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Closing date: 10th March 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £28,808 per annumWorking hours: 40 hours per weekLocation: This is an office-based role in London.Start date: April 2025&nbsp;Support high-profile projects from behind the scenes in this exciting junior-level role.<a href="https://mataagency.com/" target="_blank">MATA Agency</a> is a boutique independent agency exclusively representing A-list talent across film, music and the creative industries for their commercial activity.&nbsp;They are experts in music curation with over 20 years of booking talent for private and corporate events.As a small business, everyone takes a hands-on approach, and your role will cross several areas of the business.&nbsp;Key responsibilitiesAdministrative support<ul><li>Assist the Director and Senior Agent with admin, research, and calendar management.</li><li>Maintain and update key working documents, including contact lists, budget docs and event trackers.</li><li>Maintain the list of key global conferences focusing on creativity, music/film, future processes and the application of new technologies that would resonate with our key speakers.</li></ul>Creative &amp; social media<ul><li>Design professional decks tailored to agency clients (e.g., music acts, branding opportunities, speaking engagements).</li><li>Manage MATA’s Instagram and LinkedIn, sharing updates, insights, and industry news with the team.</li><li>Monitor industry trends and industry social strategies, suggesting innovative content ideas.</li></ul>Industry &amp; market research<ul><li>Stay updated on client news, partnerships, and cultural trends across Fashion, Sports, Art, Film, Tech and Music from around the world.</li><li>Track gigs and events relevant to MATA’s artists and partners.</li></ul>Contracts &amp; invoicing<ul><li>Learn event contract essentials and assist in drafting agreements.</li><li>Coordinate with artist teams and accountants on invoicing.</li></ul>Project &amp; event support<ul><li>Gather artist availability for event pitches and consulting projects.</li><li>Ensure contractual obligations are met in collaboration with artist management.</li></ul>Outreach &amp; business development<ul><li>Develop and execute outreach plans targeting brand agencies and private event planners.</li><li>Identify emerging talent and business opportunities.</li></ul>Event representation<ul><li>Attend gigs and events as a representative of the company, networking and building industry relationships.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A degree in a relevant field (Media, Communications, Marketing, Event Management, etc.) or equivalent level of experience.</li><li>Some experience in Media / Music / Film (even if an internship, hobby, or project) with an understanding of project management processes.</li><li>A pro-active approach.</li><li>Proficient in Instagram and LinkedIn, with a strong sense of professional aesthetics.</li><li>Strong attention to detail,&nbsp; excellent writing skills &amp; ability to work with numbers.</li><li>A diverse perspective and knowledge of cultural reference points.</li><li>Passionate about music, film, London culture and the creative industries, with insight and awareness of the latest cultural trends.</li><li>Willingness to attend events and gigs to represent the company.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience and capability in one of the following:&nbsp;Powerpoint, Mailchimp, Canva or a similar desktop publishing tool.</li><li>Experience using AI as a reference tool and how best to utilise it in a professional context.</li></ul>&nbsp;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;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,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.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.

MATA Agency

Mata

Team assistant

Closing date for applications: 24th February at 11.59pmSalary: £25,207 pro rata (equivalent to London Living Wage)Start date: Late March 2025Contract: Part-time (2.5 days per week)&nbsp;Murdoch Books UK is looking to recruit a part-time rights coordinator to assist in the smooth running of its bustling rights department. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.murdochbooks.co.uk/" target="_blank">Murdoch Books UK</a> is based in central London and is a division of Allen &amp; Unwin, Australia’s largest independent book publisher. Our global publishing list comprises approximately 40 lifestyle titles per year covering categories such as food and drink, gift, home and garden, fashion, sustainability and wellbeing as well as some narrative non-fiction.The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the rights director and key responsibilities and tasks will range from liaising with overseas publishers and with internal production, design and editorial teams to ensure the smooth running of co-edition print runs and translation deals, collating and submitting digital sales material and sample copies, updating sales databases and providing general administrative support as required.The working days of this office are 9:30am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintaining sales databases</li><li>Sharing digital materials with international publishers</li><li>Arranging for physical copies to be sent to authors and/or international publishers</li><li>Facilitating cover approvals for international editions</li><li>Assisting in the preparation for book fairs and sales trips</li><li>Liaising with overseas publishers and with internal production, design and editorial teams to ensure the smooth running of co-edition print runs and translation deals</li><li>Collating and submitting digital sales material and sample copies</li><li>Updating sales databases</li><li>Providing general administrative support as required.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A keen interest in publishing and curiosity about the area of rights</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and confident approach to liaising with international clients</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling contracts, databases, and sales materials</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with rights or sales databases is a plus</li><li>Ability to work independently while being a proactive and collaborative team player</li><li>Previous experience in publishing, rights, or administrative roles is desirable but not essential.</li></ul>&nbsp;Benefits<ul><li>25 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays</li><li>Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and flu vaccinations</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>&nbsp;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> &nbsp;</li></ul>Murdoch Books UK offers equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, faith, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation, and national origin, and by doing so, aims to reflect the world around us.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. 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.

Murdoch Books

Rights coordinator

Closing date: 7th March 2025Salary: £39,000+ 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.&nbsp;An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior publicity manager to join our dynamic and creative Communications team.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>As Senior Publicity Manager you will be responsible for leading and implementing sales-driving and profile-building publicity campaigns across our brand publishing in both the commercial fiction and genre space.&nbsp;</li><li>You will be working directly with some of the industry’s biggest and most exciting brands, integrating all aspects of the media and events spaces to positively raise the profile and awareness of the author and book&nbsp;across imprints.</li><li>You’ll be required to confidently present plans to colleagues in-house and externally to authors and agents, pitch for new business, regularly updating key stakeholders on progress, as well as offering exceptional author care and maintaining excellent relationships with authors and agents.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for a passionate and driven publicist to lead on campaigns and strategy for a range of Orion’s key launches. </li><li>You will have demonstrable experience with a proven track record of creating industry-leading publicity campaigns that result in sales. </li><li>An interest in genre and commercial publishing as well as experience working with brand authors is essential. </li><li>Alongside demonstrable PR experience, the ideal candidate will be extremely efficient, have a broad range of contacts across the media and events, and bring initiative, creativity, and passion to the role. </li><li>The ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and be a strong team player are also vital.&nbsp;</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced publicist ready for a new challenge.&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Senior publicist

Closing date: Sunday 9 March 2025Salary: £27,000Contract: Full time, permanentLocation: Hybrid working potential, based in Central London&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy Marketing &amp; Publicity team.&nbsp;Thames &amp; Hudson is the leading publisher of illustrated books on visual arts, history, fashion and popular culture, and includes titles published in association with brands, institutions, and museums worldwide.&nbsp;Supporting the team with administrative tasks, with scope to work on publicity and marketing campaigns in collaboration with your team and manager. &nbsp;You will liaise with internal and external contacts and stakeholders (for example authors, agents, retailers, partners, freelancers). Sitting within our marketing team, you will report to the Marketing &amp; Communities Director whilst also working closely with the Head of Publicity and Communications.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Providing administrative support for the marketing and publicity teams, such as scheduling meeting rooms, processing invoices and expense forms, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, booking travel and accommodation for authors, and organising marketing mailings where required</li><li>Producing Publicity &amp; Marketing Updates, liaising with internal colleagues and freelancers to ensure others are kept informed of campaign progress and coverage achieved</li><li>Supporting the marketing team with events</li><li>Assisting the team and your line manager, working on marketing campaigns for titles and brand activities</li><li>Liaising between our Volume group imprints and the central Comms team</li><li>Maintaining excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Assisting the&nbsp;marketing managers with any other projects</li><li>Assisting the Head of Publicity &amp; Communications with publicity outreach</li><li>Implementing your own integrated PR campaigns across print, digital, broadcast and radio with support from your manager</li><li>Planning and executing author launches and events within budget</li><li>Maintaining the Publicity Events Calendar and ensuring the sales team is notified in good time of any stock requirements</li><li>Supporting&nbsp;senior publicists on projects</li><li>Coordinating with freelance publicists and marketers to obtain press pdfs and images, production schedules, ordering books, collating press clippings, and general administration</li><li>Overseeing the physical mailing and emailing of the seasonal sales catalogue to press contacts and overseeing the VIP catalogue list and mailing</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills, and experienceThis is an entry-level role, in a supportive team, which would be suited to someone with strong organisational and people skills. Previous publishing work experience or general office experience would be of benefit. However, much can be learned on the job.The below are essential requirements:<ul><li>Strong interest in the visual arts and Marketing/PR and a demonstrable passion for books/publishing</li><li>Administrative experience gained in a busy office environment</li><li>Accurate, with high attention to detail</li><li>Highly organised and efficient, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise appropriately</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal skills</li><li>Working knowledge of campaign plans for marketing and publicity promotion</li><li>Proactive, adaptable and self-motivated</li></ul>Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;Some of the benefits of working with us:Apart from working with a highly talented and creative bunch of people, we offer:<ul><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Interest-free loan for rent deposit or season travel ticket</li><li>Discounts off our lovely T&amp;H books and co-editions</li><li>Generous pension contributions</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Free entry into hundreds of museums and galleries, nationwide</li></ul>And more!&nbsp;At Thames &amp; Hudson, we believe that employing a diverse workforce is essential to succeed and selection decisions are based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief.To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter to Sophie Castle by clicking the 'Apply' button. Use the cover letter to address how you meet the requirements listed in Skills, experience and attributes above. The deadline for applications is 9 March 2025.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Thames & Hudson Headquarters

Thames & Hudson Ltd

Marketing & publicity assistant

Closing date: 3rd March 2025Salary: Starting from £30,000&nbsp;Simon &amp; Schuster UK is looking for a motivated contracts executive or senior contracts executive to join and support the Contracts team.Simon &amp; Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon &amp; Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon &amp; Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.&nbsp;Reporting to the Head of Contracts, the successful candidate will providing the essential contractual business function across the company working with different departments internally, and authors externally.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>You will draft, review and negotiate simple head contracts for the UK Adult and Children’s Publishing divisions, working closely with the Editorial teams to answer queries as needed, while providing contractual support and advice. </li><li>You will liaise with different departments across the company and be responsible for licensing contracts between the company’s groups. </li><li>You will also be handling reversion requests across all divisions.</li></ul>The role has exciting scope for progress within a successful and fast-growing company and it is a great opportunity for a contracts professional looking for the next step in their career.&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of drafting, reviewing and negotiating publishing contracts and standard contractual and publishing terms. </li><li>They will also have strong organisational and communication skills as well as experience of working in a busy environment. </li><li>A keen eye for detail, ability to work to deadlines and a proactive nature are also essential.</li></ul>&nbsp;Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter by 3rd March 2025.Simon &amp; Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon &amp; Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon &amp; Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon &amp; Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice,and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Simon & Schuster UK

Contract executive / senior contract executive

Closing date for applications: 24th FebruarySalary: £28,000 - £29,000&nbsp;Develop your creative and production skills in this junior-level role with House &amp; Garden magazine.Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. Our award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital and 379 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.We are headquartered in London and New York, and operate in 31 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico &amp; Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S., with local licence partners across the globe.In this role you will be part of a close-knit team working on the Decoration pages of <a href="http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/" target="_blank">House &amp; Garden</a> magazine, supporting the Style Director and Decoration Editor with their everyday tasks, photoshoots and monthly deadlines.&nbsp;What will you be doing?<ul><li>Supporting the team throughout all stages of photoshoots, including preparation, execution on the day and post-shoot follow-up.</li><li>Compiling the monthly Wise Buys feature by researching, gathering and presenting a selection of interior products for the page.</li><li>Assisting with the research, writing and creation of online Decoration content, including shopping guides, product galleries and feature stories.</li><li>Calling in images and product loans for features.</li><li>Working closely with the Conde Nast Logistics team to book collections and returns for photoshoots, locally, nationwide and overseas.</li><li>Preparing crediting information according to the House &amp; Garden format and entering it into the system.</li><li>Uploading images and image use agreements into our content planning systems.</li><li>Managing the Decoration diary by scheduling events, appointments and tracking invitations.</li><li>Organising hotel and travel bookings for photoshoots and work-related trips. Filing invoices and keeping the costings file up to date.</li><li>Maintaining and organizing sample boxes, toolkits and the Decoration workspace. </li><li>Updating and organizing the archives for the Decoration Department.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who you are:<ul><li>Ability to work effectively as a team player both on and off set, staying calm under pressure and consistently meeting deadlines.</li><li>Willingness to take direction and instruction, with a strong desire to learn and grow.</li><li>A developed (or developing) interest in the design world, crafts, art and design history.</li><li>Clear communication, excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Friendly and a genuine interest in engaging with the social aspects of the interior design industry.</li><li>Craft skills and the ability to sew, draw, paint etc are desirable skills.</li></ul>&nbsp;Application instructions:Click on the apply button to progress to the application process, and upload your latest CV and cover letter outlining why you're a great match for what we're looking for.&nbsp;What benefits do we offer?&nbsp;<ul><li>25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave for life events </li><li>Core hours </li><li>Competitive pension scheme </li><li>Bupa Private Healthcare </li><li>Enhanced maternity leave and family leave </li><li>Season ticket loans </li><li>Cycle to work </li><li>Employee Assistance programme </li><li>Bring your dog to work </li><li>A wide variety of wellness benefits including gym discounts </li><li>Discounts and Magazine Subscriptions</li><li>Employee Resource Groups to provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce </li><li>Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find you’ll find all Condé Nast-developed learning courses and trainings, and over 16,000+ courses in seven local languages&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.

Conde Nast

Decoration coordinator, House & Garden

Closing date: 14th March 2025Salary: Minimum £24,000 per annum, depending on experience &nbsp;Contract: This is a full-time permanent position.&nbsp;&nbsp;Do you love British TV? Support the managing director and develop as a personal assistant at this dynamic VoiceOver agency in London!<a href="https://anthearepresents.com/about" target="_blank">Anthea Represents</a>&nbsp;is an exclusive London VoiceOver agency representing leading actors, comedians &amp; spoken word poets for their voice work. Join Anthea Represents, where you'll be the right hand in the world of voiceover talent, managing the desk and the details that make the magic happen.&nbsp;This is a fast-paced, varied, busy &amp; satisfying role for someone who is thorough, sharp, productive, keen to learn and grow with the company, and has a love for British TV, comedy and film.&nbsp;This is a varied role assisting the Founder / Managing Director of the agency which currently consists of a hard-working, dedicated and cheerful team of 4. It will involve assisting both on a personal and talent management level and will primarily be desk based, working from a home attached office in London W7 with approx. 1 day per week working at a private members club or similar in Central London. &nbsp;The role is for an applicant who is driven to develop as a Personal Assistant and not a Talent Agent. This is an ideal opportunity for graduates or second jobbers.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesAdministration<ul><li>Shadowing both work and personal emails of Managing Director</li><li>Agent support such as booking, billing and occasional casting of voiceovers</li><li>Finance tasks for agency and MD&nbsp;</li><li>Arranging gifts and cards</li><li>Booking meetings and tickets</li><li>Diary management</li><li>Researching</li><li>Office management and some household tasks</li><li>Composing marketing/sales emails</li><li>Editing showreels and video clips and collecting samples</li><li>Dealing with representation enquiries and ad hoc emails</li><li>Reading contracts</li><li>Keeping up to date with British TV drama and comedy</li><li>Arranging personal matters such as booking childcare, running errands, unpredictable ad hoc duties, anything in order to assist the day-to-day life of the Managing Director</li><li>Social media posting</li><li>Website updates</li><li>Maintaining mailing lists</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Can display confidence, excellent admin capabilities and&nbsp;strong&nbsp;organisational skills</li><li>Must be reliable, sociable and have a warm, cheerful email/phone manner</li><li>Strong attention to detail, good grammar, spelling&nbsp;and numeracy</li><li>An ability to work at speed and under pressure</li><li>A concise, clear, warm and cheerful writing style</li><li>Evidence of creativity, potentially with a&nbsp;background in design or literature</li><li>A keen and current interest in British Drama, Actors and Comedy</li><li>Experience in writing light hearted posts on social media&nbsp;</li><li>Able to prioritise tasks effectively&nbsp;</li><li>Initiative&nbsp;</li><li>Pro-activeness</li><li>Time management skills</li><li>Commitment, enthusiasm, honesty and sensitivity</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Office experience&nbsp;</li><li>Previous work using iOs/Macs</li><li>An understanding of the TV &amp; advertising world would be helpful</li><li>An amusing Instagram tone - someone who can come up with interesting, light hearted and cheerful content</li><li>Knowing how to do MP3/MP4 edits, basic use of Photoshop, Canva / any design package, Mailchimp or similar</li></ul>&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;

Anthea Represents

Personal assistant to founder/managing director in talent agency

Closing date: 2nd March 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London; £24,840 based outside London (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Edinburgh office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Play a key role in producing award-winning audiobooks at Hachette UK.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.The audio team are responsible for managing the end-to-end audio publishing process for all divisions across Hachette UK. We work closely with all divisional publishing teams including Editorial, Production, Marketing, Publicity and Digital Sales, internal and external studios and producers, agents, authors and voice talent to create bestselling and award-winning audiobooks, and other audio projects.The Audio Editorial Assistant is an essential part of the audio team. You will be working closely with colleagues across the team and the wider business, providing administrative support for audio production and publishing processes, helping to ensure cost-effective, timely and high-quality production and publication of new audiobooks, and enabling the company to fulfil its audio publishing programme to a very high standard.&nbsp;&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesYou will support the whole audio team by undertaking administrative work associated with audio productions and publication. This will include, but is not limited to:<ul><li>Issuing weekly pre-order distribution instructions</li><li>Processing incoming audio assets from production partners</li><li>Liaising with internal systems and teams and external retailer parties to ensure timely and efficient distribution of audio assets to customers</li><li>Assisting in the resolution of distribution failures and mothballs</li><li>Assisting with paperwork associated with audiobook production and licensing</li><li>Managing purchase orders and payments</li><li>Assisting in the creation and processing of audiobook marketing assets and audio clips</li><li>Promoting and communicating our audiobooks/productions both internally and externally (Newsletter, X, Soundcloud)</li><li>Organising meetings and travel</li><li>Assisting with author/agent care and paperwork</li><li>Attending company meetings as required and feeding back to wider team</li><li>Piracy checks</li><li>Contributing to continuous review of working practices, and helping to implement new working procedures.</li></ul>Additionally, the Audio Editorial Assistant will be responsible for managing the production of no less than 12 audiobook projects per annum.&nbsp;Who we are looking forThe ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and proactive, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and multi-task. They will be:<ul><li>Computer literate</li><li>Knowledgeable about, or have an aptitude for, relevant applications/systems</li><li>Highly organised and deadline-driven</li><li>Strong communicators (written and verbal)</li><li>Understanding or interested in digital formats and workflows</li><li>Able to work collaboratively as part of a team</li><li>Customer and team focused</li><li>Meticulous and detail-oriented</li><li>Adaptable</li><li>Passionate about audiobooks and audio storytelling</li></ul>This is an entry-level role. The ideal candidate will have work or other experience demonstrating reliability, responsibility and receptiveness to learning new skills, not necessarily in publishing or audio-focused roles.&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>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Audio editorial assistant (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 3rd March 2025Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our Sheffield, London, or Edinburgh office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;From editing to final print, ensure every book meets the highest standards in quality, timing, and budget.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.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.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will be responsible for taking projects through all stages of production up to publication, ensuring all products are produced on time, to budget and to a high quality, and communicating effectively with authors throughout the production process.</li><li>You will foster and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues and external suppliers, briefing and overseeing the work of all freelance editors, typesetters, proofreaders and indexers, and collaborate closely with our team of Production Controllers to produce exceptional products.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will possess superb communication skills, a meticulous eye for detail, impeccable grammar and spelling and effective time-management skills.</li><li>The role will offer scope for considerable autonomy and responsibility.</li><li>Technical knowledge of digital formats and workflows is desirable but not essential.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Production editor

Closing date for applications: 17th March 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: Equivalent to London Living WageDuration: 3 monthsStart date: April 2025Location: Hybrid with 3 days per week in London officeWorking hours: 9.30am - 5.30pm&nbsp;This is an incredible opportunity for an enthusiastic culture lover to take their first step on the career ladder at one of the country’s leading culture, books, arts and heritage agencies.&nbsp;&nbsp; Award-winning communications agency Midas has proudly run PR campaigns for some of the most-loved creative brands, events, storytellers and illustrators in the UK. Its clients include the likes of Audible, Affordable Art Fair, Henley Festival, literary prizes like the Wolfson History Prize, publishing industry corporate comms for The London Book Fair and publishers including Headline, Pan Macmillan and Penguin Random House.The Midas training programme is aimed at helping talented individuals with an interest in books, arts and culture develop their PR skills by working alongside and learning from a team of highly experienced publicists and digital experts on active campaigns. The successful entry-level candidate will be given hands on training to learn the fundamentals of PR in a friendly and inclusive environment.At the end of the placement, trainees will be prepared for and supported in finding a role in the industry. Previous Midas trainees have gone on to work at some of the UK’s leading cultural organisations including the BBC, BAFTA, British Council, Penguin, Macmillan, Glyndebourne, Southbank, Bonnier, Imperial War Museum and many more.&nbsp; You won’t just be shadowing behind the scenes; you’ll be getting stuck in and learning on the job.&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Understanding the media landscape and how to create stories that make the news</li><li>Writing press releases and pitches</li><li>Attending brainstorming sessions</li><li>Researching interesting storylines and hooks to help build pitches, features and other content for clients</li><li>Supporting with preparing clients for media interviews</li><li>Attending launch events and networking with journalists and influencers</li><li>Working as part of a close-knit team to deliver results</li><li>Building blogger and influencer lists to collaborate with</li><li>Researching suppliers for event coverage (e.g. photographers, videographers, studios)</li><li>Collating, analysing and evaluating media coverage</li><li>Contributing to the success of a series of high-profile PR campaigns at Midas.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we are looking for<ul><li>A demonstrable passion for one (or more!) of the industries we work across (books, arts &amp; culture, entertainment)</li><li>An interest and knowledge in the media, as well as in social media/digital marketing/communications</li><li>Excellent communication and writing skills</li><li>A meticulous eye for detail</li><li>Thriving on a busy environment, you’ll be an enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude.</li></ul>&nbsp;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 open to individuals from groups that 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,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.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.

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