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Closing date: 29th October 2025Salary: £27,500 &nbsp;Are you passionate about science fiction, fantasy and romantasy?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 on a 12-month fixed-term contract.&nbsp;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, Olivie Blake, Talia Hibbert, Alexis Hall, T. L. Huchu, TJ Klune, Marie Lu and Adrian Tchaikovsky. In autumn 2024 we launched Tor Bramble, our fantasy romance and romantasy list, followed by our horror list, Tor Nightfire, in early 2025. We also have 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 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 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. &nbsp;Your key responsibilities:<ul><li>Providing administrative and editorial support to the editorial team at large.</li><li>Reading and reporting on new submissions.</li><li>Proofreading jackets and covers and working with the editorial team on cover copy, straplines and other creative copy.</li><li>Acting as the main port of call for colleagues who have questions about the publishing schedule, and fielding external enquiries.</li><li>Organising meetings and taking minutes in departmental meetings.</li><li>Keeping our Biblio database and book metadata up to date.</li><li>Preparing texts for handover to the managing editorial&nbsp;team.</li></ul> &nbsp;Essential experience, abilities and knowledge you’ll need to succeed:<ul><li>Administration: Excellent administration skills with the ability to organise, prioritise and manage workflow.</li><li>Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Organisation: Ability to prioritize tasks and projects while maintaining exceptional attention&nbsp;to detail.</li><li>Industry knowledge: A demonstrable passion for books and the publishing industry, particularly the lists of Tor, Tor Bramble and Tor Nightfire.</li><li>Curiosity: A proactive willingness to learn new skills and processes, coupled with a genuine interest in seeking out diverse perspectives and a deeper understanding of the market.</li><li>Community: An aptitude for teamwork and collaboration, with the ability to act as a supportive, professional main point of contact for colleagues and external partners, contributing to an inclusive environment.</li><li>Integrity: A high level of accountability, honesty, and professionalism when managing critical administrative processes, confidential information, and essential publishing data.</li><li>Software/tools: Experience working with systems and tools such as MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace, and Biblio.</li></ul> &nbsp;What you’ll get in return: In return, we can offer you an exciting role at the cutting edge of speculative fiction/science fiction and fantasy publishing, a supportive and collaborative working environment, and 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, 12-month fixed-term 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 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 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; 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. And 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>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: <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 application.We 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

Closing date: 7th November 2025Salary: £27,000 per annum&nbsp;Contract type: The role is a&nbsp;full-time, permanent position.Reporting to: Editorial director of Aria An exciting opportunity has arisen for a detail oriented and highly organised editorial assistant to join Head of Zeus.The candidate will work across genres on a wide range of titles and provide administrative assistance across the fiction department. An interest in genre fiction is essential, and a general understanding of the eBook/commercial market would be useful.&nbsp;You will work closely with a publishing director and editorial director and one assistant editor on all aspects of Aria’s and Head of Zeus’s commercial fiction publishing. ResponsibilitiesTo assist with the day-to-day running of the imprint and provide support across fiction imprints:<ul><li>Creating/checking AI’s (Advance Information sheets) and new entries for acquisitions</li><li>Updating keywords/metadata and reviewing Amazon copy</li><li>Ensuring Biblio entries for all titles are up-to-date and feeding out correctly</li><li>Maintaining digital and print schedules and critical path for Aria titles</li><li>Preparing and checking catalogue copy</li></ul>To assist Aria publisher and editorial director with editorial management of books:<ul><li>Liaising with authors and production department&nbsp;from copyedit stage onwards</li><li>Liaising between production dept and editors to ensure deadlines are met and that books are typeset as per critical path</li><li>Proof collation and&nbsp;checking corrections on pages </li><li>Providing information for prelims </li><li>Proofreading and signing off prelims for print</li><li>Proofreading cover</li><li>Adhoc&nbsp;tasks as required</li></ul>Communicating with authors:<ul><li>Notifying authors and agents of digital promotions</li><li>Sharing sales figures</li><li>Ordering gratis/contract copies from warehouse for authors and agents</li><li>General support with author visits/author meetings</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>A demonstrable passion for commercial publishing is essential; the successful candidate will have real market awareness and be able to talk about books in the market</li><li>Ability to work efficiently and prioritise tasks as they come in</li><li>Excellent communication and time management skills</li><li>Top notch project management skills, good organisation and meticulous attention to detail</li><li>A positive and collaborative approach to working</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office 5-8 Hardwick Street, London EC1R 4RG on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp;As an assistant role, 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. To applyPlease apply with a CV&nbsp;(Word or PDF format only) and answer the application questions via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button on our website detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by&nbsp;23:59 on Friday 7th of November 2025.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. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Editorial assistant, Aria - Head of Zeus

Closing date for applications: 4th November 2025 at 10.00amContract: One year fixed-term Ready to level up your producing career? Step into an executive producer role working on top reality and competition shows at Studio Lambert.Studio Lambert, in conjunction with Amazon Prime Video, is offering a step up to executive producer opportunity. The opportunity is aimed at an experienced series producer or series editor who is interested in working on reality/competition formats and is looking to step up to executive producer. You may have had some limited executive producer credits but haven’t yet found the right role to stay at that level and grow your experience. It is a one-year executive producer contract working in unscripted at Studio Lambert.&nbsp;Studio Lambert productions include Traitors, Squid Game The Challenge, Race Across The World and Gogglebox. This role offers the chance to develop a broad range of skills across the business in a supportive environment. You will be reporting to the Studio Lambert senior editorial team. There will also be access to training, development, coaching and support throughout the duration of the contract. Additional informationFor this role we are looking to hear from people who are free to start in November 2025. The role is a fixed term contract of one year. This is a full-time role and will be primarily based in our London offices but you may be expected to work on location. We will consider flexible working requests where possible. How to applyPlease apply via the 'Apply' button or send your CV and availability to <a href="mailto:cvs@studiolambert.com" target="_blank">cvs@studiolambert.com</a>, along with a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how this opportunity would benefit you (between 100 and 600 words please). If applying via email, put EXEC STEP UP in the subject line. Please confirm your current availability and any other confirmed roles you may have in the pipeline, along with confirming your location. Please note, due to a high number of applications we cannot respond to everyone individually.We are an inclusive employer and welcome CVs from disabled applicants. If you have any queries or access requirements, please contact <a href="mailto:Maisie.clater@studiolambert.com" target="_blank">Maisie.clater@studiolambert.com</a> As part of our ongoing commitment to improving diversity and inclusion, we particularly encourage applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent, as these groups are currently underrepresented at this level within our industry.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Studio Lambert

Step up to executive producer

Closing date: 2nd November 2025Salary: The starting salary for this role is £35,000.Contract type: This is a full-time position and is a hybrid role, working a minimum of three days per week in our office near London Bridge.&nbsp; This mid-level role is ideal for someone with significant experience in a children’s picture books editorial department.Nosy Crow is a multi-award-winning independent children’s publishing company with operations in both the UK and the USA. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12.We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and creative individual to join the picture books editorial team as an Editor on a full-time basis. We are looking for someone eager to work in a fast-growing independent company that publishes many high-profile and award-winning authors and illustrators.&nbsp;The editor will&nbsp;work with the picture books creative team to create commercially focused, immaculate&nbsp;books&nbsp;to deadline across the frontlist and backlist, and provide editorial support for the department. You will provide high standards of care for authors and illustrators and liaise with other key areas of the business.Reporting to the publishing director, you will work particularly closely with the senior commissioning editor and the design department, and will be joining a dedicated, lively and vibrant editorial team. We are a small, close-knit team, and we value the experience and creative input that we can each provide to help shape our titles to be the best they can be. As such, you must be flexible, proactive and motivated, and able to use your own initiative to prioritise your workload. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, working across a range of titles and formats for young children. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Project-managing a range of titles from inception through to print, ensuring high editorial standards and attention to detail.</li><li>Project-managing the reissues and reformats programme, coming up with new ideas to reinvigorate the backlist and boost sales.</li><li>Working closely with authors, illustrators and agents, providing them with excellent care.</li><li>Assisting editors with proofreading and copy-editing books and catalogue copy.</li><li>Project-managing Americanisations with Nosy Crow Inc (our sister company) on time and to a high standard.</li><li>Managing schedules closely to deliver projects to brief, on time and on budget.</li><li>Liaising with other departments in Nosy Crow, working especially closely with design and production.</li><li>Reading and responding to submissions from literary and illustration agents and taking an active role in editorial meetings and creative brainstorms.</li><li>Providing general departmental support, including Biblio upkeep and management of titles going out of print.&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Significant, proven experience in a children’s picture books editorial department.</li><li>Significant, proven experience managing multiple book projects independently (with support from senior colleagues) and&nbsp;working closely with authors and illustrators to create compelling picture books. </li><li>A real understanding of how words and pictures work together to tell a meaningful story.</li><li>Exceptional proofreading, copy-editing and copywriting skills.</li><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills, and the ability to prioritise in a busy and high-pressure environment.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail and creative flair.</li><li>A demonstrable passion for picture books.</li><li>Proven experience of spotting commercial stories and artwork and developing them into successful picture books.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of the picture book market, both in the UK and abroad.</li><li>Mastery of Biblio, or familiarity with a Biblio-type system and an ability to learn quickly.</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Summer hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Critical Illness cover</li><li>Group Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases</li><li>Emergency loans</li><li>Free fruit and snacks in the office</li><li>Moving day leave</li><li>Charitable/socially beneficial leave</li><li>Remote working anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Please email your CV, accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 500 words outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting opportunity, to Rhianna Sandford via the 'Apply' button with the subject heading Editor – Picture Books, telling us where you heard about the job.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;We ask that when submitting your covering letter, you authentically outline why you believe you are the perfect candidate for the advertised role, without&nbsp;the use of AI tools. We want to see your creativity shine through and gain an insight into who you are and what you can offer Nosy Crow. Using your own voice is the best way to express how you meet our selection criteria.The closing date for applications is Sunday the 2nd of November at midnight (UK time).Please let us know, if you are comfortable doing so, whether or not there are any reasonable adjustments that we should consider that would help during the recruitment process.The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK. Nosy Crow is a Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of&nbsp;race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership.&nbsp;Applications are treated with due confidentiality.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Crows Nest

Nosy Crow

Editor - picture books

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

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

International communications and sales trainee

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

Rights and sales trainee

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

Audio studio trainee

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

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Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025 If you have the desire to write, a great idea, and a compelling voice – and you’re a writer of colour without the financial means to attend a Curtis Brown Creative course – this scholarship opportunity is for you.This scholarship will provide the full course fee for a talented writer of colour with limited financial means to study on our London three-month <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-your-novel-three-months-london" target="_blank">Writing Your Novel</a> course led by Laura Barnett. This scholarship is part of the <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-scholarships" target="_blank">Breakthrough Writers’ Programme</a>, our outreach programme which offers opportunities to under-represented writers.&nbsp;We aim to promote diversity in our student groups and to enable talented writers to join our courses who we might not otherwise have heard from. EligibilityThis scholarship is open to writers of colour over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria. Applicants must have one of the following categories of ethnicity: East Asian (Chinese; Japanese); South Asian (Indian; Pakistani; Bangladeshi); Southeast Asian (Vietnamese; Korean; Filipino); any other Asian background; Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed – White and Asian; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; any other mixed background from more than one group; or any other background by which you identify as a person of colour.Applicants must fulfil our financial criteria:<ul><li>Unmarried&nbsp;and not co-habiting with a partner,&nbsp;with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 and personal savings of less than £5,000.</li><li>Married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000.</li></ul>If you don’t quite fit our financial criteria but are nonetheless financially challenged, then do apply, explaining your circumstances in the form. Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity. Term &amp; conditions<ul><li>Applicants to the Breakthrough Novel-Writing Scholarship must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity.</li><li>With respect to the earnings thresholds set out in our eligibility section: for salaried applicants, your&nbsp;current salary at date of application must be under the threshold. For self-employed applicants, your gross pre-tax profits (average figure for the last two financial years) must be under the threshold. State benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance should be counted as income.</li><li>Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their financial circumstances in support of their scholarship applications.</li><li>Because the scholarship is open only to those who do not have the means to attend the applicable course without financial assistance, applicants should bear in mind that their application will be considered only for the scholarship place on the relevant course and not for other fee-paying places on the course.</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul> Ready to apply?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. Please apply with the first 3,000 words of the novel you’d like to work on during the course, and a synopsis of no more than a page (both need to be in the same document, as you can only upload ONE file in the application below). Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.This scholarship will be awarded to the applicant whose submission material shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team. Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply. Don’t worry if you have little or nothing to say in response to questions about e.g. writing experience or employment. Just fill out the form, upload your work and we’ll be in touch soon.The deadline for applications is&nbsp;Sunday 26 October, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 31 October. If you encounter any problems during the application process or have any more questions about the courses, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk" target="_blank">help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk</a>&nbsp;for assistance. Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

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Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025 Are you looking to develop your skills as a novelist but lacking the resources to do so? Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join an upcoming three-month novel writing course.&nbsp;We are thrilled to announce that this Breakthrough Novel-Writing Scholarship will provide the full course fee for a talented writer with limited financial means to study on our three-month online <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-your-novel-three-months-online" target="_blank">Writing Your Novel</a> course led by Andrew Michael Hurley. The scholarship is open to writers over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria.<ul><li>Unmarried&nbsp;and not co-habiting with a partner,&nbsp;with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 and personal savings of less than £5,000.</li><li>Married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000.</li></ul>If you don’t quite fit our financial criteria but are nonetheless financially challenged, then do apply, explaining your circumstances in the form. Our form asks you to make a statement about your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity. Term &amp; conditions<ul><li>Applicants to&nbsp;the Breakthrough Novel-Writing Scholarship for Writers with Low Income must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity.</li><li>With respect to the earnings thresholds set out in our eligibility section: for salaried applicants, your&nbsp;current salary at date of application must be under the threshold. For self-employed applicants, your gross pre-tax profits (average figure for the last two financial years) must be under the threshold. State benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance should be counted as income.</li><li>Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their financial circumstances in support of their scholarship applications.</li><li>Because the scholarship is open only to those who do not have the means to attend the applicable course without financial assistance, applicants should bear in mind that their application will be considered only for the scholarship places and not for other fee-paying places on the courses.</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul> Ready to apply?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. Please apply with the first 3,000 words of the novel you’d like to work on during the course, and a synopsis of no more than a page (both need to be in the same document, as you can only upload ONE file in the application below). Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.This scholarship will be awarded to the applicant whose submission material shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply. Don’t worry if you have little or nothing to say in response to questions about e.g. writing experience or employment. Just fill out the form, upload your work and we’ll be in touch soon. The deadline for applications is&nbsp;Sunday 26 October, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 31 October. Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

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