alternative to a postgraduate screenwriting course.In addition to the course place, the scholar will receive:<ul><li>Travel Stipend: The scholarship winner will be given a travel stipend (up to the value of £150) to contribute to the cost of traveling to attend classes in central London.</li><li>Final Draft: The scholar will also receive a digital download of the latest version of the premier screenwriting software Final Draft (worth £181).</li></ul>&nbsp;EligibilityThis scholarship is open to writers over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria:<ul><li>Unmarried&nbsp;and not co-habiting with a partner,&nbsp;with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 and personal savings of less than £5,000.</li><li>Married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000.</li></ul>If you don’t quite fit our financial criteria but are nonetheless financially challenged, then do apply, explaining your circumstances in the form.Our form asks you to make a statement about your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity.&nbsp;Terms &amp; conditions<ul><li>Applicants to the Breakthrough Scholarship for TV Screenwriters must fulfil our eligibility criteria.</li><li>With respect to the earnings thresholds set out in our eligibility section: for salaried applicants, your&nbsp;current salary at date of application must be under the threshold. For self-employed applicants, your gross pre-tax profits (average figure for the last two financial years) must be under the threshold. State benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance should be counted as income.</li><li>Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their financial circumstances in support of their scholarship applications.</li><li>Because the scholarship is open only to those who do not have the means to attend the applicable course without financial assistance, applicants should bear in mind that their application will be considered only for the scholarship place on the relevant course and not for other fee-paying places on the course.</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by an agent for their screenwriting.</li></ul>&nbsp;Ready to apply?The Breakthrough Scholarship for TV Screenwriters with Low Income will be awarded to the applicant whose submission material shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply.Don’t worry if you have little or nothing to say in response to questions about e.g. writing experience or employment. Just fill out the form, upload your work and we’ll be in touch soon.Please apply with the opening of your pilot script (up to fifteen pages – maximum 2,200 words) in industry standard format, 300 words synopsising your entire pilot episode and 300 words synopsising the rest of your serial. All of these materials need to be in the same document, as you can only upload ONE PDF file. The CBC team will select applicants based on the quality of the writing sample provided. The deadline for applications is midnight, end of day Sunday 20 October, and we will respond to applicants by Thursday 24 October.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Breakthrough scholarship for TV screenwriters with low income

Closing date: 27th October 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: £12.50 per hourDuration: 12 monthsWorking hours: 9am-5pm, Part-time working 2 days per weekLocation: Ideally one day per week working from the officeStart date: From Mid-November 2024&nbsp;Love creating engaging content? This paid internship is perfect for an early career digital marketer looking to work on meaningful projects in the arts and heritage sector.<a href="https://harleyfoundation.org.uk/" target="_blank">The Harley Foundation</a> is an independent charitable trust which supports the visual arts and crafts. It has created award-winning visitor attractions, a community of artist’s studios, and a vibrant event and education programme on the historic Welbeck estate in Nottinghamshire.In this Digital Marketing internship, you will be creating short and long-form pieces about objects in the museum and topics you feel would be interesting to their existing audiences and which would attract new visitors.&nbsp;This would include writing, filming and editing short-form videos for social media platforms as well as website articles.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Learning how to work as part of a small committed team in a heritage and contemporary art venue</li><li>Working with the marketing team to find out how to successfully reach a broad base of visitors</li><li>Building your digital skills in filmmaking, editing, and copywriting</li><li>Developing your transferable skills e.g. time management, negotiating with others, and successfully putting your point of view across</li><li>Researching suitable and interesting topics using the objects in the museum displays to draw out stories you find interesting and engaging</li><li>Writing 500-word articles for the website and transforming these articles into short-form films for Instagram and TikTok</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Familiarity with creating content for social media</li><li>Ability to create written content; we are looking for a unique voice and point of view</li><li>Passion for expanding audiences in arts, art galleries, museums, or heritage sites</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> &nbsp;</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,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning&nbsp;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.

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