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Closing date for applications: The deadline for applications is 23:59(GMT) on 8 January 2026Salary: Starting £31,000*&nbsp;The FT’s Paul McClean graduate trainee programme, now open for applications, recruits and trains entry-level journalists for a long-term career at one of the world’s leading, and most respected, news organisations.&nbsp;The scheme is named after Paul McClean, a gifted journalist who produced groundbreaking work during his two years as an FT trainee. Sadly, Paul passed away in September 2017.We are looking for talented, driven reporters like Paul who want to develop an FT career in financial journalism and global affairs; people who are curious about the world, strongly committed to serious journalism and who enjoy the thrill of nailing a good story.Alumni of this highly-competitive scheme - now in its 40th year - are well represented in senior staff of the FT and other news organisations around the world.Applicants must demonstrate they can cope with the pressure of working in a fast-paced news organisation with assignments abroad. You should be a self-starter committed to unstintingly high standards, have a keen interest in business and global affairs, an international mindset and sharp reporting instincts. Strong writing ability is vital. You should be excited about getting scoops and telling stories across all formats.&nbsp;Fluent spoken and written English is essential; data journalism skills and languages are an advantage, as is the ability to understand different cultures.The Paul McClean graduate trainee programme is not an internship or fellowship: it is a full-time contract as a trainee Financial Times journalist.Successful applicants to the three-year programme will join us in September 2026. They will first receive eight weeks of in-house training, then spend four six-month stints on different news desks, including one overseas posting.The trainee will spend the third year in their first dedicated job, achieved through a competitive process. Mentoring, feedback and further training are provided throughout and progress is dependent on good performance.Graduate trainees join the FT on a one-year contract, extended for up to a further year at the discretion of the company. Successful trainees are encouraged to apply for staff positions that become available towards the end of their second year of the three-year scheme.&nbsp;&nbsp;* The salary is £31,000, in the first-year, rising to £35,000 in the second year and £39,000 in the final, third year on appointment to the first job in a competitive application process. In addition, the trainee will receive a one-off £750 welcome payment on joining. These terms are subject to good performance throughout.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Financial Times

Paul McClean graduate trainee programme

Closing date for applications: 8th January 2026Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Reporting to:&nbsp;Executive publisherLocation:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;EditorialImprints: Piccadilly Press, Ink Road and Hot Key Books Bring your passion for fiction to a leading children’s book publisher, working closely with editors, authors, and illustrators across every stage of publication.Bonnier Children’s Books is one of the leading children’s book publishers in the UK. For this role you will be working within the children’s fiction team, which comprises the Piccadilly Press, Ink Road and Hot Key imprints, publishing fiction for young readers through to YA and older readers. You will be spending your time on editorial tasks and project management, working both with the in house team and authors and illustrators to progress our books from inception to publication; also assisting the team with research, file management and administrative tasks. We are looking for candidates with existing experience in children’s fiction. Responsibilities<ul><li>Assisting commissioning editors with briefing and checking internal illustrations</li><li>Project managing the publication process through to finished copy stage, liaising with authors and designers as required</li><li>Managing the rolling reprint programme, including checking updates, reprint files,&nbsp;briefing design and creating new end matter as required</li><li>Assisting with proofreading and copyediting&nbsp;select titles</li><li>Assisting with managing freelance copyeditors and proofreaders</li><li>Project managing the acquisition of US files and ensuring all necessary changes are checked and made</li><li>Assisting the relevant commissioning&nbsp;editor with&nbsp;briefing typesetters and text designers</li><li>Creating e-pub files</li><li>Assisting with checking of rights and sales catalogues </li><li>Researching competitor titles and sales performance across the market, to support commissioning editors</li><li>Assisting the relevant commissioning editors in writing cover briefs, audio briefs, cover copy and advance information sheets for selected titles</li><li>Opportunity to read and consider submissions from the team for weekly editorial meeting</li><li>Dealing with general enquiries, and liaising with the relevant member of the team as necessary</li><li>Taking clear and concise minutes for weekly editorial meetings and monthly launch meetings</li><li>Assisting the team with maintaining and updating the publication schedules&nbsp; with title moves, metadata and content on Biblio</li><li>Assisting the team in preparing for regular meetings with the sales, marketing and publicity teams as required</li><li>Assisting commissioning editors in seeking endorsements for forthcoming titles as required and adding to Biblio</li><li>Assisting the editorial team with reversion requests</li><li>Liaising with the other teams as required, e.g. supplying prize shortlist&nbsp;and bookseller submissions to the publicity and sales teams</li><li>Assisting with book fair arrangements as required, inc book fair schedules</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Proven experience working on layouts for illustrated and non-illustrated children’s fiction and liaising with authors and designers, copyeditors and proofreaders</li><li>Proven experience managing a title from inception through to publication to a high standard</li><li>Proven experience working well with a range of in house teams</li><li>A proactive, diligent&nbsp; and enthusiastic person</li><li>A literate communicator - both verbally and in written correspondence</li><li>Able to effectively manage time and priorities, while working across multiple different projects</li><li>Works well under pressure</li><li>Well versed in essential Microsoft and/or Apple office packages. Knowledge of InDesign and Adobe programs essential</li><li>Experience of working with Biblio a distinct advantage</li><li>Demonstrates inclusivity and tolerance at all time</li><li>Previous editorial publishing experience is essential</li><li>Experience of working across a team and a variety of functions is essential</li></ul> Company benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Company-funded&nbsp;gym&nbsp;membership for all trade staff</li><li>Comprehensive staff training&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentorship&nbsp;programmes</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th&nbsp;year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul>If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward to hearing from you. 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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Assistant editor (12-month fixed-term contract)

Closing date for applications: 9th January 2026Salary: Up to £50,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London, Edinburgh or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Lead a talented editorial team, overseeing the productions of hundreds of diverse books within an award-winning publishing programme.Octopus publish books for everyone. We love to enlighten, nourish, entertain and most of all inspire readers and listeners everywhere. Octopus is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingThis is a crucial role in the creation of our award-winning publishing programme, working across fully illustrated books in all categories, as well as narrative fiction and non-fiction. You will head up the talented editorial management team in the UK and India, and oversee the production of over 100 books a year, upholding the highest standards of editorial rigour, accuracy and authority. You will work with the commercial and operations teams and the senior publishers to plan and deliver work, devise and implement new processes and strategies, and unblock issues. As well as this you will retain a number of complex or high priority frontlist books to project manage yourself. Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for someone with at extensive proven experience in editorial project management, across narrative and illustrated publishing in a range of genres and categories</li><li>You will have a deep knowledge of managing complex book creation, and with working with a range of stakeholders, including external authors and agents</li><li>You will have experience in developing people to improve performance, and will be comfortable being a key part of a diverse, creative and commercial team</li><li>You will be an excellent communicator who gathers competing views together to work out the best way forward, and taking the business with you. You will be relaxed dealing with changing priorities and devising and implementing new processes and approaches.</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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe 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>Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Managing editor

Closing date for applications: Friday 9th January 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: £20,441 p.a. - paid as a tax free training bursaryLocation: BristolStart date: 9th February 2026Duration: 6 monthsWorking hours: 35 hours per weekInterviews: w/c 26th January 2026 Keen to kickstart your career in TV? This hands-on traineeship offers the chance to gain experience in research, storytelling and production across two iconic BBC Studios programmes.<a href="https://productions.bbcstudios.com/our-production-brands/factual-entertainment-productions" target="_blank">BBC Studios</a> factual entertainment team delivers some of the UK’s most entertaining and enriching programmes, giving audiences an escape from reality through relatable, funny and aspirational content. Its creative craft skills produce constantly evolving and enthralling narratives that keep audiences hooked, week-on-week all around the world. It connects with viewers through universal formats, charismatic presenters and bold storytelling full of heart and character.BBC Studios currently has a coveted opportunity for a trainee researcher to join their team for six months. Throughout their time, the successful candidate will gain experience across Countryfile and Gardeners’ World, two of the BBC’s most iconic factual entertainment programmes. Both shows are highly respected in the rural, and horticultural communities and attract a loyal audience of nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts.&nbsp;This is the ideal opportunity for an outdoors and gardening obsessed TV enthusiast to emerge from this scheme with all the skills necessary for a junior researcher position. If you are ready to step into the world of factual entertainment and work on some of the BBC’s biggest and most loved programmes, this could be the role for you… Key activitiesOn-the-job training will be provided across the two productions to ensure you develop an excellent grounding in how to find the best new stories, set up shoots, and become confident in archive research, media management, and camera assisting. The trainee will also gain unique insight into the cutting-edge technology used to capture stunning sequences and receive ongoing mentor support from experienced researchers on the team. What you will learn<ul><li>A full understanding of the television production process across both Countryfile and Gardeners’ World</li><li>A full insight into how the BBC Studios entertainment team operates in Bristol</li><li>Research techniques and storytelling skills</li><li>Administrative and editorial skills</li><li>How to generate engaging ideas for a range of audiences</li></ul> What we’re looking for<ul><li>A genuine passion for gardening, the countryside, and storytelling</li><li>Strong research and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Proven organisational ability and experience meeting tight deadlines</li><li>Some knowledge of TV production processes and some technical know-how</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to take initiative</li><li>Passionate about pursuing a career in TV</li><li>Creative and bursting with engaging ideas</li><li>General understanding of the audiences for factual entertainment</li><li>Demonstrable experience or interest in the media, including enthusiasm for factual entertainment content</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is 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.

BBC Studios Bristol

BBC Roath Lock Studios

MediaCity UK

BBC Studios Glasgow

BBC Studios

100 Years of the BBC

Top Gear

Trainee researcher

Closing date for applications: 12th January 2026&nbsp;Salary: £25,855.00 - £29,116.00 p.a. depending on experienceContract: Full-time, permanent position, 37.5 hrs pw&nbsp; Are you organised, detail-driven, and looking for your next role in publishing? Join an independent academic publisher and help drive the operations behind a dynamic portfolio of journals while supporting authors and editors.Intellect is currently looking for a production editor to join our team. Intellect is an independent academic publisher for scholars and practitioners teaching and researching in the arts, media and creative industries. Best known for our work in the visual and performing arts, we provide publishing services in many subject areas, backed by almost 40 years of steady growth, and a reputation for excellence in design and production. Responsibilities<ul><li>Coordinate day to day editorial management of a portfolio of journals</li><li>Liaise with and provide support for our authors, editors and their contributors</li><li>Liaise with and monitor the work of our production stakeholders - copy editors, typesetters, printers and distributors to ensure a timely and efficient production process</li></ul>As part of a small team, there will be some other areas of work to which you may be asked to contribute. Training will be given on the job as required. Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Project management skills</li><li>Administrative skills (including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite)</li><li>Proofreading skills</li><li>Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all stakeholders</li><li>Organisational skills: ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload, meeting deadlines and able to work on your own initiative</li><li>Attention to detail, resourceful and proactive</li><li>Degree-level education desired with a keen interest in the dissemination of research</li><li>Customer service skills</li><li>Data entry and data manipulation/interpretation skills</li></ul> BenefitsOur staff enjoy a very supportive working culture and job fulfilment, and we are committed to a healthy work/life balance. Benefits include:<ul><li>Flexible working</li><li>Generous annual leave, 25 days (inc Christmas and your birthday) plus bank holidays</li><li>Contributory pension</li><li>Childcare voucher scheme where applicable</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Interest-free company loan</li></ul> Additional informationThis is a full-time, permanent position, 37.5 hrs pw with a probationary period of six months. This position will be based in our office in Bristol, with flexible and hybrid working available. All interviews will be conducted at our Bristol office or remotely via Gmeet where applicable.To apply please upload a full CV and covering letter.(Please note that if you have not received a reply by 31 January 2026 then your application has not been successful on this occasion.) We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, genders, abilities and ethnicities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re happy to discuss how we can best support you. Please let us know your needs when you apply or reach out to Ria Baker on <a href="mailto:ria@intellectbooks.com" target="_blank">ria@intellectbooks.com</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Intellect

Production editor (Journals)

Closing date for applications: 6th January 2026Salary: £28,500 pa.Contract: Full-time, six-month contractStart date: Immediate, subject to notice Help administer, coordinate, and promote creative writing courses that support aspiring writers, while providing exceptional support to students, tutors, and the wider creative community.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a smart newcomer to join our small team, which provides innovative and highly successful creative writing courses to aspiring writers, online and in London.This role centres on the smooth running of our online and London-based courses, as well as our Breakthrough Writers’ Programme for under-represented writers. Your focus will be on course administration and student care, supporting the work of our courses management team. You will also help support the marketing and digital team, assisting with the creation of social media and website content. You’ll answer queries from our growing community of aspiring writers and students through our student queries inbox, social media channels and phones calls.You’ll be based at our central London offices, but please note we are currently using a hybrid working pattern which involves a minimum of three days a week in the office with some working from home, subject to ongoing review. Responsibilities&nbsp;Courses management duties &nbsp;<ul><li>Student care and communication: monitoring the busy main student inbox and phoneline, providing support to existing students and dealing with customer enquiries.</li><li>Course administration: providing administrative support to the courses team in the delivery of all our online and London-based courses and our reports and mentoring services, developing a strong sense of student satisfaction and reporting any potential issues to the relevant course manager. Including but not limited to: invoicing and chasing payments, distributing key course information to tutors and students, diarising speaker sessions, hosting guest speaker sessions, booking rooms and setting up classrooms for London-based courses, keeping the team diary updated, arranging and supporting meetings and events, liaising with Curtis Brown and C&amp;W’s book department. &nbsp;</li><li>Online onboarding: Responsible for the onboarding of students to our shorter online courses, utilising pre-designed email flows in our Klaviyo system. Supporting tutors and students with sharing resources and work, and offering technical support to students. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Reports and tutorials: key responsibility as point person for end-of-course reports, including collating students’ work, liaising with editors and monitoring the quality of editor feedback. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Online learning platform: uploading and checking course content on our dedicated learning platform and student forum, including formatting and updating course materials, supporting tutors and students with sharing resources and work, and offering technical support to students. &nbsp;</li><li>Course selection: taking part in reading and discussing course applications with the CBC team to support the process of student selection, as well as providing administrative support for the selection process.&nbsp;</li></ul>Marketing &amp; sales duties<ul><li>Customer satisfaction: collecting customer feedback via surveys and email, analysing the results to help the CBC team innovate with improvements, add-ons and new services – growing customer loyalty, repeat purchases, and sales through personal recommendations.</li><li>Updating website material: assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the CBC Ecommerce website. Including updating courses and product descriptions and promotional copy, ensuring good SEO and links. Blogging on matters of interest to students and new writers. &nbsp;</li><li>Social media: help in monitoring CBC’s social media channels (currently X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads and TikTok), seeking to build on engagement and further develop our social media presence.&nbsp;</li></ul>Other duties&nbsp;<ul><li>Each member of staff must be adaptable and must pitch in where necessary to ensure our courses are promoted and delivered effectively, including covering the essential work of other staff during absence, and any other duties as the managing director may reasonably determine from time to time.&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Confident, clear and sensitive communication skills</li><li>Strong administrative skills and attention to detail in your work</li><li>The ability to write engaging, tailored copy</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)</li><li>Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure</li><li>Experience using social media (X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTube)</li><li>Experience of using website CMS (customer service management)</li><li>Strong planning and problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude</li><li>An interest in the creative arts – particularly books and publishing</li><li>An innovative thinker with the desire to keep learning</li><li>A self-starter with a strong work ethic</li><li>An avid reader</li><li>A confident, warm personality – a person who inspires trust</li><li>Enthusiastic to work in a small team – drawn to the flexibility, pace and creativity this enables</li></ul> Additional informationPlease note, this role is a fixed-term contract for a minimum of 6 months.You must be either a British citizen or already have the right to work here (you will be asked to provide original documentation as evidence of this). Unfortunately, Curtis Brown Creative is unable to help with work permits, finding accommodation or travel costs.To apply, please send these materials as a Word of PDF document to the email given on our website via the 'Apply' button:<ul><li>Your CV</li><li>A covering letter (please include details of the dates you are available to start)</li><li>A sample blog post, written by you, which could potentially be used on the Curtis Brown Creative website. We suggest you choose a topic of interest to aspiring novelists who might be considering applying to one of our courses (Hint: our blog posts which offer writing tips/advice all come from our tutors, agents and published authors – don’t be tempted to write a blog post which gives writing advice yourself unless you have an appropriate level of experience).</li></ul>Those selected for interview will be asked to complete a further written test. Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 12 January (and will be conducted in person at our London offices or via Zoom). We aim to build a creative environment that celebrates the differences of our students and colleagues, offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. In our role as conduits and champions of cultural expressions we are conscious of our responsibility to reflect the world around us. This means making a considered effort to create an inclusive culture in the workplace and promote opportunities for the broadest possible range of talent. We welcome all applications from people with interesting ideas, skills and experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Team assistant

Closing date for applications: 20th December 2025Salary: £38,000-45,000 per annum Step into this leadership role, shaping a publishing programme and overseeing the editorial process from manuscript to final copy.The managing editor will shape and manage the publishing programme to time and budget, from acquisition to launch, lead the team and collaborate with partners to harness the company's growth potential. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the full editorial workflow, from manuscript intake through final proof</li><li>Line edit, copyedit, or developmental edit select titles as needed</li><li>Maintain editorial style guides and ensure consistency across all publications</li><li>Ensure files are production-ready for print and digital formats</li><li>Oversee and mentor a mixed team of staff, freelancers and interns, managing workloads, training, and professional development</li><li>Coordinate schedules between editors, designers, authors, and production teams</li><li>Track deadlines, manage calendars, and monitor the status of multiple titles</li><li>Communicate clearly with authors and freelancers to keep projects aligned</li><li>Collaborate with the Aurora Metro Charity on arts and education projects.</li><li>Manage the overall day-to-day business, including operations, budgeting, freelance and vendor coordination, along with workflow optimisation</li><li>Oversee sales and marketing activities, including metadata creation, seasonal planning, and campaign execution</li><li>Work closely with marketing/publicity to create back-cover copy, press materials, and promotional content</li><li>Support acquisitions by evaluating manuscript submissions and pitches</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives across the company</li></ul> 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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