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Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th August 2024 at 11.59pmStart date: Late September 2024Salary: £28,000 per annum, pro-rataInternship duration: 6 monthsHours: 10am-6pm, Monday to FridayLocation: Based in London with at least 3 office days / week.&nbsp;Uncover captivating stories, sharpen your journalistic skills, and gain invaluable experience in the world of media during this six-month internship with The Economist's 1843 magazine.We are looking for an aspiring journalist to join the team at The Economist’s 1843 magazine, named for the year The Economist was founded. We specialise in features and narrative journalism.The role will teach you how a digital magazine is produced, and will include ample fact-checking and administrative responsibilities. There will be opportunities to pitch and write stories for The Economist and 1843 magazine. Former interns have gone on to work for The Economist.Before submitting your application, please see the 'to apply' section at the bottom of this listing, as it contains important instructions regarding the application task that must be submitted alongside your CV.&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Fact-checking and research</li><li>Writing social-media posts</li><li>Suggesting ideas for features</li><li>Assisting in awards applications</li><li>Writing the weekly newsletter</li><li>Attending meetings on behalf of the department</li><li>Administrative tasks</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking for<ul><li>A quick learner who is both curious and entrepreneurial</li><li>Brimming with ideas and keen to learn about every aspect of journalism, from written content to art direction, design, photography and social media</li><li>A voracious reader with a keen eye for detail and a sense of how to tell stories with individuals at the heart</li><li>A record of academic achievement and evidence of strong critical thinking skills.</li></ul>&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>After clicking the 'apply' button, you will be directed to the&nbsp;application&nbsp;form</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</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;Further application instructionsAs part of your application – alongside a CV and cover letter – please write a short critique of <a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2024/04/14/houston-texas-where-asylum-cases-come-to-die?src=gft" target="_blank">the 1843 piece about asylum lawyers in Houston, Texas</a>, outlining its strengths and weaknesses. Don’t be afraid of being harsh – we are our own sternest critics, and none of our pieces are perfect.&nbsp;Please also come up with three ideas for how we could turn news in the headlines into magazine pieces that tell the stories of individuals. For example, last year we ran a piece about <a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/09/15/my-life-as-an-ai-chatbot-operator?src=gft" target="_blank">one person’s experience working with an AI chatbot</a>.&nbsp;If you are called for interview, we will also ask you to do a short fact-checking exercise.Below are a few recent 1843 stories that we’ve particularly enjoyed. The links below are free to read. You can read more 1843 content by registering with The Economist.<ul><li><a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/05/30/the-second-world-war-turned-okinawa-into-a-graveyard-now-its-in-chinas-sights?src=gft" target="_blank">The second world war turned Okinawa into a graveyard. Now it is in China’s sights.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2024/03/01/how-poor-kenyans-became-economists-guinea-pigs?src=gft" target="_blank">How poor Kenyans became economists' guinea pigs.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2024/03/15/how-a-trucker-became-a-deadly-people-smuggler?src=gft" target="_blank">How a trucker became a deadly people smuggler.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/04/14/the-mystery-of-moroccos-missing-king?src=gft " target="_blank">The mystery of Morocco’s missing king.&nbsp;</a></li></ul>For more information on the types of pieces 1843&nbsp;publishes, read the <a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2021/08/15/pitching-guidelines" target="_blank">pitching guidelines</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning&nbsp;and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more. &nbsp;

The Economist Group

The Economist

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The Economist Group - DC Office

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Journalism intern – 1843

Closing date: 5th August 2024Salary: £23,500Location: Following your initial training period which will be office-based (in Didcot, Oxfordshire), you will be able to make the most of the current hybrid model.Hours: 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a one-hour lunch break.&nbsp;Do you strive to provide outstanding service with a personal touch? Do you exceed expectations by taking ownership and being solution-focused? Do you make an effort to build strong and trusted relationships?&nbsp;We, Hachette UK Distribution, are the leading book distribution company in the UK.&nbsp;We are one of the most advanced distribution centres in Europe, with leading-edge automation and modern systems which will ensure world-class service to customers and publisher clients.Hachette UK Distribution is part of the Hachette UK publishing group. We have seen real growth in the past 5 years, moved into a new state of the art facility and have built a reputation for being ‘best in class’ in our industry. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We ship in excess of 60 million books globally each year and supply one out of every four books to the UK trade.This role offers the opportunity to become an essential part of the Customer Services team and gain lots of experience regarding distribution and elements of the publishing industry.&nbsp;What you'll be doingOn a day-to-day basis you will be dealing with all aspects of contact internal and external to the business, including providing first class service to our global customer base.This means on a typical day you could be responding to e-mails and telephone calls, processing orders, co-ordinating deliveries, organising collections with carriers, investigating claims (e.g. shortages and damages), issuing refunds, general administration duties and other duties such as:<ul><li>Proactively liaising with both customers and publishers to maintain a first-class working relationship.</li><li>Preparing and processing orders/claims received from customers and publishers.</li><li>Liaising effectively with all other departments to achieve swift problem-solving and maintaining excellent communication internally and externally whilst also ensuring special requirements are met on time.</li></ul>As part of the Customer Services team, you will be working to ensure all targets are met, demonstrating a growth mindset by working with your team leader to promote change that will improve customer experience and ensure continued high standards of quality and productivity are maintained.&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will live and breathe our customer service vision and have a passionate and proactive approach to delivering excellent customer service.</li><li>You will enjoy liaising with, and collaboratively working with, the operations team and credit services team as well as our client publishers to resolve issues and proactively seek to continuously improve processes and procedures.</li><li>It is highly likely that you will already have proven experience working in the following roles and/or industries:<ul><li>Hospitality, retail, customer service advisor/assistant, customer account manager, customer support, customer care advisor, complaints handler, customer experience, customer excellence, telesales and/or call centre.</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerOur people are our greatest asset and our benefits reflect this. Therefore, we offer an extensive list of benefits that include:<ul><li>33 days annual holiday including Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Assurance schemes</li><li>Company enhanced family policy including maternity, paternity and shared parental</li><li>Reward programme giving discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers</li><li>2 Community Days per year</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Generous discounts on books we publish</li><li>Mental Health First Aiders / Champions and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development Programmes including Mentoring</li><li>Staff Events e.g. Burrito van, Pie van, Ice Cream van, Staff Party</li><li>Many employee networks to join</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Free tea and coffee</li><li>Creating an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true self #IBelong #AndSoDoYou #OneTeam</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;let us know. We will notify all candidates of the outcome of their application.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Customer service advisor

Closing date: 5th August 2024&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to win a book deal and the chance to be published by Penguin Michael Joseph!Penguin Michael Joseph, an imprint of Penguin Books, is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and non-fiction.We are proud to be entering our second year of The Penguin Michael Joseph Undiscovered Writers' Prize to find new authors from underrepresented backgrounds who we can bring to the widest possible readership.Last year, we asked for submissions in the crime/thriller genre and were thrilled to announce Claire Wilson, whose debut novel <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/461314/five-by-five-by-wilson-claire/9780241687451" target="_blank">Five by Five</a> publishes 29th August 2024, as our first Penguin Michael Joseph Undiscovered Writers Prize winner.This year we are looking for love! If you’re a budding romance author we want to hear from you. We’re looking for a commercial romance with a romantic love story at its heart.&nbsp;What's the prize?The winner of the Penguin Michael Joseph Undiscovered Writers' Prize will receive a publishing contract with Penguin Michael Joseph, worth at least £10,000, and representation by the Janklow &amp; Nesbit agency. All shortlisted writers will also receive one-to-one editorial feedback and guidance from an editor or agent.&nbsp;Eligibility criteriaIf you feel that your community, or your background, needs a stronger voice and a platform in publishing we would love to hear from you.We’re looking for writers from any background that’s currently deemed under-represented in UK publishing, including but not limited to writers from a socio-economically marginalised background, Black, Asian and ethnically diverse writers, LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer) writers or disabled writers.This will be self-defined by the applicant during the application process.&nbsp;How to applyYou can enter via the form by clicking the 'Apply' button, and all you need to include is the first 5,000 words of the book, and a short pitch. A pitch just means a little bit of information about the book, and especially about what will make a reader want to pick it up. For example, you should think about questions like what the story’s about, and what makes it unique? You don’t need to tell us all the details about what will happen, but you should be clear about what’s going to be the thing that will keep us gripped, whether it’s a mystery to be solved, or a threat to be overcome.&nbsp;We’ll contact everyone by 9th September 2024 to let them know if they’ve made it to the next round, when we’ll ask for a longer piece of writing from the novel to help us choose our shortlist – we’ll also give you time to write that.On 25th November 2024 we’ll announce our shortlist, and again give them a little more time to write a bit more of the novel before making their final entry. The winner is due to be announced 14th February 2025.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Undiscovered writers' prize, Penguin Michael Joseph

Closing date: 31st July 2024 at 23:59Salary range: £30,000 - £40,000 per annumLocation: Remote&nbsp;Make a difference for journalists world-wide! Combine your communication and time management skills in this editorial assistant role at the International News Safety Institute (INSI).We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented editorial assistant to assist the director with communications, administrative, and editorial support. This individual will play a vital role in helping editors and safety managers proactively manage the safety of their media staff.&nbsp;This individual would have applicable experience in a news media organisation or international NGO. They must possess excellent communication acumen, time management skills, and attention to detail, and will be a key link between INSI and its members. They would also be able to write clearly and practically, proofread to a high ability and be flexible in providing a range of support to the director and INSI’s wider network.Please note this is not an entry level position and therefore not suitable for new graduates or applicants looking for a first-time job. It is fully remote and applicants must be comfortable working without the support of colleagues in an office environment.&nbsp;Key responsibilities and tasks<ul><li>Provide logistical and administrative support to the director:&nbsp;Be flexible in assisting the director with a variety of daily tasks and longer-term projects, coordinating the director’s comms and scheduling with INSI members and other contacts.</li><li>Project work:&nbsp;Participate in ongoing projects monitoring press safety and journalist casualties; help compile reports and resources.</li><li>Website maintenance:&nbsp;Add and edit articles, upload resources, and manage the secure members’ area.</li><li>Writing, research, and proofreading:&nbsp;Create advanced notes and minutes from meetings, write and edit advisories and briefings, transcribe, and conduct research into developing news stories and high-risk hotspots.</li><li>Manage comms and collaborations:&nbsp;Handle mass comms such as email campaigns, contact lists, events, calendars, queries, social media, organising meetings, distributing information, and dealing with security providers.</li><li>Additional responsibilities:&nbsp;Take on other tasks as determined by the director.</li></ul>&nbsp;Essential skills and experience<ul><li>Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and a desire to build organisational processes.</li><li>Attention to detail:&nbsp;High standards in all internal and external communications.</li><li>Adaptability and independence:&nbsp;Ability to work effectively independently.</li><li>Collaboration skills:&nbsp;Eager to work closely with the director on many tasks.</li><li>Writing skills:&nbsp;High-quality, succinct writing with clarity, and proofreading.</li><li>Passion for journalism:&nbsp;A thorough, demonstrable knowledge of international news and current affairs.</li><li>Experience:&nbsp;Background in news media or international NGOs.</li><li>Discretion:&nbsp;A thorough understanding of confidentiality needs and how to handle sensitive information.</li><li>Compliance and cybersecurity:&nbsp;Knowledge of best practices in these areas.</li><li>Technical and social media fluency:&nbsp;Competency across tech and social media platforms.</li></ul>&nbsp;How to apply<ul><li>Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the ‘essential skills and experience’ section of this advertisement (no more than one page) via the 'Apply' button, using the subject line 'editorial assistant application' in your email. Applications that do not directly address the required skills will not be considered.</li></ul>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once a suitable candidate is found.&nbsp;&nbsp;INSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

INSI

Editorial assistant

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