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Closing date: 7th August 2024Salary: £27,000Contract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position&nbsp;We have a rare opportunity for an editorial assistant to join our dynamic and ambitious team working across the full breadth of our illustrated publishing, including picture books and illustrated non-fiction.&nbsp;Bloomsbury Children’s Books is the home of a flourishing picture book and illustrated non-fiction list, packed with bestselling and award-winning books for younger readers. We are proud to publish books that children love, and that parents and teachers trust, in a friendly, creative and stimulating environment.&nbsp;This role would suit candidates who are starting out in an editorial career. They will be passionate about children's books, curious and keen to learn. They will also be well-organised, enjoy a challenge, and excited to build their knowledge of all aspects of colour publishing.&nbsp;&nbsp;A&nbsp;core member of the illustrated publishing team, key responsibilities of the role include:<ul><li>Providing administrative, organisational and editorial support to the department&nbsp;</li><li>Creating and maintaining bibliographic data, schedules and publishing programmes</li><li>Assisting in the preparation of editorial content for sales and marketing materials</li><li>Helping with copy-editing or proofreading of content as required</li><li>Organising and minuting key departmental meetings&nbsp;</li><li>Liaising with authors, illustrators and agents as required</li><li>Over time, supporting editors with creative editorial tasks including checking layouts, drafting cover copy, and reading submissions</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>The successful candidate will be well-organised with excellent communication skills.&nbsp;</li><li>They should also be quick to learn, self-motivated, and able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.&nbsp;</li><li>A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for books and reading are essential.</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThis is a full-time role based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.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.Please apply with a CV and covering letter telling us about two books that have had an important impact on you and why&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 7th August 2024.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.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. The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Editorial assistant, Children's Illustration

Closing date for applications: 6th August 2024Location: Hybrid working, including working from Victoria House, London at least two days a week.Working pattern: Full time&nbsp;Imprint: Zaffre Fiction&nbsp;Department: Editorial&nbsp;Salary range: £35,000 - £42,000 Per annum, depending on experience&nbsp; &nbsp;This is a perfect next step for an experienced, hard-working assistant editor, editor or commissioning editor with a demonstrable passion for commercial crime and thriller fiction and a strong network of agents, authors and key industry figures.&nbsp;Zaffre Fiction, the home of bestselling and award-winning commercial fiction at Bonnier Books UK is looking for a passionate, highly organized and proactive crime/thriller commissioning editor to work alongside the Publisher to spot and seek out new talent and deliver exceptional publishing.&nbsp;Zaffre was launched in 2015 and includes bestselling authors such as Lynda La Plante, Wilbur Smith, Rosie Goodwin, Robert Peston, Susie Dent and T. M. Logan. The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the development of the crime and thriller list, nurturing and confidently publishing our existing authors, acquiring market-leading new talent and contributing towards making Zaffre a destination imprint.  &nbsp;The right candidate will be a strong team player, and combine a keen eye for detail with high editorial standards along with plenty of ideas, enthusiasm and energy. They will enjoy working closely editorially with authors, leading the publishing of their books and inspiring the broader team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Working with the Publisher and Editorial Director on the publication of existing Zaffre Fiction authors – from author care and administrative duties to editing, project-managing and desk-editing – including taking sole responsibility for a number of titles</li><li>Commissioning up to circa 8 books a year with a particular focus on trend-leading crime and thriller fiction with broad appeal</li><li>Add to an already strong network of authors, agents and scouts, working to make Zaffre Fiction a destination imprint</li><li>Being part of a closely-knit team and contributing to list strategy</li><li>Managing relationships with other departments, including sales, marketing, publicity, design and production.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>You will be a passionate reader of crime and thrillers with exceptional taste and strong commercial acumen</li><li>You will have experience working within a trade publishing team</li><li>Excellent project management skills, ideally with experience of desk editing and successfully steering books from acquisition to publication</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload to meet multiple deadlines.</li><li>Exemplary attention to detail</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>An interest in learning and developing skills within a fast-paced, energetic and outward-looking department</li><li>A keen understanding of the print and digital markets.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Commissioning editor / senior commissioning editor (Crime & Thriller), Zaffre Fiction

The closing date for applications: 1st August 2024&nbsp;Interviews: 14th / 15th August 2024&nbsp;Dates: September – October 2024&nbsp;Do you want be a film critic or journalist? Are you writing film reviews for blogs or social media but have not been able to break through to more established publications or platforms?&nbsp;Apply now to the award-winning BFI London Film Festival 2024 Critics Mentorship Programme for your chance to be mentored by industry media professionals and have your work published by LFF media partners and the BFI.&nbsp;We continue to look at how we can better serve writers from under-represented communities by offering mentorship that can pave the way to future opportunities for paid work in the media. As in previous years, we will be offering the 2024 Critics Mentorship to mentees from under-represented voices in film criticism.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;About the Mentorship Programme &nbsp;&nbsp;Successful applicants will be invited to experience the 68th BFI London Film Festival (9-20 October 2024) as an accredited press delegate plus participate in an online Induction session on 9 September, where they will meet the BFI LFF teams, their lead mentors, fellow mentees as well as their paired mentors to be taken through the mentorship programme.&nbsp;&nbsp;The mentorship programme will be intensive, running for 4 full days from 9-12 October 2024, with full access to press screenings and events, writing reviews and features plus additional interview opportunities and an array of networking opportunities. The LFF Critics Mentorship Programme won the 2022 Big Screen Award for Best Diversity &amp; Inclusion Initiative.&nbsp;Mentees will be paid the London Living Wage for work produced during the LFF and will have full press accreditation for the 12-day duration of the LFF (9-20 October 2024). Mentees from outside London will be eligible for accommodation and travel to participate in the programme.&nbsp;By the end of the programme, participants will have improved their film journalism skills and understanding of the industry and will have gained professional work experience, new work for their portfolio, industry contacts and a document of confirmation of having completed the placement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Applicants must be 18 and over with the right to work in the UK&nbsp;</li><li>To be eligible you will have not had any written work published in/on a national print publication/platform before</li><li>An interest in film with excellent writing skills&nbsp;</li><li>The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with BFI colleagues, partners and stakeholders</li><li>You will self-identify from one or more of the underrepresented groups as detailed above&nbsp;</li><li>A commitment to continuous professional development and passion for film journalism.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse individuals, as well as applicants with disabilities.Due to the demands of the programme and the availability of Lead Mentors, applicants must be able to commit to the full schedule of activity, in particular being available full time from 9 to 12 October 2024, including evenings. Please do not apply if you are unavailable on these specific dates.&nbsp;

BFI Southbank

BFI Stephen Street

BFI National Archive

British Film Institute

Welcome to the BFI

Austenomics: BFI Video Essay

BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival Trailer 2022

BFI LFF Critics Mentorship Programme 2024

Closing date: 2nd August 2024Salary: £27,000 (+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;This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on fiction titles in a wide range of genres and to engage in many aspects of the publishing process.&nbsp;Quercus is a division of Hachette UK,&nbsp;one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints.&nbsp;Founded in 2004, Quercus has won the prestigious ‘Publisher of the Year’ award and built a reputation as a hit-maker: daring, ambitious, socially conscious and collaborative.We are the publishing house that brought you Lisbeth Salander in the Dragon Tattoo series; bestselling Crime/Thriller writer Peter May as well as the go-to anti-racism resource&nbsp;Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad. Quercus is home to commercial and literary novels from much-loved authors as well as breakout new voices. Our international bestsellers include Elly Griffiths, Beth O’Leary, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Joël Dicker and Daniel Kehlmann.Quercus is looking for an Editorial Assistant to join the busy and friendly editorial team, working across the Riverrun, MacLehose Press and Quercus Fiction lists.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Reporting to one of our Fiction Publishers and providing them and the wider editorial team with administrative support across all three fiction imprints.</li><li>Providing administrative and editorial support, including but not limited to:<ul><li>taking minutes in the editorial, digital and acquisitions meetings, circulating the agenda and the minutes</li><li>submitting books for prizes and awards</li><li>sending out advance copies and proof mailings</li><li>assisting with cover copy</li><li>ensuring metadata is kept up to date</li><li>ensuring sales teams have the material they need</li><li>reading submissions</li><li>carrying out administrative tasks in relation to allocated projects.</li></ul></li><li>Project-managing forthcoming books from manuscript to print/eBook:<ul><li>liaising with the managing editor on copyedits and proofreads and checking the work</li><li>liaising with authors to resolve queries</li><li>preparing prelims and putting books into production</li><li>collating proofs, checking eBooks and inserting eBook endmatter</li><li>acting as the main point of contact between the editorial, art and production teams for allocated projects.</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking for<ul><li>We are looking for someone who is highly efficient, with a close eye for detail, and an excellent communicator.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A can-do, enthusiastic attitude is essential, along with a proven ability to work well under pressure and multi-task.&nbsp;</li><li>An interest in literary and crime &amp; thriller fiction would be an advantage.</li><li>Interested in the processes and systems and eager to learn</li><li>Highly organised</li><li>Able to multitask and organise effectively</li><li>Confident with excellent grammar, spelling and verbal communication skills</li><li>A competent administrator with knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Biblio would be an advantage</li><li>A keen reader</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.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

Editorial assistant

Are you obsessed with all things arts and culture, from paintings and photography to music, film, television, architecture, design, fashion, literature and gaming? Do you live and breathe content creation and curation? Do you want to be part of a diverse team bringing the benefits of culture to a new generation of art lovers?CULTUR.ART is a not-for-profit, digitally-led content destination where art in all its forms can be explored in new ways, sparking new ideas, building communities, and providing insights and inspiration to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. CULTUR.ART empowers people to live artfully everyday, making the arts - in all its forms - mean more to more people.&nbsp; What we are looking for<ul><li>With a finger on the pulse of popular culture, we’re looking for a passionate creative to play a pivotal role in shooting and editing video to a high standard.</li><li>Someone who can help develop and execute the creative direction of our brand, incorporating the latest approaches to filming and editing for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.</li><li>Comfortable pitching ideas, writing scripts, setting up shoots, lighting and filming interviews with professional cameras, and editing both short and long form video content with motion graphics.</li><li>The ideal candidate will ideally also have experience writing engaging social posts and feature website articles.</li><li>Like our audience, they will be curious to learn and keen to experiment with new formats and creative ideas.</li><li>&nbsp;The ability to learn from social media analytics to inform our content strategy would also be useful.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven experience ideating, filming, and editing magnetic short and long form video content (from 30 second up to 10 minutes)</li><li>Experience writing engaging social media posts</li><li>As comfortable shooting and editing TikToks on an iPhone as filming with professional Canon R5 video cameras, radio mics and basic lighting set ups</li><li>Excellent editing skills and demonstrable proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects) as well as Capcut</li><li>Confidence in writing copy, helping build social communities, and publishing to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube</li><li>A demonstrable passion for art and culture is essential (our definition of the arts is broad, ranging from painting to music, photography, architecture, film, theatre, literature, gaming, fashion, television, sculpture, design, and everything in between)</li><li>Ability to spot cultural and content trends and leverage them for our audience</li><li>Ability to track and optimise content to improve results and grow audiences</li><li>Ability to work at a fast pace, to strict deadlines, with excellent organisational skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills, including exemplary written and spoken English</li><li>A proactive approach to working independently as well as part of a small team</li><li>Nice to have: experience utilising AI to generate creative content</li></ul>&nbsp;What you’ll get from us<ul><li>Salary: up to £30,000</li><li>To work as part of a dynamic, diverse team in the early stages of an exciting new product</li><li>Flexible working options</li><li>24 days holiday + bank holidays</li><li>A commitment to training and development</li><li>Team building and social events</li><li>Income protection insurance</li><li>Death in service insurance</li><li>Interest free travel loans</li><li>Team breakfasts</li><li>Team drinks</li><li>Fitness and wellness classes (gym, pilates, yoga)</li></ul> We welcome applications from people of any gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought and are committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Arts Society

Content creator

Closing date: 1st August 2024Salary: £27,000Contract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time, permanent position&nbsp;Jumpstart your editorial career with Bloomsbury!We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking Editorial Assistant to join Bloomsbury’s Trade division, the home of authors such as Susanna Clarke, Louise Kennedy, Benjamin Myers, Rutger Bregman, Isabel Allende, William Dalrymple and Abdulrazak Gurnah.&nbsp;This very busy role offers the exciting first step in an editorial career and a huge opportunity to develop editorial and administrative skills, providing essential support to an Editorial Director and Senior Editor across a dynamic list of fiction and non-fiction titles. While some experience is an advantage, a demonstrable passion for books and the industry is a necessity.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key tasks and responsibilities will include:Admin support<ul><li>Diary management</li><li>Book fair schedules</li><li>Coordinating meetings and minute-taking</li><li>Point of contact for authors/agents</li><li>Financial admin: expenses and processing invoices</li></ul>Editorial support<ul><li>Circulation and reading of submissions and maintaining records</li><li>Pre-acquisition preparation of costings and adding new titles to Biblio</li><li>Responsibility for maintaining title data and list schedule on Biblio and handling updates</li><li>AI writing and preparation for Start-Up meetings</li><li>Clearing permission for author photographs and organising photo shoots</li><li>Jacket briefing and research of comparative titles</li><li>Writing cover copy</li><li>Checking of publicity and marketing materials, including catalogues</li><li>Maintaining proof spreadsheets and organising mailings</li><li>Distribution of finished copies to author and agent</li><li>Maintaining quote sheets</li><li>Handling post-publication corrections</li><li>Epub checking</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>A demonstrable passion for publishing is essential. The successful candidate will have real market awareness, particularly in fiction, and be able to talk about books in the market&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work efficiently and prioritise tasks as they come in&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication and time management skills&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Top-notch project management skills, good organisation and meticulous attention to detail&nbsp;</li><li>Creative thinker who can contribute to discussions on submissions&nbsp;</li><li>Impeccable spelling, grammar and punctuation&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Some experience an advantage, but this can be in a related field, including arts administration or bookselling&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp;Allocated office days for this role are Monday and Tuesday.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.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Thursday 1st August 2024.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.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. The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Editorial assistant, Adult Trade

Closing date: Wednesday 31st July 2024Salary: &nbsp;£32,000 per annumContract type: The role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent positionWorking pattern: Hybrid working pattern of 2 days office-based / 3 days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred)&nbsp;Shape the future of education! Manage a diverse range of compelling educational materials with Bloomsbury Education, from commission to publication.This role is an excellent opportunity to work across a broad range of early years, primary and secondary educational materials published by Bloomsbury Education, including illustrated historical fiction, non-fiction, poetry, home learning books, teacher resources and professional development titles. Reporting to the senior commissioning editor, the editor is responsible for independently managing individual book projects from commission to publication, as well as assisting and supporting the commissioning team and senior editors as required.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Working with the commissioning team and senior editors to project manage titles across a broad range of educational products, from teaching resources and professional development books to children’s fiction, non-fiction and poetry</li><li>Guiding individual titles through the editorial process, from commission to publication, working with authors to ensure timely delivery of manuscripts and liaising with production staff to maintain publishing schedules and data in Biblio (publishing database)</li><li>Managing the editorial budget for individual titles to ensure profitability</li><li>Organising and assisting with the writing of AIs (advance information sheets), catalogue copy and book fair materials</li><li>Development editing and copyediting new manuscripts independently, as well as alongside project editor/commissioning editor</li><li>Writing cover and artwork briefs and compiling back cover copy</li><li>Proofreading and liaising with authors at proof stage, collating comments and corrections, feeding back to production and then checking off changes on revised proofs</li><li>Liaising with external and internal designers on page layouts, covers and artwork briefs, including storyboarding and illustrator selection</li><li>Presenting titles to sales and marketing teams at launch and review meetings</li><li>Representing the education list at sales conferences and events, as required&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Organised, confident and a good communicator</li><li>Excellent knowledge of the English language, high standards of accuracy and a keen eye for detail</li><li>Strong organisational skills and a rigorous, self-motivated approach to briefing, meeting deadlines and managing schedules and budgets</li><li>Able to prioritise and manage time effectively</li><li>Awareness of print procedures and printing needs</li><li>Awareness of cost limitations and profitability of a project</li><li>Demonstrable experience of education publishing is essential</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our URL detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Wednesday 31st July 2024.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.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.

Editor, Children's Education

Closing date:&nbsp;31 July 2024Reporting to: Head of Campaigns, Head of Policy and Public AffairsSalary: £41,000&nbsp;The Booksellers Association is seeking an experienced Press &amp; PR Manager to take on this exciting new role.&nbsp;The Booksellers Association (the BA) is the membership organisation for booksellers in the UK &amp; Ireland, and represents over 95% of booksellers. The BA exists to advocate for, support, advise and work with its members to provide business-critical products and services for booksellers. These include National Book Tokens, our gift card which prompts increased footfall and keeps gift spending in the book trade; Batchline and Batch, our award-winning EPOS, stock management and payments service, which saves time, money and hassle when settling invoices and organising returns; a full range of money-saving affinity deals; a free Business Support Helpline; Booktime magazine; government lobbying and representation work across the nations and regions; networking opportunities and events; and Books Are My Bag, our range of consumer-facing activity and campaigns, which include Indie Book of the Month, Independent Bookshop Week, Bookshop Day, the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards, Christmas Books and Summer Books catalogues and more.&nbsp;The Press &amp; PR Manager will take on press relations and general public relations responsibility across the BA Group. This includes National Book Tokens and Batch, but the role will mainly focus on consumer and corporate PR for the Booksellers Association.&nbsp;The post holder will work with the senior management team to create and maintain PR work across all BA activities; corporate, policy-based, consumer- and trade-facing.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Advising senior management team on Press and PR strategy and communications and taking the initiative to create an organized and rigorous in-house function for the BA’s press and PR needs</li><li>Creating a strong annual press and PR strategy for the BA and bookselling</li><li>Building strong relationships with book trade press, consumer books, business and political press, national broadcast, online and print press, with a view to promoting the remit of the BA Group, and the interests of booksellers on our high streets, in the UK and Ireland</li><li>Initiating and developing media partnerships with appropriate partners, and working with campaign sponsors</li><li>Taking the lead on all PR stories, setting up stories, fielding speakers, briefing spokespeople within the BA and from the wider bookselling community</li><li>Advising, where appropriate, the BA’s bookselling leadership team (President, Vice Presidents, Exec Chair) on PR and media activity&nbsp;</li><li>Representing the BA and bookselling where appropriate in PR and press environments, including in trade-wide collaborations with other trade bodies and the wider world&nbsp;</li><li>Working with colleagues on influencer outreach and social media planning for PR&nbsp;</li><li>Creating plans and reports to demonstrate the impact of PR work for Books Are My Bag projects</li><li>Working closely with the BA’s MD, Head of Campaigns, Director of Strategy and Communications, Head of Membership Development and Head of Policy and Public Affairs on the key aspects of the BA’s consumer and corporate campaigns and activities, such as the BA’s consumer-facing campaign, Books Are My Bag, including:<ul><li>Bookshop Day, including the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards</li><li>Independent Bookshop Week, including the Indie Book Awards</li><li>Indie Book of the Month, both Children’s and Fiction</li><li>Booktime Magazine</li><li>Summer and Christmas Books catalogues</li></ul></li><li>BA Events programme, including BA Conferences and Events</li><li>BA lobbying and political activity, including policy engagement by the press on BA priorities – high street, digital markets, rates reform, retail crime etc&nbsp;</li><li>BA parliamentary activity, working with Head of Policy and Public Affairs, including the Parliamentary Book Awards, UK, Scottish, Welsh and NI events and engagement</li><li>Ad hoc activity on issues as they arise – Amazon, general election, rates lobbying, supporting partner organizations such as Publishers Association, Society of Authors, Association of Authors Agents, Independent Publishers Guild etc&nbsp;</li><li>Promotion and coverage for main BA personnel and members throughout the year e.g. new President announcement, new Council members, and including the major release of member numbers annually every January</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong experience in Press and/or PR – preferably with a mix of business, culture, public policy interests.</li><li>An interest in and commitment to books and the bookselling sector.</li><li>Excellent time-management skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with evidence of clear communications both written (e.g. social media, press releases, web copy) and verbal (with authors/illustrators, industry partners, events etc)</li><li>An ability to juggle a variety of complex tasks and prioritise them appropriately.</li><li>A willingness to represent the company externally and to operate diplomatically and with sensitivity in all scenarios</li><li>Excellent organisational and project management skills</li><li>Good people management skills at all levels: ability to work confidently with a team covering a multitude of projects, and to be a partner on all projects.</li><li>Ability to listen carefully, absorb material from a variety of sources, synthesise information and re-present it.</li><li>Ability to guide colleagues, and also respond deftly to member/bookseller concerns.</li><li>Experience of crisis PR situations.</li><li>Ability to think strategically and implement ideas in practical ways.</li><li>Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.</li><li>Microsoft Office Proficient.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Conditions and BenefitsThis is a full-time position.&nbsp; The office hours are currently 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday.&nbsp;However, you will be expected to work any additional hours necessary to carry out your duties.&nbsp; Normal working hours are 915am to 515pm.&nbsp;The BA is a flexible employer and home working for a portion of the week is available; there is some scope to discuss flexible work hours.You would be expected to be in the office in central London a minimum of three days a week on average.Holidays22 days’ annual leave is granted each year (pro rata for employees beginning work during the holiday year).&nbsp; Additional holiday entitlement is given to staff with over five years’ continuous service, and again after 10 years.&nbsp;The office closes between Christmas and New Year.Working PatternHybrid working pattern is available if required - &nbsp;three days office based / two days home based (or fully office based if preferred)Salary and Benefits<ul><li>Salary: £41,000</li><li>Maternity, Paternity and Compassionate Leave are available</li><li>Generous pension scheme (10% employer; 5% employee)&nbsp;</li><li>A discretionary performance-related bonus scheme is operated</li><li>Life cover, death in service benefit and long term illness cover</li><li>Season Ticket Loan&nbsp;</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance), which includes contributions towards:<ul><li>Private on-line GP</li><li>Up to 40% off gym membership</li><li>Dental care costs</li><li>Spectacles and contact lens costs</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;FairnessAs part of a continuous policy to select with the utmost fairness, applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post, regardless of sex, gender, age, nationality, race, heritage, faith, socio-economic status, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.ApplicationsPlease send your CV and a covering letter to Maggie Kay at the BA via the Apply button.We reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.

The Booksellers Association

Press & PR manager

Closing date: 2 August 2024 at 23:59Salary: £30,000 - £33,0000, dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Contract: PermanentLocation: 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;Have you got experience in brand management, communications and/or marketing? Hodder Education is seeking a creative brand and communications executive to join their dynamic team.&nbsp;Hodder Education is the home of accessible, future-proofed educational resources where we put students, teachers and parents at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to help every teacher and learner across the globe to succeed by creating and delivering high-quality content and support.Hodder Education 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.We are seeking a creative brand and communications executive to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven&nbsp;experience in brand management, communications or marketing. Reporting to the brand and communications manager, you will play a key role in enhancing our brand presence and ensuring clear, consistent, and effective communication across all channels to enhance our company's global brand presence and reputation.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist in the development and implementation of brand and communications campaigns across various channels, including email, social, print and events.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure brand consistency across all materials and communications, adhering to, and championing, our brand guidelines, and enhancing our brand image and reputation.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor and analyse brand performance metrics, providing insights for improvement.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams to ensure brand consistency and effective communication.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Conduct market research to understand market trends and customer behaviour to inform marketing strategies.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Create, edit, and proofread content for various communication materials, including press releases, leaflets, catalogues, website content, and social media posts using tools such as Canva and freelance designers.&nbsp;</li><li>Create engaging and relevant content for various marketing channels, including adverts, social media, blogs, newsletters and website copy.&nbsp;</li><li>Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to inform brand strategies.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in the creation and distribution of Hodder Education’s internal newsletter, tracking internal buy-in for ideas on how to increase engagement.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee brand-led social media activities, including posting, taking photos, ensuring coverage of major events, and managing social media brand campaigns.&nbsp;</li><li>Raise purchase orders and keep track of Brand and Communications spend.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide support for the organisation of internal and external events, such as preparing branded event materials, preparing branded goody bags and assisting with social media updates during events.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; capable of crafting compelling messages and coordinating effectively with internal and external teams.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in creating engaging content for various platforms, including social media, blogs, newsletters, and marketing materials.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in managing social media accounts, creating posts, and engaging with the audience.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in using design tools such as Canva to create on-brand marketing assets and promotional materials.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to analyse brand performance metrics and campaign results, providing actionable insights and recommendations.&nbsp;</li><li>Understanding of brand strategy, marketing principles, and market research techniques.&nbsp;</li><li>Innovative thinking and ability to generate new ideas for campaigns and content.&nbsp;</li><li>Meticulous approach ensuring accuracy and quality in all deliverables.&nbsp;</li><li>Initiative to identify opportunities and drive projects forward independently.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborative mindset, willing to work closely with colleagues.&nbsp;</li><li>Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and new technologies.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges effectively.&nbsp;</li><li>Efficient time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.&nbsp;</li></ul>Experience: &nbsp;<ul><li>Proven experience&nbsp;in brand management, communications, or marketing.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven track record of supporting successful brand campaigns.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with global teams, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and ensuring alignment with key stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in creating and managing content for various marketing channels, including copywriting for print and digital.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with social media management and design tools, including Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient with content management systems (CMS) and email marketing tools.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).&nbsp;</li><li>Basic knowledge of analytics tools (Google Analytics) and social media management platforms (Hootsuite, Buffer).&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications: &nbsp;<ul><li>A bachelor’s degree in brand, communications, marketing, or a related field would be advantageous.</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.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>

Brand and communications executive

Closing date: 30th July 2024Salary: £32,200-£38,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +beneLocation: This role can be based at our London, Sheffield, Edinburgh or Bristol office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;An exciting opportunity has come up for an editor with strong commercial instincts and a passion for publishing the best in commercial women's fiction.&nbsp;Sphere is the commercial hub of Little, Brown, a major trade division within Hachette and four-time winner of the Publisher of the Year Award.Sphere Fiction is one of the most innovative and successful commercial imprints in the UK and the proud home of globally bestselling brands Mark Billingham, Val McDermid, Patricia Cornwell, Nicholas Sparks and more, as well as some of the biggest recent bestsellers and brands of the future, including Ali Hazelwood and Colleen Hoover. Our ethos is to publish something for everyone; we put what readers want front and centre and aim to reach mass audiences who might be traditional book-buyers as well as those who might instead be entertainment consumers first and foremost.The successful candidate will be acquiring a range of titles for Sphere’s general fiction list, from zeitgeisty rom-coms to traditional women's and general fiction. Reporting to Sphere Fiction’s Deputy Publisher Tilda Key, the candidate will be responsible for publishing a small number of existing authors as well as working closely with the Deputy Publisher and Sphere Fiction's Executive Publisher Lucy Malagoni to acquire in line with the list’s strategic aims.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with authors</li><li>Championing books throughout the publication process</li><li>Working effectively with marketing, sales, publicity, production, design and rights teams</li><li>Maintaining good relationships with literary agents and scouts</li><li>Finding and acquiring new talent for the Sphere fiction list</li><li>Negotiating contracts with authors and agents</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking forWe are looking for a creative, motivated and market-savvy candidate who enjoys working closely with a tight-knit team, but feels confident driving their publications in a busy division.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity for an editor looking to take on a varied list of authors and plenty of opportunity to acquire new projects.&nbsp;<ul><li>The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience editing and publishing women's fiction, and may have supported a senior team member on brand publishing.</li><li>Strong awareness of the women's fiction market and trends</li><li>Experience communicating with and editing authors</li><li>Experience briefing jackets, writing cover copy and metadata</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to hit deadlines</li><li>Some commissioning and/or IP development experience is desirable but not essential</li></ul>Alongside how your experiences fit the role, in your covering letter we would also love to hear about the commercial women's fiction publication (from any publisher) that has most impressed you in the past twelve months, and why.&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>

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