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Closing date: 30th March 2025Salary: £27,000 We’re looking for an industrious production assistant to join our dynamic team at our offices in historic Somerset House in central London. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone who wants to break into publishing.Hurst is an independently owned and run non-fiction press based in London but publishing globally. We produce approximately 90 new titles per year in the fields of history, politics, sociology, war studies, and religion, building on our strengths in African, Asian, East European, and Middle East Studies. We aim to publish books that add meaningfully to conversations, or start new ones. Although we are a small publishing house, we consistently achieve coverage for our books in mainstream outlets including the BBC,&nbsp;The Guardian,&nbsp;Financial Times, and&nbsp;The Sunday Times.&nbsp;In the past year, our titles have been shortlisted for the following prestigious international awards: Orwell Prize,&nbsp;Los Angeles Times&nbsp;Book Prize,&nbsp;Financial TimesBest Business Book Award, André Simon Food &amp; Drink Awards, Bread &amp; Roses Radical Publishing Award, Gladstone History Prize, and the Templer Book Prize for Military History.As a production assistant, you will be reporting directly to our Production Director and will play an essential role at every stage of production, assisting on both general-interest and academic books. As we are a close-knit team, you will also gain insight into Editorial, Sales &amp; Marketing and Publicity, working closely with those colleagues. Responsibilities<ul><li>Taking the lead on author management during production;</li><li>Checking and marking up proof corrections;</li><li>Liaising with our production partners, e.g. printers, typesetters, proofreaders &amp; indexers;</li><li>Commissioning maps to illustrate our books;</li><li>Managing our files for eBooks, other electronic platforms &amp; marketing assets;</li><li>Commissioning cover designs for press review copies;</li><li>Text production for paperback editions.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills, and experience<ul><li>Knowledge of and interest in global current affairs</li><li>Excellent written communication skills, and a good eye for detail</li><li>Outstanding levels of organisation and capacity for independent work</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to learn fast in a small team</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat</li></ul> Hurst has a hybrid working model. The role can be based anywhere, including fully office-based if preferred, but at a minimum you must be able to work in person in at Somerset House in Central London twice a week. Please note: we can only consider candidates with the permanent right to work in the UK.To apply, please send CV and covering letter to our Production Director,&nbsp;Daisy Leitch, via the 'Apply' button. 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;

Hurst Publishers

Production assistant

Closing date: 21st March 2025Salary: £35,000 per annumWorking hours: 9am - 5pm or 9.30am - 5.30pm.&nbsp;Location: This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring at least three days a week at our office on Bermondsey Street, SE1, with opportunities for remote work on the other days.&nbsp;Are you looking for your next production role? Help craft compelling stories and manage daily content flow on our dynamic fast-paced desk.The Stage Media Company Ltd, based in London Bridge, is dedicated to providing up-to-date news and services for the UK’s theatre, performing arts and book publishing industry with two key titles: The Stage and The Bookseller. Both The Stage and The Bookseller are established leaders within their respective fields, offering industry news, authoritative reviews/interviews and insightful features.The Stage, the publication for the theatre industry, has an opportunity for a talented, multi-skilled Deputy Production Editor&nbsp;to work on a well-established title who is highly proficient working across print and web and would be confident supervising a busy, fast-moving production desk.&nbsp;As Deputy Production Editor, you will be reporting to The Stage's Production Manager. The role will require accuracy under pressure and a passion for the theatre.&nbsp;Main purpose of the role<ul><li>To sub and publish content across The Stage's web and print publications, ensuring that quality meets the highest levels of accuracy and house style.</li><li>To edit and publish web stories, reviews, features and columns, as well as lay out newspaper pages using Indesign, with both flair and attention to detail.</li><li>To support the production manager in overseeing and upholding the quality and efficiency of the production process.</li><li>To sub and publish content on The Bookseller, The Stage’s sister publication, as required and where capacity allows, both in digital and print, supporting The Bookseller team at busy periods.</li></ul>&nbsp;What you will do<ul><li>Contribute to editorial production, following quality, house style and speed of delivery requirements</li><li>In the event of the absence of The Stage’s production manager, to oversee the production schedule, allocating work as required and ensuring that deadlines are met, including passing pages to the printers</li><li>Supervise relevant production team members when required</li><li>Assume responsibility for tasks requiring greater input on design/layout</li><li>Create/develop page templates as required</li><li>Sub and post copy to the website using the company’s web publishing platform</li><li>Sub and lay out pages for weekly paper using Adobe InDesign</li><li>Locate/source pics when necessary</li><li>Assist with training and offer support to other members of the department</li><li>Create and publish eye-catching social media posts</li><li>Uphold accepted style, standards and legal requirements</li><li>Provide support and guidance for team members as required</li><li>Proof copy and ensure quality/layout of colleagues’ pages as necessary</li><li>Ensure smooth delivery of weekly print deadlines and daily online deadlines as necessary</li><li>Deputise for the production manager as necessary</li><li>Provide cover for team members as required</li></ul>&nbsp;What we are looking for<ul><li>First-class copy-subbing, proofreading and layout skills</li><li>Excellent working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop</li><li>Extensive experience of web publishing platforms</li><li>Excellent written, verbal and organisational skills</li><li>Social-media savvy, able to craft eye-catching posts and tweets</li><li>Proven experience of meeting production deadlines</li><li>Strong working knowledge of SEO</li><li>Journalism qualification including media law</li><li>Proven experience as a senior sub-editor</li><li>Experience of line management or being accountable for team members (highly desirable)</li></ul>This may be a good fit for you if you are/ have:<ul><li>Organised, cooperative and demonstrates excellent attention to detail</li><li>Able to contribute positively to a team-oriented, collaborative environment</li><li>Ability to balance competing priorities</li><li>Ability to work calmly under pressure</li><li>Able to work independently and also as part of a team</li><li>Willingness to participate in continual learning</li><li>Intuitive to business needs</li><li>An interest in, and knowledge of, UK theatre and books would be desirable</li></ul>&nbsp;Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are here to support you and ensure you have the best possible experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Stage Media Company Limited

Deputy production editor

Closing date: 21st March 2025 at 12pmSalary: £42,750 - £47,620 inclusive of Inner London Weighting&nbsp;Manage the technical production of cutting-edge arts and cultural programming at the Barbican.The Barbican is looking for an experienced Technical Production Manager to support the successful delivery of diverse and dynamic performance and participation programmes across music, theatre, cinema and visual arts.The Technical Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the practical delivery of a programme of events and projects developed by the Creative Collaboration team. Acting as the technical and production co-lead, they play a central role for the department, supporting delivery and advising on the logistical, operational and financial feasibility of all its planned projects. The Technical Production Manager will develop delivery models in response to the unique requirements and needs of individual projects, and to the overall programme, to a high professional standard.Working closely with technical managers, technicians, producers, curators and programmers from across the Barbican artform teams, the role will also collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including artists, creative practitioners and community partners whose work we seek to platform and share with a wider public.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience of high-quality, live events delivery.</li><li>Experience working across arts forms, or specialising in one, on the technical and staging requirements of events.</li><li>Previous experience of managing project logistics for events, including equipment maintenance and usage; managing risk assessments for all stages of projects; assisting with planning and resource allocation including staffing.</li><li>Experience and knowledge of project management systems.</li><li>Experience of long-term event planning for multiple concurrent projects and programmes.</li><li>Experience administrating and updating event notes for projects to include all necessary internal operational requirements.</li><li>Experience managing event budgets in conjunction senior managers and producers, including ability to prepare detailed costings of planned events, obtaining estimates for additional services required internal and external technical support;</li><li>Experience of managing contractors or freelancers to deliver specialist production services, preparing and overseeing contract arrangements.</li><li>Being practical and proactive, with a flexible approach, and able to work in a collaborative way as part of a team.</li><li>A keen interest in working in the arts, culture and education.</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.

Barbican Centre

Barbican & Guildhall School

Technical production manager

Deadline: 12 noon on 24 March 2025Salary: from £30,000-£33,000 per annum, depending on experience – where £33,000 equates to a high level of relevant experience across the role and a strong demonstration of competence through the application process.Hours: Full-time. Main office at Cobden Works, Salford, UK.&nbsp;Walk the Plank seeks a brilliant production manager to support the delivery of the company’s ongoing programme of ambitious arts and cultural activity.This is an exciting time for the new Production Manager to join Walk the Plank, one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations, and winner of several recent awards including: National Outdoor Events Association -’Sustainability’, Access All Areas - ‘Best Operations’, Event Production Show - ‘Best Use of Tech', Global Web Excellence - ‘Accessibility’ and ‘Cultural’.Walk the Plank is one of the UK’s leading outdoor arts organisations with a reputation for creating innovative productions and performances which engage artists and communities in a wide range of outdoor settings.Walk the Plank’s track record of making work that engages citizens in public celebration is founded on ambitious creativity that connects with ordinary people. From fire gardens and site-responsive installations to parades and festivals, the company consistently attracts acclaim and showcases talent.As one of three Production Managers, you will have a chance to work on projects in many different locations, as part of an exciting creative environment.Our production team plays a crucial role ensuring that each project is executed to the highest standards for our clients – from festivals and local authorities to government agencies and commercial clients – with regard to artistic quality, budgets, creativity, safety, sustainability and audience engagement.&nbsp;Liaison with:<ul><li>Internal: Walk the Plank team and freelance creative and production team, stage managers, rigging and show crews, and our marketing and comms team.</li><li>External: Clients, promoters, suppliers and freelance contractors.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with particular attention to detail.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to get on with a wide variety of people at all levels and to work well within a team.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to deal with and manage different people from wide-ranging backgrounds in diverse circumstances including under pressure.&nbsp;</li><li>A highly proactive approach to production management, taking a lead where necessary to ensure essential tasks and processes are carried out.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative and willing to learn new techniques/skills in accordance with agreed changes to working practice.</li><li>Ability to deliver high-quality work under time pressure and to tight deadlines.&nbsp;</li><li>Willingness to engage with company’s strategies around Sustainability and Environmental responsibility, including monitoring, and advocacy within your teams.</li><li>A problem solver, with a calm and methodical approach.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to deal with correct prioritisation of tasks including when faced with limited resources.&nbsp;</li><li>Produce work to a high level of accuracy using a methodical approach.&nbsp;</li><li>High level of competency using Microsoft Office Suite (in particular Excel).&nbsp;</li><li>Passport holder, not subject to travel restrictions.&nbsp;</li><li>Eligible to work in the UK.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working in a similar role in the live events or creative industries sector.&nbsp;</li><li>Good knowledge of and enthusiasm for the arts.&nbsp;</li><li>Relevant Health and Safety qualification/s.&nbsp;</li><li>Full, clean driving licence, with ability to drive 7.5T.&nbsp;</li><li>Competent in creating scale site plans in Autocad or similar.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of working with pyrotechnics and/or special effects.</li></ul>&nbsp;Terms and conditions<ul><li>Work pattern: The nature of our work means that members of our production team are required to work flexibly, and outside normal hours to ensure the effective delivery of our work. We operate a time off in lieu system to compensate for time worked beyond contracted hours. The spread of our work is extensive, so you must be prepared to travel and stay overnight where required. Some overseas travel may be necessary.</li><li>Holiday/TOIL/Leave: Includes 24 paid holiday days plus 8 Bank Holidays, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) as per company policy and statutory sick pay entitlement.</li><li>Office and Home Working: We believe that sharing a space on a regular basis, interacting across the different parts of the company, and picking up on new threads and conversations together helps us to deliver great work and is an important and worthwhile part of our company culture. For that reason, we encourage office working as the norm. However, we will of course support flexible working and working from home where it is beneficial or necessary for the employee or company.</li><li>Pension: We offer 3% company pension contribution in addition to employee contributions</li></ul>&nbsp;Walk the Plank is committed to equal opportunities, and is Disability Confident Committed Employer, a Living Wage Employer, a Mental Health Aware Employer and a Creative Access Employer Partner.We value a diverse team and welcome applications from all sectors of the community as part of our aim to reflect the diversity of our audiences.D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent applicants fulfilling the basic criteria for the role will be interviewed. If you have any specific access requirements for the interview or foresee any barriers to the proposed way of working, please specify if you are invited to interview.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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