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Closing date for applications: 16 October 2025Salary: Starting from £47,731Contract: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract or staff secondment Are you creative, collaborative and passionate about digital storytelling? This is your chance to help shape the Guardian's online presence across Instagram, TikTok and beyond.Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.We are now looking for a deputy social platforms editor to help us reach audiences where they are and tell original stories in native formats for Instagram, TikTok and beyond. In this role you'll pitch, create and optimise content that brings our journalism to life on social media – from breaking news clips to unique visual storytelling. You'll track trends, shape tone and style, and help us engage new audiences with high-quality, trusted reporting – and help with the day-to-day running of our major accounts. If you're creative, collaborative and passionate about digital storytelling, this is your chance to help shape the Guardian's presence on the world's biggest platforms. Responsibilities<ul><li>When deputising for the social platforms editor, you will be responsible for overseeing the day's editorial social media content off-platform focusing on Instagram and TikTok</li><li>As directed by the social platforms editor, you will create video, written and visual content for any of the Guardian's social platforms as required (primarily Instagram and TikTok) with the aim of engaging and informing a global audience</li><li>Pitch stories to the social platforms editor and contributing towards the planning, production, publishing and archiving of content across social channels</li><li>Work with colleagues to devise best practice, visual style, and tone of voice for social promotion, posts and videos</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Strong writing skills with a flair for summarising long, complex information into engaging and concise copy</li><li>Understanding of how to make text, photos, graphics and video work together visually on social media</li><li>Experience working with all major social media platforms, underpinned by a nuanced understanding of each platform's unique ecosystem, and how to optimise content performance for each platform</li><li>Understanding of the specific needs of social media audiences</li><li>Substantial experience editing video and producing and editing videos for social media from start to finish using Adobe Premiere</li><li>Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role</li></ul> How to applyTo apply, please upload your latest CV, an example of your work and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean on <a href="mailto:sean.brinkley@theguardian.com" target="_blank">sean.brinkley@theguardian.com</a> to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. Benefits at the GuardianYou'll have six weeks of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and wellbeingWe want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships. We actively encourage applications from candidates who identify as Black, Asian or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or from other groups traditionally under-represented in the UK media.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

The Guardian Media Group

Deputy social platforms editor

Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025Salary: £25,500 per annum - plus financial travel support Are you passionate about books and social media? This six-month traineeship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in marketing strategy and influencer outreach while working on international campaigns.The Scheme is for voices we want to hear more of in publishing. Could yours be one of them?Make your mark by spending six months between January – July 2026 working with the best at the number one publisher in the UK. You’ll immerse yourself within one of our key business areas, learning the ropes, taking ownership of projects and contributing to our mission to make books for everyone. Whatever team you’re placed with, you’ll gain universally applicable skills that will equip you for wherever you go next. We’ll teach you about all publishing and Penguin, and support you to make the next steps in your career journey.The scheme is for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you meet this eligibility criteria but perhaps you’re changing careers, don’t have a degree, or haven’t often seen yourself reflected in publishing, we’d love you to apply! Whatever your gender, background, or community, we want to hear your story. All trainees are paid £25,500 per annum (equivalent to £12,750 for the six months of the traineeship). We also offer a travel bursary for those commuting from outside of London. For further information and the full role descriptions, please see our <a href="https://jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/PRH_UK/content/training/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank">website</a>. International communications and sales trainee&nbsp;&nbsp;Our sales team help to bring our books to as many people as possible. Our international communications team, part of the wider international sales department, is a friendly, dynamic, and collaborative group of five. We specialise in crafting marketing and publicity strategies, engagement initiatives, and global campaigns to get Penguin books into the hands of readers across the world. We work closely with colleagues from various sectors of the business, including our international sales managers, divisional marketing and publicity teams, and the Penguin brand team. Some of our exciting campaigns feature renowned writers such as Emily Henry, Dan Brown, Haruki Murakami, Monica Murphy, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and many more.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a trainee working in international communications in the sales team, you’ll be working with a focus on our European market. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our B2B and influencer marketing strategies. You will have the chance to work on our international sales social media channels and newsletters. You would support this work by researching and expanding upon our audience of influencers who we can work with to promote Penguin’s titles internationally. You would also support with reporting on the outcomes of this influencer outreach. You will help set up regular virtual events to further engage with influencers and booksellers in international territories.&nbsp;Knowledge and skills you’ll gain: an insight into publishing and international sales; an understanding of how campaigns are adapted to an international audience; an awareness of market trends and sales patterns; organisational skills; time management skills; relationship building; social media content creation; influencer engagement.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have an interest in social media and book influencers and strong communication skills, this could be the role for you.&nbsp; Eligibility criteriaYou’ll need to have a pre-existing right to work in the UK for the duration of the traineeship as unfortunately we are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You don’t need a degree, you just need to be over 18. To achieve our mission to make books for everyone because a book can change anyone, we are seeking out new voices. To apply, you’ll need to identify as from a lower socio-economic background. We use parental occupation at age 14 to measure this as the Social Mobility Commission suggests it to be the most accurate measure available to assess socio-economic background, as well as being accessible to those from all nationalities.To apply for the scheme, at age 14 your highest-earning parent/guardian was not in management and was employed in one of the following categories: <ul><li>technical and craft occupations such as motor mechanic, plumber, printer, electrician, gardener, train driver</li><li>routine, semi-routine manual and service occupations such as postal worker, machine operative, security guard, caretaker, farm worker, catering assistant, sales assistant, HGV driver, cleaner, porter, packer, labourer, waiter or waitress, bar staff</li><li>unemployed (claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or earlier unemployment benefit for more than a year)</li></ul>We recognise these are broad categories that may not fully reflect the many hundreds of jobs out there, or exactly fit your family situation. Please use your judgement when self-identifying. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

International communications and sales trainee

Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025Salary: £25,500 per annum - plus financial travel support Want to help books reach audiences around the globe? This traineeship offers the chance to discover how stories are sold, translated and adapted for readers worldwide.The scheme is for voices we want to hear more of in publishing. Could yours be one of them?Make your mark by spending six months between January – July 2026 working with the best at the number one publisher in the UK. You’ll immerse yourself within one of our key business areas, learning the ropes, taking ownership of projects and contributing to our mission to make books for everyone. Whatever team you’re placed with, you’ll gain universally applicable skills that will equip you for wherever you go next. We’ll teach you about all publishing and Penguin, and support you to make the next steps in your career journey.The scheme is for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you meet this eligibility criteria but perhaps you’re changing careers, don’t have a degree, or haven’t often seen yourself reflected in publishing, we’d love you to apply! Whatever your gender, background, or community, we want to hear your story. All trainees are paid £25,500 per annum (equivalent to £12,750 for the six months of the traineeship). We also offer a travel bursary for those commuting from outside of London. For further information and the full role descriptions, please see our <a href="https://jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/PRH_UK/content/training/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank">website</a>. Rights and sales traineeThe Penguin Random House rights teams help our established brands and debut author talent go global. We expand our books to reach readers in other markets including:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>USA: where we secure deals with the best US publishers to publish our books</li><li>Dramatisation: where we connect with media partners to turn our books into films, television programs and theatre productions</li><li>Translations: where we negotiate with international publishers to translate our UK titles and publish into other languages (sometimes up to 50 languages or more!).&nbsp;</li></ul>As a trainee with the rights team, you’ll help make sure our books reach global audiences through translations and adaptations. You’ll split your time between children’s rights and adult’s rights, working with a range of different titles and exciting author brands. You’ll help support activity around international book fairs, research international markets, create sales materials including genre rights guides and update international publisher information and networks of contacts.&nbsp; &nbsp;Knowledge and skills you’ll gain: an understanding of how books reach global audiences; sales and negotiation skills; an understanding of consumer reading trends in international markets; organisational skills; project management skills; how to add value to a sales team.&nbsp;If you have a passion for books and the ability to enthuse and inspire others, this could be the role for you.&nbsp; &nbsp; Eligibility criteriaYou’ll need to have a pre-existing right to work in the UK for the duration of the traineeship as unfortunately we are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You don’t need a degree, you just need to be over 18. To achieve our mission to make books for everyone because a book can change anyone, we are seeking out new voices. To apply, you’ll need to identify as from a lower socio-economic background. We use parental occupation at age 14 to measure this as the Social Mobility Commission suggests it to be the most accurate measure available to assess socio-economic background, as well as being accessible to those from all nationalities.To apply for the scheme, at age 14 your highest-earning parent/guardian was not in management and was employed in one of the following categories: <ul><li>technical and craft occupations such as motor mechanic, plumber, printer, electrician, gardener, train driver</li><li>routine, semi-routine manual and service occupations such as postal worker, machine operative, security guard, caretaker, farm worker, catering assistant, sales assistant, HGV driver, cleaner, porter, packer, labourer, waiter or waitress, bar staff</li><li>unemployed (claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or earlier unemployment benefit for more than a year)</li></ul>We recognise these are broad categories that may not fully reflect the many hundreds of jobs out there, or exactly fit your family situation. Please use your judgement when self-identifying. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Rights and sales trainee

Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025Salary: £25,500 per annum - plus financial travel support Discover how audiobooks come to life behind the scenes! From script preparation to sound editing, learn how unforgettable listening experiences are made in this six-month traineeship at the heart of production.The scheme is for voices we want to hear more of in publishing. Could yours be one of them?Make your mark by spending six months between January – July 2026 working with the best at the number one publisher in the UK. You’ll immerse yourself within one of our key business areas, learning the ropes, taking ownership of projects and contributing to our mission to make books for everyone. Whatever team you’re placed with, you’ll gain universally applicable skills that will equip you for wherever you go next. We’ll teach you about all publishing and Penguin, and support you to make the next steps in your career journey.The scheme is for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you meet this eligibility criteria but perhaps you’re changing careers, don’t have a degree, or haven’t often seen yourself reflected in publishing, we’d love you to apply! Whatever your gender, background, or community, we want to hear your story. All trainees are paid £25,500 per annum (equivalent to £12,750 for the six months of the traineeship). We also offer a travel bursary for those commuting from outside of London. For further information and the full role descriptions, please see our <a href="https://jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/PRH_UK/content/training/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank">website</a>. Audio studio traineePenguin is the UK’s leading publisher of audiobooks. We bring together our amazing authors and the world’s very best acting talent to create exceptional listening experiences; from the finest stories and ideas for adults to entertainment and education for children and families. Whether we’re working with Gary Stevenson on The Trading Game, recording our Ladybird Audio Originals with specially-commissioned sound effects and music, or working with iconic authors like Malorie Blackman, Zadie Smith and Jacqueline Wilson, we’re always looking for new ways to create audio editions which are simultaneously faithful to the book and unique experiences in their own right.&nbsp;As a trainee in the audio studio team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to learn about audiobook production with Penguin’s dedicated in house team. You’ll gain exposure to the studio environment and learn about key elements of the audiobook production process, from pre-production through to postproduction. You’ll be involved in assisting with script preparation ahead of recordings, learning the basics of engineering sessions, shadowing recordings, recording credits, cutting marketing clips, invoice coding, studio hospitality and learning the values that underpin our work with authors and actors.&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge and skills you’ll gain: an understanding of audiobook publishing; basic audio editing skills; audio proofreading skills; developing an eye and ear for detail; author and actor care; learning industry standards; and how to work as part of a fast-paced team.&nbsp;If you’re interested in audio production and audiobooks more generally, this could be the role for you.&nbsp; &nbsp; Eligibility criteriaYou’ll need to have a pre-existing right to work in the UK for the duration of the traineeship as unfortunately we are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You don’t need a degree, you just need to be over 18. To achieve our mission to make books for everyone because a book can change anyone, we are seeking out new voices. To apply, you’ll need to identify as from a lower socio-economic background. We use parental occupation at age 14 to measure this as the Social Mobility Commission suggests it to be the most accurate measure available to assess socio-economic background, as well as being accessible to those from all nationalities.To apply for the scheme, at age 14 your highest-earning parent/guardian was not in management and was employed in one of the following categories: <ul><li>technical and craft occupations such as motor mechanic, plumber, printer, electrician, gardener, train driver</li><li>routine, semi-routine manual and service occupations such as postal worker, machine operative, security guard, caretaker, farm worker, catering assistant, sales assistant, HGV driver, cleaner, porter, packer, labourer, waiter or waitress, bar staff</li><li>unemployed (claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or earlier unemployment benefit for more than a year)</li></ul>We recognise these are broad categories that may not fully reflect the many hundreds of jobs out there, or exactly fit your family situation. Please use your judgement when self-identifying. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Audio studio trainee

Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025Salary: £25,500 per annum - plus financial travel support Ready to launch your editorial career with some of the biggest names in publishing? These six-month traineeships offer hands-on experience across thought-provoking non-fiction, flourishing fantasy lists, pop culture hits, and more.The scheme is for voices we want to hear more of in publishing. Could yours be one of them?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Make your mark by spending six months between January – July 2026 working with the best at the number one publisher in the UK. You’ll immerse yourself within one of our key business areas, learning the ropes, taking ownership of projects and contributing to our mission to make books for everyone. Whatever team you’re placed with, you’ll gain universally applicable skills that will equip you for wherever you go next. We’ll teach you about all publishing and Penguin, and support you to make the next steps in your career journey.The scheme is for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you meet this eligibility criteria but perhaps you’re changing careers, don’t have a degree, or haven’t often seen yourself reflected in publishing, we’d love you to apply! Whatever your gender, background, or community, we want to hear your story. All trainees are paid £25,500 per annum (equivalent to £12,750 for the six months of the traineeship). We also offer a travel bursary for those commuting from outside of London. For further information and the full role descriptions, please see our <a href="https://jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/PRH_UK/content/training/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank">website</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; Editorial trainee on the schemeWe have four editorial roles on the scheme in 2026 - no matter what you're into, there's something here for you.&nbsp;<ul><li>Are you driven by an insatiable curiosity about the world – from history and politics to science and culture? Are you constantly seeking out the latest ideas, debates and innovations? Are you fascinated by the world of books and keen to know more?&nbsp;You could spend six months as an editorial trainee with the Viking Non-Fiction team, gaining a rare and insightful overview of the publishing process at a leading non-fiction imprint and getting the chance to support the team in identifying and commissioning new authors.</li><li>Want the opportunity to work with the editors who published 2024 Booker Prize winner Orbital by Samantha Harvey? Spending 6 months with the editorial team at Jonathan Cape, you'll work on titles ranging from commercial to literary fiction, pioneering graphic novels to award winning poetry, and rich non-fiction spanning memoir, nature writing and ground breaking ideas. You'll work closely with their senior commissioning editor to prepare their spring and summer titles for success and help develop new ideas for publishing projects.</li><li>Do you love to read fantasy books? As an editorial trainee with the Michael Joseph team, you'll work predominantly on their flourishing fantasy lists, including the Red Tower and Mayhem imprints, with the opportunity to be involved in every stage of the publishing process. You'll join Michael Joseph's Fantasy Taskforce, reading submissions and providing feedback. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to attend and contribute to cover art and campaign meetings.</li><li>Interested in music, sport, film and pop culture? Want to work with authors like Greg James, Tom Felton, Paloma Faith and Sir Geoff Hurst? Spend six months with the Ebury Spotlight team and see every stage of the non-fiction publishing process - from idea to acquisition to editing to publishing. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to ideas for new titles and give feedback on proposals. You’ll contribute creatively by writing cover copy, brainstorming title ideas and setting up cover shoots.</li></ul> Eligibility criteriaYou’ll need to have a pre-existing right to work in the UK for the duration of the traineeship as unfortunately we are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You don’t need a degree, you just need to be over 18. To achieve our mission to make books for everyone because a book can change anyone, we are seeking out new voices. To apply, you’ll need to identify as from a lower socio-economic background. We use parental occupation at age 14 to measure this as the Social Mobility Commission suggests it to be the most accurate measure available to assess socio-economic background, as well as being accessible to those from all nationalities. &nbsp;To apply for the scheme, at age 14 your highest-earning parent/guardian was not in management and was employed in one of the following categories:  &nbsp;<ul><li>technical and craft occupations such as motor mechanic, plumber, printer, electrician, gardener, train driver</li><li>routine, semi-routine manual and service occupations such as postal worker, machine operative, security guard, caretaker, farm worker, catering assistant, sales assistant, HGV driver, cleaner, porter, packer, labourer, waiter or waitress, bar staff</li><li>unemployed (claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or earlier unemployment benefit for more than a year)&nbsp;</li></ul>We recognise these are broad categories that may not fully reflect the many hundreds of jobs out there, or exactly fit your family situation. Please use your judgement when self-identifying. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Editorial trainee

Closing date for applications: 16 October 2025Salary: £28,500&nbsp; Launch your publishing career at the heart of illustrated non-fiction and gain hands-on editorial experience helping shape visually striking books from concept to publication.We have an exciting opportunity for someone looking for an editorial assistant role within 4 colour publishing. Pavilion is an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers specialising in illustrated non-fiction publishing across food &amp; drink, craft &amp; lifestyle, gift &amp; popular culture. We create confidently unique titles and take pride in building a strong identity for each book with our integrated editorial and design team.As editorial assistant, you will facilitate the smooth running of the department and provide administrative and editorial support to the publishing director and commissioning editors. As an efficient and hard-working member of the team you will, amongst other things:<ul><li>Maintain the smooth running of the division alongside the other assistants, managing the division’s roster of meetings and collating minutes as required</li><li>Assist with desk editing</li><li>Liaise with external freelancers on bookings and purchase orders</li><li>Ensure that books meet critical path in conjunction with the design and production teams</li><li>Archive materials and deliver sales material to export, marketing and publicity teams</li><li>Read and report on a range of non-fiction submissions</li><li>Briefing illustrated ebooks and ensuring accessibility</li><li>Researching and organising text and image permissions</li><li>Communicate with authors and agents on a regular basis</li><li>Offer significant support to the publishing director and commissioning editors as necessary</li></ul>In addition to this, there will be regular opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their editorial skills, working on edits, assisting with creative briefs for books, writing creative copy, and booking and attending photoshoots. In time, the editorial assistant will take on their own authors under the supervision of their line manager.This role is ideally suited to an organised and detail-focused candidate who has both initiative and energy and is looking for their first entry-level role in commercial publishing. They will have a keen interest in all genres of commercial non-fiction, read widely, and be excited at the prospect of applying creative flair to the editorial process, ensuring that our publishing continues to stand out at the forefront of a competitive market. Responsibilities<ul><li>Reading submissions and submitting reader reports</li><li>Managing freelance editorial bookings</li><li>Supporting on editorial work as necessary</li><li>Taking on responsibility for authors as arranged, with assistance from a designated managing editor</li><li>Proofreading jacket copy, catalogue copy, AIs, and divisional documents as necessary</li><li>Organising and creating marketing and pitch materials, as well as extra endmatter</li><li>Writing copy as required</li><li>Creating cover briefs and briefing designers</li><li>Liaising with the production team and editors, helping to ensure critical path is met</li><li>First point of contact with other departments for general editorial queries</li><li>Take ownership of creating effective metadata for the publishing director as requested</li><li>Raising purchase orders as necessary</li><li>Sending books to authors and agents as requested</li><li>Pulling together PowerPoint presentations</li><li>Collate and distribute the weekly updates and minutes to the team</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Some administrative and organisation experience</li><li>A passion for Pavilion titles and voracious reader or consumer of lifestyle content</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Advanced MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint knowledge</li><li>Excellent organisational skills</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)</li><li>Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave</li><li>Private healthcare cover and life assurance</li><li>Summer Hours</li><li>Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal</li><li>Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Relocation Rent Support Loan</li><li>Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work</li><li>Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes</li><li>Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers</li><li>Gym membership discount</li><li>Onsite physiotherapy (London only)</li><li>Charitable donation matching and&nbsp;2 volunteering days</li><li>We're a certified Carbon Neutral company</li><li>Green Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice)</li><li>With Trees for Life we plant a tree in the Highlands of Scotland for every permanent hire</li><li>Free e-books and audiobooks, digital newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books</li><li>Subsidised canteen and retail discounts</li><li>Onsite prayer room</li></ul> Additional informationAt HarperCollins, we value authenticity and integrity in our recruitment process. To ensure a fair and accurate evaluation of all applications, we ask that all responses to assessment questions reflect your own thoughts, experiences, and capabilities.&nbsp; This allows us to fairly assess your knowledge, skills, and experience to determine how they align with the role. We value diverse perspectives and genuine contributions, even if answers are not perfect. The use of AI tools or external assistance to generate responses is discouraged unless explicitly permitted for specific tasks.If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please get in touch via the email found on our website by clicking 'Apply' and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days. Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.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 internships or entry level positions. For more information visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.btbs.org/" target="_blank">https://www.btbs.org/</a> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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HarperCollins

200 Years of HarperCollins

Editorial assistant, Pavilion

Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025 If you have the desire to write, a great idea, and a compelling voice – and you’re a writer of colour without the financial means to attend a Curtis Brown Creative course – this scholarship opportunity is for you.This scholarship will provide the full course fee for a talented writer of colour with limited financial means to study on our London three-month <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-your-novel-three-months-london" target="_blank">Writing Your Novel</a> course led by Laura Barnett. This scholarship is part of the <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-scholarships" target="_blank">Breakthrough Writers’ Programme</a>, our outreach programme which offers opportunities to under-represented writers.&nbsp;We aim to promote diversity in our student groups and to enable talented writers to join our courses who we might not otherwise have heard from. EligibilityThis scholarship is open to writers of colour over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria. Applicants must have one of the following categories of ethnicity: East Asian (Chinese; Japanese); South Asian (Indian; Pakistani; Bangladeshi); Southeast Asian (Vietnamese; Korean; Filipino); any other Asian background; Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed – White and Asian; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; any other mixed background from more than one group; or any other background by which you identify as a person of colour.Applicants must 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. Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity. Term &amp; conditions<ul><li>Applicants to the Breakthrough Novel-Writing Scholarship must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, 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 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 a literary agent.</li></ul> Ready to apply?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. Please apply with the first 3,000 words of the novel you’d like to work on during the course, and a synopsis of no more than a page (both need to be in the same document, as you can only upload ONE file in the application below). Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.This scholarship 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.The deadline for applications is&nbsp;Sunday 26 October, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 31 October. 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 state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

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Breakthrough novel-writing scholarship for writers of colour

Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025 Are you looking to develop your skills as a novelist but lacking the resources to do so? Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join an upcoming three-month novel writing course.&nbsp;We are thrilled to announce that this Breakthrough Novel-Writing Scholarship will provide the full course fee for a talented writer with limited financial means to study on our three-month online <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-your-novel-three-months-online" target="_blank">Writing Your Novel</a> course led by Andrew Michael Hurley. The 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. Term &amp; conditions<ul><li>Applicants to&nbsp;the Breakthrough Novel-Writing Scholarship for Writers with Low Income must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about 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 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 places and not for other fee-paying places on the courses.</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul> Ready to apply?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. Please apply with the first 3,000 words of the novel you’d like to work on during the course, and a synopsis of no more than a page (both need to be in the same document, as you can only upload ONE file in the application below). Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.This scholarship 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. The deadline for applications is&nbsp;Sunday 26 October, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 31 October. Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

Breakthrough novel-writing scholarship for writers with low income

Closing date for applications: Sunday 2nd November 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £28,000 per annum, pro-rataInternship duration: 6 monthsHours: 10am-6pm, Monday to FridayLocation: Based in London with at least 3 office days / weekStart date: 8th December 2025 Uncover captivating stories, sharpen your journalistic skills, and gain invaluable experience in the world of media during this six-month internship with 1843, The Economist's long-reads section.We are looking for an aspiring journalist to join the team at The Economist’s 1843, named for the year The Economist was founded. We specialise in features and narrative journalism.The role will teach you how long-form journalism is produced and will include ample fact-checking and administrative responsibilities. There will be opportunities to pitch and write stories for The Economist (some interns have even gone on to work for the paper).Before submitting your application, please see the 'to apply' section at the bottom of this listing, as it contains important instructions regarding the application task that must be submitted alongside your CV. Key activities<ul><li>Fact-checking and research</li><li>Writing social-media posts</li><li>Suggesting ideas for features</li><li>Assisting in awards applications</li><li>Writing the weekly newsletter</li><li>Attending meetings on behalf of the department</li><li>Administrative tasks</li></ul> Who we're looking for<ul><li>A quick learner who is both curious and entrepreneurial</li><li>Brimming with ideas and keen to learn about every aspect of journalism, from written content to social media</li><li>A voracious reader with a keen eye for detail and a sense of how to tell stories with individuals at the heart</li><li>A record of academic achievement and evidence of strong critical thinking skills.</li></ul> Further application instructionsAs part of your application – alongside a CV and cover letter – please write a short critique (up to a page) of <a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2025/03/28/the-secret-life-of-the-first-millennial-saint?src=gft" target="_blank">our feature about the first millennial Catholic saint</a>,&nbsp;outlining its strengths and weaknesses. &nbsp;Don’t be afraid of being harsh – we are our own sternest critics, and none of our pieces are perfect.Please also come up with three ideas for how we could turn news in the headlines into narrative magazine pieces. For instance, we recently published <a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2025/05/09/more-young-people-are-getting-cancer-it-changes-everything?src=gft" target="_blank">a piece about the rise in cancer rates among young people</a>, told through the experiences of several younger women with breast cancer.&nbsp;If you are called for an interview, we will also ask you to do a short fact-checking exercise.Below are a few recent 1843 stories that we’ve particularly enjoyed. The links below are free to read. You can read more 1843 content by registering with The Economist.<ul><li><a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2025/08/28/the-untold-story-of-bolsonaros-weird-and-wild-coup-attempt?src=gft" target="_blank">The untold story of Bolsonaro's weird and wild coup attempt</a></li><li><a href="https://www.economist.com/interactive/1843/2025/07/24/would-you-pass-the-worlds-toughest-exam?src=gft" target="_blank">Would you pass the world's toughest exam?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.economist.com/interactive/1843/2025/07/24/south-african-miners?src=gft" target="_blank">Dying for gold: who killed the miners of Buffelsfontein?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2025/02/28/tyler-cowen-the-man-who-wants-to-know-everything?src=gft" target="_blank">Tyler Cowen, the man who wants to know everything</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

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Journalism intern – 1843

Closing date for applications: 2 November 2025 This exciting opportunity offers four talented disabled writers nine months of mentoring from a published author, plus a tutorial with a literary agent.This nine-month mentoring programme is part of Curtis Brown Creative's <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-writers-programme" target="_blank">Breakthrough Writers' Programme</a> – our outreach initiative for under-represented authors. Mentoring will run from November 2025 to August 2026 and seeks to support four aspiring authors through one-to-one guidance from a published author-mentor, plus a tutorial with a literary agent.Mentoring sessions will take place via Zoom or phone calls. We are able to make accessibility adjustments to the programme if required. For example, by providing a British Sign Language interpreter. Mentors include renowned authors Polly Atkin, Lisette Auton, Nydia Hetherington, Chloe Timms and Claire Wade.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> EligibilityThis mentoring is open to all disabled writers over the age of 18.Applicants must have a disability, as defined by the Equality Act 2010. You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities.Our form asks you to make a statement about why you should be awarded this mentoring opportunity.<ul><li>Applicants to the Breakthrough Mentoring Programme for Disabled Writers must fulfil our eligibility criteria.</li><li>Applicants must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul> To applyCurtis 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. Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

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