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Closing date: 1st September 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: National Living WageDuration: 6 monthsWorking pattern: Part-time working 3 days per week (Ideal working days are Thursday and Friday, with a flexible third day)Location: EdinburghStart date: 30th September 2024&nbsp;Learn invaluable skills in creative facilitation and be part of an inspiring, children's rights-focused arts initiative with this exciting 6-month internship!<a href="https://www.imaginate.org.uk/" target="_blank">Imaginate</a> is Scotland's national charity that presents, develops and celebrates inspiring theatre and dance performances for children and young people. The organisation works year-round with schools and community groups on projects such as their flagship Creative Encounters project, they produce the Edinburgh International Children's Festival: an annual celebration of world-class theatre and dance performances for young audiences, and provide development opportunities, projects and international exchange for artists and freelancers in the young audiences sector.&nbsp;The Trainee Creative Facilitator will work on Creative Encounters, a partnership project with North Edinburgh Arts in which children commission artists to make new theatre and/or dance performances for the North Edinburgh Community Festival and the Children’s Festival Family Encounters Day.&nbsp;The participating children lead on the selection process (reading applications, shortlisting, interviewing and then choosing artists) and inform and shape the creation of the performances.&nbsp;It is an exciting time to join this project as it heads into its third year as the trainee will be able to work with children, artists and Imaginate staff to support the creation of three new theatre/dance commissions.&nbsp;There are opportunities to gain experience across Imaginate’s community and schools projects, and artist development programmes including free places on Imaginate workshops and access to their 'Go &amp; See Fund' to cover the cost of seeing performances.&nbsp;&nbsp;What you will learn<ul><li>Facilitation skills – You will work alongside your mentor (Lou Brodie, Creative Projects Facilitator) to learn about innovative tools and techniques needed to help children and young people work together to think differently, and collectively shape new solutions.</li><li>Children’s rights – You will explore the UN Convention on Rights of a Child with a focus on where it intersects with arts and culture as well as taking part in Creative Encounters sessions sharing children’s rights knowledge with the children. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Child protection and safeguarding training – You will learn about child protection and safeguarding when working with children and young people (both in school settings and in out of school groups).&nbsp;This will include doing an NSPCC online course in child protection, taking part in in-house training led by Imaginate's DCPO/Senior Producer, Pamela Walker, and through mentoring with Lou Brodie.&nbsp;You will receive a Disclosure Scotland PVG certificate to take on to future employment.&nbsp;</li><li>Trauma-informed practice – You will be offered time and support to learn about trauma-informed practice including this <a href="https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/37898/national-trauma-training-programme/trauma-informed" target="_blank">Level 1 training with NHS Scotland</a>. &nbsp;</li><li>Networking and connections – You will be invited to all Imaginate sector networking and social events offering a great opportunity to make connections for future work.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Other – You will have time to meet with members of the Imaginate team to learn about areas of work that are of interest such as producing, tour booking, festival management, project coordination, marketing, finance, working in a school setting, policy writing and organisational strategy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;How you will learn<ul><li>Attend the regular Creative Encounters group sessions.</li><li>Take part in Creative Encounters project planning.</li><li>Observe project budgeting with the team.</li><li>Take part in sessions and project evaluation and documentation.</li><li>Take part in a bespoke programme of training through Imaginate.</li><li>Attend regular meetings with Line Manager and with Mentor.</li><li>Attend Imaginate Team Update Meetings and other meetings of interest.</li><li>See theatre and dance performances for children and young people.</li><li>Keep a learning diary to document training and learning.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Enthusiasm about developing facilitation skills and a career in creative facilitation.</li><li>A passion for theatre and dance.</li><li>Interest in working with children and young people.</li><li>Committed to creating safe and positive spaces for children and young people and sharing in Imaginate’s values of being curious, friendly, open and compassionate.</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 Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the&nbsp;Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.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.

Imaginate

Trainee creative facilitator

Do you love books? Do you think a career in publishing is for you? Then our courses are for you…This is a brilliant opportunity to apply for an industry-led course that would normally cost £295. The sponsored places available are ring-fenced for those who cannot afford the fees and are the first in their family to go to university, didn't go to university, and/or were eligible for free school meals, and/or are from outside the South East and/or have a disability.&nbsp;An Introduction to Book Publishing - August 27th-30th 2024This 4-day online course provides a comprehensive overview of the publishing industry and gives delegates a good understanding of the business. Open to anyone over 16, the course is taught by experts from across publishing to give an up-to-date, practical, and relevant look at the industry.&nbsp;It gives an insight into the structure of a publishing house and the main roles within it - including editorial and design, production, rights, sales and marketing. The course is delivered in real-time and helps the participants build connections and gives them the chance to ask the experts questions. Helping them to&nbsp;understand the publishing industry and identify the right role for them.&nbsp;To applyPlease send a covering letter and CV via the apply button at the top right of the page,&nbsp;explaining how the course will help you achieve your goals, and how you meet the criteria.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Bluebird Works Ltd

Introduction to Publishing course – sponsored places

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 6th August 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: Equivalent to National Living Wage or London Living Wage (depending on location)Start date: 2nd September 2024&nbsp;Duration: 12 monthsWorking hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – FridayLocation: Remote with occasional travel to London (travel expenses will be covered)&nbsp;Explore this traineeship opportunity if you're excited to learn more about the world of books and campaigning from within a prominent arts and culture charity.The <a href="https://womensprize.com/" target="_blank">Women’s Prize Trust</a>’s mission is to enrich society by creating equitable opportunities for women in the world of books and beyond. The charity believes that books by women can change the world, so its opens up pathways into reading and writing for the book lovers and storytellers of tomorrow.&nbsp;The trainee will have the opportunity to support the team across all activities as required, learning about the book industry and a campaigning charity. The requirements for this role are outlined below but most importantly, the trainee will be a passionate reader and a champion of the organisation's mission!&nbsp;What you will learn<ul><li>How to generally operate and ‘be’ in the world of work (such as boundaries, respect, communication, time management, prioritisation)</li><li>How a small team can work efficiently and remotely together</li><li>How to support on general office tasks – admin that underpins any role in any industry</li><li>How good customer service encourages brand loyalty and creates positive growth</li><li>How different event models can support your organisational aims, both in terms of income and community engagement</li><li>How individual roles and skill sets within the team work independently and collaborate</li><li>The basics of the publishing industry; Women's Prize Trust is adjacent to the industry's workings as a whole</li><li>The value of advocacy and campaigning for change&nbsp;&nbsp;–&nbsp;useful for any charity role</li><li>The value of equity, diversity and inclusion woven into the everyday.</li></ul>&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>General office admin – coordinating several mailboxes, setting up meetings, making travel bookings, supporting on expenses, organising couriers, helping to process invoices, digital filing</li><li>Customer service for events and merch -&nbsp;responding to customer service queries, overseeing returns and exchanges, and supporting with stock management</li><li>Event support on- and offline – logging RSVPs, attending events, putting look books together for photographers</li><li>Evaluations – supporting on evaluations by taking screengrabs, transcribing endorsements, reviewing survey feedback from beneficiaries</li><li>Project support – online research, proofreading, community engagement, etc.</li></ul>The more creative or specific focus can be honed depending on the candidate’s interests and desired area of training. Examples could include submissions to prizes with the project manager; writing content for the website with the marketing director; or research for podcast guests and media with the comms director.&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>A passionate reader with plenty of enthusiasm for the Women's Prize Trust's mission</li><li>A ‘people person’ with great customer service skills, and enjoy problem-solving and engaging with others</li><li>Someone who takes pride in being meticulous and paying close attention to detail</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills – someone who is confident yet listens, and can adapt their style for different audiences</li><li>A proactive approach and a can-do attitude –&nbsp;in a small team it is essential that everyone is diligent, supports each other, and is interested in learning new things</li><li>There is no essential professional experience required for this role as it is entry level, but experience of a part-time job in any area would be advantageous, in terms of previous exposure to the world of work</li><li>As the organisation works remotely, experience of using the Office and Google suites would also be beneficial to hit the ground running.</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>, including the&nbsp;option to arrange an alternative application format (e.g. video or audio) if this is a more accessible option for you.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;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.This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the&nbsp;Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

Women's Prize Trust

Trainee team assistant

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

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Undiscovered writers' prize, Penguin Michael Joseph

Closing date for applications: 16th August at 11.59pmBursary: £19,059 (will consider LLW for candidates based in London)Typical working hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday (35 hours per week working remotely with 1hr lunch unpaid)Contract duration: 12 monthsStart date: September 2024&nbsp;Learn more about how this long-running reading charity uses marketing, design and communications to deliver its annual campaign and year-round engagements through hands-on experience in this traineeship.<a href="https://www.worldbookday.com/" target="_blank">World Book Day</a> is a small charity working to make sure that&nbsp;more children, from all backgrounds, develop the life-long habit of reading for pleasure. In this opportunity, the organisation will be welcoming a creative, innovative and dedicated trainee marketing and design assistant to its small team. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in visual design, marketing and communications.As this is a trainee role, you’ll be supported to develop your skills and knowledge as part of the team delivering World Book Day’s annual campaign and year-round activities. You will work closely with the manager for World Book Day and the digital and content marketing executive. You’ll contribute to improving levels of reading and book ownership – particularly amongst disadvantaged children – across the UK and Ireland.Please include two pieces of design work in your application –&nbsp;see more details on how to apply below.&nbsp;What you will learn<ul><li>Develop your design skills to create visual assets (presentations, social media assets, email campaigns, printed materials, documents and resources)</li><li>Develop your writing, designing and email communications for different audiences</li><li>Designing comms and marketing materials for partners; publishers, libraries, literacy charities, booksellers, schools and early years settings</li><li>Develop your reporting and analysis skills; recording and analysing statistics from the World Book Day website, email comms and social media channels.</li></ul>&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Developing your design skills to create visual assets (presentations, social media assets, email campaigns, printed materials, documents and resources) that embody the World Book Day brand and strengthen its visual identity</li><li>Contributing to the protection of the World Book Day brand; working with our commercial and charity partners to ensure assets and promotional activity adheres to the charity’s Trademark and brand guidelines</li><li>Assisting with the World Book Day website; designing, planning, writing and scheduling assets and content, working with the website content management system (CMS)</li><li>Writing, designing and scheduling social media posts for World Book Day’s channels and monitoring and engaging with audiences and partners</li><li>Writing and designing email communications for different audiences</li><li>Designing comms and marketing materials for partners; publishers, libraries, literacy charities, booksellers, schools and early years settings</li><li>Developing your creative ideas, keeping informed about digital marketing trends and innovative ways to design and deliver digital content</li><li>Supporting World Book Day’s reporting to partners (collecting stats, screenshots, info throughout the campaign)</li><li>Developing your reporting and analysis skills; recording and analysing statistics from the World Book Day website, email comms and social media channels</li><li>Raising POs for promotional materials and design costs</li><li>Meeting attendance as required, recording the minutes and reporting on general and specific activities.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking forYou will receive full training in World Book Day's systems and be supported to develop skills in the areas in the job description, but please refer to your experience and suitability for the role based on the following:<ul><li>You may have a qualification in art, graphic design or marketing, and/or a portfolio of your marketing and design projects</li><li>You will have the capacity and ambition to develop your expertise in design packages: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and Canva and experience of Microsoft package (Outlook, Word, Excel &amp; PowerPoint)</li><li>Experience is not essential but could be in one or more of the following areas: design marketing, digital or social media marketing/promotion, online content provision; publishing/bookselling</li><li>You will have a good eye for design and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to demonstrate a commitment to World Book Day’s values: integrity, innovation, collaboration, respect, fun and celebration, all children reading for pleasure</li><li>Confident written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>The ability to organise and prioritise tasks and deadlines</li><li>A self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work effectively from home.</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, two examples of your design work that you are particularly proud of, and a short cover letter (approximately 750 words) telling us why you're interested in the role and how you could meet the role description and requirements</li><li>You may include an external link to your two design work examples, or enclose this in the same document&nbsp;</li><li>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 individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning&nbsp;and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

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