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Closing date for applications: Sunday 8th February 2026 at 11.59pmEvent date and time: Tuesday 10th March 2026, 6–8pmLocation: 2 Marylebone Road, London NW1 4DF&nbsp;Join Which?, the UK’s consumer champion, for an in-person industry insights event designed to open doors, share real career advice, and give you direct access to the people behind the array of content we publish online and in our magazines.<a href="https://www.which.co.uk/" target="_blank">Which?</a> is a not for profit organisation, all for protecting consumers – a powerful force for good, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. From product testing and reviews to tackling online scams and campaigning for safer products, Which? is the independent consumer voice that provides impartial expert advice and helps people make confident choices. At Which?, our daily mission is to drive real change with ‘improving life for consumers’ at its core. We nurture a dynamic, diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and heard, so we can deliver real impact.&nbsp;&nbsp;Event detailsCreative Access and Which? are co-hosting an in-person industry insights event on Tuesday 10th March 2026 from 6–8pm, for early to mid career candidates with an interest in roles at Which?.&nbsp;The event, including a panel discussion, interactive demos, and networking opportunities, aims to provide you with insight into what Which? does and the types of roles available there. You’ll explore different areas within the content and publishing&nbsp;teams, meet the people behind the work, and gain insight into the skills and experience needed to succeed. You’ll also have the opportunity to join our talent pool for future roles.Apply now for your chance to join this exclusive event and be considered for future roles through our talent pool.&nbsp;What to expectOur expert panel of Which? employees will provide an overview of the organisation, career pathways, innovation, and future skills. They'll cover:<ul><li>What Which? does and why it is a great place to work</li><li>Key functions including what the content and publishing&nbsp;teams do</li><li>Panellists' roles, career journeys and insights</li><li>How Which? uses technology, data, and creative approaches</li><li>Skills and experience needed for future roles with advice and tips for applications</li></ul>After the panel, you'll have the chance to get hands-on with interactive demos hosted by Which? and network with the panel and other team members - a great opportunity to ask questions, make connections and gain first-hand insights.&nbsp;What you will gain<ul><li>Understanding of Which?: learn the organisation's purpose and unique impact, to help you decide if it is the right environment for you</li><li>Actionable application skills: learn how to navigate modern recruitment and improve your CV and applications</li><li>Direct industry insight: gain real insights into the types of roles available and the reality of working in this sector</li></ul>&nbsp;Future opportunitiesFollowing the event, attendees will join our talent pool for access to exciting future opportunities at Which? including:<ul><li>Researcher/writer - turn investigations, product testing, surveys and reviews into actionable, engaging advice and editorial content</li><li>Market analyst - analyse data and market trends to provide the core insights that guide Which?’s testing, reviews, and content</li><li>Content producer/writer - create and optimise content that drive Which?'s digital presence and impact, engages audiences, and supports our mission</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking forWe welcome candidates from a wide range of disciplines, especially those with research, analysis, and communication skills, which may include:<ul><li>Social sciences &amp; humanities: researching topics, synthesising information, and working with consumer insights</li><li>Media, journalism &amp; communications: spotting stories in data, investigative techniques, writing for audiences, or digital content</li><li>Business, economics and marketing: numeracy, analysing markets, managing projects or working with datasets</li></ul>Depending on the role you're interested in, examples of the range of desirable skills and experiences we value could include:<ul><li>Curiosity and passion for data, digital tools, and turning research into easy-to-read, engaging content</li><li>Enthusiasm for Which? and an interest in its values and mission</li><li>Content creation and communication skills, with attention to accuracy, readability, and engaging writing</li><li>Confidence handling data, analytics, and using research methods to draw meaningful insights</li><li>Familiarity with digital tools and best practices e.g. Microsoft/Google Suite, content management systems (CMS), or search engine optimisation (SEO)</li><li>Project management skills, including managing multiple tasks and deadlines</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and confidence building relationships</li><li>A curious and consumer-focused mindset, with an interest in how products, services and websites work</li></ul>This list isn't exhaustive but is intended to be a guide to the types of skills and experiences we look for. You don’t need to tick every box to apply. If you have relevant skills or passion for our work, we’d love to hear from you!&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload as one document your CV and a cover letter answering the following question: “How would attending this session support you in progressing in your career?” (applications without answers will not be accepted)</li><li>Please also include in your application written permission for Which? to keep your details on file as part of the recruitment talent pool</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact or apply via the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this opportunity to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>&nbsp;This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.

Which?

Industry insight session and talent pool

Closing date for applications: Sunday 8th February 2026Salary: £40,000 - £50,000Location: LondonDivision: Media &amp; EntertainmentBusiness Area: Media Production&nbsp;Work at the centre of scripted development, shaping distinctive drama and nurturing writing talent from early ideas to commissioned scripts.&nbsp;ITV is a vertically integrated producer broadcaster and streamer, consisting of ITV Studios and Media &amp; Entertainment (M&amp;E).&nbsp;Poison Pen is seeking a visionary Development Executive to drive our high-end UK and US drama slate from concept to greenlight. Partner with the President and Executive Producer to build a precise, commercial slate of high-end drama commissions. If you have the proven track record, editorial instinct, and passion to shape the next wave of must-watch TV, this is your chance to lead. &nbsp;The role<ul><li>Working with the President and the Executive Producer to manage and build on both the UK and US slate.</li><li>Have a strong knowledge of writers (established and emerging) and an understanding of their suitability to particular projects/genres.</li><li>To foster and nurture new and existing writing talent.</li><li>Read books and scripts under consideration and provide feedback as needed</li><li>Provide creative feedback and direction on key stages throughout the development</li><li>process for writers and development team</li><li>To bring ideas to development meetings in line with our development strategies.</li><li>Communicate with broadcasters / commissioners regularly, alongside the ITV distribution team</li><li>Cultivate relationships with agents, writers and creatives within the industry</li><li>Pitching the slate internally and externally</li><li>Strategising what the slate is missing, where the market is going and ensure the team is aware of creative goals</li><li>Monitor and remain on top of trends in programming</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;Minimum critera<ul><li>Demonstrable experience as a credited Development Executive (or experienced Scripted Editor) for a minimum of at least two high-end drama productions. (Please evidence in CV)</li><li>A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working in development for a television production company with a proven track record in high-end drama. (Please evidence in CV)</li><li>Demonstrable passion for scripted TV.</li><li>Strong understanding of the development process in high-end drama. (Please evidence in CV)</li><li>Proven experience in actively researching and identifying up-and-coming writers and directors within the British television landscape.</li><li>Experience managing script submission processes, including responding professionally and efficiently to literary agents and established writers.</li><li>Direct experience providing constructive and insightful development and script notes for high-end drama productions.</li><li>Involvement in taking television drama projects from their initial concept stage through to script commission and development.</li><li>Proficiency in using Final Draft.</li><li>Familiarity with and passion for Poison Pen slate.</li></ul>&nbsp;Key criteria<ul><li>Strong knowledge of British TV writers, both established and new, and understanding their strengths.</li><li>Excellent editorial skills and instincts to spot strong projects and give helpful feedback on scripts and ideas.</li><li>Experience of story editing.</li><li>Good relationships with literary agents and a talent for building strong connections with writers.</li><li>Experience in contributing creative ideas to develop projects with senior colleagues.</li><li>Demonstrable ability to communicate clearly (both written and verbal) and inclusively with people from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences with the ability to give clear and sensitive feedback.</li><li>Excellent written skills to deliver a variety of supporting documents quickly and accurately.</li><li>An understanding of diverse UK audiences and a perspective on how to make programmes that appeal to them.</li><li>Experience in presenting project ideas to TV channels or senior leaders.</li><li>Well-organised and able to manage multiple projects at once, paying attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to conduct thorough research to support both development and production, ensuring accuracy.</li><li>An understanding of and alignment with Poison Pen’s values around diversity, inclusion and accessibility in storytelling</li><li>A passion for commercial TV (particularly crime and thriller), film, theatre, and comedy, with a keen interest in discovering new talent and trends.</li><li>A flexible, problem-solving mindset, able to navigate new challenges in a fast- paced, growing company.</li><li>Comfortable with a hands-on, multifaceted role, where responsibilities may evolve as the company grows.</li><li>A keen interest in books, graphic novels, animation, podcasts, documentaries, global narratives, and other mediums that could spark new project ideas.</li></ul>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Development executive, Poison Pen

Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 February 2026Salary: £20,000 - £25,000Location: LondonDates: Monday 16 March - Friday 27 March 2026&nbsp;Are you interested in a career in Publishing? Are you obsessed with movies? Does history never cease to amaze you? Are you always dreaming of travelling? Do you love creating content? If any, or all, of these things sound like you, and you would love to spend two weeks with us, then The DK Experience, our remote programme, might be the perfect match for you!&nbsp;&nbsp;Who are we?We’re DK (Dorling Kindersley), the biggest publisher of illustrated non-fiction in the world. We make books covering everything: travel, gardening, cookery, history, children's stories… you name it, we’ve probably got a book on it! &nbsp;We’re looking for creative and passionate candidates to join us on the DK Experience, a paid two week work placement within one of our departments. As much as we’d like to, high demand means we’re unable to offer everyone a place and we’ll be in contact to let you know if you have been randomly selected this time. We will not contact the unsuccessful candidates however if we don’t have a place for you on this occasion, please do keep trying.&nbsp;Where are you from?The programme requires no degree or previous publishing experience and aims to open the doors of our industry to participants from underrepresented regions, communities and backgrounds. Publishing is traditionally very London-centric and people from London or the Home Counties (Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Sussex) or who are based in these regions, have traditionally been advantaged in gaining access to the industry.&nbsp;This programme is instead for anyone originally from, or currently living, in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and parts of England outside London and the Home Counties. Please do not apply if you are currently living in, or originally from, London or the Home Counties (If you are from London, we do work closely with LDN and they may have programmes&nbsp; which might be more suitable for you. You can find out more about the LDN Publishing Apprenticeship <a href="https://www.ldnapprenticeships.com/programme-l3-publishing-apprenticeship" target="_blank">here</a>.)&nbsp;Who are you?You need to be above 18 years old to apply. You’ll also come from an experience or background that is currently underrepresented in publishing. This could include, but is not limited to, coming from a socio-economically marginalised background, being of Black, Asian or minority ethnic heritage, having a disabled and/or neurodiverse experience or living with a long-term health condition, or belonging to an LGBTQ+ community.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note, this programme is not aimed at candidates who already hold a Masters in Publishing.&nbsp;What you'll be doingThis exciting opportunity will be completely remote. All you need is a computer, wifi connection, the right to work in the UK and to be able to commit to two weeks’ full-time work. We’ll be taking you behind the scenes of our publishing house and introducing you to all the different areas of the industry. While you will be placed in a creative department, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn about all the other areas of our company. You’ll attend meetings, try your hand at a variety of editing or designing tasks and get involved in a fun group project with other people on the placement. And along with this engaging creative experience, you’ll be paid the National Minimum Wage.&nbsp;DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background.DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

The DK experience

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th January 2026Salary: £875 per week depending on experienceLocation: LondonTerm:&nbsp;Approximately 4 months starting late February until 12th June 2026&nbsp;Ready to develop your career in entertainment? Join the team behind one of TV's longest-running comedy panel shows, 'Have I Got News For You', helping turn the news into smart, topical entertainment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hat Trick is an independent production and distribution company co-founded and led by Jimmy Mulville with offices in London and Belfast. Established with the principle of putting writers first, we continue to nurture both new and established creative talent. Hat Trick has created a fantastic position for an Assistant Producer on our longest running entertainment show. There is no better time to be part of our talented production team and help bring the 71st Series to everyone’s screens. This role would be perfect for you if you have a keen interest in current affairs, politics and comedy.&nbsp;You will have some AP experience already and will be looking to gain further experience and skills – for this role you will need to be engaged and focused with the self-discipline to sometimes work alone and also have initiative, the confidence to ask questions, present ideas and contribute to the editorial as part of the creative team.&nbsp;&nbsp;What you'll be doingAs an AP you will have varied responsibilities, which include:<ul><li>Reading a selection of newspapers and online news sources to pick out stories suitable for the show, as well as any funny quotes, pictures or interesting facts that might be used on the show.</li><li>Working with the Producers to make newspacks for the writers.</li><li>Monitoring social media for viral clips and stories, as well as news accounts and political accounts.</li><li>Contributing to round ideas and editorial content (i.e. stories we can use on the show, or for Odd One Out round ideas and Missing Words suggestions)</li><li>Working with the other Assistant Producers to write questions for the host to ask the panellists on the show.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we are looking forAs an AP, you will learn on the job and be provided with support and mentoring that is needed to develop your research skills and abilities. We would want you to have some previous experience working in this type of role and a passion for the industry, our programme content and the motivation to continue your career in this field is a must!&nbsp;Sound like the perfect role for you? Please apply with a covering letter and CV and information on where you saw the job posted.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hat Trick Productions

Assistant producer

Closing date for applications: 1 February 2026Salary: £30,500 - £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;This is an exciting opportunity to publish commercial 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&nbsp;makes a habit of improving the way things are done,&nbsp;and who enjoys combining&nbsp;smart data and creativity.Bookouture is the UK’s fastest growing digital publisher and part of Hachette UK. We are only thirteen years old but we have grown rapidly every year and have now sold more than 90 million books to readers worldwide. 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 the chance to create and grow your own list, 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. You will be publishing around 17–21 books a year, across a range of commercial fiction genres such as crime and thriller, romance women’s fiction, and historical. 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 editing, packaging and copywriting skills.At Bookouture, editors have great freedom to acquire autonomously, and we can go direct to designers with a creative vision. 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.&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will have a strong sense of what commercial fiction readers want, know a great story when you see one, and be able to guide authors to the strongest hooks.</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><li>You might have an editorial background and be looking for a new commissioning role, but this is not essential if you can demonstrate that you have a deep understanding of the fiction we publish and all the skills we’re looking for.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerBookouture is a dynamic working environment, where your ideas will be heard and where you will have the capacity to change things, take risks and do things differently. We are a fun and sociable workplace where there is always lots going on. You will be part of a fast-growing company, with the opportunities for career progression that offers.Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>&nbsp;Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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