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Closing date for application: 16 June 2025Salary: £29,000 - £43,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: Sheffield, LondonContract: Fixed-term &nbsp;Take your editorial experience and knowledge of the UK's Christian community to this position with Hodder Faith.We publish books of excellence and lasting value written by authors with passion and expertise. We're home to popular fiction and non-fiction writers alongside some of the most progressive new voices in publishing. Established in 1768 and with a rich and illustrious history, we are the oldest imprint in the business and oldest surviving trade list in British publishing.John Murray Press is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. &nbsp;What you'll be doingTo take on editorial and publishing responsibility for a number of existing key book and author brands across the Hodder Faith list as assigned by the publishing director, and to oversee these titles working alongside the authors through to publication and beyond.To take overall editorial responsibility for key titles and authors on the Hodder Faith list:<ul><li>To oversee the editorial and publishing process for existing key titles, as delegated by the publishing director</li><li>To develop strong and effective relationships with relevant authors</li><li>To work effectively with the wider editorial team, ensuring communication is timely and effective</li></ul>To assist the publishing director and other editors’ forward commissioning for the Hodder Faith books list:<ul><li>To read and assess new manuscripts as directed, and provide feedback to the publishing director and in the regular editorial team meeting</li></ul>To publish titles imaginatively and with conviction, with agreed sales goals and cost control in mind:<ul><li>Following acquisition, to working with contracts team to ensure contract process is complete for each project</li><li>To work with authors to ensure delivery of manuscripts in line with contract and agreed scope</li><li>To make initial editorial assessments and undertake overall content edit</li><li>To write cover copy and selling copy for title information sheets</li><li>To drive the publishing of your books through the editorial, design and production process</li></ul>With others on the team, to share responsibility for monitoring market trends:<ul><li>Reading bookfair reports, monitoring competitor activity, including internationally</li><li>undertaking research in subject areas and market sectors as agreed with the publishing director</li><li>attending book fairs and conferences, especially during the Christian festival season, etc.</li></ul> &nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for candidates with solid editorial experience, confident working in detail on manuscripts and alongside authors. </li><li>Applicants must be solutions orientated, with high diplomacy skills and a flexible approach. </li><li>This role would suit somebody who enjoys working as part of a close team and who is able to prioritise their own workload to meet schedule and budget parameters. </li><li>Good working knowledge of the Christian scene in the UK will be essential.</li><li>Demonstrable experience, knowledge, or certification indicating a broad understanding of Christian theology.</li><li>Strong and wide knowledge of the UK and US Christian Church scene, across denominations.</li><li>Experience working with authors, and confident working with high-profile authors</li><li>Strong developmental/structural text editing abilities</li><li>Strong organisational skills</li><li>Good interpersonal skills, communication ability and resilient attitude</li><li>Effective influencing skills</li><li>Confident presentation skills</li><li>Knowledge of UK sales channels for Christian books</li><li>Proven experience at editorial assistant level or assistant editor level</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>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>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; Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editor / assistant editor (1 year fixed-term), Hodder Faith

&nbsp;This programme will give four talented LGBTQIA+ writers of nine months of mentoring from a published author, plus a tutorial with a literary agent.This mentoring will run from June 2025 to March 2026 and seeks to support five aspiring authors with one-to-one guidance from a published author-mentor, plus a tutorial with a literary agent.Mentoring sessions will take place via Zoom/phone calls. We are able to make accessibility adjustments to the programme if required. For example, by providing a British Sign Language interpreter.You can apply to be mentored for a project at any stage of writing (from just starting to redrafting) and written in any of the following genres/categories:<ul><li>Novel written for adults</li><li>Novel written for children (older than 7) or young adults</li><li>Collection of short stories</li><li>Memoir</li><li>Narrative non-fiction</li></ul> &nbsp;<h4>Eligibility</h4>This mentoring is open to anyone over the age of 18, who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and fulfils our low-income eligibility criteria. Your submission does not necessarily have to be about LGBTQIA+ experiences, although we are particularly interested in stories with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer characters or themes.Applicants must also 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. &nbsp;<h4>Terms &amp; conditions</h4><ul><li>Applicants to&nbsp;the Breakthrough Mentoring Programme for LGBTQIA+ Writers must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make statements about your gender identity and sexuality, 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 application.</li><li>Applicants must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul> &nbsp;<h4>Ready to apply?</h4>Curtis Brown Creative offers mentoring places on the basis of proven writing ability. We ask applicants to send us the first 3,000 words of a novel/memoir/short story/ narrative non-fiction project in progress, with a one-page synopsis, and to fill out our application form. Mentoring places will be awarded to applicants with submission material that 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 8 June, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 12 June 2025. 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 include in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

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Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2025Contract: Full-time, permanent positionSalary: £30,000 per annum This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Editor to join the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack team, working on perhaps the most famous sports book in the world, published annually since 1864.&nbsp;The successful candidate will be self-motivated and possess an excellent attention to detail, a love of cricket, and high standards of literacy and numeracy.The role will involve some work with an XML database, but there is significant scope for the right person to make their mark on the Almanack, as well as the opportunity to write reports on major matches.The role reports to the Editor and Co-Editor of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack and sits within the Special Interest division of Bloomsbury Publishing. &nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Editing and fact-checking content</li><li>Inputting content and corrections</li><li>Writing for various sections of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack</li><li>Providing ideas for the reporting of the game through words and figures</li><li>Selecting, obtaining, editing and captioning photographs</li><li>Helping the editorial team maintain Wisden’s social media presence</li><li>Helping the Wisden’s statistical editor with the handling of scorecards, averages, records, etc.</li><li>Providing administrative support to the Wisden team</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellence in written English, a keen eye for detail and a confidence in the world of numbers</li><li>Demonstrable love of cricket</li><li>Excellent communication within and beyond the small Wisden team</li><li>Strong organisational skills and an ability to meet strict deadlines</li><li>Some experience of working in XML is desirable, but not 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).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and TuesdayThis 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 the ‘APPLY NOW’ button, detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Friday 23rd May 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&nbsp; &nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>&nbsp;Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 14 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp; &nbsp;For additional benefits see belowBloomsbury 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.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Assistant editor, Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack

📍Location: London - Hybrid remote (1-2 days per week in our East-London based office)📆 Closing date: 5pm, Friday 30th May 2025💰 Salary: £50,000- £60,000 DOE&nbsp; Ready to lead the next chapter of LGBTQ+ storytelling? Join PinkNews as our executive producer, where your creativity, leadership, and passion for engaging video content will help us connect more deeply with our audiences and tell stories that matter.PinkNews is the largest LGBTQ+ media publisher in the world on a mission to make the world a gayer place, creating the essential place for LGBTQ+ people to connect with one another and with the culture-driven content that matters most to themOur multi-award-winning content leads the cultural zeitgeist and is created through a uniquely inclusive lens. We are growing fast, in 2023 we ranked 48th in the Sunday Times 100 fastest growing private companies in the UK, and we want you to join our team!The Executive Producer reports into the Head of Video and will be a great communicator and collaborator as well as being confident, with lots of creative ideas and industry knowledge. You’ll be working cross-departmentally with our editorial, video, social, commercial and events teams. As a natural leader you will provide motivation and support to the video team, line managing and mentoring team members. This role will work on shifts across the week and weekends, working a maximum of 1 in 4 weekends. As PinkNews expands on to new platforms and into new territories, our content, products and services will deepen our relationship with the tens of millions of people who engage with our content every month, as well as establishing relationships with a whole new audience - and our video content is central to our mission to inform, inspire change and empower people to be themselves. &nbsp; &nbsp;Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Commission, oversee production&nbsp;and&nbsp;publish&nbsp;video content for PinkNews' owned and operated channels including, but not limited to Snapchat, TikTok, Youtube, Instagram and Facebook</li><li>Generate headlines and captions for content</li><li>Provide direct line management of team members, taking an active role in their development and progression</li><li>Lead on the production and publishing&nbsp;of creative and video concepts across all of PinkNews' channels including scriptwriting, editing and producing content</li><li>Be proactive in leading group learning sessions, upskilling and knowledge sharing across the team</li><li>Working with the Head of Video, develop and implement a video content and production strategy across all PinkNews platforms</li><li>Provide day-to-day management of producers; resource planning, delegating, assigning tasks, reviewing work, providing feedback on edits</li><li>Manage up to 5 Snapchat shows, ensuring their success and proactively identifying areas of opportunity</li><li>Generate ideas and deliver branded content campaigns for external partners</li><li>Work with influencers, talent and external contributors for interviews and content collaborations</li><li>Monitor and track performance and trends to provide monthly insights into what content is resonating with our audience</li><li>Film and edit video content using Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects</li><li>Be an inspiring leader and support the development of our production team</li><li>Innovate our video output ensuring we are staying at the forefront of video journalism and storytelling</li><li>Be the final line of responsibility and legal checks&nbsp;for content&nbsp;</li></ul> Successful candidates will demonstrate:<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, preferably within publishing/ journalism</li><li>In-depth understanding of social video publishing</li><li>Expert media law knowledge</li><li>Keen journalistic eye</li><li>Expert scriptwriting</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro</li><li>Adobe After Effects skills, desirable</li><li>Sound knowledge of media law</li><li>Experience of line managing and supporting the development of junior team members</li></ul> &nbsp;The Package:<ul><li>35 days annual leave per year</li><li>An extra day off for your birthday</li><li>24/7 access to mental health support</li><li>Instant access to regular counselling &amp; therapy sessions, booked directly through Slack</li><li>Unlimited access to our well-being and mental health resource centre</li><li>Instant access to independent financial, legal and other advice for you and your family members</li><li>Funded training and development opportunities</li><li>Fully funded socials, activities and away days</li><li>Monthly team awards</li><li>Progressive workplace policies including Transitioning At Work</li><li>Commitment to hybrid and flexible working</li><li>Macbook, home office equipment</li><li>Mental Health First Aiders (training available) &nbsp;</li></ul> Shift patterns:Currently, we work on the following shift patterns:<ul><li>Weekday Shifts: Mid (09:00 - 17:30) / Late (12:30 - 21:00). 1 in every 4 weeks is a late shift.</li><li>Weekend Shift: 10:00-18:30 / 1 in every 4 weekends &nbsp;</li></ul>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. &nbsp;

PinkNews

Executive producer

Closing date: 16th May 2025Salary: £35,000+ (London); £32,000+ (outside London), dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Want to work on fiction, non-fiction and illustrated titles across a range of imprints?At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and so encourage and value contributions from everybody here. Orion is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will work on a variety of fiction, non-fiction and illustrated titles, preparing manuscripts for production after they are handed over by the acquiring editor.</li><li>You will commission freelancers, liaise with authors, handle copy-edits and legal reports, support the commissioning of sensitivity reads, collate proof corrections, support the briefing of picture content, check book covers and work closely with in-house departments.</li><li>Titles will come from a range of our imprints, including W&amp;N, Phoenix, White Rabbit, Orion Spring, Orion Ignite, Seven Dials and Trapeze. This is a non-commissioning role.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for candidates with a proven track record of trade project editing or with the drive to transfer their non-trade experience to commercial trade publishing.</li><li>Applicants must have meticulous copy-editing and proofreading skills, excellent communication and organisational skills and be keen to champion best practice to deliver excellence.</li><li>You should be proactive, a multitasker and able to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating confidence dealing with colleagues both internally and externally.</li></ul> 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>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> 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.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Project editor (13 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 16th May 2025Salary: £35,000+ dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Contract: Permanent &nbsp;Bring your eagle eye, editorial rigour and calm coordination to a role that’s all about turning great manuscripts into polished, publishable books.At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and so encourage and value contributions from everybody here.Orion is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.&nbsp; What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will work on a variety of fiction, non-fiction and illustrated titles, preparing manuscripts for production after they are handed over by the acquiring editor.</li><li>You will commission freelancers, liaise with authors, handle copy-edits and legal reports, support the commissioning of sensitivity reads, collate proof corrections, support the briefing of picture content, check book covers and work closely with in-house departments.</li><li>Titles will come from a range of our imprints, including W&amp;N, Phoenix, White Rabbit, Orion Spring, Orion Ignite, Seven Dials and Trapeze. This is a non-commissioning role.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for candidates with a proven track record of trade project editing or with the drive to transfer their non-trade experience to commercial trade publishing.</li><li>Applicants must have meticulous copy-editing and proofreading skills, excellent communication and organisational skills and be keen to champion best practice to deliver excellence.</li><li>You should be proactive, a multitasker and able to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating confidence dealing with colleagues both internally and externally.</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>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;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp; Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Project editor

Closing date for applications: May 16, 2025Location:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid- minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;EditorialImprint:&nbsp;Studio Press&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Salary:&nbsp;£30,000-£35,000 Per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you brimming with ideas and ready to work on books with some of the biggest names in pop culture? Do you spot trends before they hit the shelves –&nbsp;and know how to turn them into bestsellers?Bonnier Books UK is looking for a talented and highly creative editor to join our license and trend-led imprint, Studio Press.&nbsp;Studio is the home of numerous best-selling Disney, Marvel and Star Wars titles for all ages from pre-school to adult, as well as a range of trend-led pop culture books, plus the best-selling Ultimate Football Heroes series.&nbsp;The successful candidate will project manage and creatively guide the development of books with some of the biggest licenses in the business, ensuring that all titles are produced to an exceptional editorial quality. As part of a supportive and friendly team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the programme through new ideas and acquisitions.We are looking for an exceptional editor with good knowledge of pop culture trends and the licensed books market, and who is looking to develop their commissioning skills. You’ll be creative, flexible, fast-moving and possess the fantastic communication and project management skills needed to work on a diverse, dynamic list. You will also need solid editing and writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues both internally and outside the business.&nbsp; &nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Originate, develop, research, copy-edit, proofread and sign-off on a wide range of books (predominantly full-colour illustrated licensed and pop culture books for the UK, US and international co-edition markets) across different formats and novelties to make the best product possible</li><li>Editorially guide and coordinate the books in line with the editorial and creative briefs, making sure all files are coordinated through the correct approval workflow for the team</li><li>Make sure all files are editorially accurate and produced to the required quality during all stages of development</li><li>Ensure that all Studio Press books are produced to house style and fulfil the in-house brief</li><li>Research and suggest ideas for the future publishing list, showing awareness of marketplace and trends not just in the UK but also in the US and in key co-edition markets around the world (Asia and Europe)</li></ul> &nbsp;Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>A creative mindset and genuine interest in writing, layout and design</li><li>An advanced understanding of the technical requirements of full-colour co-edition publishing</li><li>An advanced understanding of formats, age-ranges and subject matters</li><li>An advanced understanding of the Editorial Process and InDesign</li><li>Comfortable with processes, systems and spreadsheets</li><li>Strong copy-editing and proofreading skills</li><li>A good understanding of the marketplace and our target audiences</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills</li><li>A commercial thinker, with great attention to detail and insightful organizer</li><li>A good role model with a positive, can-do attitude</li></ul> &nbsp;Company Benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance to celebrate your 10th year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul>If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website.&nbsp;We look forward in hearing from you.&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

Editor

Closing date for applications: 26th May 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £28,808 per annumDuration: 18 monthsStart date: 1st September 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Financial Times apprenticeship scheme is now open to applications!This scheme is aimed at helping young people from under-represented groups start a career in journalism. We are particularly keen to hear from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and those from disadvantaged socio-economic households. This apprenticeship is for people who do not have a degree or a university application and candidates who have applications for a degree currently under consideration or who are attending university, are not eligible.You will study for an NCTJ qualification while working at the Manchester Evening News and the FT, under the 18-month apprenticeship scheme.We are looking for people who would like to develop a deep knowledge of current affairs and business, are curious, persistent, seek out the truth and feel suited to working to the tight deadlines and the pressures of a modern newsroom. You will also be able to adapt to different environments - the apprenticeship involves living, at different times, in London and Manchester.Due to the partnership with M.E.N., we are especially interested in applications from candidates living in the Greater Manchester area. &nbsp;What this apprenticeship offers<ul><li>Paid-for study towards the NCTJ level 5 qualification through the apprenticeship scheme</li><li>Training at the Manchester Evening News and the FT</li><li>Some accommodation support available &nbsp;</li><li>30 days annual leave</li><li>A dedicated FT mentor throughout the programme</li><li>Access to FT Employee Networks &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>What you’ll do<ul><li>Begin with&nbsp;4 months study in London for the NCTJ level 5 journalist qualification (this industry-recognised standard is the equivalent of second year university and includes the NCTJ diploma). One day a week will be spent in the Financial Times’ London newsroom.</li><li>You will then spend 6 months training as a reporter in Manchester with the Manchester Evening News.</li><li>Return to London to spend 4 months training in a Financial Times specialist publication, such as Investors Chronicle.</li><li>A further 4 months working alongside FT journalists in the field and newsroom</li></ul>Timings may be subject to change &nbsp;Eligibility requirements<ul><li>You will not have a degree or be attending university</li><li>You will be aged 18 years or over by 1 September 2025</li><li>You have been awarded good Level 3 qualifications by September 2025. Suitable qualifications include:<ul><li>2 A levels</li><li>4 AS levels</li><li>NVQ</li><li>BTEC</li><li>Applied General Qualification</li><li>International Baccalaureate diploma</li><li>Access to higher education diploma</li><li>T Level</li><li>Tech level</li></ul></li><li>You must also:<ul><li>Have achieved GCSE 5 for Maths and 7 for English language</li><li>Have the right to work in the UK</li></ul></li></ul> &nbsp;We are looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Curious about people, governments, business and money</li><li>Open-minded and interested in different perspectives</li><li>Truth-seeker</li><li>Willing to learn</li><li>Conscientious, hard-working and diligent</li><li>Resilient and flexible</li><li>Strong communication skills, especially good written and spoken English</li><li>Able to adapt to different environments (the apprenticeship involves living, at different times, in London and Manchester)</li><li>Although not essential, include any languages, data and social media skills in your CV</li></ul> &nbsp;The use of AIOriginal reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Its readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations. &nbsp;We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role.&nbsp; &nbsp;What’s in it for you? Benefits included:Benefits vary by location but the FT is committed to providing best-in-class perks across all offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of these benefits are available<a href="https://aboutus.ft.com/careers/benefits" target="_blank"> here.</a>The organisation has embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, they are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.&nbsp; &nbsp;About the Manchester Evening NewsThe Manchester Evening News is the biggest regional news website in the country, larger than some national brands. It tells the stories that matter to the people of Greater Manchester and beyond. Its journalism is rooted in hard news reporting, people-focused real life features, and issue-led campaigns. It has a strong cost of living, shopping, what’s on and TV offering.The MEN also provides a unique northern perspective on national news and issues, and the site has been widely recognised with industry awards.The Manchester Evening News is based in Oldham, close to Chadderton Metrolink stop and accessible by bus. It also works on a hybrid model with Tuesday-Thursday office based, but for this role would hope you would spend as much time as possible out on your patch once you have settled in. All junior reporters are mentored by a senior reporter and a content editor to support fast development. &nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Upload your CV, cover letter and application questions as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>In your cover letter, include the questions outlined below</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> &nbsp;In your cover letter:&nbsp;1. Tell us why you want to be a journalist (300 words max)2. Tell us why you think you'd make a great reporter (300 words max)3. This scheme is aimed at under-represented groups; tell us about yourself and your potential to benefit from this opportunity (300 words maximum) &nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who 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.&nbsp;Creative Access offers&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/career-support-programme" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a>&nbsp;specifically designed for people from these under-represented groups.

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