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Closing date for applications: Friday 31 January 2025 at 23:59pmSalary: London Living Wage&nbsp;The Travel Media Awards Step Up scheme is an internship programme designed to drive diversity and inclusion in travel media for young people, by giving 18-30 year olds from under-represented backgrounds the opportunity to gain experience and mentorship in journalism, publishing and public relations.The scheme is offering FIVE successful candidates the chance to undertake invaluable work experience with 10 leading travel media companies, each undertaking a four-week placement with two partner companies. Successful candidates will each work with two of the below partner companies, which have been paired as follows:<ul><li><a href="https://aplmedia.co.uk/" target="_blank">APL Media&nbsp;</a>&amp; <a href="https://www.finnpartners.com/" target="_blank">FINN Partners</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ttgmedia.com/" target="_blank">TTG Media</a>&nbsp;&amp; <a href="https://www.intrepidtravel.com/uk" target="_blank">Intrepid Travel</a></li><li><a href="https://thesun.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>&nbsp;&amp; <a href="https://www.virginatlantic.com/" target="_blank">Virgin Atlantic</a></li><li><a href="https://metro.co.uk/" target="_blank">Metro</a>&nbsp;&amp; <a href="https://www.easyjet.com/en/" target="_blank">easyJet holidays</a></li><li><a href="https://ink-global.com/" target="_blank">Ink Global</a>&nbsp;&amp; <a href="https://www.kuoni.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kuoni</a></li></ul>TMA Step Up interns will also receive a further six months of mentoring, as well as join us at this year’s Travel Media Awards in autumn 2025, with promising careers ahead of them in travel media, be that consumer, trade or PR. The Step Up programme is open to anyone aged 18-30 who can demonstrate a passion for travel media and identifies as coming from an underrepresented demographic, such as:<ul><li>Individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds</li><li>People with disabilities</li><li>Those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.</li></ul>Applicants must be UK residents and have the right to work.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Travel Media Awards Step Up

Travel Media Awards

Travel Media Awards Step Up internship

Closing date for applications: We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received, though it will be open at minimum until 19 January 2025.This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working (London office day is Tuesday), 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and a fantastic pension scheme offering 6% in year one and 11% after this.Salary: £23,933 per annum&nbsp;Are you brimming with creative ideas for videos and podcasts? Join a team dedicated to empowering UK consumers with engaging content and campaigns.In this role you will be on the frontline of making videos and podcasts that support all UK consumers. From everyday advice about household hacks, to campaigns directed at the government. You'll help make it all.You'll pitch ideas and bring them to life. You'll work with our expert team of Producers, Presenters and Videographers. One day you could be helping to make a Tiktok video, the next you'll be recording vox pops for a podcast episode.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>To plan, produce, script, record and edit engaging, shareable video &amp; audio content. You will work under supervision of senior members of the team</li><li>Pitch ideas based on existing content on our website or something new you think would work well for a Which? video that we haven't explored yet.</li><li>Assist with administration tasks assigned to you by senior members of the team</li><li>Proactively seek out and find ways to improve your skills and the quality of your content.</li><li>Track and record the performance of video and audio.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A good&nbsp;understanding of basic computer skills and office software</li><li>An&nbsp;understanding of what would make a good script for a social video</li><li>A creative thinker who is always looking for new ideas and new ways of telling a story</li><li>A frequent consumer of social&nbsp;video and podcast content. An understanding of what content works well on these channels.</li><li>Some experience filming video, recording audio, editing and publishing podcasts and videos.</li></ul>ALL Candidates need to provide proof of a&nbsp; GCSE a '4' in maths and English to apply as part of the government guidelines. Please note you will not be accepted onto the scheme without this.&nbsp;About Which?We promote a great work-life balance (all our roles are now hybrid), offering flexible working options in addition to a full time working week (35 hours) e.g. part time or job shares where possible. If you wish to discuss any of these options, please contact the Resourcing team at <a href="mailto:resourcing@which.co.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@which.co.uk</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;Which? is the UK's consumer champion, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. Read all about us on our <a href="https://careers.which.co.uk/homepage" target="_blank">website</a> or more specifcally about the team <a href="https://careers.which.co.uk/about-content-video-and-audio-team" target="_blank">here</a>.At Which? we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We are proud that we are in the ‘Top 25 Inclusive Employers' List and currently ranking 3rd.We want to receive applications from everyone. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to understand and create a positive impact for consumers.&nbsp;As a Disability Confident Leader, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post), email <a href="mailto:recruitment@which.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@which.co.uk</a>.&nbsp; Find out more about the Disability Confident Interview Scheme <a href="https://careers.which.co.uk/disability-confident-interview-scheme" target="_blank">here</a>.Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.

Which?

Video and audio content producer apprentice - 18 months

Closing date: 16 January 2025Salary: £26,500&nbsp;Are you passionate about science fiction, fantasy and romantasy?&nbsp;We have an exciting opportunity to join the expanding Tor team as our new editorial assistant. We are looking for someone who is conscientious, detail-orientated, dedicated and highly organised to provide editorial and administrative support for our busy editorial team.You will be an integral part of the close-knit, innovative Tor team, working on a wide range of speculative fiction. Tor is an internationally celebrated imprint specializing in speculative fiction/science fiction and fantasy, with sister imprints in the US and Germany. Tor UK’s prestigious list includes V. E. Schwab, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Talia Hibbert, Olivie Blake and Carissa Broadbent. In autumn 2024 we launched Bramble, our fantasy romance and romantasy list, with our horror list, Tor Nightfire, coming in 2025 and ambitious plans to expand our genre fiction lists further.As the Editorial Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the editorial process from manuscript to publication and 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 speculative fiction and be a key support in keeping books on track from the moment of submission all the way through to publication and beyond. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Providing administrative and editorial support to the editorial team at large&nbsp;</li><li>Reading and reporting on new submissions&nbsp;</li><li>Proofing jackets and covers and working with the editorial team on cover copy, straplines and other creative copy&nbsp;</li><li>Acting as the main port of call for colleagues who have questions about the publishing schedule, and fielding external enquiries</li><li>Organizing meetings and taking minutes in departmental meetings</li><li>Keeping our Biblio database and book metadata up to date&nbsp;</li><li>Preparing texts for handover to the production team.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Passionate about speculative fiction with a keen interest in current market trends</li><li>Effective writing, editing and oral communication skills</li><li>Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Relationship building skills to effectively collaborate with team members and external partners.</li><li>A willingness to learn new skills and software</li><li>Ability to work calmly under pressure.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Docs and Sheets</li></ul>&nbsp;What you’ll get in returnIn return we can offer you an exciting role at the cutting edge of SFF publishing, 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, Tastecard+ and gym memberships; Christmas club savings</li><li>Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch</li></ul>This is a full time, permanent, and will be based in our offices in Farringdon, London, with some flexibility to work from home each week.&nbsp;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 <a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion" target="_blank">here</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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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 <a href="https://panmacmillan.com/recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">here</a>. Please read our Recruitment Privacy Notice before submitting your application.

Pan Macmillan

Editorial assistant

Closing date: 23rd January 2025Salary: £36,000 per annum (pro rata based on the length of the cover contract)Working hours: Normal working hours are 10am-6pm, five days a week, with occasional evening or weekend work to cover events.Location: This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring three days a week at The Stage’s office on Bermondsey Street, SE1, with opportunities for remote work on other days.&nbsp;Ready to shape the voice of UK theatre at an industry-leading publication? Take the lead on features, from commissioning to publication.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 opportunity for a talented, multi-skilled features editor to work on a well-established title on a nine-month maternity cover contract. As features editor, you will be reporting to The Stage’s editor. The role will require first-class writing and editing skills, accuracy under pressure and a passion for the theatre.The Features editor will oversee all features from commissioning to publication and serve as a champion for The Stage’s feature content, representing its values and vision at industry events and within the editorial team. The successful candidate will continually strive to improve The Stage’s feature content and explore new writers, formats and methods of engagement.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesContent<ul><li>Identify timely, engaging topics for features and opinion pieces, and collaborate with a national network of freelancers, theatre PRs and management to commission and deliver compelling content for both print and digital platforms&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Edit freelance copy to ensure it meets The Stage’s high standards, adheres to house style, and aligns with feature guidelines</li><li>Collaborate with production desk, PRs and photographers to source and approve high-quality images aligned with editorial content</li><li>Lead by example by writing engaging, industry-focused features for The Stage</li></ul>Leadership<ul><li>Recruit, train, and mentor freelance feature writers, fostering a diverse talent pool and continually improving the quality of contributions</li><li>Provide constructive feedback and guidance to freelancers to enhance their writing skills</li></ul>Collaboration<ul><li>Liaise with the production desk and editors to ensure a seamless workflow and maintain publishing deadlines</li><li>Work closely with The Stage’s social media team to develop and implement strategies that amplify feature content across platforms</li><li>Attend and actively participate in industry events, networking to enhance The Stage’s visibility and build relationships with key stakeholders</li></ul>Workflow management<ul><li>Oversee the end-to-end workflow of editorial assets, ensuring features are of the highest quality and published on time</li><li>Administer freelance feature contributor payments and maintain accurate records</li><li>Be willing and able to delegate duties effectively and cover other roles within the editorial team as needed</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Superb writing and editing skills with close attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written, verbal and organisational abilities</li><li>Proven track record of publishing engaging, industry-focused articles with excellent journalistic judgment as a published writer&nbsp;</li><li>Journalism qualification or equivalent experience</li><li>Solid and continually improving industry knowledge</li><li>Established contacts within the theatre industry</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships</li><li>Ability to edit quickly and accurately under pressure</li><li>Solid understanding of SEO principles to maximise audience engagement and reach</li><li>Proficiency with content management systems, social media tools, and basic image editing software</li><li>A deep passion for theatre and an understanding of its diverse voices, communities and cultural significance</li><li>Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail</li><li>A flexible attitude to working patterns, including occasional evening and weekend work&nbsp;</li><li>A collaborative mindset with the ability to build positive relationships within a team-oriented environment</li><li>Able to work independently and take initiative</li><li>Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving business needs</li></ul>&nbsp;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

Features editor (maternity cover)

Closing date: 19th January 2025Salary: £33,000–£42,000, dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week&nbsp;An exciting opportunity to publish fantasy and science fiction at one of the most successful and dynamic digital publishers in the world.Find us brilliant new authors. Publish great books. Collaborate with a talented team. And learn all there is to know about creating digital bestsellers.We’re looking for someone who makes a habit of improving the way things are done, and who enjoys combining smart data and creativity.Second Sky is an imprint of Bookouture, the UK’s biggest digital publisher of commercial fiction. Bookouture has grown rapidly every year and have now sold&nbsp;over 80 million books to readers worldwide. To keep up this incredible rate of growth, we are looking for the best editorial talent to acquire for our dedicated SFF imprint, Second Sky. Launched in 2023, our authors include Kaylie Smith, Luanne Bennett, R.S. Moule and Marc Alan Edelheit, and we have seen success in multiple subgenres and in all formats. If you love genre fiction, want to get brilliant books in the hands of readers around the world, and are excited about digital publishing and the chance to shape a new and expanding list, we want to hear from you.At Bookouture, editors have the freedom to acquire autonomously without hurdles to jump through, and we can go direct to designers with a creative vision. We don’t have acquisition meetings. We have access to daily sales and pre-order numbers at the click of a button. We can change covers, copy and titles overnight – and see the impact the next day. We build strong and trusting relationships with our authors, collaborating with them to ensure readers love what we publish together. Our books are published across the world, and we are as focussed on the US as the UK. We were among the first publishers to harness the power of data, and we believe we remain the best at it. We have all the advantages of being part of a big five publisher with the mindset and entrepreneurial drive of a start-up. If you think this sounds like an exciting place to work, we want to consider your application.&nbsp;What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated commissioning editor to join our Second Sky editorial team.&nbsp;<ul><li>You will be publishing around 18 books a year, across a range of commercial SFF subgenres.&nbsp;</li><li>You will be acquiring, editing and publishing with a high level of autonomy and ensuring we are publishing the highest potential authors in the most commercial way, with an eye on the global market, excellent author care, and strong copywriting skills.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking for<ul><li>You will have a strong sense of what science fiction and fantasy readers want, and have an eye for a great story.</li><li>You will be a creative copywriter, a meticulous editor, and excellent with authors.</li><li>You will have an eye for a brilliant cover design and know what makes a strong commercial package across the US and UK.</li><li>You will use data to inform your work, and love using your analytical brain to understand what’s working and what could be done better.</li><li>You will have a can-do attitude and a creative approach to problem-solving.</li><li>You will be a strong communicator, capable of building good relationships and unafraid of having challenging conversations when needed.</li><li>You will have a relentless focus on results, and on getting our books to the broadest possible readership. You will be agile and reactive, thriving on change and taking risks.</li><li>You will be invested in diversifying our business, making our books as diverse as the range of readers we aim to reach.</li></ul>You may have a background in working on science fiction and fantasy in a publishing role, but this is not essential if you can demonstrate that you have a passion for the genre and all the skills we’re looking for.&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Commissioning editor

Closing date: 26th January 2025Salary: £33,000-£42,000, 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.&nbsp;Find brilliant new authors, publish excellent books, collaborate with a talented team and learn all there is to know about creating digital bestsellers.We’re looking for the very best talent to join our editorial team – from both within publishing and beyond.Bookouture is the UK’s fastest growing digital publisher, and part of Hachette UK. We have grown rapidly over the last twelve years to a team of 54 people, we have sold over 80 million commercial fiction and non-fiction books to readers worldwide, and 2024 was a record-breaking year for us. Off the back of this incredible success, we’re excited to be growing our editorial team.At Bookouture, editors have the freedom to acquire autonomously without hurdles to jump through, and we can go direct to designers with a creative vision. We don’t have acquisition meetings. We have access to daily sales and pre-order numbers at the click of a button. We can change covers, copy and titles overnight – and see the impact the next day. We build strong and trusting relationships with our authors, collaborating with them to ensure readers love what we publish. Our books are published across the world, and we are as focussed on the US as the UK. We were among the first publishers to harness the power of data, and we believe we remain the best at it. We have all the advantages of being part of a big five publisher with the mindset and entrepreneurial drive of a start-up. If you love commercial fiction, want to get brilliant books in the hands of readers around the world, and are excited about digital publishing and combining data and creativity, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated commissioning editor to join our editorial team.&nbsp;<ul><li>You will be publishing around 18 books a year, across a range of commercial fiction genres.&nbsp;</li><li>You will be acquiring, editing and publishing with a high level of autonomy and ensuring we are publishing the highest potential authors in the most commercial way, with an eye on the global market, excellent author care, and strong copywriting skills.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking for<ul><li>You’re a creative person with a passion for stories, able to spot trends and understand what makes a reader tick.</li><li>You use data to inform your work, and love using your analytical brain to understand what’s working and what could be done better.</li><li>You’re a strong communicator, capable of building good relationships and unafraid of having challenging conversations when needed.</li><li>You have a relentless focus on results, and on getting our books to the broadest possible readership. You’re agile and reactive, thriving on change and taking risks.</li><li>You will be invested in diversifying our business, making our books as diverse as the range of readers we aim to reach.</li></ul>You may have a background in working on commercial fiction in a publishing role, but this is not essential, if you can demonstrate that you have all of the other skills that we’re looking for.&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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>

Closing date: 18th January 2025Salary: £65,000+ dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced publisher to join the award-winning Orion editorial team.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.Gollancz is the oldest specialist Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher in the UK. Founded in 1927, this imprint of the Orion Publishing Group is home to a galaxy of award-winning and bestselling authors. This is a chance to work with bestselling global superstars as well as some of the most innovative and original new voices writing today. Orion is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.The Publishing Director will be responsible for publishing some of our New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling authors. Reporting directly to the Deputy MD, the successful candidate will lead the strategy and publishing for the Gollancz imprint, one of the most prestigious lists in the world, which will soon celebrate its centenary. You will enhance and refine the existing strategy and drive growth across the frontlist and backlist in home and export, and across all formats. The Publishing Director will be responsible for the Gollancz P&amp;L and will be a senior leader in the business.&nbsp;Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Act as the senior internal and external ambassador for Gollancz at books fairs, with agents, rights personnel, sales and authors.</li><li>Responsible for overseeing and delivering the annual Gollancz budget.</li><li>Responsible for overseeing and delivering 3-year strategic growth plans.</li><li>Responsible for managing existing team members, recruitment and staff retention.</li><li>Responsible for delivering innovation, staying ahead of the market, and the competition.</li><li>Responsible for backlist, executing reinventions and reissues to enhance readership.</li><li>Responsible for best in industry author care.</li><li>Responsible for driving Hachette’s overall group mission: better understanding consumers, changing the story, promoting an owner mentality and promoting a growth mindset.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will be an experienced Publisher with a network of industry contacts and a respected leader.</li><li>This is an opportunity for someone to lead one of the best biggest and most successful lists across the industry, to manage the P&amp;L and lead a team so we are looking for someone who is highly driven and with a proven track record of commercial success.</li><li>Knowledge of and experience with genre publishing is preferred but not essential – we are looking for a visionary publisher who can deliver exceptional publishing for our authors.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Publishing director

Closing date: 19th January 2025Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Manage manuscripts, work with authors and navigate market trends at this leading publishing imprint.Established in London in 1991, Laurence King is one of the world’s leading publishers of books on the creative arts. From its beginnings producing textbooks for the US college market, Laurence King has gone on to be a respected brand in the design world on both sides of the Atlantic. Our titles offer expert content on everything from fundamental skills to cutting-edge technology. We work with the best authors, designers, illustrators and photographers to create beautifully produced books acclaimed for their inventiveness, design and authoritative texts.&nbsp;In September 2020 Laurence King was acquired by Hachette UK and is now an imprint of John Murray Press.John Murray Press publishes books of excellence and lasting value written by authors with passion and expertise. We're home to popular fiction and non-fiction writers alongside some of the most progressive new voices in publishing. Established in 1768 and with a rich and illustrious history, we are the oldest imprint in the business and oldest surviving trade list in British publishing.John Murray Press is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.&nbsp;What you'll be doingBe responsible for management of contracted manuscripts and digital products:<ul><li>Undertake in-house editorial development work, for example incorporating reviewers’ comments, carrying out structural edit, checking freelance editing and re-editing as appropriate.</li><li>Work closely with authors, freelance editorial and design teams, and contributors to ensure the manuscript is in line with contracted proposals and costs agreed at the Acquisition Sign Off meetings.</li><li>Brief authors and offer guidance on content, formatting, layout, submission of artwork if appropriate, and permissions.</li><li>Organise picture lists with authors. As appropriate, engage and brief freelance picture researchers, negotiate fees and supervise their work and budgets.</li><li>In consultation with the Commissioning Editors, brief freelance designers and negotiate fees. Work with designers on initial designs, check book plans and layouts. See design through authors’ and publishers’ approval stages. Work with designers on cover ideas and check final cover artwork.</li><li>In consultation with the Commissioning Editors and authors, brief illustrators, line and map artworkers as appropriate. Negotiate fees, check draft and finished work, seeing it through author and publisher approval stages.</li><li>Manage agreed schedules and costings in consultation with the Commissioning Editors and production department to ensure that schedules are achieved and books produced to budget.</li></ul>Support in championing the list with sales, foreign language rights, publicity and marketing:<ul><li>Understand the needs of these departments in order to message, market and sell to different audiences.</li><li>Work on the production of rights and sales material (e.g. blads for book fairs) and provide other material as required in a timely fashion for sales, rights and marketing schedules.</li><li>Write catalogue copy and title information sheets to garner support from sales and marketing.</li></ul>&nbsp;Exceed expectations in author care:<ul><li>Liaise with authors throughout the editorial process, ensuring a good relationship between each author and the business.</li></ul>In collaboration with the Commissioning Editors, optimise the appeal of resources to the LK markets:<ul><li>Understand the specific market needs for each project in order to make informed decisions on aspects such as language, navigation, format and page design/layout.</li><li>As appropriate, attend industry events and conferences to learn about the market and to promote the Laurence King brand.</li><li>Understand the competitive landscape and how our materials fit into this landscape, so that they compare favourably with competitors’ resources.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>Organisational skills, including planning ahead and independently managing multiple complex projects</li><li>Editorial skills, including text development and structuring</li><li>Meticulous eye for detail</li><li>Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to tight deadlines</li><li>Cost control</li><li>Excellent communication and people skills, including tact and diplomacy</li><li>General computer literacy and aptitude (Microsoft Office, able to pick up new digital skills as required)</li><li>Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, in particular InDesign</li><li>Understanding of copyright issues</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the relevant market</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team and across departments</li><li>Quality orientated</li><li>Focused on the needs of the end user</li><li>Adaptability</li><li>Creativity</li><li>Appetite for learning and improving</li><li>Problem solver, able to identify potential problems and propose solutions for consideration</li><li>Should have demonstrable editorial skills and competence at completing multiple projects from manuscript development to publication, to a high standard, in line with anticipated costings and to deadline</li><li>Must be able to work in InDesign and have a sound understanding of highly illustrated colour publishing and production</li><li>Should have a proven track record of establishing positive working relationships with authors, as well as with freelancers and internal colleagues</li><li>Should have demonstrable experience of working proactively and independently</li><li>Should have experience of working with both print and digital media</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Senior development editor

Closing date: 28th January 2025Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Are you an editorial project manager with experience in educational publishing?At Hachette Learning (formerly Hodder Education), there’s one thing we’re certain about. No two students learn the same way. That’s why our approach to teaching begins by recognising the needs of individuals first. Our mission is to enable every learner to fulfil their unique potential by empowering those who teach them. From our expert teaching and learning resources to our digital educational tools that make learning&nbsp;easier and more accessible for all, we provide solutions designed to maximise the impact of learning for every teacher, parent and student.Aligned with our parent company, Hachette Livre, founded in 1826, we’re proud to deliver high-quality learning solutions on a global scale. We make it easier for everyone to unlock a new world of learning. Hachette Learning is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.Hachette Learning is looking for an Editorial Project Manager to deliver a wide range of complex and demanding digital and print resources from handover of manuscript to publication, with expertise and autonomy. The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that allocated projects keep to schedule, budget and quality standards and other business areas are aware of progress.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage highly illustrated, multi-component projects through the product delivery process, keeping to agreed schedule, budget and quality standards. Manage risks, adapt to change, identify major issues and propose solutions.</li><li>Create high quality digital assets and courses that are adaptable, reusable and pedagogically sound.</li><li>Outsource projects to external suppliers, managing budgets, schedules and quality.</li><li>Liaison with external suppliers and authors throughout the product delivery and production process.</li><li>Represent Editorial on cross-functional, cross-subject projects where necessary.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forThe ideal candidate will:<ul><li>Be an experienced editorial project manager, ideally in educational publishing.</li><li>Familiar with the requirements of highly illustrated, multi-component digital and print projects.</li><li>Have delivered high quality educational resources for a wide range of global markets.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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