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Start date: September 2025&nbsp;Duration: 12 Months (and beyond!)Location: London Based, 4 Days Per Week in Office&nbsp;Salary: £25,500 Per AnnumHours: 35 Hours Per Week &nbsp;🚀 Kickstart Your Media Career with Hearst UK.If you’re ambitious, passionate about media and ready to dive headfirst into the world of content and culture - this is your sign. Hearst UK (home to Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men’s Health, Esquire, House Beautiful, and more) is on the lookout for several creative and commercially curious minds to join our Next Gen @ Hearst UK Programme, starting September 2025.This isn’t your average early career scheme. For twelve exciting months (and ideally for longer), you’ll be immersed in either one of our powerhouse portfolios: Luxury, Wellness or Homes or join our Customer Insights team which enable our portfolios to thrive!&nbsp;You’ll work directly with the Portfolio Director’s getting a front-row seat to the magic behind our best-loved brands whilst working across departments such as Sales &amp; Marketing, Digital, Video &amp; Finance.Think: pitch decks, sales strategy, creative partnerships, brand events, and helping shape the future of media. It’s real responsibility, real mentorship, and real impact—right from day one Where you will receive tailored support, standout training, and a chance to make your mark. &nbsp;What You’ll Be Doing… (Don’t worry, you’ll learn the ropes fast – we’ve got your back.)<ul><li>Get Stuck In: working with the Portfolio Directors, be prepared to be hands-on with work and make a difference, whether the work is big or small.</li><li>Creative Sales Collab: Partner with commercial teams to develop new ideas, unlock revenue streams, and make sure our brands shine to advertisers.</li><li>Market Vibes: Stay on top of what’s trending across media, culture, and competitors—feeding fresh insights into everything you do.</li><li>Client Connection: Help shape killer presentations, support events, and build strong relationships with agency and brand partners.</li><li>Content &amp; Brand Collateral: Own key content—media kits, insight decks, brand strategy docs—making sure they’re always pitch-perfect and up to date.</li><li>Money Moves: Assist with budgets and forecasting—yes, the spreadsheets matter too. You’ll help make sure our plans are ambitious and achievable.</li><li>Audience IQ: Get under the skin of our audiences—what they read, buy, scroll, love—and use that intel to fuel smart strategy.</li><li>Future Growth: Spot new ideas, categories, or products we could launch next. Help push the boundaries of what our brands can do.</li><li>Big-Picture Strategy: Work closely with the Portfolio Director and brand leads to map out what’s next—across editorial, digital, events, and more.</li></ul> &nbsp;What We’re Looking For… (You don’t need to have a degree - but here’s what will help you shine)<ul><li>A love for media, trends, and storytelling—whether it's luxe fashion, next-gen wellness, or home inspo.</li><li>Social-savvy instincts and an eye for what makes people click.</li><li>A natural collaborator who can juggle multiple projects and stay cool under pressure.</li><li>An entrepreneurial mindset—you’re always spotting the next big thing.</li><li>High energy, curiosity, and ambition. We want people who show up with ideas and aren't afraid to use their voice.</li><li>A positive, passionate and solutions orientated nature with a growth mindset to work in a disrupted market and make change happen.</li><li>An understanding (or a keen interest!) in commercial media, advertising, Insights or sales strategy.</li><li>You treat everyone you meet—whether it’s the receptionist or the CEO—with the same warmth and respect. You believe that great culture is built on how we treat each other—every interaction matters. You also take pride in the space and community around you, treating the office like it’s your own.</li></ul> &nbsp;Why Hearst UK?We’re all about empowering audiences—and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be treated as a key part of the team. You’ll get:<ul><li>Industry-leading training and mentorship</li><li>Real responsibility and exposure to senior leaders</li><li>A network of bold, creative thinkers</li><li>The chance to shape iconic brands and stories that matter in a fast-changing business.</li></ul> &nbsp;Benefits…(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.&nbsp; &nbsp;Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!<ul><li>Get adventurous with GHI Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food &amp; drink.</li><li>Snag luxe beauty steals&nbsp;at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;Inclusion, Health &amp; Wellbeing: Feel Your Best<ul><li>Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.</li><li>Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.</li><li>Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.</li><li>Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.</li><li>Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.</li></ul> &nbsp;Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget<ul><li>Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.</li><li>Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.</li><li>Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app</li></ul> &nbsp;Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organisation the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Hearst UK

Next Gen @ Hearst UK

Closing date for applications: Monday 7th July 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £27,000Term: The role is a&nbsp;full-time, permanent position This is an excellent opportunity to learn first-hand about a broad range of activities across the publishing business and develop the key skills required for a career in publishing.&nbsp;Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is a leading international publisher with strengths in trade, children’s, professional and academic publishing, both digitally and in print. We are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and organised Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and organisational support working on the&nbsp;Bloomsbury Social Science lists, part of our academic division dedicated to publishing market-leading scholarship in Sociology, Anthropology, and related fields.&nbsp;The purpose of this role is to assist Commissioning Editors in the effective management of print and digital products throughout the publication process. This includes liaising with authors to ensure typescripts are delivered on time, preparing typescripts for production (including evaluating image quality and selecting and securing images), sending proposals and draft typescripts for review, managing backlist titles, and other administrative duties. &nbsp;The successful candidate will join a friendly team based in our central London offices. ResponsibilitiesWorking with Authors<ul><li>Maintaining close contact with authors to ensure timely delivery of typescripts</li><li>Acting as the main point of contact for author queries, resolving problems and&nbsp;answering questions promptly and accurately</li><li>Preparing and organising author contracts</li></ul>Production, Permissions and Reviews<ul><li>Preparing and briefing typescripts for production in a timely manner in line with internal deadlines</li><li>Third-party permissions administration</li><li>Sending book proposals and draft typescripts for review and researching suitable reviewers</li><li>Working with our eBook team to ensure titles are prepared for eBook distribution</li></ul>Writing Copy and Briefing Covers<ul><li>Writing and editing marketing and back cover copy</li><li>Briefing cover designs</li></ul>Administration and Market Research<ul><li>Creating and maintaining accurate title records on internal Bloomsbury databases</li><li>Supporting editors in managing backlist titles, including reprint administration</li><li>Assisting with the development of new book projects by conducting market research</li><li>Additional administrative duties, as required</li></ul>Collaboration and Representation<ul><li>Liaising with colleagues from other departments such as production, design, marketing, sales and digital resources</li><li>Occasionally representing the company at conferences or events, as required&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;Organisational Skills<ul><li>Exceptional organisational, time-management, and prioritisation skills</li><li>Strong project management and multi-tasking skills</li><li>Stays calm under pressure</li></ul>Communication Skills<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation</li><li>Good attention to detail</li></ul>Problem-Solving Skills and Commitment<ul><li>Proactive, happy to take the initiative</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>Confident, enthusiastic, hard-working, committed</li><li>Team player</li><li>Customer-focused</li></ul>Processes and Systems<ul><li>Ability to follow internal procedures and processes</li><li>Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes quickly</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office</li></ul>Industry Knowledge and Experience<ul><li>Committed to a career in academic publishing</li><li>Some commercial awareness and understanding of the publishing industry desirable</li><li>Some prior publishing experience an advantage</li></ul>&nbsp;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 (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are:&nbsp;This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV&nbsp;(Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Monday 7th of July 2025.We do not require a Cover Letter for this vacancy.&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;&nbsp;For additional benefits see our careers page&nbsp;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 requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Editorial assistant, Social Sciences

Closing date for applications: 3 July 2025Salary: £24,840 (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp;Kickstart your publishing journey and join Quercus as an editorial assistant.Quercus is a dynamic, award-winning publisher. Known as a hit-maker that regularly finds books that surprise and delight readers, we are international in our outlook and publish an exciting and diverse range of authors. From established bestsellers to new voices, what draws our publishing together is the magic ‘quirk' in Quercus: independence, flair, warmth and creativity.&nbsp;Quercus 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 doingThe role will involve a combination of:<ul><li>Proof reading, checking permissions</li><li>Researching and helping to make plate sections</li><li>Working on advance sales materials, creating keywords, writing copy, writing metadata</li><li>Taking minutes at meetings, including editorial meetings</li><li>Writing cover briefs and completing TIs (under supervision)</li><li>Collating proofs, checking copy-edits</li><li>Organising meetings and travel where needed</li><li>Liaising with internal/external contacts to ensure adherence to critical path</li><li>Managing purchase orders and payments</li><li>Writing copy, checking proofs, checking ebooks</li><li>Maintaining submissions log</li><li>Liaising with authors and agents, with guidance</li><li>Processing expenses as required</li><li>Managing purchase orders and payments and delivery advances</li></ul> &nbsp;Who we are looking forWe are looking for someone with:<ul><li>A meticulous eye for detail</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team</li><li>A pro-active, problem-solving attitude</li><li>Coolness under pressure</li><li>An interest in commercial non-fiction</li><li>Knowledge of, or aptitude for, relevant applications/systems</li><li>Personal organization</li><li>Excellent standard of written and spoken English</li><li>Ability to communicate and build positive working relationship with contacts at all levels</li><li>An opinion on what makes a great book</li><li>Adaptability</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Work or other experience demonstrating reliability and adaptability, not necessarily in publishing</li></ul> 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>The role will be based at our Manchester 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.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editorial assistant, Non-Fiction

Closing date: 11th July 2025Salary: £26,000 per annum Jumpstart your journalism career with this small, fast-paced news team.The Stage Media Company Ltd, based in London Bridge, is dedicated to providing up-to-date news and services for the UK’s theatre, performing arts and book publishing industry with two key titles: The Stage and The Bookseller. Both The Stage and The Bookseller are established leaders within their respective fields, offering industry news, authoritative reviews/interviews and insightful features.The Stage, the publication for the theatre industry, has an excellent full-time opportunity for a reporter to join its small but fast-paced news team.&nbsp;We are looking for someone who will&nbsp;create engaging editorial content of the highest standard for the web, paper and other platforms, conforming to The Stage’s house style.The successful candidate will have an NCTJ qualification or similar, a flair for writing eye-grabbing copy and be able to work to tight deadlines, for both online and print. The role requires a collaborative, proactive and flexible individual who will be part of a small team and be a supportive member at all times.&nbsp;As Reporter&nbsp;you will be reporting to The Stage’s Deputy Editor. The role will require someone who is&nbsp;highly proficient working across print and web, and will have a passion for theatre and the live arts. The successful candidate will also know how to apply media law and will have a good understanding of SEO. What you will do:<ul><li>Create exciting, insightful and relevant editorial content for the website, newspaper and other platforms, including exclusives and off-diary content</li><li>Meet two daily deadlines for the website, and a weekly deadline for the print edition, and contribute to rolling news output as required</li><li>Source relevant required additional media – e.g. photos and videos</li><li>Create and develop industry contacts</li><li>Represent The Stage at industry events and opening nights</li><li>Regularly communicate with the wider editorial team to contribute to the smooth running of the department</li><li>Liaise with other departments, such as marketing and sales, for the wider benefit of the company</li><li>Always work within accepted style, quality, law and balance requirements</li><li>Provide cover for team members as required</li><li>Oversee the creation of content in addition to news, such as interviews and features</li><li>Undertake data collection and analysis</li><li>Upload content to The Stage website</li></ul> What we are looking for:<ul><li>Recognised journalism qualification</li><li>Relevant working knowledge of UK performing arts and entertainment</li><li>Good working knowledge of media law</li><li>PC and Mac literate</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication</li><li>Working knowledge of WordPress and Adobe CS (preferred)</li><li>Experience of video and audio capture and editing (preferred)</li><li>Experience with data and financial reporting (desirable)</li></ul> This may be a good fit for you if you:<ul><li>Can work independently but also as part of a wider team</li><li>Show initiative and is self-motivated</li><li>Are organised and can demonstrate excellent attention to detail</li><li>Are intuitive to business needs</li><li>Will network and develop relationships</li><li>Maintain a willingness to participate in continual learning</li><li>Have excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>can positively contribute to a team-oriented, collaborative environment</li></ul> Other information:Normal working hours are 10am - 6pm, with occasional evening or weekend work to cover events. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring at least three days a week at The Stage’s office on Bermondsey Street, SE1, with opportunities for remote work on the other day.Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are here to support you and ensure you have the best possible experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Stage Media Company Limited

Reporter

📍Location: London - Hybrid remote (1-2 days per week in our East-London based office)📆 Closing date: 5pm, Friday 18th July 2025💰 Salary: £50,000- £60,000 DOE&nbsp; &nbsp;Lead and support the growing video team at PinkNews!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.&nbsp;We’re looking for a dynamic Executive Producer to lead and support our growing video team at PinkNews. You’ll oversee content production and publishing and manage Snap channels to ensure our output is impactful, timely and aligned with the wider PinkNews mission. This role blends hands-on leadership, journalism and social strategy, offering the opportunity to shape video content that informs, inspires and entertains.The Executive Producer reports into the Head of Video and will be a great communicator and collaborator as well as being confident, with lots of creative ideas and industry knowledge. You’ll be working cross-departmentally with our editorial, video, social, commercial and events teams. As a natural leader you will provide motivation and support to the video team, line managing and mentoring team members. This role will work on shifts across the week and weekends, working a maximum of 1 in 4 weekends.As PinkNews expands on to new platforms and into new territories, our content, products and services will deepen our relationship with the tens of millions of people who engage with our content every month, as well as establishing relationships with a whole new audience - and our video content is central to our mission to inform, inspire change and empower people to be themselves. &nbsp;Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Commission, oversee production&nbsp;and&nbsp;publish&nbsp;video content for PinkNews' owned and operated channels including, but not limited to Snapchat, TikTok, Youtube, Instagram and Facebook</li><li>Generate headlines and captions for content</li><li>Provide direct line management of team members, taking an active role in their development and progression Lead on the production and publishing&nbsp;of creative and video concepts across all of PinkNews' channels including scriptwriting, editing and producing content</li><li>Be proactive in leading group learning sessions, upskilling and knowledge sharing across the team</li><li>Working with the Head of Video, develop and implement a video content and production strategy across all PinkNews platforms</li><li>Provide day-to-day management of producers; resource planning, delegating, assigning tasks, reviewing work, providing feedback on edits</li><li>Manage up to 5 Snapchat shows, ensuring their success and proactively identifying areas of opportunity</li><li>Generate ideas and deliver branded content campaigns for external partners</li><li>Work with influencers, talent and external contributors for interviews and content collaborations</li><li>Monitor and track performance and trends to provide monthly insights into what content is resonating with our audience</li><li>Film and edit video content using Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects</li><li>Be an inspiring leader and support the development of our production team</li><li>Innovate our video output ensuring we are staying at the forefront of video journalism and storytelling</li><li>Be the final line of responsibility and legal checks&nbsp;for content&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;Successful candidates will demonstrate:<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, preferably within publishing/ journalism</li><li>In-depth understanding of social video publishing</li><li>Expert media law knowledge</li><li>Keen journalistic eye</li><li>Expert scriptwriting</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro</li><li>Adobe After Effects skills, desirable</li><li>Sound knowledge of media law</li><li>Experience of line managing and supporting the development of junior team members</li></ul> &nbsp;The Package:<ul><li>🌴 35 days annual leave per year</li><li>🎂 An extra day off for your birthday</li><li>🧠 24/7 access to mental health support</li><li>💬 Instant access to regular counselling &amp; therapy sessions, booked directly through Slack</li><li>📚 Funded training and development opportunities</li><li>🎉 Fully funded socials, activities and away days</li><li>🤝 Unlimited access to our well-being and mental health resource centre</li><li>⚖️ Instant access to independent financial, legal and other advice for you and your family members</li><li>🏆 Monthly team awards</li><li>📄 Progressive workplace policies including Transitioning At Work</li><li>📍Commitment to hybrid and flexible working</li><li>💻 New Macbook</li><li>💚 Mental Health First Aiders (training available)</li></ul> &nbsp;Shift patterns:Currently, we work on the following shift patterns:<ul><li>Weekday Shifts: Mid (09:00 - 17:30) / Late (12:30 - 21:00). 1 in every 4 weeks is a late shift.</li><li>Weekend Shift: 10:00-18:30 / 1 in every 4-6 weekends</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 include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

PinkNews

Executive producer

Closing date for applications: 29 June 2025Salary: £27,500 &nbsp;We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised editorial assistant who appreciates classic literature to join Pan Macmillan’s classics imprint, Macmillan Collector’s Library.&nbsp;The successful candidate will provide editorial and administrative support to the Macmillan Collector’s Library (MCL) Publisher. You will play a vital part in the editorial process and you’ll help successfully deliver our ambitious and varied publishing programme.&nbsp;This is a great role for someone with a good knowledge of and enthusiasm for classic literature in all its forms as well as being widely read in contemporary fiction. You’ll be a quick learner who thrives in a busy environment. &nbsp;Your team:Macmillan Collector’s Library (MCL) publishes beautiful books drawn from classic literature across many genres and formats. We place great value on literary heritage and our mission is to bring much-cherished books as well as new discoveries to a wide and varied readership.We’re a small, dynamic and creative team and everyone’s ideas are welcome. We work with anthologisers, editors, writers and academics to create and publish a varied range of beautifully produced books that appeal to readers of all ages. Launched in 2016, MCL has earned a significant place in the highly competitive classics publishing world and our pocket-size hardcover books are sold and recognised all over the world.&nbsp; &nbsp;Your role:&nbsp;As the Editorial Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the MCL Publisher in all aspects of the editorial process and will be responsible for the smooth running of our administrative processes. You will have the opportunity to assist in the development and production of a wide range of titles and be a key support in keeping books on track all the way through to publication and beyond.&nbsp; &nbsp;Your key responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Keeping our bibliographic database and book metadata up to date</li><li>Working closely with our Managing Editorial and Production departments; for example, by sourcing original texts, handing over manuscripts ready for copyediting and checking page proofs</li><li>Administering freelancers’ paperwork and invoices</li><li>Writing and checking cover copy and book jackets</li><li>Assisting the MCL Publisher with new acquisitions and licence renewals by liaising with the Contracts and Royalties departments internally and contributors and literary agents externally</li><li>Writing agendas for and taking minutes at departmental meetings</li><li>Clearing and chasing text and image permissions</li><li>Administering the Picador Collection, Picador’s contemporary classics paperback imprint </li><li>Acting as the main port of call for colleagues who have questions about the publishing schedule and fielding external enquiries.</li></ul> &nbsp;Essential experience, abilities and knowledge you’ll need to succeed:<ul><li>Excellent administration skills with the ability to organise, prioritise and manage workflow</li><li>Effective written and spoken communication skills</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Proven interest in literary classics and current market trends</li><li>Willingness to learn new skills</li><li>Aptitude for team work</li><li>Experience working with systems and tools such as MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace and Biblio</li><li>Ability to adapt effectively to changing priorities and deadlines.</li></ul>Desirable skills we’d love you to have:<ul><li>Some practical experience working in the publishing industry, as a bookseller or in a related fields</li><li>Evidence of working with bespoke in-house systems and/or a willingness to learn</li><li>The desire and initiative to contribute ideas about publishing and attracting contemporary audiences&nbsp;to the classics.</li></ul> &nbsp;What you’ll get in return:In return we can offer you a range of great projects, a supportive and collaborative working environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.&nbsp;Some of the benefits we offer:<ul><li>28 days’ annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Discounted private medical insurance</li><li>Group income protection scheme</li><li>Enhanced family pay and leave</li><li>Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)</li><li>2 Volunteer Days per year</li><li>75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)</li><li>Season ticket loan/advance</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Discounts on shopping and gym memberships; Christmas club savings</li><li>Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch</li></ul>This is a full time, permanent role, and will be based in our offices in Farringdon, London, with some flexibility to work from home each week.All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.At Pan Macmillan, we are highly committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at every level of our organisation. We&nbsp;welcome applications from all individuals, including any age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Our efforts to promote DEI are ongoing, and we continually strive to learn and improve our policies and practices. You can read our full Diversity &amp;&nbsp;Inclusion Pledge here: <a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion" target="_blank">https://www.panmacmillan.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion</a>We want to ensure that all candidates are supported throughout the recruitment process, if you have any reasonable adjustments or accessibility requirements please contact Kayelle Danyluk (Head of Talent Acquisition) at <a href="mailto:kayelle.danyluk@macmillan.com" target="_blank">kayelle.danyluk@macmillan.com</a>&nbsp;Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice available here:&nbsp;<a href="https://panmacmillan.com/recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">https://panmacmillan.com/recruitment-privacy-notice</a>. Please read our Recruitment Privacy Notice before submitting your applicationWe welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Pan Macmillan

Editorial assistant, Macmillan Collector’s Library

Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd July at 11.59pmSalary: £32,000 - £33,750 per annum depending on skills and experience &nbsp;We are looking for a Junior Managing Editor to join the Adult Editorial team at Bloomsbury in the General division, where we publish everything from ice-hockey romances to Gladiators: Ready!This is a project-management role. As a junior managing editor, you will oversee a list of fiction, non-fiction and illustrated books from handover from the commissioning editor through to print. This entails organising everything a book might need before it can be released into the world, from a copy-edit to a map. You will learn from senior members of the team as you take on more complex titles, including on major brands.This is a key role in a growing part of the business where you will be working on both text-only and fully illustrated books, collaborating closely with the commissioning editors on these titles. It’s not a commissioning role – rather, we’re looking for someone with a passion for the detail of making books, from the perfect chapter illustration to a clean proofread. In our division, we love our genres – and we’d want you to have a similar interest in romance, crime, sci-fi/fantasy and fun commercial non-fiction.We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, who will prioritise building great relationships with authors, freelancers and colleagues and will take the initiative on projects. This is not an entry-level role, but a step up for an editorial or production assistant, or someone at a similar level in a related industry.If you fit these criteria, we want to hear from you – whether you already work in publishing or not. We welcome applications from people who have worked in similar roles in other industries.This is a non-commissioning role within editorial management, reporting to the Senior Managing Editor. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Highly organised, ideally with experience in editorial projects </li><li>A passion for books, and awareness of the market </li><li>Experience editing text – specifically proofreading and copyediting, but sub-editing would also count </li><li>Excellent communication skills, with both internal and external stakeholders</li></ul> &nbsp;Additional informationThe role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position based at&nbsp;our London office at 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office-based / 3 days home based (or fully office-based if preferred). Allocated office days are Mondays and Tuesdays.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Thursday 3 July 2025.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over two years.&nbsp;Bloomsbury Benefits&nbsp;As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:&nbsp;&nbsp;Working Pattern&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office-based / 3 days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred)&nbsp;</li></ul>Holidays&nbsp;<ul><li>25 days’ holiday </li><li>3.5 days’ Christmas company holiday&nbsp;</li></ul> Other Benefits&nbsp;<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days </li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week </li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks. </li><li>Season Ticket Loan </li><li>Share Save Scheme </li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance) </li><li>Peppy Health App </li><li>In-house Doctor </li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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 requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;

Junior managing editor (General division)

Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd July at 11.59pmSalary range: £32,000–£33,750 per annum depending on skills and experience&nbsp; &nbsp;We are looking for a Junior Managing Editor to join the Adult Editorial team at Bloomsbury in the Trade division, where we publish bestselling, award-winning and internationally renowned fiction and non-fiction from authors such as Isabel Allende, William Dalrymple, Peter Frankopan, Louise Kennedy, Kamila Shamsie, Patti Smith and Johann Hari – to name just a few.This is a project-management role. As a junior managing editor, you will oversee a list of fiction and non-fiction books from handover from the commissioning editor through to print. This entails organising everything a book might need before it can be released into the world, from a copy-edit to a map. You will learn from senior members of the team as you take on more complex titles.This is a key role where you will be collaborating closely with the commissioning editors on a range of fiction and non-fiction titles. It’s not a commissioning role – rather, we’re looking for someone with a passion for the detail of making books, from a well-balanced plate section to a clean proofread. We’d want you to demonstrate an interest in the high-quality titles we publish, from history and sport to literary fiction.We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, who will prioritise building great relationships with authors, freelancers and colleagues and will take the initiative on projects. This is not an entry-level role, but a step up for an editorial or production assistant, or someone at a similar level in a related industry.If you fit these criteria, we want to hear from you – whether you already work in publishing or not. We welcome applications from people who have worked in similar roles in other industries.This is a non-commissioning role within editorial management, reporting to the Managing Editor. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Highly organised, ideally with experience in editorial projects</li><li>A passion for books, and awareness of the market</li><li>Experience editing text – specifically proofreading and copyediting, but sub-editing would also count</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with both internal and external stakeholders</li></ul> &nbsp;Additional informationThe role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position based at&nbsp;our London office at 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office-based / 3 days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred). Allocated office days are Mondays and Tuesdays. &nbsp;Salary range: £32,000–£33,750 per annum depending on skills and experiencePlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Thursday 3 July 2025.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.&nbsp;This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over two years. &nbsp;Bloomsbury Benefits&nbsp;As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:&nbsp;Working Pattern&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office-based / 3 days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred)&nbsp;</li></ul>Holidays&nbsp;<ul><li>25 days’ holiday</li><li>3.5 days’ Christmas company holiday&nbsp;</li></ul> Other Benefits&nbsp;<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources.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 requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Junior managing editor (Trade division)

Closing date: 1st July 2025Salary: £32,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: 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. We are looking for a creative and ambitious commissioning editor/senior commissioning editor to drive the commercial publishing at Orion Fiction, with a broad remit across crime, thriller and general fiction.At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and so encourage and value contributions from everybody here.&nbsp;Orion 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;As the publishing home of Ian Rankin, Michael Connelly, Santa Montefiore, Joanne Harris, Lorraine Kelly, Chris Whitaker, MJ Arlidge, Jessa Hastings, Samuel Burr and Kirsty Capes, Orion Fiction is a commercial fiction powerhouse. We are an imprint that celebrates its history of brand publishing and uses our award-winning expertise to build new blockbuster brands for future generations. We pride ourselves on putting the reader at the heart of everything we do. Who we are looking forReporting to the Publisher, this is a rare opportunity at an exciting time of growth to help shape the future of Orion Fiction. You will have strong commercial instincts, a wide network of contacts across the industry and comfortable leading the strategy for high-profile publications. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will be responsible for commissioning, editing and developing an inclusive, commercial and consumer-focused list at Orion Fiction as well as supercharging the publishing growth of our existing authors.</li><li>You will work collaboratively with authors, agents and key internal departments, delivering exemplary communication and care in your publishing.</li><li>The job title is dependent on experience, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of commissioning and publishing successful titles, as well as being keenly alert to trends and the challenges of the changing market.</li></ul> 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.

Commissioning editor/senior commissioning editor

Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th July at 11.59pmSalary: £27,000 per annumDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: 9am-5.30pm, Monday to FridayLocation: Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the officeStart date: July 2025&nbsp;&nbsp; Are you interested in lifestyle publishing? Always following the latest health and well-being trends? Are you energised by books that spark change and make a real difference to people’s lives?&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is looking for an intern to work across its lifestyle and wellbeing list, LEAP, and the commercial non-fiction list, Blink. The ideal candidate would be an open, energetic, detail-oriented team-player with a passion for books and an enthusiasm for lifestyle, cookery, health, wellbeing, personal development, as well as an interest in popular culture, podcasts, celebrity, social media and more.This is a fantastic opportunity to become a valued member of a collaborative publishing team, where you’ll find out first-hand how the book-making process works and have the opportunity to work with big-name and brand authors. This role will suit candidates who are excellent communicators and strong team players, who are full of ideas and love driving them through to fruition. &nbsp; Key activities<ul><li>Oversee the scheduling and editorial critical paths of LEAP titles to ensure publication runs to schedule</li><li>Manage freelance copy editors and proof-readers, taking in corrections and working with editorial team to manage changes and update manuscripts</li><li>Assist with setting titles up on Biblio</li><li>Report on submissions and contribute to discussions about potential new title acquisitions</li><li>Minuting team meetings and divisional meetings</li><li>Attend editorial and wider divisional meetings</li><li>Invoice processing</li><li>Implement and utilise all relevant editorial checklists.</li><li>Acting as a point of contact for author queries, resolving problems and answering questions promptly and accurately.</li><li>Liaising with other members of the non-fiction team as well as colleagues from other departments such as production, design, marketing, and sales.</li><li>Assist in securing endorsements for all titles</li><li>Send out proof and finished copies to authors, agents and media contacts</li><li>Update reviews on Biblio for titles both pre-and post-publication</li><li>Writing and editing marketing and cover copy and product descriptions, where appropriate.</li><li>Assisting with the development of new book projects by conducting market research</li><li>Additional administrative duties, as required</li></ul> What you will learn<ul><li>Developing editorial skills within a fast-paced and outward-looking department.</li><li>Gaining an understanding of the market where LEAP publishes; non-fiction lifestyle, well-being and personal development, books that spark change and start new conversations</li><li>Ability to manage jobs from inception to completion to the highest standard</li><li>Help to build on their communication, organisation and time management skills.</li><li>Will give them valuable experience on what it's like to work in editorial department in publishing. Once completed, they will have 6-months of valuable editorial experience.</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>An ambitious and creative self-starter with a passion for books</li><li>An interest in learning and developing editorial skills within a fast-paced and outward-looking department</li><li>Interest in the area of the market where LEAP publishes – non-fiction lifestyle, well-being and personal development, books that spark change and start new conversations</li><li>Ability to manage jobs from inception to completion to the highest standard</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Excellent organisation and time management</li><li>Works well under pressure</li><li>Well versed in essential Microsoft and/or Apple office packages</li><li>Previous editorial experience is not essential</li></ul> &nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV, cover letter and portfolio (optional) as one document</li><li>Applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>&nbsp;This 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,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;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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