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Application deadline: 5pm on Monday April 29th, 2024 Salary: London Living Wage and competitive benefits package (financial support for those travelling from afar available upon request) Location: Hybrid working between home and our London offices (roughly 2 days per week, to be discussed with the hiring manager)   Have you got plans for the summer? Make your mark by spending 8 weeks from July 1st – August 30th working at one of the largest publishers in the world. You’ll work on a paid independent project made especially for the internship programme - making decisions for yourself and contributing to our shared mission. With us you’ll find stability and support. Whatever project you’re placed on, you'll gain universally applicable skills that will equip you for wherever you go next. We’ll teach you about publishing and Penguin, just start here.  Read about the 2024 projects on our <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/your-career/internships/" target="_blank">careers site</a>.  Eligibility criteria Our books create belonging, embrace difference, and champion different perspectives. To achieve our mission to make books for everyone because a book can change anyone, we are seeking out new voices. If you identify as coming from a lower socio-economic background, this internship is for you. You’ll either have been eligible for free school meals, or at age 14 your highest-earning parent/guardian was not self-employed or in senior management, and was employed in one of the following categories: <ul><li>Technical and craft occupations such as: motor mechanic, fitter, inspector, plumber, printer, tool maker, electrician, gardener, train driver </li><li>Semi-routine manual and service occupations such as: postal worker, machine operative, security guard, caretaker, farm worker, catering assistant, receptionist, sales assistant </li><li>Routine manual and service occupations such as: HGV driver, van driver, cleaner, porter, packer, sewing machinist, messenger, labourer, waiter/waitress, bar staff </li><li>Unemployed but seeking work </li></ul>We recognise these are broad categories that generalise from the many hundreds of jobs out there, and they may not exactly fit your family situation. Please use your judgement when self-identifying. It’s not a requirement to have completed any formal work experience in or outside of the publishing industry or have a degree qualification.   Our application process We’re using the inclusive hiring platform Applied to ask three questions about the universal skills we call ‘qualities’. You’ll answer three questions on the platform.  If you’re successful you’ll submit a HireVue video to help us understand your project preferences and attend our online learning and selection day in May.  If you’re one of the shortlisted candidates, you’ll attend a Learning &amp; Selection Day with one interview on 22nd May and one group task on the 23rd May with your matched project team. You’ll be assessed on the rest of the qualities, get to know some of your potential colleagues, and come away with some helpful resources for the future. The successful candidates will start the onboarding process, ready for the 1st of July! We will provide reasonable adjustments to those with a disability at all stages of the recruitment process and encourage any requests that will make the process more comfortable for you.  For further information and the application link, please click the Apply button at the top right of the page.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Penguin Random House

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Summer internships at Penguin

Closing date for applications: 29th April at 11.59pmSalary: £23,170 per annumStart: January 2025Duration: 15 monthsQualification offered: <a href="https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/content-creator-v1-1" target="_blank">Content Creator Level 3</a>Reports to: Programme Information ApprenticeDepartment: Senior Programme Information Editor This apprenticeship would really suit someone who is passionate about content writing, wants to a pursue a career in journalism/content creation, and who has an incredibly strong written communication style.The Programme Information team is part of Content Management, a business-critical, responsive department that performs a wide range of tasks to support the delivery of our channels’ programmes, on TV and on All 4. The Programme Information team is responsible for publishing the following information for all Channel 4 programmes, for all of our channels and for All 4:<ul><li>TV listings (for print and online listings publications, e.g. the Radio Times)</li><li>EPGs (TV on-screen guides) </li><li>Programme descriptions for Channel 4 streaming</li></ul> Responsibilities<ul><li>Management, editing and publication of certain editorial metadata for listings, EPGs and Channel 4 streaming content.</li><li>Providing assistance to Programme Information Editors, and sometimes deputising for them, when necessary.</li><li>Publication of listings and EPGs, including schedules, billings and updates.</li><li>Managing the workload efficiently and meeting regular publication deadlines.</li><li>Working independently and building relationships with the team, the department and relevant colleagues and contacts.</li><li>Developing a good level of understanding of Channel 4 systems and applications.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills, experienceAs part of the application process you’ll be asked to tell us how you meet the essential criteria listed below. When answering this question think about examples from your experience so far, this doesn’t need to be professional experience but could be academic, from volunteering or a part-time job. We’ve provided some examples beside the first four criteria of experience that could demonstrate you have these skills.  Please note you do not need to use these examples, they are just here for guidance and you should draw from your own personal experiences. <ul><li>Verbal and written communication skills - Verbal - e.g. experience of dealing with customers or working as part of a team. Communication – e.g. writing emails, completing an application form or essay, or if you have a hobby that involves creative writing. </li><li>Attention to detail -  e.g. Cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.</li><li>Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks - e.g. Planning events whether personal or for professional purposes, as well as managing work life balance, for example working whilst doing coursework/exams. </li><li>An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4's <a href="https://www.channel4.com/corporate/about-4/what-we-do/channel-4s-remit" target="_blank">remit</a></li><li>Confirm you have Maths &amp; English GCSE Grade C (4) or above</li><li>Passionate about writing and content creation</li><li>An appreciation of the role of programme information and its influence on viewers  </li></ul>Eligibility criteria<ul><li>You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts to apply. There is no upper age limit.</li><li>You’ll need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths &amp; English GCSE.</li><li>You can’t have already completed the qualification being offered or similar at the same or higher level.</li><li>Our apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers and people who do not have a degree.</li></ul>The programme aims to offer opportunities to those currently underrepresented in the TV industry, so we are particularly keen to hear from Deaf and/or disabled people, ethnically diverse people and people from lower socio-economic groups. To applyClick on the 'apply' button at the top right to progress the application process. Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.We are committed to making the application process accessible. If you would like to discuss suggestions for alternative formats, or have any questions about the recruitment process in general, please contact us at <a href="http://mailto:apprenticeships@channel4.co.uk/" target="_blank">apprenticeships@channel4.co.uk</a>. Take a look at our access page for more information, which you’ll find by clicking <a href="https://careers.channel4.com/4skills/support" target="_blank">here</a>. You can also watch our YouTube video, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyCCQAp4jwg&amp;t=1s" target="_blank">Demystifying Interview and Workplace adjustments</a>. If you’d like some tips on writing your application before you apply, please watch our YouTube video, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyCCQAp4jwg&amp;t=1s" target="_blank">How to Write an Outstanding Application</a>.  Relocation If you need to relocate in order to take up this opportunity, we can offer you support towards the financial costs of moving. This includes a contribution towards your deposit and first months’ rent, plus visits to your new city to look for accommodation.

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