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Closing date: 18th June 2025&nbsp;Salary: £30,750 - £33,000 per annumContract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time, permanent position. This is an ideal position for someone with unbounded curiosity who is keen to explore how technology and media can be utilised to bring content to life.A chance has come up to join our vibrant digital publishing team, to help in developing a suite of student-facing products for use in the further education and higher education sectors. This will involve working in Study Skills products such as Skills for Study, Cite Them Right, and Social Work Toolkit. More broadly, there will be opportunities to help shape the features that go into our portfolio products and companion sites.The Digital Development Editor will work closely with editorial and production teams in our Skills-based Studies department and Bloomsbury Digital Resources, and report to the Senior Digital Development Editor. We are looking for a compelling storyteller and tech enthusiast. Someone who can identify opportunities and present content in a way that responds to our audience’s needs. Responsibilities<ul><li>Collaborate with colleagues to define content goals, research, and turn ideas into solutions</li><li>Curate and develop content to share your vision with colleagues and for the purpose of iterative design</li><li>Use our content management systems and production tools to update our products</li><li>Conduct day-to-day product maintenance tasks involving input of systems data, which require careful attention to detail</li><li>Publish materials; such as text, images, video, and interactive content, with accuracy and appropriate metadata</li><li>Contribute to all stages of the digital publication process including editing and proofreading</li><li>Use data, information and feedback to inform production work</li><li>Use a range of presentation methods, appropriate to the audience, to convey key content messages</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;Essential<ul><li>Strong communication skills to explain insights and strategies to non-technical stakeholders and to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams</li><li>Applies a keen eye in identifying inconsistencies and ensuring high quality deliverables</li><li>Takes a logical and structured approach to decision making, effectively sequencing steps</li><li>Demonstrates judgment and effective analysis of problems</li><li>Thinks creatively in order to solve problems and implement new ideas through collaboration</li><li>Proven organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks</li><li>Experience of working to tight deadlines and delivering on time and on budget</li><li>Self-motivated with a calm, professional approach and a can-do attitude</li><li>Comfort in experimenting with emerging tools relevant to content creation</li><li>Ability to exercise agency by taking the initiative, proactively influencing outcomes</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Confidence with and experience of using content management systems</li><li>A working knowledge of HTML / XML / programming language or other concrete examples that demonstrate structured problem-solving and comfort in data manipulation</li><li>Previous experience of working on large projects and/or working in agile production environments</li><li>Experience of prototyping, iterating content</li><li>Involvement in working with people from different departments to integrate new features and content into digital products</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based, 3 days home based. Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesdays and Thursdays.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 5pm, 18th June 2025. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Digital development editor

Closing date: 1st July 2025 at 5pmSalary: £45,000- £60,000 DOELocation: London - Hybrid remote (1-2 days per week in our East London-based office) Join PinkNews as our web content lead...PinkNews is the world’s largest LGBTQ+ publisher, one of the world’s largest social video publishers and a key platform for Gen Z entertainment and internet culture content. Our multi-award-winning content reaches a growing audience of over 200M people each month, highlighting our position as a leader in the industry.We’re looking for a Web Content Lead to run the daily operations of our website. You’ll lead our editorial team, shape our content agenda, and ensure our written output reflects the same energy and excellence as our wider media portfolio. This role combines day-to-day newsroom leadership with strategic oversight, providing the space to innovate, collaborate, and grow reach across both the core PinkNews site and other digital brands in our group. Key Responsibilities:News Desk Management<ul><li>Oversee publishing across PinkNews and other digital brands in our portfolio</li><li>Run a dynamic, data-informed newsroom delivering a mix of breaking news, exclusives, features, evergreen and SEO-driven content</li><li>Oversee daily news desk operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and engaging coverage</li><li>Commission, edit, sub, and publish news articles, ensuring a high standard of reporting and storytelling</li><li>Attend daily content commissioning meetings, aligning coverage with daily social/video output</li><li>Ensure additional coverage is prioritised to perform on Google Discover</li><li>Work to improve content performance across news aggregators e.g. Apple News and Flipboard</li><li>Implement best practices for SEO across all content</li><li>Write and edit news stories as needed</li><li>Manage a team of reporters, ensuring high-performance and taking an active role in their development</li><li>Oversee the commissioning and management of freelance contributors</li><li>Organise the rota for permanent and freelance reporters</li><li>Ensure all content meets legal and ethical standards, adhering to defamation laws, media regulations, and best practices for responsible journalism</li><li>Oversee pre-publication legal review, ensuring all relevant content is submitted for legal sign-off and fully approved prior to publishing</li><li>Uphold the highest standards of accuracy and balance in coverage</li><li>Collaborate with the Head of Video to ensure alignment between editorial and video strategies and seamless content integration</li><li>Set and work towards ambitious targets within the department, reporting on chosen metrics and providing recommendations to maximise performance</li><li>Work with the COO and finance team to proactively manage the departmental budget</li></ul>Tech and AI<ul><li>Support on the testing and integration of AI tools into the daily functioning of the newsroom, including content creation, editing, distribution, tagging and other administrative functions</li><li>Be a point of contact for our third-party development agency and contribute to regular stand-ups</li></ul>Industry Awareness &amp; Trend Monitoring<ul><li>Stay ahead of emerging trends and broader media industry developments Identify opportunities for innovative storytelling and editorial projects that expand PinkNews’ impact</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>NCTJ qualification or equivalent</li><li>Experience in digital journalism, with time spent in an editorial leadership role</li><li>Exceptional editing and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail</li><li>Strong understanding of SEO best practices and experience of optimising stories and pitches for search</li><li>Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Proven ability to manage and inspire junior team members, with strong interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and digital publishing tools</li><li>Ability to analyse web traffic and referral sources to inform content decisions, using tools such as Google Analytics 4 and Google Trends</li><li>Creativity and adaptability, with a passion for staying ahead of industry trends</li><li>Understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and terminology</li><li>A genuine passion for entertainment, celebrity and internet culture, which makes up the largest proportion of our overall content output</li><li>Relevant contacts in the entertainment, political and wider news landscape</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>🌴&nbsp;35 days annual leave per year</li><li>🎂&nbsp;An extra day off for your birthday</li><li>🧠&nbsp;24/7 access to mental health support</li><li>💬&nbsp;Instant access to regular counselling &amp; therapy sessions, booked directly through Slack</li><li>📚&nbsp;Funded training and development opportunities</li><li>🎉&nbsp;Fully funded socials, activities and away days</li><li>🤝 Unlimited access to our well-being and mental health resource centre</li><li>⚖️&nbsp;Instant access to independent financial, legal and other advice for you and your family members</li><li>🏆&nbsp;Monthly team awards</li><li>📄 Progressive workplace policies including Transitioning At Work</li><li>📍Commitment to hybrid and flexible working</li><li>💻&nbsp;New Macbook</li><li>💚 Mental Health First Aiders (training available)</li></ul> PinkNews is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates differences, allowing you to be your authentic self at work. As the leading LGBTQ+ media brand, we want to use our platform to amplify voices and represent our diverse audience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

PinkNews

Web content lead

Closing date: 11th June 2025Salary: £40,993 - £50,116 per annumWorkplace: Manchester, with an expectation of working full-time on-site (to be discussed with manager). Are you ready to be the backbone of this iconic show?Be the driving force behind Coronation Street's magic! This is your chance to dive headfirst into the whirlwind world of television drama, ensuring the seamless flow of every script from start to finish. You'll be the crucial link between the Story and Production teams, collaborating with actors, writers, and crew to bring iconic storylines to life. Get ready for a dynamic role where your meticulous preparation and communication skills are the key to delivering captivating drama to millions.This is your chance to be the linchpin of production, juggling everything from prepping scripts and timing critical scenes, to managing vital paperwork and even booking walk-ons. You'll be right there on set, assisting the director and ensuring every detail aligns, while mentoring future talent. This dynamic role demands a sharp mind, stellar organisation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment. Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)<ul><li>Previous experience as a Script Supervisor or in a closely related role within television drama production (at least 6 months experience).</li><li>Demonstrable experience in a production environment, showcasing an understanding of the filming process and on-set etiquette.</li><li>Experience working on a Continuing Drama is desirable.</li><li>Experience producing continuity notes is required.</li><li>Experience in timing scripts and managing script changes efficiently.</li><li>Familiarity with industry-standard on-set paperwork, such as camera cards and editing logs.</li><li>Proficient computer literacy, including competency in word processing and basic data entry.</li><li>Experience handling sensitive confidential information and interacting with cast and crew.</li><li>Experience in liaising with visiting artistes and providing them with necessary production information.</li></ul> Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)<ul><li>A keen eye for detail and continuity, with the ability to proactively identify and address potential issues.</li><li>Ability to take accurate and comprehensive notes during filming, including shot details and continuity information.</li><li>Proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the proven ability to manage multiple tasks and paperwork with meticulous accuracy.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling clear and effective interaction with a diverse range of individuals.</li><li>Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Reliable and punctual, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to the team.</li></ul>&nbsp;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.

Script supervisor, Coronation Street - 12 month FTC

Closing date for applications: 30th June at 11.59pmSalary: National Living WageStart date: August 2025Hours: 4 days per week (Tuesday to Friday)Duration: 7 months This exciting placement provides a hands-on opportunity to explore sales, publicity, and marketing in an independent publishing house based in Birmingham.<a href="https://theemmapress.com/" target="_blank">The Emma Press</a> is an independent publishing house based in Birmingham specialising in poetry, short fiction, essays and children’s books. It was founded in 2012 with a mission to make literature and publishing as welcoming and as accessible as possible. It publishes 7 - 10 books a year across genres and age groups, including translations, with 2025 seeing its first novels for adults, 2 poetry pamphlets, a full poetry collection, and fiction &amp; poetry books for children.&nbsp;The Emma Press was shortlisted for the British Book Awards Small Press of the Year [Midlands] in both 2024 and 2025. Its books have won prizes like the CLiPPA Award for children’s poetry, the Edge Hill Debut Prize for short story collections, and the Michael Marks Award for Best Poetry Pamphlet.&nbsp;The Emma Press also runs community participation projects, and recently received Arts Council England funding to run a Young Publishers programme in a local school and a second iteration of the Birmingham Editorial Readers Group scheme. These will take place across 2025-26.The publishing intern will take on a varied role learning key publishing skills, focussing on the sales, publicity and marketing of 2 forthcoming Emma Press novels, 1 poetry pamphlet, and 1 children’s poetry collection. They will have a focus on Publicity and Marketing while broadening out into other areas of publishing (Editing, Design, Sales). As part of a very small team, the trainee would work closely alongside the Director, completing tasks and receiving feedback. They will come away with a wide variety of valuable publishing skills and an in-depth understanding of how a small press works. What you'll learnThe trainee will begin with learning professional social media, as a good entry point to wider publishing concerns. They will then progress to sales (emails), then marketing, then publicity, submissions, editing and design. Throughout the 6 months they will attend the weekly team meetings and shadow the Director and the Founder on various strands of their work, as well as getting feedback from the Publishing Manager.Working on publicity, you will learn:<ul><li>Common methods for approaching different types of key audiences for books – including social media influencers, book reviewers, bookshops and festival programmers – and the skills to communicate with each audience.</li><li>Understand social media marketing strategies and develop their content creation ability.</li><li>To begin creating simple posts to advertise books, events and projects, and writing short targeted publicity emails to new and existing contacts in bookshops.</li><li>There will be more opportunities for designing and taking ownership of new content over time.</li></ul>You will develop:<ul><li>Creative thinking and research skills in creating lists of publicity contacts, using a book’s themes to reach less-typical and new audiences.</li><li>Self-assessment skills, analysing the successes and failures of their publicity and marketing approaches, and understand through encouraged experimentation what makes an effective social media post and publicity email.</li><li>As their first book comes to publication, they will work directly with the author, learning relationship management skills in supporting them with publicity.</li><li>Throughout, there will be opportunities to shadow the Director in meetings with authors, distributors, funders and sector partners, to gain a good understanding of the business of publishing.</li><li>There will also be regular one-to-one mentor sessions with Founder/Publisher Emma Dai’an Wright, to answer more general questions about publishing, contextualise the tasks and provide shadowing opportunities in areas such as editing and design.</li></ul> What you'll be doing<ul><li>Read the books and discuss their potential markets &amp; readers</li><li>Be coached to plan mini publicity campaigns for the launch of the books, based around influencers, reviewers, festivals, and local and national press</li><li>Learn research techniques to explore people, places and bookshops to contact about the books</li><li>Work on writing press releases and other marketing copy</li><li>Learn to create effective social media posts and schedule them</li><li>Experience liaising directly with authors to support them in their publicity</li><li>Help posting out webshop orders and publicity copies</li><li>Support planning book launch events online and in person</li><li>Answer email queries and learn to manage an inbox</li><li>Attend team meetings and shadow the Director in sector meetings</li><li>Take part in Birmingham Editorial Readers Group sessions (optional)</li></ul> What you'll bring<ul><li>Genuine enthusiasm for books in general, but also specifically knowing and liking what the Emma Press does.</li><li>The ability to communicate engagingly about books, including writing for different audiences.</li><li>Imagination and motivation to seek out and create publicity opportunities.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to bring a fresh perspective and contribute meaningfully.</li><li>Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.</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:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

The Emma Press

Publishing intern

Closing date for applications: Monday 16th June 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £27,000 &nbsp;We have a brilliant opportunity for a highly organised and capable editorial assistant to support the Nosy Crow Brands and Licensing and Non-Fiction editorial teams on a full-time basis.&nbsp;This is a rare chance to work at the grassroots of children’s publishing, liaising closely with two small, busy teams of editors in an exciting, creative environment. This is an entry-level role, with no previous publishing experience required, but a self-motivated individual with a can-do approach and demonstrable passion for children’s books is essential.&nbsp;Nosy Crow is a multi-award winning, independent children’s publishing company&nbsp;with many high-profile authors, illustrators, licensors and brands.&nbsp;We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0–12, and&nbsp;have operations in both the UK and the USA.This role is a full-time position and is a hybrid role, working a minimum of three days per week in our office near London Bridge. The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK. &nbsp;Purpose of the JobThe role of Editorial Assistant includes a range of administrative and editorial tasks to support and contribute to these two dedicated and vibrant editorial departments, from inputting data and proofreading layouts, to helping authors, illustrators and other publishing partners both over email and when visiting our office,&nbsp;as well as liaising with other key areas of the business.The Brands and Licensing team work on a wide and exciting range of different book formats for ages 0-12 for our brilliant Nosy Crow brands, including those that have been adapted for television such as Pip and Posy and Unicorn Academy. These formats include picture books, series fiction, activity books and board books with novelty elements such as flaps and sliders.The Non-Fiction team work on an innovative list of illustrated full-colour non-fiction, activity and gift books for ages 3-12 across our National Trust, British Museum and University of Cambridge publishing partnerships, covering a diverse range of topics from world history to quantum physics, as well as our own-brand Nosy Crow non-fiction and activity titles.This position is full-time, with three days per week working on the Brands and Licensing list, and two days per week working on the Non-Fiction list. The Editorial Assistant reports to the Editorial Director for Brands and Licensing, with a dotted line report to the Publishing Director for Non-Fiction.&nbsp; &nbsp;Key&nbsp;responsibilities:<ul><li>Providing general administrative support to both editorial teams, including scheduling and Biblio upkeep, managing sales material, preparing for team presentations and external meetings with publishing partners, taking meeting minutes, processing invoices and mailing proofs, advances and contractual copies</li><li>Providing editorial support across both lists&nbsp;on a wide range of editorial tasks as necessary, including proofreading, copy-editing,&nbsp;reading submissions, and specific editorial checks to e.g. ensure adherence to&nbsp;lore and brand consistency or imprimatur guidelines</li><li>Management of the Licensing inbox, including tasks such as managing and overseeing MediaBox process/guidance, sending weekly updates to licensors, handling and escalating queries where relevant, processing and filing information, and providing relationship management for international customers</li><li>Liaising with other departments in Nosy Crow, working especially closely with Design, Production and Audio teams</li><li>Overseeing the reprints process for all titles and working on special sales projects with line management support</li><li>Working on catalogues and writing copy for Advance Information sheets</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for licensors, authors and illustrators, and providing them with excellent care</li><li>Assisting in the smooth running of the office</li></ul> &nbsp;Key skills, characteristics and capabilities<ul><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multi-task, take initiative and prioritise your own workload in a busy and sometimes high-pressure environment</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a meticulous eye for detail and creative flair</li><li>To be a strong team player with the ability to liaise and work closely with others</li><li>A demonstrable passion for children’s books</li><li>A good working knowledge of Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li></ul> &nbsp;Benefits<ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Summer hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Critical Illness cover</li><li>Group Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases</li><li>Emergency loans</li><li>Free fruit and snacks in the office</li><li>Moving day leave</li><li>Charitable/socially beneficial leave</li><li>Remote working anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;If this sounds like you, please email your CV, accompanied by a cover letter of no more than 500 words, outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting new opportunity to Rhianna Sandford at the email address found via the Apply button.&nbsp;We really look forward to reading your application.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.Nosy Crow is a 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of&nbsp;race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership.&nbsp;Applications are treated with due confidentiality.Nosy Crow is a member of the Living Wage foundation.

Crows Nest

Nosy Crow

Editorial assistant – Brands, Licensing and Non-Fiction

Closing date: 8th June 2025Salary: £29,250 - £32,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Seeking your next steps in publishing? Sphere Fiction's senior team is looking for a dynamic editor to work across a range of major crime, thriller, and historical titles.&nbsp;Sphere is the commercial hub of Little, Brown, a major trade division within Hachette and four-time winner of the Publisher of the Year Award.Sphere Fiction is one of the most innovative and successful commercial imprints in the UK and the proud home of globally bestselling brands Mark Billingham, Val McDermid, Patricia Cornwell, Nicholas Sparks and more, as well as some of the biggest recent bestsellers and brands of the future, including Ali Hazelwood and Colleen Hoover. Our ethos is to publish something for everyone; we put what readers want front and centre and aim to reach mass audiences who might be traditional book-buyers as well as those who might instead be entertainment consumers first and foremost. What you'll be doingYou’ll be supporting Sphere Fiction's senior team on a range of major titles; an excellent opportunity to be a key part of the team for globally-recognised names as well as brands of the future. The majority of the publishing you'll support on consists of crime and thriller fiction, with the occasional historical or general fiction title.You will also inherit a small number of authors for your own list, but please note this is not a commissioning role.Responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:<ul><li>Proactively supporting on the Fiction Publisher and Publishing Director's titles throughout the publication process, including managing the critical path, maintaining best-in-class metadata, attending campaign meetings and contributing to edits</li><li>Championing a select list of your own titles</li><li>Communicating effectively with marketing, sales, publicity, production, design and rights teams</li><li>Establishing strong relationships with authors and their literary agents</li></ul> Who we are looking forWe are looking for a proactive, highly organised candidate who loves commercial fiction – especially crime fiction – and has demonstrable experience supporting senior colleagues' publishing at either Assistant Editor or Editor level. You may have already led on a few publications, or otherwise offered exemplary support on others' lists, preparing you to take on a small list of your own.&nbsp;We are also looking for:<ul><li>Demonstrable interest in the commercial fiction market and its trends</li><li>A proactive and quick learner </li><li>Enthusiasm for working in a tight-knit team within a busy division</li><li>Experience supporting senior colleagues' publishing</li><li>Experience communicating with and editing authors</li><li>Experience communicating with literary agents</li><li>Experience briefing jackets, writing cover copy and metadata</li><li>Ability to prioritise and manage a variety of deadlines</li></ul>Alongside how your experiences fit the role, in your covering letter we would also love to hear about the commercial crime fiction publication (from any publisher) that has most impressed you in the past twelve months, and why. 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>Dental 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> 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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editor

Scheme dates: September - November 2025 Applications are now open for the Felicity Bryan publishing mentorship scheme, created in honour of the pre-eminent literary agent Felicity Bryan, who died in June 2020.&nbsp;Felicity was unequivocally one of the most successful and esteemed literary agents of the last few decades. She established her own literary agency in Oxford in 1988, after a career as a journalist and then as a director at Curtis Brown in London. Her clients at that time included Mary Berry and Rosamunde Pilcher, and her burgeoning commercial and critical success gave her the basis to take on new agents and staff for what has since become the largest literary agency outside London. Felicity was awarded an MBE in the 2020 New Year’s Honours for her services to publishing. She died from stomach cancer in June 2020.The scheme is aimed at anyone from an underrepresented background who is interested in pursuing a career in the publishing industry. It is designed to be accessible to anyone, no matter their circumstances, and to give a stimulating and varied introduction to the many aspects of publishing. The mentee will be paid the Oxford Living Wage for the duration of the mentorship and there will be a stipend available to cover the cost of accommodation. The scheme is generously supported by Felicity’s family, and reflects her own energetic nurturing of talent and potential in young people starting out on their careers.The mentorship will be based primarily at the Felicity Bryan Associates offices in North Oxford. It will also include a range of industry placements at our partner organisations, including:<ul><li>Little, Brown Book Group</li><li>Profile Books</li><li>Andrew Nurnberg Associates</li><li>Sylvie Zannier Literary Scouting</li><li>Forage Literary</li><li>Daunts Books Summertown</li></ul>The scheme supports one mentee; however, shortlisted candidates will be offered six months of one-to-one virtual mentoring with a member of the FBA team, who can offer advice about the industry, job applications and who will also help review CVs and cover letters. Application processTo apply you need to answer two short questions and send us your most up-to-date CV.These questions are designed to give us a bit a more information about you, your passion for books and why you feel this mentorship would be beneficial to you.Applications are open from Thursday 22nd May 2025 until midnight on Thursday 19th June 2025. Please click the 'Apply' button to email Ria at Felicity Bryan to send your application.Longlisted candidates will be invited for interview.Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short written task. Guidance on the task will be given after the interviews with the opportunity to ask questions on anything you are unsure on.The successful candidate will start on Monday 1st September 2025. Shortlisted candidatesAlongside the 3-month paid mentorship, we also offer one-to-one virtual mentoring sessions over six-months to those candidates shortlisted for the mentorship. Each shortlisted candidate will be paired with a member of the FBA staff and can get feedback on CVs, cover letters, as well as having the opportunity to ask questions about the industry. How to applyTo apply, please send the below in one document (word or PDF) by clicking the 'Apply' button:<ul><li>Your most up-to-date CV</li><li>Your answers to the below questions&nbsp;</li></ul>1. Tell us about a book you read recently (published in the last two years) that you enjoyed. What made it stand out to you? (maximum 300 words)2. Why do you want to apply for this mentorship scheme? Your answer should include information about why you feel you are from a background underrepresented in publishing and also what you want to learn about the publishing industry.&nbsp;(maximum 300 words) EligibilityApplications for the Felicity Bryan Mentorship Scheme are open to anyone over 18, based in the UK or Ireland, who considers themselves under-represented in the publishing industry on the grounds of ethnicity, disability, sexuality, gender, class or any other circumstances.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Felicity Bryan Associates Literary Agency

Felicity Bryan Associates

The Felicity Bryan publishing mentorship scheme

Closing date for application: 16 June 2025Salary: £29,000 - £43,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: Sheffield, LondonContract: Fixed-term &nbsp;Take your editorial experience and knowledge of the UK's Christian community to this position with Hodder Faith.We publish books of excellence and lasting value written by authors with passion and expertise. We're home to popular fiction and non-fiction writers alongside some of the most progressive new voices in publishing. Established in 1768 and with a rich and illustrious history, we are the oldest imprint in the business and oldest surviving trade list in British publishing.John Murray Press is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. &nbsp;What you'll be doingTo take on editorial and publishing responsibility for a number of existing key book and author brands across the Hodder Faith list as assigned by the publishing director, and to oversee these titles working alongside the authors through to publication and beyond.To take overall editorial responsibility for key titles and authors on the Hodder Faith list:<ul><li>To oversee the editorial and publishing process for existing key titles, as delegated by the publishing director</li><li>To develop strong and effective relationships with relevant authors</li><li>To work effectively with the wider editorial team, ensuring communication is timely and effective</li></ul>To assist the publishing director and other editors’ forward commissioning for the Hodder Faith books list:<ul><li>To read and assess new manuscripts as directed, and provide feedback to the publishing director and in the regular editorial team meeting</li></ul>To publish titles imaginatively and with conviction, with agreed sales goals and cost control in mind:<ul><li>Following acquisition, to working with contracts team to ensure contract process is complete for each project</li><li>To work with authors to ensure delivery of manuscripts in line with contract and agreed scope</li><li>To make initial editorial assessments and undertake overall content edit</li><li>To write cover copy and selling copy for title information sheets</li><li>To drive the publishing of your books through the editorial, design and production process</li></ul>With others on the team, to share responsibility for monitoring market trends:<ul><li>Reading bookfair reports, monitoring competitor activity, including internationally</li><li>undertaking research in subject areas and market sectors as agreed with the publishing director</li><li>attending book fairs and conferences, especially during the Christian festival season, etc.</li></ul> &nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for candidates with solid editorial experience, confident working in detail on manuscripts and alongside authors. </li><li>Applicants must be solutions orientated, with high diplomacy skills and a flexible approach. </li><li>This role would suit somebody who enjoys working as part of a close team and who is able to prioritise their own workload to meet schedule and budget parameters. </li><li>Good working knowledge of the Christian scene in the UK will be essential.</li><li>Demonstrable experience, knowledge, or certification indicating a broad understanding of Christian theology.</li><li>Strong and wide knowledge of the UK and US Christian Church scene, across denominations.</li><li>Experience working with authors, and confident working with high-profile authors</li><li>Strong developmental/structural text editing abilities</li><li>Strong organisational skills</li><li>Good interpersonal skills, communication ability and resilient attitude</li><li>Effective influencing skills</li><li>Confident presentation skills</li><li>Knowledge of UK sales channels for Christian books</li><li>Proven experience at editorial assistant level or assistant editor level</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 or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp; Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Editor / assistant editor (1 year fixed-term), Hodder Faith

&nbsp;This programme will give four talented LGBTQIA+ writers of nine months of mentoring from a published author, plus a tutorial with a literary agent.This mentoring will run from June 2025 to March 2026 and seeks to support five aspiring authors with one-to-one guidance from a published author-mentor, plus a tutorial with a literary agent.Mentoring sessions will take place via Zoom/phone calls. We are able to make accessibility adjustments to the programme if required. For example, by providing a British Sign Language interpreter.You can apply to be mentored for a project at any stage of writing (from just starting to redrafting) and written in any of the following genres/categories:<ul><li>Novel written for adults</li><li>Novel written for children (older than 7) or young adults</li><li>Collection of short stories</li><li>Memoir</li><li>Narrative non-fiction</li></ul> &nbsp;<h4>Eligibility</h4>This mentoring is open to anyone over the age of 18, who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and fulfils our low-income eligibility criteria. Your submission does not necessarily have to be about LGBTQIA+ experiences, although we are particularly interested in stories with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer characters or themes.Applicants must also fulfil our financial 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. &nbsp;<h4>Terms &amp; conditions</h4><ul><li>Applicants to&nbsp;the Breakthrough Mentoring Programme for LGBTQIA+ Writers must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make statements about your gender identity and sexuality, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity.</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 application.</li><li>Applicants must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul> &nbsp;<h4>Ready to apply?</h4>Curtis Brown Creative offers mentoring places on the basis of proven writing ability. We ask applicants to send us the first 3,000 words of a novel/memoir/short story/ narrative non-fiction project in progress, with a one-page synopsis, and to fill out our application form. Mentoring places will be awarded to applicants with submission material that 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.The deadline for applications is&nbsp;Sunday 8 June, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 12 June 2025. If you encounter any problems during the application process or have any more questions about the courses, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk" target="_blank">help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk</a>&nbsp;for assistance.Please include in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

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