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Closing date: 10th December 2024Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 pro rata (dependent on experience)Contract: Fixed-term contract, part-time (3 to 4 days per week)&nbsp;Are you passionate about podcasts? Lead the creation of groundbreaking music radio shows at an award-winning production company!Reduced Listening is an award-winning production company, specialising in radio and podcasts about ideas and culture. We love working collaboratively and opening windows to new worlds for our audiences. We make specialist music radio for BBC 6Music, Radio 3 and BBC Sounds, including cult shows such as Late Junction, Gilles Peterson, Dream Time and Unclassified. We also make high quality podcasts including narrative, factual, arts and entertainment podcasts along with audio drama and documentary.The creative leader we’re seeking will oversee the production of some of our most influential music radio shows, including producing some shows. Music radio is the central part of the role, as well as additional scope for arts podcast exec'ing and idea development work. This is a hybrid role with some time each week expected in our office in Hackney, East London.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Managing and working alongside our team of highly talented producers</li><li>Editorial planning and quality control&nbsp;</li><li>Creative development of music strands</li><li>Client liaison</li><li>Talent liaison</li><li>Compliance oversight</li><li>Budget Management&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Minimum 4 years’ experience of making specialist music radio for national stations (BBC preferable)</li><li>Good knowledge of some or all of the following genres: classical, jazz, folk, roots, ambient, electronic, experimental</li><li>Experience of team leadership</li><li>Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills</li><li>An ability to manage multiple projects across different timelines&nbsp;</li><li>Sound editorial judgement&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in both pre-recorded and live radio</li><li>A firm understanding of UK broadcast law&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of using social media to market audio (desirable)</li><li>Experience of successfully pitching ideas (desirable)</li></ul>&nbsp;We are committed to building a media industry which represents the world we live in and are actively working to create a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Please state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Reduced Listening

Executive producer (Music)

Salary range:&nbsp;£30,000–£37,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Reports to:&nbsp;Publishing Director&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Imprint: Templar BooksDepartment:&nbsp;Editorial&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week from homeLocation:&nbsp;HYLO, Bunhill Row, London EC1Y&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is looking for a highly creative and talented editor or commissioning editor with a special interest in non-fiction to join our Templar Books imprint.&nbsp;This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further their career in publishing and work across a broad range of projects.&nbsp;Founded in 1978, Templar publishes original, illustrated children’s books designed to inspire curious minds. From vibrant board and novelty books to high-end, commercial picture books and non-fiction for the primary school age range, Templar creates innovative and creative books for all&nbsp;readers. We have a reputation for cleverly conceived concept publishing with an emphasis on paper innovation, stylish design and contemporary illustration for an international audience.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Managing all aspects of own titles throughout the publishing process, ensuring books publish on time and to the highest standard</li><li>Taking responsibility for all commercial aspects of book projects, e.g. costings, contract negotiation, budgets and schedules</li><li>Developing new concepts, reviewing submissions and acquisitions as well as commissioning and briefing authors and illustrators</li><li>Developing and establishing new author/agent relationships</li><li>Writing sales material and back cover copy</li><li>Coordinating out-of-house editorial processes, e.g. freelance editors/packagers, researchers, fact-checkers and proofreaders</li><li>Working closely with colleagues in design, sales, marketing, foreign rights, production and business affairs to ensure the smooth process of titles at all stages</li><li>Representing and promoting own titles, including presentations at sales conferences&nbsp;</li><li>Identifying publishing opportunities, maintaining own market awareness, and developing and proposing new book ideas to contribute at creative meetings</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience working as an editor or commissioning editor on illustrated children’s books, including negotiating and preparing contracts, scheduling and budget management</li><li>A thorough understanding of the illustrated children’s book market and the ability to apply sound commercial awareness and judgement</li><li>Experience and passion for nurturing authors, editing texts and commissioning commercial titles, as well as an ability to brainstorm and develop innovative ideas in-house</li><li>A strong eye for illustration, confident in developing flat plans and detailed illustration briefs, in collaboration with design</li><li>Excellent copy-editing and proofreading skills</li><li>Experience of working with freelance editors and packagers</li><li>The ability to work confidently in InDesign</li><li>Knowledge of Biblio or similar publishing management system</li><li>Knowledge and experience of co-edition publishing</li><li>Great organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects to tight deadlines&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Editor / commissioning editor, Templar Books

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 dependent on experienceReporting line: You will report to Jess Balodis (Director of Brands and Music) and Matthew Davis (Associate Director, Brands)&nbsp;Drive high-profile campaigns and gain hands-on experience with influential clients in the consumer entertainment space.Premier is Europe’s leading specialist integrated agency for entertainment, arts and culture.For more than 20 years our business has used its unrivalled influence, creativity, and network to help its clients across TV, film, gaming, theatre, sport, live events and music bring fans closer to the things they love. Our client roster is a who’s who of the most influential businesses in entertainment and includes Activision, Amazon, Disney, EA, Fender, Live Nation, Netflix, Paramount, Sky, Sony, Universal and Warner Bros.&nbsp;We are looking for an account manager to join the Premier Brands team, which operates within the wider Consumer Entertainment Department (gaming, music, sports, brands).&nbsp;Reporting directly to the division lead, they will be part of a growing team, have the opportunity to line manage and also have significant potential for growth.&nbsp;The candidate will play an important role within the team across a broad range of activities, promoting our clients to the right audiences with campaigns that stand out and make a difference, winning new business and representing the Brands department internally and externally.They will also have an opportunity to support wider agency activities such as film premieres and screenings. Experience in food and beverage is a bonus, but absolutely not essential.&nbsp;Key tasks&nbsp;Client servicing&nbsp;<ul><li>Take the lead in ensuring processes are followed, driving the client planning process and the delivery of plans as needed, while providing support to the senior team when necessary</li><li>Ensure we are always delivering best-in-class consultancy to clients</li><li>Build and maintain excellent client relationships&nbsp;</li><li>Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of all the accounts you are across&nbsp;</li><li>Work alongside department head and other department leads to deliver outstanding pitch work</li><li>Be aware of and share new trends within popular culture and wider consumer communications to inform client recommendations&nbsp;</li><li>Advise on the best tools to be using to deliver first-class campaigns</li></ul>Internal<ul><li>Have an excellent, strategic understanding of the media and influencer marketing&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain and grow your network of media and influencer contacts</li><li>Support the junior team and oversee the quality of work delivered internally and for client approval (e.g. press releases, proposals, reports), requiring minimal input from senior team)</li><li>Support the department in ensuring your line managees have set goals and are delivering against them&nbsp;</li><li>Raise the profile of the Brands team in the industry by regular attendance at group events or presentations and integration with the wider Consumer Entertainment Department</li></ul>Financial&nbsp;<ul><li>Initiate new business contacts and play a part in developing new business proposals</li><li>Seek out and identify additional revenue opportunities from existing clients</li><li>Manage campaign budgets, ensuring they come in on target and costs are logged correctly</li></ul>Company-wide<ul><li>Follow all house systems and styles</li><li>Contribute to the growth and culture of the company by showing an active interest in other departments and encouraging your teams to do the same.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure you are fully competent and trained on all the tools used by the team&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.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.

Premier PR

Account manager - Consumer Entertainment: Brands

Closing date: 28 November 2024Salary: £35,000+ dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp;Are you an experienced publicist? Work on publicity for a wide range of genres in this role, from crime and thriller debuts and brilliant book club fiction to celebrity-led titles and headline grabbing non-fiction.Four-time winner of the Publisher of the Year award, Little, Brown Book Group is one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK. We publish as wide a range of titles as anyone in the industry, and pride ourselves on the quality, variety and diversity of our publishing output.On Sphere, we publish some of the world’s biggest brand-name novelists, including Sunday Times bestselling authors Colleen Hoover and Ali Hazelwood, and an array of bestselling non-fiction. Piatkus, Constable and Robinson are home to a vast range of fiction and non-fiction titles, with multiple Sunday Times bestsellers, backlist category killers, break-out voices and perennial classics alike. Recent award accolades include Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, which won Pageturner of the Year at the Nibbies 2024, and an Imprint of the Year scoop for Piatkus Fiction, which publishes many the biggest and best names in contemporary fiction. &nbsp;Recent bestselling launches across the list include The Striker by Ana Haung, The Power in You by Rachaele Hambleton – both launching at No.1 on the Sunday Times charts – and Dancing in the Rain, the hugely inspiring memoir by Strictly star Amy Dowden.&nbsp;What you'll be doingFrom acquisition to publication, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing integrated PR campaigns across print, digital, broadcast and radio, raising author profiles and planning author events (virtual or physical), presenting PR plans in-house and providing ongoing reporting to key stakeholders in editorial and sales and maintaining excellent working relationships with authors and agents. &nbsp;&nbsp;Who we are looking forYou will be an experienced publicist with a proven track-record of creating commercially impactful and consumer focused fiction and non-fiction campaigns. Organised, confident and imaginative, with excellent contacts across the media, you will be comfortable managing multiple campaigns simultaneously. This role requires an ability to prioritise tasks, work calmly under pressure, be a strong team player, and possess exceptional communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Press Officer looking for the next step, or a Publicity Manager 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 (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>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.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Publicity manager / senior publicity manager (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 27th November 2024Salary range: £30,500 - £36,000Contract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position&nbsp;Do you have a love of books and a knack for sales?We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised sales person to join the award-winning Bloomsbury International Sales team (selling across our Adult and Children’s, Special Interest and Head of Zeus divisions) as International Sales Manager, reporting to the Head of International Sales.Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney.As International Sales Manager, you will be responsible for sales of Bloomsbury titles to Scandinavia and Southern Europe as well as to UK Exporters, managing direct sales relationships with a wide range of customers and providing them with exceptional customer service. You will provide feedback on your territories to colleagues across the company and represent the department at meetings with particular divisional responsibility for the Children’s Education list.We are looking for a proactive candidate with strong commercial initiative and a love of books who will thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years’ sales experience including managing accounts and be open to travel within the territory and to book fairs as required. We will consider exceptional candidates with less experience of direct account management.In return, we can offer invaluable global sales experience, a wide understanding of the publishing process, and the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders in the industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Pitching and presenting new books to customers and providing them with up-to-date information on new titles, this will include attending book fairs and visiting customers in territory.</li><li>Setting and reviewing sales targets and working directly with all customers to grow sales and achieve targets.&nbsp;</li><li>Agreeing promotions with customers, submissions for catalogues and any other marketing plans.&nbsp;</li><li>Dealing with orders, queries from customers and working closely with our distributor to ensure orders are delivered in a timely fashion.</li><li>Identifying and developing new relationships with potential customers, ensuring customer needs are understood and selecting appropriate product solutions.</li><li>Identifying ways in which Bloomsbury can increase market share in the designated territory, through further product development, distributor relations, sales events, and promotional campaigns.&nbsp;</li><li>Conducting competitive analysis and gathering market data to channel back to the International Sales team.</li><li>Acting as the departmental liaison with the Education team – attending divisional meetings and feeding back to the International Sales team on new products and opportunities in this division.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience of key account management</li><li>Sales, presentation and negotiation skills</li><li>A love of books</li><li>Passion for pitching and presenting</li><li>Organisation and efficiency</li><li>Confident communication skills</li><li>Ability to work as a team member as well as independently</li><li>Exceptional time-management</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp;Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 27th November.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&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 required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

International sales manager

Closing date:&nbsp;Thursday 2nd January at 5pmDuration:&nbsp;12 monthsStart date: March 2024&nbsp;Are you a freelancer working in publishing looking to access professional development and thrive in your career? Unlock your potential through mentoring, training and networking opportunities in this exciting programme.Creative Access is working with 11 publishing houses to provide access to our <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individuals/thrive-programme/" target="_blank">Thrive: Development Programme</a> for freelance professionals working within the publishing industry who are at mid-level in their careers.Bloomsbury Publishing, Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessments, Canongate, DK, Faber, Hachette UK, HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Profile Books, Sage Publishing and Simon &amp; Schuster have all committed to funding places on the Thrive programme in recognition that despite being an essential and growing part of the publishing workforce, freelancers are often not being sufficiently supported with their professional development. This is exacerbated for those from communities which are traditionally under-represented in the sector.This partnership aims to address these issues by offering 17 funded places on Creative Access’s year-long professional development programme for mid-level talent, which has been specifically created for, and by, people who are historically under-represented in the creative sector.&nbsp;About the programmeThe Thrive: Development Programme is an outstanding programme of leadership training, networking and support for individuals at mid-level career stage (c.3-8 years of experience)working in the creative industries.The year-long programme will commence in March 2024 and includes:<ul><li>Training in areas including developing your leadership presence, navigating a successful freelance career, confidence &amp; presence, managing yourself and others, and understanding organisational and freelance finances</li><li>Mentoring from a senior professional in your desired career field for 6 months&nbsp;</li><li>Networking events specifically targeted at mid-level career stage and an exclusive publishing networking event with representatives from our partner publishing houses</li><li>Free / discounted tickets from partner companies to attend conferences, training courses and cultural events  &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Participants can expect to increase influence, develop new skills for career progression and have increased confidence to advocate for equal access to training, pay rises and promotions. You’ll also be able to build contacts and working relationships across sectors and take strides to achieve career objectives.The programme is open to freelancers working across the UK, with opportunities to attend training either online or in person. &nbsp;&nbsp;This opportunity is designed for those who:<ul><li>Are currently freelancing, and have been for at least 6 months</li><li>Work within the publishing sector and identify as being at mid-level in their career (c.3-8 years of experience)</li><li>Have had some experience of coordinating or managing projects</li><li>Are interested in developing new skills to help progress their career</li><li>Want to connect with a group of like-minded individuals with similar goals</li><li>Identify as being from an under-represented group in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning&nbsp;and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>You must be a freelance professional working in any role within the publishing sector</li><li>After clicking the 'Apply' button, you will be directed to the&nbsp;application&nbsp;form</li><li>Please answer the questions and upload an up to date CV. Within your CV, please specify whether you have worked with any of the publishing houses listed below during your career:<ul><li>Bloomsbury Publishing</li><li>Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessments</li><li>Canongate</li><li>DK</li><li>Faber</li><li>Hachette UK</li><li>HarperCollins</li><li>Penguin Random House</li><li>Profile Books</li><li>Sage Publishing</li><li>Simon &amp; Schuster</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;If you require any access support while completing the application form or would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. video or audio recording), please email <a href="mailto:programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> to discuss further.&nbsp;&nbsp;Questions?For any queries or for further information, please contact <a href="mailto:programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>

Creative Access

About Creative Access

Thrive: development programme for freelancers working in publishing

Closing date: 10th December 2024Salary range:&nbsp;£35,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from homeLocation:&nbsp;HYLO, Bunhill Row, London EC1YImprint:&nbsp;Zaffre Fiction&nbsp;Reports to:&nbsp;Publisher, Zaffre Fiction&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;Editorial&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you an experienced assistant editor / editor looking to take the next step in your publishing career? Bring your passion for crime and thriller fiction to this award-winning imprint.&nbsp;Zaffre Fiction, the home of bestselling and award-winning commercial fiction at Bonnier Books UK, are looking for a passionate, highly organized and proactive crime/thriller commissioning editor to work alongside our Publisher to spot and seek out new talent and deliver exceptional publishing.&nbsp;Zaffre was launched in 2015 and includes bestselling authors such as Lynda La Plante, Wilbur Smith, Rosie Goodwin, Robert Peston, Susie Dent and T. M. Logan. The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the development of the crime and thriller list, by nurturing and confidently publishing our existing authors, acquiring market-leading new talent and contributing towards making Zaffre a destination imprint.&nbsp;This is a perfect next step for an experienced, hard-working assistant editor or editor with a demonstrable passion for commercial crime and thriller&nbsp;fiction.&nbsp;You will be a strong team player and combine a keen eye for detail with high editorial standards along with plenty of ideas, enthusiasm and energy. You will enjoy working closely editorially with authors, leading the publishing of their books and inspiring the broader team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>&nbsp;Working with the Publisher and Editorial Director on the publication of existing Zaffre Fiction authors – from author care and administrative duties to editing, project-managing and desk-editing – including taking sole responsibility for a number of titles.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Commissioning books with a particular focus on trend-leading crime and thriller fiction with broad appeal.&nbsp;</li><li>Add to an already strong network of authors, agents and scouts, working to make Zaffre Fiction a destination imprint.&nbsp;</li><li>Being part of a closely-knit team and contributing to list strategy.&nbsp;</li><li>Managing relationships with other departments, including sales, marketing, publicity, design and production.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>You will be a passionate reader of crime and thrillers with exceptional taste and strong commercial acumen.&nbsp;</li><li>You will have at least two years’ experience within a trade publishing team.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent project management skills, ideally with experience of desk editing and successfully steering books from acquisition to publication.&nbsp;</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload to meet multiple deadlines. &nbsp;</li><li>Exemplary attention to detail. &nbsp;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. &nbsp;</li><li>An interest in learning and developing skills within a fast-paced, energetic and outward-looking department. &nbsp;</li><li>A keen understanding of the print and digital markets.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;If you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button to visit our website.&nbsp;We look forward to hearing from you.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 via Creative Access.

Commissioning editor (Crime & Thriller), Zaffre Fiction

Closing date: 6th December 2024Salary range:&nbsp;£28,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from homeReports to:&nbsp;Art Director, Adult TradeDepartment:&nbsp;DesignLocation:&nbsp;HYLO, Bunhill Row, London EC1Y&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is looking for a designer / senior designer to join its award-winning design team, creating high-impact covers across its growing adult lists.This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute designer, looking to make their mark. You will have a particularly strong track record in commercial and reading group fiction, as you will be focusing on the cover design for the company’s adult trade division – comprising imprints Blink, Manilla Press, Ithaka, Zaffre, Eriu, and Black &amp; White.&nbsp; There will also be an opportunity&nbsp;to work across other genres.The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience in trade publishing, with solid experience in commercial cover design. They will be a clear and confident communicator, with the ability to collaborate effectively with the editorial, sales and production teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.A strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is essential.Positive and proactive in approach, you will enjoy working as part of a close-knit team. In return, we offer the opportunity to join a forward-thinking, vibrant and ambitious publisher, with fantastic benefits.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Designing high-impact covers to brief, and across a broad range of lists and genres, focusing initially on commercial and reading group fiction</li><li>Commercially astute with a keen interest in market trends and prepared to break the mould and push boundaries with designs</li><li>Liaising with the creative studio manager and other departments including editorial, production, and sales to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard</li><li>Ensuring cover artwork is press-ready and supplied according to printer specification</li><li>Presenting your own&nbsp;covers with confidence</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience in a design role in publishing, ideally with experience designing covers for commercial/reading group fiction</li><li>A positive team player with a proactive approach</li><li>A clear communicator, capable of working effectively with various teams and functions across the business</li><li>Excellent&nbsp;organisation skills with the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite / Cloud</li></ul>Please include a portfolio PDF with your application.&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.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.

Designer / senior designer

Closing date: 24th November 2024Salary: Starting at £32,375 dependent on experienceDepartment: Strategy and Consumer InsightsLocation: LondonGrade: P2&nbsp;Are you passionate about the intersection of media, politics, and public service? Help shape the future of one of the UK's most unique broadcasters in this exciting mid-level role.The Policy and Public Affairs team sits within the Strategy and Consumer Insight division and is responsible for managing all of Channel 4’s relationships with the UK and devolved Governments and Parliaments, as well as with regulators and other stakeholders in the political and corporate worlds. It seeks to ensure that any policy and regulatory decisions made are in the best interests of Channel 4.The team plays a lead role in ensuring that stakeholders are kept informed about key Channel 4 programmes and initiatives and understand Channel 4’s unique remit and model. It also provides briefing and advice to senior management, including members of the Executive Team. The team has members based in Leeds, London and Glasgow and this role includes the option of being based in any of these locations.The Senior Public Affairs Executive will provide support across the Policy and Public Affairs team – engaging with a wide range of projects across the breadth of the department’s work. The role will report into the Senior Manager, Public and External Affairs.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Preparing for and representing C4 in Parliamentary engagement, meeting MPs and politicians across the UK’s political institutions in a range of different settings, with support from others in the PPA team including the Senior Manager, Public and External Affairs.</li><li>Drafting briefings for Channel 4’s PPA team and executives for engagement.</li><li>Supporting managing C4’s policy and public affairs forward activity planner – recording upcoming engagement and identifying relevant opportunities for members of the PPA team to engage with policy makers and politicians&nbsp;</li><li>Monitoring political and industry developments, legislation and debates, updating the PPA and wider Channel 4 teams, such as Comms, Legal and Execs accordingly (working with our external monitoring agency and consultancies)&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for organising the C4 All Party Parliamentary Group, preparing materials and an advance plan of events (with support from the Senior Manager, Public and External Affairs)</li><li>Conducting ad-hoc desk research into industry, policy and regulatory issues relevant to Channel 4 to support drafting of policy responses, internal summary notes and briefings.&nbsp;</li><li>Supporting drafting of consultation responses and submissions on a range of policy issues relevant to Channel 4.&nbsp;</li><li>Drafting content for newsletters and collating information to respond to policy and Parliamentary enquiries on a range of topics.</li><li>Overseeing a database of Channel 4’s engagement with MPs/Peers and other stakeholders, to track engagement and enable internal reporting of PPA activity.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Good understanding of the UK political system, ideally with experience working in Parliament, in political consultancy, or as part of an in-house public affairs team.</li><li>Good network with policymakers and politicians.&nbsp;</li><li>Great communication skills, comfortable explaining complex policy in simple terms, in person and in writing.</li><li>Organised and adaptable with good attention to detail.</li><li>A team player who is comfortable with ambiguity and willing to take on a variety of tasks across a busy team.</li><li>A proactive self-starter who can see what work needs doing and make it happen.</li><li>Adept at using and monitoring social media.</li><li>An interest or knowledge of media and broadcasting policy and public affairs would be desirable but not essential.</li><li>If you love television and are interested in politics this could be a great role for you. A degree is not essential for this role. We are looking for a candidate who has great political nous; excellent communication skills and a passion for C4’s content, values and role as a public service broadcaster and its commitment to diversity and inclusion.</li></ul>&nbsp;Hybrid workingFrom September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week.&nbsp;Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Employees then have the flexibility to decide where they spend the rest of the working week. All our offices are open five days a week.&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 via Creative Access.&nbsp;

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Be more rainbow

Senior public affairs executive

Closing date for applications: 28th NovemberSalary: £47,000 - £51,000&nbsp;Take your expertise in contracts for business affairs/legal to this role with a leading publisher.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 12 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 Orion Publishing Group, a division of Hachette UK, publishes commercial, award-winning fiction, non-fiction and gift, and is home to bestselling authors and brands such as Ian Rankin, Adam Kay, Michael Connelly, Emily English, Dr Nicole LePera, Brandon Sanderson, Cathy Bramley, Philippe Sands, Candice Carty-Williams and the Hairy Bikers. &nbsp;The Orion contracts team comprises of Senior Manager, Manager and Assistant, in addition to department-wide team members.&nbsp;The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;What you'll be doingPart of the HUK Contracts Senior Team and reporting to the Director for Contracts &amp; Business Affairs, the successful candidate will work closely with the Orion publishing teams as well as with colleagues in the Contracts &amp; Business Affairs Department to:<ul><li>ensure contracts are drafted and negotiated to high standards working within company policy and KPIs</li><li>advise editorial and publishing teams on contractual elements of acquisitions</li><li>draft and review contracts including brand licensing agreements, and negotiate amendments as needed</li><li>draft, check and amend other contractual paperwork, including addenda, novations, reversions and cancellations</li><li>handle internal and external contract queries</li><li>take part in IP creation projects in an advisory role</li><li>assist in training and developing junior colleagues in the team</li><li>build and maintain successful working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the Contracts &amp; Business Affairs Department, Orion and other relevant HUK teams</li><li>use initiative, within the parameters of company and Group policies, to find creative solutions to unusual problems arising from complex negotiations</li><li>deliver training to editors and others at Orion on Contracts &amp; Business Affairs Department processes and guideline; and</li><li>lead the Orion contracts team and be the team's first point of contact with the Orion leadership team.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>Proven experience in&nbsp;contracts (or business affairs/legal)&nbsp;in the publishing, media or entertainment sectors&nbsp;</li><li>Advanced drafting skills</li><li>Ability to conduct effective negotiations</li><li>Thorough understanding of copyright and contract law; relevant knowledge of other intellectual property law e.g. trademarks.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of, or aptitude for, relevant applications/systems</li><li>Commercial awareness and financial literacy</li><li>Ability to communicate and build positive working relationship with contacts at all levels&nbsp;</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.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>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.

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