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Salary:&nbsp;£28,577 per annumContract: 6 Month FTC / AttachmentPreferred start date: ASAP Join this BBC Studios training scheme and launch your post-production career in the West Midlands.At BBC Studios Drama Productions, we’re passionate about developing and nurturing a creative and diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on providing some of the most supportive, hands-on editorial and production training opportunities across the whole of the UK. Following the unprecedented success of our West Midlands training scheme last year, we're excited to hear from talent in the region for the 2025 scheme across our award winning shows, Silent Witness and Father Brown.In January 2025, our primetime, high end TV drama, Silent Witness, arrived in its new home in Digbeth, alongside our sleuth busting cosy crime series Father Brown. Last year we created 17 trainee roles in the West Midlands, offering entry level talent the invaluable opportunity to kick start their careers. Due to their hard work and the commitment of their mentors, many of these trainees have already secured their next contract and are on their way to a successful career in TV drama.The Post Production Trainee undertakes a range of operational duties and they assist Editors and Post Production work flows. They will establish and maintain good management of media, operational and technical standards. This is an entry-level role and we’re looking for new talent based in the West Midlands as we continue to build our teams. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Assisting with digitising rushes and importing sound and reporting any technical problems to the appropriate edit assistant/editor.&nbsp;</li><li>Assisting in daily and weekly assembly play outs.</li><li>Assisting in creating play outs, Open Media Framework Interchanges (OMFIs) and Edit Decisions Lists (EDLs) at the end of each block.</li><li>Helping to identify equipment defects, errors, problems, abnormal operating conditions and where possible, suggest or take remedial action.</li><li>Assisting with creating and keeping a library of sound FX, music, outtakes and useful archive footage.</li><li>Assisting with creating and keeping a library of clips from episodes to be used in show reels.&nbsp;</li><li>Assisting in editing web clips, cast web interviews and in-house show reels.</li><li>To act as the first port of call for clients using the facility by giving them a warm welcome and greeting.</li><li>Other duties and projects as may reasonably be required by Post Production.</li></ul> What you'll bring<ul><li>Demonstrable knowledge of post-production programme making techniques.</li><li>Demonstrable keen interest in all of post-production, particularly all aspects of audio for screen.</li><li>General knowledge of programme making process and edit work flows.</li><li>Demonstrable willingness to learn, and examples of a pro-active attitude leading you to beyond your primary duties.</li><li>Experience of establishing and maintaining effective relations with a wide range of contacts, utilising you strong interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li>Experience of working in a pressurised and stretched environment.</li><li>Ability to consider and propose new ways of working to improve existing processes.</li><li>Demonstrable strong organisational and planning skills and managing conflicting demands to meet deadlines.</li><li>Some knowledge of Pro Tools would be desirable.</li><li>Passionate about BBC Studios Drama Productions.</li></ul> Eligibility criteriaEligibility is a requirement of our funding and means we are able to offer paid placements. Please ensure you meet the following criteria before applying:<ul><li>Must be resident in the area of the West Midlands Combined Authority</li><li>Aged 19 years or over&nbsp;</li><li>Not currently in full or part time education</li></ul> 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;

BBC Studios Bristol

BBC Roath Lock Studios

MediaCity UK

BBC Studios Glasgow

BBC Studios

100 Years of the BBC

Top Gear

Post production trainee (West Midlands)

Salary: £27,000 – £31,000 + London Weighting at £5319Contract: 12 Month FTC/ Attachment&nbsp;Location: This is a hybrid role based in Television Centre, London, with a minimum of at least 2 days in the office, plus ad-hoc as required. Occasional travel to other BBC sites will also be required, including to cities across the UK.Start date: We are ideally looking for someone to start in this role by late April / early May. Uncover the next big name in scripted drama as part of this leading casting department.BBC Studios Drama Productions is the UK’s biggest Drama production hub outside London. It sits at the heart of the UK as our slate of award-winning dramas continue to bring audiences together week after week. Silent Witness, EastEnders, Casualty, Father Brown, Shakespeare &amp; Hathaway, Pobol y Cwm and comedy drama Anfamol remain a constant source of gripping entertainment, addictive storylines and loveable characters year on year. In addition to our ongoing productions, we are embarking on an ambitious growth strategy and we have a slate of fresh and exciting new shows. &nbsp;The in-house Drama Casting department specialises in casting hugely successful dramas including EastEnders, Casualty and Father Brown. They are an integral part in the creation of much-loved shows that entertain millions of viewers every week. We are looking for a new Casting Assistant who will play an integral role in the busy Casting department’s responsibility to scout talent, negotiate and liaise with agents and arrange frequent casting sessions. You will be someone with past casting experience within TV, film or theatre and have a clear passion for the Scripted genre. What you will be doingYou will support and work closely with the Head of Casting and the in-house Casting Directors on a daily basis. Your duties will include but are not limited to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Checking availabilities</li><li>Issuing casting breakdowns via Spotlight and facilitating open casting calls</li><li>Setting up casting sessions and self-tapes</li><li>Operating cameras and reading in during auditions</li><li>Editing &amp; uploading audition tapes and self-tapes</li><li>Conducting and presenting casting research &nbsp;</li><li>Running casting sessions for children and young performers</li><li>Identifying and communicating changes to scripts and schedules</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forTo be successful in this role, you must have:&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrable passion for Drama Television, Theatre and Film</li><li>Experience of casting, particularly within TV, Film or Theatre.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of actors and an ability to identify new talent</li><li>Experience of working with agents and building relationships with them</li><li>Experience of setting up and running casting sessions independently - working autonomously without a Casting Director as required</li><li>Experience of casting children and understanding how to get the best out of them in audition</li><li>Confidence working alongside directors, producers, execs and other senior level staff</li><li>Good IT skills are essential &amp; a basic knowledge of editing software</li><li>Administrative experience and examples of working in environments where there are competing priorities and problems to solve &nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Awareness of how to handle confidential information with tact and sensitivity &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of working in a position that requires communication with a range of stakeholders and having the confidence to challenge, express your opinions and negotiate solutions</li><li>An enthusiastic approach to team work and sharing ideas</li><li>Experience of talent fee negotiations is desirable, but not essential</li></ul> If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on <a href="mailto:joe.gibbons@bbc.com" target="_blank">joe.gibbons@bbc.com</a>.&nbsp;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;

Casting assistant

Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 plus London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Band: CContract: 12 Months FTC / Attachment (the start date for this role would be mid-May 2025)Location: Office Base is BBC Elstree, LondonInterviews: Week commencing 28th of April 2025 Are you an experienced and social-savvy assistant producer with a passion for turning content into creative, impactful and innovative posts?BBC Studios Drama Productions sits at the heart of the UK as our slate of award-winning soaps and dramas continue to bring audiences together week after week. EastEnders, Casualty, River City and Pobol y Cwm remain a constant source of gripping entertainment, with addictive storylines and loveable characters year on year; as well as award-winning crime drama Silent Witness and our fabulous cosy crime shows Father Brown, and Shakespeare &amp; Hathaway: Private Detectives.At BBC Studios Drama Productions, we’re passionate about developing and nurturing a creative and diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on providing some of the most supportive, hands-on editorial and production training opportunities across the whole of the UK.Using creative design film and video skills to produce fast-turnaround edits and short form video content, the successful candidate will be required to shoot and edit video content for our social media, ensuring to make the correct impact with young audiences, with video output largely revolving around short form and ultra-short-form mediums.You’ll need to live and breathe social media, constantly treading a fine line between informing and entertaining, so being required to recognise when to do both, while always maintaining our high editorial standards is essential, as well as knowing your memes, online references and your way around Adobe Creative suite, with Photoshop and Premier being the key tools. You will be required to pitch your own ideas around stories and successfully tap into what our audience wants to consume, so a keen interest in Drama, especially EastEnders is very beneficial.The successful candidate will need to be able to work quickly and under pressure, often moving from idea generation to final design in the space of an hour or two, with a requirement on occasion to work within a team on the larger digital commissions, such as EastEnders Revealed. What does it take?We are looking for candidates with experience within the area, so to be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following;<ul><li>Experience of shooting and editing video content for social media</li><li>Proven knowledge of using Adobe Creative Suite, Sony FX3 and Sony FX6</li><li>Experience of working with talent</li><li>An excellent knowledge of social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok</li><li>Experience in creating video output largely revolving around short form and ultra-short-form mediums</li><li>The ability to recognise when working in social media between informing and entertaining</li><li>A keen interest and knowledge in Drama, especially EastEnders</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Assistant content producer (EastEnders)

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th May at 11.59pmSalary: £25,643 per annumWorking hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday to FridayDuration: 12 months&nbsp; Deepen your understanding of the theatre industry through this traineeship scheme, where you'll be joining the team behind Donmar Warehouse's fundraising for 12 months.<a href="https://www.donmarwarehouse.com/about/" target="_blank">The Donmar Warehouse</a> makes unmissable, exceptional productions of classic plays, new works by leading writers, and intimate musicals to thrill and inspire its audiences. In a converted Covent Garden warehouse space, in the heart of London’s West End, audiences experience the power of live performance up close, sitting no more than four rows away from the action. The Donmar has blazed a trail for thirty years creating legendary performances by some of the world’s greatest artists, reaching global audiences through transfers across the West End, Broadway and beyond, and that legacy is the foundation of its approach today.In this role, you will deepen your understanding of the theatre industry by joining the Individual Giving team where you will gain an understanding of Individual Giving within the fundraising landscape at large, within the Donmar, and gain experience running a thriving theatre membership scheme.Within this front-facing post, you will support the smooth running of the Friends and Best Friends membership scheme, liaise with the Events team to deliver the events programme for Donmar supporters, identify new members and offer administrative support for the Patron scheme.By the end of the 12 months, you will leave with a deeper understanding of fundraising, including the importance of relationship building and working closely with key stakeholders, as well as a strong grasp of how to confidently communicate the need for support.Donmar Warehouse’s CATALYST talent development programme supports the development of talent both on and offstage which is underrepresented both at the Donmar and in the wider industry. Through this 12-month programme, the Donmar creates bespoke experiences for roles/individuals within the organisation, welcoming a range of voices and skills to the Donmar. With organisation-wide investment, each opportunity provides focused mentorship and will serve to expand your knowledge of the theatre sector at large. What you will receive<ul><li>A strong understanding of the theatre industry and the key role that fundraising plays at the Donmar and within the sector at large</li><li>Experience of day-to-day running of a membership scheme</li><li>Research proficiency across different supporter groups</li><li>Excellent administrative skills</li><li>Confidence in communicating with a variety of people including supporters, VIPs and key stakeholders</li><li>Working knowledge of key industry databases including Spektrix, DotDigital, Canva and external suppliers</li><li>Cross-departmental mentorship and company-wide investment in your professional development</li><li>Access to a thriving and active Donmar trainee alumni community &nbsp;</li></ul>Key activitiesMembership<ul><li>Act as the first point of contact via email, and a secondary contact via phone for ticket requests and membership queries from Friends, supporting the Membership Officer in managing the day-to-day administration for this group of supporters</li><li>Support with ticket requests and membership queries from Patrons, when required</li><li>Support the Membership Officer in planning and delivering training for the Customer Service Assistants (CSAs) and ensuring that they feel comfortable to respond to member enquiries that come through to the Box Office, and dealing with escalated issues as necessary.</li><li>Support the Individual Giving team in the administration around the delivery of any fundraising campaigns, new and lapsed membership drives, and donation appeals as necessary</li></ul>Events<ul><li>Act as the lead point of contact from the Individual Giving team, liaising with the Events team and supporting with administration including managing RSVP lists, invitation writing and supporting the Events team in carrying out research on guests who are attending</li><li>Attend Development events, building relationships with supporters and acting as a representative of the Donmar team Prospect Research</li><li>Dedicate a day each week to supporting the Head of Philanthropy to identify and research prospective supporters and current supporters who may have the capacity to increase their giving</li></ul>Communications<ul><li>Work with the Membership Officer on the regular creation of a dedicated supporters’ e-newsletter, looking out for exclusive updates and insights that Donmar can share</li><li>Create production booklets for each show, to be shared with supporters to offer them further insight into the production</li></ul>Finance<ul><li>Support the administration of Gift Aid on donations, helping maximise income and ensuring compliance with HMRC Gift Aid regulations though accurate data management</li></ul>Administration<ul><li>Provide administrative support for the Individual Giving team, including coordinating renewal mailings, issuing monthly digital membership cards, writing thank you letters, gift membership processes, donation and renewal receipts, and supporting the Membership Officer with processing donations</li><li>Support the Membership Officer in ensuring supporters are accurately credited in programmes, on the website and in the building</li><li>Write Meeting Briefing documents to support the team when meeting with supporters or prospective supporters</li><li>Consistently look for ways to improve the maintenance and use of systems - Spektrix, DotDigital, ROMAX.</li></ul>General duties<ul><li>Attend and support the company at events around productions such as press nights, rehearsal room drinks, first previews, etc.</li><li>Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience working in an office context, either as a volunteer, work experience or employee</li><li>Attention to detail in all work, with strong administration and organisational skills</li><li>A desire to pursue a career in the arts</li><li>A collaborative team player with a proactive, can-do attitude</li><li>Excellent face-to-face, telephone and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to use initiative and work as part of a busy team</li><li>An interest in the fundraising sector</li><li>An eagerness to learn and develop new skills</li><li>Basic IT skills, with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Drive</li><li>Flexibility and willingness to work outside of normal office hours on a regular basis for events including evenings and occasional weekends (time off will be given to make up for any ‘out of hours’ work)</li><li>No previous study or experience of working in theatre is required but a demonstrated desire to learn is essential.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working in a customer service role</li><li>Excellent time management skills, with an understanding of how to prioritise and plan to meet deadlines with a busy workload &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</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;This opportunity is only open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, who are under-represented in the industry and workforce.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. You will also gain access to an active and thriving Donmar trainee alumni community.

Donmar Warehouse

Development trainee

Closing date for applications: midnight on 29th April 2025Salary: The starting salary for this&nbsp;role is £30,000 &nbsp;We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and creative individual to join our team as a Publicity Executive on a full-time basis.This role is ideal for a Publicity Assistant or someone with experience in a publicity department eager to progress their career in a fast-growing company with many high profile and award-winning authors, illustrators and brands.&nbsp;Nosy Crow is a multi-award winning, independent children’s publishing company with operations in both the UK and the USA. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12.This is a full-time position. This is a hybrid role, working a minimum of three days per week in our office near to London Bridge. The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK.&nbsp;The Publicity Executive will work independently on their own campaigns alongside assisting the PR team in promoting Nosy Crow’s incredible list of authors and illustrators, titles and award-winning brands, ensuring excellent author care.The Publicity Executive is managed by the Publicity Manager, and works closely with the Senior Publicity Executive and Senior Publicity Manager within a wider, dedicated, bright and vibrant Sales and Marketing Department.We are a close team and we value the experience and creative input that we can each provide to help shape our books and campaigns to be the best they can be. &nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>To independently devise and deliver your own imaginative, tailored, wide-reaching and well-executed publicity campaigns.</li><li>To act as a dedicated point of contact for your assigned authors and illustrators, delivering stand-out author care.</li><li>Work with the Publicity team to organise and coordinate a Nosy Crow presence at festivals and librarian conferences as well as launches, book tours, school visits and bookshop signings. This entails occasional evening/weekend work.</li><li>Developing and maintaining lasting relationships with contacts in all aspects of the media, and within the librarian, bookseller and influencer community.</li><li>Providing general administration support where required, including drafting PR materials like press releases and pitch presentations, sending out regular mailings, and managing award submissions.&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A keen interest in children’s books and lots of enthusiasm! Previous experience working in children’s books is beneficial but not essential.</li><li>Previous experience working in publicity, plus a range of press contacts and/or experience organising festivals, events, conferences and book tours is beneficial, but not essential.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail and creative flair.</li><li>Confidence in building and maintaining relationships with authors, illustrators and key contacts as well as an eagerness to collaborate with the wider Nosy Crow team.</li><li>Strong organisation and time management skills, and the ability to constantly prioritise in a busy and sometimes pressurised environment.</li><li>Basic design skills using InDesign and Photoshop desirable but not essential.</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp;Benefits<ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Summer hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Critical Illness cover</li><li>Group Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases</li><li>Emergency loans</li><li>Free fruit and snacks in the office</li><li>Moving day leave</li><li>Charitable/socially beneficial leave</li><li>Remote working anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK.If you would like to apply for this role, please email your CV, accompanied by not more than 500 words outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting new opportunity to Rhianna.&nbsp;We really look forward to reading your application.Please let us know if you are comfortable doing so, whether or not there are any reasonable adjustments that we should consider that would help during the recruitment process.Nosy Crow is an Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of&nbsp;race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership. Applications are treated with due confidentiality.&nbsp;Nosy Crow is a member of the Living Wage foundation.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Crows Nest

Nosy Crow

Publicity executive

Closing date for applications: midnight Sunday 27th April 2025Salary: Starting from £56,500 per annum, full time equivalent (depending on experience)Terms: c10-month fixed term contract with a view to extending; part time hours will be considered.&nbsp;Bloomsbury General is looking for a passionate and dynamic commercial fiction Editorial Director / Publishing Director for a fixed term parental cover, 4 or 5 days per week, to start in approximately August.The successful candidate will have a proven track record of commissioning and publishing bestselling commercial fiction – from romance to bookclub fiction, debut authors to brand names. They will be as excited by growing major established names as they are by launching new voices. Authors on the list include&nbsp;Alex Aster, Ali McNamara, Bal Khabra, Bianca Gillam, Kate Dramis, Kate Fagan, Katie Fforde, Moira Macdonald, Rebecca Reid and more.In collaboration with the Head of Bloomsbury General, the successful candidate will help to deliver our general fiction strategy, inspiring sales, marketing and publicity teams as well as authors and agents along the way. Sincere passion for and a deep understanding of the commercial fiction market is a must for this role.&nbsp;About the teamBloomsbury General is the commercial heart of Bloomsbury. We publish fiction and non-fiction for readers seeking entertainment and escape, as much as challenge and inspiration. We are home to Stuart Turton, Laura Purcell, Sally Smith, the cast and creators of Ghosts and Gladiators, Penny Lancaster, Samantha Shannon, Alan Moore, Brittney Arena, Ali McNamara, Katie Fforde, Alex Aster, Bal Khabra and many more.Bloomsbury General was launched just two years ago. Since then we have published six Sunday Times bestsellers, the bestselling paperback original of 2024 and we have launched our new SFF imprint, Archer, to sit alongside our already well-established crime/thriller imprint, Raven. We publish very selectively, investing time, energy and budget in our authors and their books for the long-term. Tasks and responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee and deliver the Publishing Director’s general fiction list, consisting of 8-10 new titles per year across household names, debuts and ongoing authors</li><li>Creative and financial responsibility for the Publishing Director’s general fiction list</li><li>Deliver outstanding author and agent care</li><li>Work closely with all departments across the business to deliver best-in-class publishing</li><li>Editing</li><li>Potential to acquire a select number of titles in accordance with established strategy</li><li>Research and market awareness for the list</li><li>Work closely with the senior team at Bloomsbury General to keep driving the new division forwards</li><li>Line management responsibility for an editorial assistant</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A can-do team player approach with entrepreneurial know-how</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills</li><li>Drive, determination and commercial creativity</li><li>The ability to think big without losing sight of the details</li><li>A clear track-record of successful commercial publishing</li><li>A demonstrable ability to work well with others to advance common goals</li><li>Excellent editorial and creative skills</li><li>Knowledge of and passion for the gamut of commercial fiction</li><li>Fluency in the finances of publishing</li><li>Ideally, you will have experience publishing big brand names </li><li>Ideally, you will have line-management experience</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office (50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP) on a hybrid-working pattern. You will be required to be in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays. For the rest of the week you can work from home or you can come into the office as you prefer.&nbsp;Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the URL LINK ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by midnight Sunday 27th April 2025.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:&nbsp;Working Pattern<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>&nbsp;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 – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight - 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;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 requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.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

Editorial director / publishing director FTC

Closing date for applications: 22nd April 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London; £24,840 based outside of London(+bonus +benefits)Location: Sheffield, LondonContract: Permanent Support a small number of Headline fiction editors see books through from acquisition to publication.Headline Fiction&nbsp;is the core fiction team within Headline Publishing Group which was&nbsp;founded in 1986 with a single promise at its heart – to publish the books people&nbsp;want to read. We remain faithful to that vision nearly four decades later.From chart toppers to award-winners, conversation starters to page-turners, our list offers brilliant books for every type of reader. We’re proud to be the home of&nbsp;some of the biggest,&nbsp;bestselling and most celebrated authors&nbsp;in fiction, including Martina Cole, Maggie O’Farrell, Steve Cavanagh, Jill Mansell, Victoria Hislop, Simon Scarrow, Dorothy Koomson and Deborah Harkness. And we continue to invest in new talent, launching an array of exciting new voices in recent years including Bolu Babalola, Alex Hay and Bobby Palmer.&nbsp; What you'll be doingReporting to the Editorial Director, you’ll be assisting a small number of editors in the Fiction team on their publishing, seeing books through from acquisition to publication. This will predominantly consist of working on books in the crime and thriller genre, but could involve working on books across the commercial fiction spectrum. You will get involved with all aspects of the publication process, from managing the copyediting and proofreading of manuscripts to liaising with authors and agents, reading and reporting on submissions, taking minutes and maintaining schedules.Meanwhile, you’ll be developing your commercial and creative skills through writing copy and honing metadata – and learning what it takes to acquire new fiction and how we build our publishing strategies and campaigns.This is a busy, collaborative, varied, but above all really rewarding entry role in publishing. Just ask someone who has done the job before:&nbsp;<blockquote>‘I joined the Headline Fiction team as an Editorial Assistant in 2021 and have enjoyed working on this varied and exciting list so much! If you’re an organised and creative person looking to develop your understanding of the fiction market, this is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the publishing of key brand authors and up-and-coming stars – while learning essential editorial skills from a talented and encouraging team.’Jessie Goetzinger-Hall (now Commissioning Editor)</blockquote> Who we are looking forFirst and foremost, we’re looking for someone who really loves books – especially crime and thriller fiction – and wants to throw themselves into learning how the editorial side of publishing works. You’ll be as full of creative energy as you are detail-orientated, thriving on working with brilliant authors and ideas as part of a dynamic editorial team.There are a few other things that will also be really important:<ul><li>You’ll be passionate about different ways of telling stories and interested in the publishing and media landscape, as well as the wider world around you</li><li>Your attention to detail will be meticulous</li><li>You’ll be calm and organised, and confident juggling lots of things at once</li><li>You’ll know your way around Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.</li><li>You will enjoy bringing your own ideas to work and working closely and collaboratively as part of a team – and with colleagues across all other departments in the division</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>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>This role can be based at our Sheffield or London 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

Editorial assistant

Closing date: 22nd April 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London; £24,840 based in Sheffield (+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. Are you a resourceful and proactive team player with a keen eye for the latest, buzzy TV drama or wellness trend?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.Orion commercial non-fiction is comprised of four distinct imprints:&nbsp;Seven Dials, our central home for commercial non-fiction, Orion Spring, our health and wellbeing imprint,&nbsp;Trapeze, our conversation-starting list publishing across non-fiction and fiction, and our new smart-thinking and expert-led list,&nbsp;Orion Ignite. We are a dynamic team of five senior commissioners and three supporting editors and assistants who are passionate about maintaining our reputation as an exciting home for talent publishing across genres. What you'll be doingOrion is seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Editorial Assistant to join our award-winning and dynamic non-fiction publishing team. In this role, you will report to the Editorial Director of Orion Spring, and will also support two other senior editorial staff. You will also provide essential support to our wider Orion non-fiction team, alongside another Editorial Assistant.As an Editorial Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Administrative Support: Handle general office tasks, manage internal systems, organise meetings, take minutes, generate reports, track publishing timelines, update Biblio, process invoices, submit books for awards, manage book proof mailouts, and assist the team of commissioners and editors.</li><li>Editorial Tasks: Proofread covers, write copy, prepare paperback editions for production, address author and agent queries, and handle reprint corrections.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forThe ideal candidate will be:<ul><li>Passionate, adaptable, and positive</li><li>Excited by the most commercial non-fiction publishing i.e. platform-led wellbeing, TV tie-in gift titles, cookery brands of the future, podcast publishing and celebrity memoir</li><li>Spotting new trends, listening to podcasts, watching the newest viral TV shows and expanding their knowledge across pop culture and wellbeing through social media</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail</li><li>Proficient at multitasking and prioritising tasks effectively</li><li>Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills</li><li>Experienced in administration with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook</li></ul>You will also collaborate with various departments, including editorial, design, production, sales, marketing, and publicity. Proven office experience is essential. Some publishing experience would be an advantage. Join us and help keep our publishing operations running smoothly while contributing to a fast-paced and successful team. 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> 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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Closing date: 28th April 2025Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience and location (+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. Are you an experienced designer looking to take your next steps in publishing?Octopus publish books for everyone. We love to enlighten, nourish, entertain and most of all inspire readers and listeners everywhere. Octopus 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.Our team publishes books, games and gifts in everything from Mind, Body, Spirit; food and drink; lifestyle; popular reference and vintage classics. Much of our work reimagines books from Octopus’s vast backlist and archive but we’re also adept at creating commercial and clever IP.We are looking for an experienced and versatile designer to work across our varied list of illustrated books, games and gifts. This is an opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in book design and work with a team dedicated to producing beautifully designed books that inspire our readers. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You’ll be creating covers, layouts and templates with wow appeal and developing and managing the designs right the way through to packaging final files.</li><li>You'll be the sole cover and layout designer of approximately 20 titles per year and will manage and work with external freelancers on a further 20-25 titles.<ul><li>Those titles could be illustrated gift books in the MBS space, photographic recipe books, card games with a vintage feel, text-only paperbacks or quirky hardback micro-histories.</li></ul></li><li>You will report to the Publisher of the Pyramid team and work closely with them, a Project Editor, Editor and a brilliant Production team.&nbsp; It's a fun, whirlwind of a role in a team that thrives on spinning plates.&nbsp;</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>The ideal candidate will have several years' experience of book design (interiors and covers) under their belt and will have worked with both integrated colour and text-only books.</li><li>You'll need to demonstrate advanced technical competence - particularly in Adobe InDesign - as well as an incredibly high level of accuracy and a keen eye for detail as you will be responsible for handing over final, print-ready files.</li><li>You should have experience working in a fast-paced environment where you are used to working on multiple projects at one time, and be confident in your ability to meet key deadlines on production schedules.</li><li>You'll be a confident communicator as you'll be presenting designs in internal and external meetings, championing our visual strategy and working very closely with a dynamic team where communication and collaboration is key.&nbsp;</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>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> To applyPlease include your CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio (which can be enclosed in the Cover Letter section). 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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Designer

Closing date for applications: is 23:59 on Thursday 24 April 2025&nbsp;Salary: £31,326 per annum&nbsp;Fixed Term Contract: 30 June 2025 – 31 October 2025&nbsp;First interviews will be held online on Tuesday 06 May &amp; Wednesday 07 May&nbsp;Second interviews will be held at BFI Stephen Street on Tuesday 13 May&nbsp;We are looking for a Digital Asset Coordinator to play a key role in the successful delivery of the 2025 BFI London Film Festival (LFF) marketing and PR campaign and activities, in close collaboration with colleagues in marketing, PR, digital, programme and production teams.&nbsp;BFI London Film Festival (LFF) runs an Industry &amp; Professional Programme of screenings, events, networking and informal marketplace for around 3,500 film industry professionals alongside the main public festival.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key responsibilities include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Coordinating the publicity materials and marketing campaign assets for the BFI London Film Festival </li><li>Liaising with the Festival marketing, press, brochure, digital production and sponsorship teams on supplying relevant materials in a timely manner</li><li>Tracking, QCing, processing and curating all publicity materials, eg film trailers, clips, stills and production notes </li><li>Owning the shared digital asset database including usage permissions status, and updating internal teams about progress, in order to meet specific deadlines</li><li>Supplying materials and metadata to external stakeholders such as creative agencies and Festival venue partners&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;We are looking for candidates who have:&nbsp;<ul><li>Knowledge and interest in contemporary film, series and immersive storytelling</li><li>Demonstrable experience in information and data management</li><li>Good understanding and working knowledge of digital video and image formats</li><li>Computer literate and confident in working with Microsoft Office particularly Excel databases, Adobe Creative Cloud and Dropbox</li></ul>A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description.&nbsp;&nbsp;About the BFI&nbsp;&nbsp;We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits&nbsp;<ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays + the option to buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave&nbsp; </li><li>Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year </li><li>BFI pension scheme with 5% employer contribution </li><li>BFI Childcare Scheme, where we contribute to childcare costs for children up to the age of 14 </li><li>Enhanced pay for Maternity &amp; Paternity leave </li><li>Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank &amp; IMAX screenings and events </li><li>Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI DVDs, books, merchandise, and film tickets&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Plus many more, which can be found in our Working at the BFI information pack on our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a place at the first stage selection process to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.Depending on the volume of applications, you may be asked to complete a small task or attend a pre-interview screening call to further to assist the hiring team in shortlisting for this role. In this instance, interview dates may be subject to change.

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