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Closing date: 31st October 2024Salary: £28,000 (+bonus + benefits)Location: 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;Learn more about account management across a range of products including books, gifts, stationery and games in this exciting role.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&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.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries.&nbsp;What you'll be doingThis is a varied role working with multiple members of the non trade team and it is a great opportunity to gain experience across a number of channels. &nbsp;The role includes the following:<ul><li>Customer communication is a must for this role. Replying to customers within our SLAs and with a professional tone is critical.</li><li>Complete administrative tasks required by customers including gathering information/material and completing information forms.</li><li>Curating title selections to specific briefs for customers and wider team and maintaining the team CRM</li><li>Support on accounts which require additional operational handholding, for example using supplier portals (must be adept and quick to learn on multiple systems and understand how they marry up to HUKD systems and processes seeking efficiencies wherever possible)</li><li>Attend some customer meetings when required and build long-term customer relationships with lead to upselling and cross-selling, where reasonable and deliverable</li><li>Help organise, attend and follow up at Trade Fairs (Top Drawer and The Stationery Show)</li><li>Oversees Gift Trade Sales inbox, ensuring efficient communication and excellent account management to customers as well as internal colleagues.</li><li>Follow all Non Trade processes and protocols as advised by direct line manager and Sales Directors.</li><li>Supporting the Gift Trade Sales team and wider Non Trade team with key accounts and taking responsibility for long-tail orders and a suite of smaller accounts</li><li>Keeping hachettegift.co.uk website up to date with new titles quarterly</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking for<ul><li>Excellent communicator, taking ownership of customer queries from initial enquiry to solution in a timely manner.</li><li>Highly organised - &nbsp;able to juggle a volume of different queries, and enjoy working with numerous stakeholders.</li><li>Presentation skills. Knowledge of PowerPoint is a must. Edelwiess and Biblio skills would be beneficial.</li><li>Team player. The right candidate has a growth mindset and will work in a supportive and fun team.</li><li>Knowledge of Gift Trade and previous account management would be a plus.</li><li>A passion for gifting is always a plus – knowing when a book is a birthday present on impulse or a puzzle is a moment to take time out for yourself. Loves design and package.&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>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.&nbsp;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

Key account executive - Non Trade (6 month FTC)

Closing date: 4th November 2024&nbsp;We are seeking a highly motivated, organised, and enthusiastic assistant to an international rights literary agent in our London Literary department.&nbsp;The Books team in London is a dynamic and collaborative group of agents and assistants, whose various remits include Primary Agenting and the sale of International Rights.The ideal candidate will be an avid reader who is passionate about books, with a strong interest in international publishing and the global entertainment industry. This role will have a particular focus on translation rights, so previous experience in a Foreign Rights department or similar is desirable. Language skills are desirable but not essential.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesDuties include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Assisting with the preparation of submissions; logging deals in our system; tracking contracts, payments, and royalties; and generating reports, lists, and timetables.</li><li>Reading manuscripts and book proposals for all genres, for both UK and US authors, and producing concise reading reports for the International Rights department, with a specific aim to give feedback about their international scope.</li><li>Liaising with clients, publishers, and internal colleagues, maintaining good relationships and open communication.</li><li>Updating and maintaining key department databases.</li><li>Assisting with the preparation of Frankfurt, London, and Bologna Book Fairs, as well as other business trips.</li><li>Paying attention to trends in international markets and reporting back to the team.</li><li>Proactive support to the agent, including diary management, travel arrangements, answering phones and drafting correspondence. Other ad hoc tasks as required.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A huge passion for reading, with an interest in global publishing and entertainment.</li><li>Great attention to detail and the ability to work to a high standard whilst managing a high volume of information.</li><li>A willingness to learn quickly, with a hard-working, extra-mile attitude compatible with a fast-paced environment.</li><li>A genuine team-player who is reliable, can take initiative, and solve problems.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>A clear understanding of the importance of excellent client service and absolute discretion.</li></ul>&nbsp;WME&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wmebookdepartment.com/about-wme-books" target="_blank">The WME Literary Department</a> boasts a roster of bestselling and award-winning authors in all areas of fiction and nonfiction. With offices in New York, London, Nashville and Beverly Hills, WME Literary agents have the full range of expertise, from literary fiction to cookbooks to memoir to celebrity. The WME Literary Department’s extensive international rights team is devoted entirely to selling translation rights for clients’ books in over 50 languages around the globe.WME, part of the Endeavor network, is a leading entertainment&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talent_agency" target="_blank">talent agency</a>&nbsp;representing artists and content creators across all media platforms, specifically movies, television, music, theatre, digital and publishing. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, WME also has offices in New York, Nashville, London and Sydney.&nbsp;Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

IMG Production & Studios

The Strand

New Oxford Street

City Road

Seven League

Endeavor

Assistant to literary rights agent

Closing date: 27th October 2024Salary: £27,000&nbsp;Location: Hybrid working after probation, based in Central London&nbsp;Are you passionate about illustrated publishing and looking to kickstart your career in international rights?Thames &amp; Hudson is the leading global publisher of illustrated books on all aspects of human creativity, the visual arts, history and popular culture. We are looking for an International Rights Assistant with a passion for illustrated publishing.Reporting to the Head of International Rights you will be responsible for the accurate fulfilment of international language co-edition and licence agreements and will provide full administrative back-up to our Rights Executives. This role will involve regular liaison with other in-house departments, including finance, editorial, design, marketing &amp; publicity, production, and picture research, as well as with external publishers. We are therefore looking for a team player with great communication skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Providing full administrative back-up to the Rights Executives, ensuring accurate fulfilment of all co-edition and licence sales</li><li>Raising, sending and tracking orders, contracts and invoices</li><li>Sending out translation materials and answering editorial and production queries</li><li>Liaising daily with publishers via e-mail, phone and video conferencing</li><li>Tracking production of co-editions, monitoring schedules</li><li>Checking international language files, sending out printing materials for approval and arranging shipping of finished books</li><li>Maintaining departmental spreadsheets to track co-edition and licence sales, schedules, invoicing and payments</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Office experience, including good keyboard and computer skills</li><li>Intermediate ability with MS Office, especially Excel</li><li>Publishing qualification and/or some previous publishing experience would be desirable, preferably gained in a sales or production environment</li><li>European languages (preferred but not essential) and an interest in working with people from other countries and cultural backgrounds</li><li>Excellent organisational skills</li><li>Strong communication skills – both written and spoken</li><li>Ability to prioritise and multi-task</li><li>Attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy</li><li>Numeracy and commercial awareness</li></ul>Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;BenefitsIn addition to 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;To applyPlease send your CV with a covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements above to Sophie Castle by clicking the 'Apply' button. The deadline for applications is Sunday 27th October 2024.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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Thames & Hudson Headquarters

Thames & Hudson Ltd

International rights assistant

Closing date: 4th November 2024Salary: £16,800–£19,500 (£28,000–£32,500 p.a. pro rata) based on a 0.6 FTE contract (3 days / week or equivalent)Location: London / hybrid (you could work remotely from anywhere in the UK, with a minimum of two days per month at our London office)Interviews: 18 – 19 November 2024 (online and in-person)&nbsp;Deliver artist development programmes and help shape the future of new music and sound at this exciting charity!Sound and Music is the UK’s charity for new music and sound. Our mission is to be the base camp for anyone who wants to make, experience or support new music and sound to shape the modern world. We nurture and support cultures of new music, we champion artists to develop their creativity and make relevant work, and we actively campaign to remove barriers to ensure everyone can access opportunities to advance their creativity regardless of background.The Creative Programme Leader is a key role in the Programmes Team. You will lead on the delivery of our artist development programmes, awards and commissions. Your core responsibilities are to work with composers and artists working with music and sound on our programmes primarily through 1:1 sessions, supporting their artistic and professional development, and to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of our programme activities.You will work closely with the Head of Programmes, two Creative Programme Leaders and the Executive and Programmes Coordinator to deliver all aspects of our programmes. You will support our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, contributing to a culture of respect and collaboration in the organisation’s internal and external activities.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A strong alignment with our vision, mission and values</li><li>Artist development<ul><li>Experience in delivering artist development programmes or equivalent transferable experience</li><li>Knowledge of the needs and challenges of composers in the UK today</li><li>Understanding of the new music sector, including funding opportunities, artistic collaborations and partnership opportunities</li></ul></li><li>Collaboration<ul><li>Ability to work as part of a team as well as able to self-manage and work on your own</li><li>Ability to identify and nurture productive partnerships</li><li>Experience of working with project budgets, delivering activity to budget and deadlines</li></ul></li><li>Communication<ul><li>Strong interpersonal skills, including emotional intelligence, empathy, listening skills</li><li>Ability to work with diverse artists, communicating with curiosity and without judgement</li><li>Attentive to detail while handling a varied and demanding workload</li></ul></li><li>Committed to driving an inclusive and anti-racist culture in the organisation, and actively implementing ways to increase diversity in our workforce, programme and artists</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationWe operate a hybrid working model with a mix of in-person and remote working, and we welcome applications from anywhere in the UK. Our office is in London and we would require you to travel to our London office a minimum of twice a month at your own expense. Any regional or national travel required for events will be covered by Sound and Music.&nbsp;Sound and Music is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to addressing barriers to employment and participation on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, disability and socio-economic background, and we guarantee an interview to candidates from significantly under-represented groups who meet the specified minimum requirements of a role.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Sound and Music

Creative programme leader

Closing date for applications: Friday 29th November at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageStart date: 9th January 2025Duration: 15 weeksWorking hours: 9am - 5.30pm, Monday - FridayLocation: Hybrid with at least 2 days per week in the London office Are you looking to begin a creative career? Want to gain an insight into how a global advertising agency operates? Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join McCann Health as an IGNITE intern...<a href="https://www.mccannhealth.com/" target="_blank">McCann Health</a>&nbsp;is one of the largest and most awarded health networks in Europe. Through combining the power of science, creative and strategy they strive to integrate advertising, design, relationship and digital marketing, shopper experience and production to deliver best-in-class strategic and creative services to some of the world’s top as well as emerging health and wellness brands.The team at McCann Health are excited to be running the IGNITE programme again, a 15-week long paid internship that supports people looking to begin creative careers, regardless of background or experience.&nbsp;What you will learn&nbsp;<ul><li>An introduction to how a global advertising agency operates</li><li>World-class mentoring from award-winning Creatives</li><li>An introduction to the Creative, Design and Studio teams</li><li>How to dream up and execute campaigns</li><li>Experience of responding to a live client brief</li><li>How to create a pitch deck, client presentation or pipeline</li><li>How to develop an idea/prototype and tell a story of a brand or non-profit</li><li>How to adopt a fresh approach to problem-solving</li><li>Support a&nbsp;McCann Global Health brief where you will team up with global colleagues</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>A genuine interest in communications and the creative industry</li><li>A passion for creative discipline</li><li>A natural conceptual thinker with loads of ideas</li><li>Good communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>You must have the right to work in the UK</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 (including questions outlined below) as one document</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 or apply via 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;Please answer the following questions as part of your application:<ul><li>What's your superhero name, costume, superpowers &amp; weakness? Or are you a villain?</li><li>You’ve been given an elephant, you can’t give it away or sell it, what would you do with it?</li><li>What will you bring to the IGNITE internship that others won't?</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, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning 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.

McCann Health London

Creative intern – IGNITE programme

Application deadline: 3rd November 2024&nbsp;Are you an aspiring disabled writer with a story to tell? Join Curtis Brown Creative's breakthrough writers' programme and&nbsp;unlock your potential with guidance from a published author!This nine-month mentoring programme is part of Curtis Brown Creative's <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-writers-programme" target="_blank">Breakthrough Writers' Programme</a>.&nbsp;Mentoring will run from November 2024 to August 2025 and seeks to support four aspiring authors through one-to-one guidance from a published author-mentor, plus a tutorial with a literary agent.Mentoring sessions will take place via Zoom/phone calls. We are able to make accessibility adjustments to the programme if required. For example, by providing a British Sign Language interpreter. Mentors include renowned authors Polly Atkin, Lisette Auton, Nydia Hetherington, Chloe Timms and Claire Wade.You can apply to be mentored for a project at any stage of writing (from just starting to redrafting) and written in any of the following genres/categories:<ul><li>Novel written for adults</li><li>Novel written for children (older than 7) or young adults</li><li>Collection of short stories</li><li>Memoir</li><li>Narrative non-fiction</li></ul>&nbsp;EligibilityThis mentoring is open to all disabled writers over the age of 18.Applicants must have a disability, as defined by the Equality Act 2010. You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities.Our form asks you to make a statement about why you should be awarded this mentoring opportunity.<ul><li>Applicants to the Breakthrough mentoring programme for Disabled Writers must fulfil our eligibility criteria.</li><li>Applicants to must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul>&nbsp;To applyCurtis Brown Creative offers mentoring places on the basis of proven writing ability. We ask applicants to send us the first 3,000 words of a novel/memoir/short story/narrative non-fiction project in progress, with a one-page synopsis, and to fill out our application form. Mentoring places will be awarded to applicants with submission material that shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

Curtis Brown Creative

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Breakthrough mentoring programme for disabled writers

Closing date: 18th October 2024Salary band: £39,000 to £50,000 per annumContract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position&nbsp;This role offers a rare opportunity to make an impact at an immensely exciting time for Bloomsbury and take the lead in driving strategic, profitable sales growth.An exciting opportunity to join the Bloomsbury UK Sales team as Senior Account Manager championing and driving the organisational strategy for Amazon and other online print sales across all divisions, reporting into the Head of Online Sales.&nbsp;We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record of implementing and achieving ambitious Amazon specific sales strategy. The role requires a strong communicator with experience of working with senior stakeholders across a business, with a keen analytical mind and understanding of Amazon systems and logistics. The candidate must be a self-starter able to demonstrate initiative, resilience and the ability to work under pressure and to troubleshoot.&nbsp;This role will have line managing responsibilities and will work closely with our Divisional Specialists to manage and strategise our online print sales.&nbsp;Based in our Bedford Square office this will be a hybrid-working position.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Manage all aspects of the Amazon print account from a UK Sales perspective in liaison with our Sales Operations, M&amp;P, Data and Metadata teams etc.</li><li>Develop, set and communicate Amazon print strategy and oversee implementation with Divisional Specialists.</li><li>Maximise online print sales for frontlist, backlist and across author brands through strategic planning with Divisional Specialists.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain a key oversight of onsite availability and stock control through tight collaboration with Divisional Specialists and the Sales Ops team and remove barriers to sales.</li><li>Be the Amazon print and champion of UK Sales to the Divisions and represent online print sales at relevant internal meetings.</li><li>Plan closely with the Divisional Specialists to represent online print sales to our Consumer Adult, Children’s, Special Interests, Head of Zeus.</li><li>Share objectives and results effectively to the business to keep key stakeholders informed.</li><li>Maximise sales and profit for Bloomsbury through strategic selling to Amazon.</li><li>Maintain a confident and visible presence to&nbsp;internal key stakeholders.</li><li>Conduct strategic reviews in tune with other UK Key Account plans to be sure of Amazon title strategies complementing other UK Sales title plans and vice versa.</li><li>Prepare and share regular critical competitor market analysis to educate the business.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate closely with US colleagues on global brands and activity e.g. S J Maas.</li><li>Absence cover for colleagues as required e.g. holidays/flexible Fridays.&nbsp;</li><li>General team player across UK Sales and beyond.</li><li>Line management responsibilities</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience of selling to Amazon UK</li><li>Excellent communicator who is confident with dealing with people at all levels in person, on the phone and over email/video as necessary</li><li>Ability to build effective relationships with key contacts as well as in-house colleagues</li><li>Experience of multi-tasking and&nbsp;prioritising a busy work-load with competing demands on your time</li><li>Ability to adapt to changing daily tasks</li><li>Excellent time-management, prioritisation and&nbsp;organisational skills, with a close eye for detail and keen awareness of deadlines</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and focused on efficiency at all times</li><li>Strong numerical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong negotiation skills with a clear commercial objective</li><li>Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams</li><li>Proficient with systems such as Biblio, Nielsen, Cognos and Vista</li><li>Strong presentation skills</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). Allocated office days for this role are: Monday &amp; Tuesday&nbsp;To applyPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘Apply’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by October 18th, 2024.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;Unfortunately, Bloomsbury Publishing is unable to sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.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.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Senior account manager, Online Print - Sales UK

Closing date: 21st October 2024Salary: £19,071 via a training bursaryDuration: 7 monthsWorking hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm, Monday to FridayLocation: BristolStart date: 25th November 2024&nbsp;Do you know a Kestrel from a Kingfisher? Or a Gannet from a Goldfinch? If you love watching wildlife documentaries and can’t wait to kickstart your career in TV, this research opportunity, working with an award-winning team in Bristol, could be the one for you…The BBC Natural History Unit (NHU) in Bristol, home of the much-loved and award-winning sister brands of Springwatch and Winterwatch, deliver live television events and social media content for the BBC at key moments throughout the year.&nbsp;They currently have a coveted opportunity for a Trainee Researcher to join their team for seven months. Throughout their time on the series, the successful candidate will gain experience across the Watches brand, which has grown to represent the home of UK wildlife output on the BBC. In addition to being well respected in UK wildlife science and conservation communities, it also attracts a loyal audience of amateur naturalists and nature enthusiasts.On the job training will be provided across the two productions to ensure you have an excellent ground knowledge of how to find the best new science stories, how to set up shoots and how to become confident in archive researching, media management and camera assisting. The trainee will even gain a unique insight from the innovation team into the cutting-edge technology used to capture their animal sequences and will receive ongoing mentor support from experienced researchers on the team.This is the ideal opportunity for a wildlife-obsessed TV enthusiast to emerge from this scheme with all the skills necessary for a junior researcher position. So, if you are ready to step into the world of wildlife television and work on the productions for some of the biggest factual programmes this broadcaster has to offer, this could be the role for you…&nbsp;What you will learn<ul><li>Full understanding of the television production process across a range of Natural History programme types and platforms.</li><li>A passion for topical and factual content that focuses on Natural History.</li><li>A full insight into how the BBC NHU Bristol team operates.</li><li>Research techniques and storytelling skills.</li><li>Administrative and editorial skills.</li><li>How to generate engaging ideas for a range of audiences.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>A proven passion and extensive knowledge of British wildlife, through study or via a passionate hobby such as birdwatching.</li><li>An ability to talk to scientists and find all the new research that is coming out, ahead of the competition.</li><li>Particular knowledge of TV production and the types of network programming made by the BBC NHU department.</li><li>Passionate about pursuing a career in TV development.</li><li>Team player with the ability to take initiative.</li><li>Creative and bursting with engaging ideas.</li><li>General understanding of the audiences for shows such as the One Show and Springwatch.</li><li>Demonstrable experience or interest in the media; including enthusiasm for factual content and documentaries.</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>This opportunity is specifically created for individuals from specific groups that are under-represented across the creative industries and at BBC Studios. Those backgrounds include, but aren’t limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and those 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.

BBC Studios Bristol

BBC Roath Lock Studios

MediaCity UK

BBC Studios Glasgow

BBC Studios

100 Years of the BBC

Top Gear

Trainee researcher - The Watches

Closing date: 23rd October 2024Salary: £40,000 plus benefitsHours: You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although occasional weekend and evening work will be required around key events and stages of delivery.&nbsp;Are you an experienced project manager with knowledge of arts, culture and the creative industries?We are looking for a Project Manager to facilitate the operations of the planning, development and execution of a large-scale feasibility study at the RSC centred on historically underrepresented voices, exploring the future of creative practice and the development of a permanent centre. As the first-line point for communication for our ambitious programme of innovation, research and creative projects, you will be responsible for the timely delivery of complicated projects involving multiple internal and external international stakeholders.This position is based in a creative department where building positive interpersonal relationships and a sense of belonging for participants is essential. A key component to the larger centre feasibility study, the annual year-long RSC Interdisciplinary Fellowship (RSC IF) fosters inclusive, resonant, and inspired culture through thought stewardship, knowledge exchange, and creative community. RSC IF brings together an intentional community of artists, researchers, and cultural workers responding to the cultural and societal change needs of the performing arts sector and beyond. Find out more&nbsp;<a href="https://if.rsc.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Digital Associate, key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):<ul><li>Relationship management&nbsp;</li><li>Operations</li><li>Finance, monitoring and reporting</li><li>Event delivery&nbsp;</li><li>Managing and leading people for seasonal events.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Significant project management experience with an adaptive and proactive approach</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver project outputs to deadlines</li><li>Ability to keep meticulous records, provide data and reporting to stakeholders</li><li>Financial awareness and budgetary responsibility</li><li>Excellent literacy in MS Office and a willingness to adopt other productivity software. &nbsp;</li><li>Managing team members</li><li>Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills.</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThis is a full-time, fixed-term position based in either Stratford-upon-Avon or London, with some travel required. Remote working also considered. Whilst flexible working arrangements are possible throughout most of the year, the role is to be based at our Stratford-upon-Avon campus during in-person gatherings annually (currently planned for approximately 10-14 days in July 2025).The interviews will be in-person and online as part of a two stage process, in the weeks commencing 4th and 11th November.&nbsp;The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Royal Shakespeare Company

Project manager - Interdisciplinary Programmes

Closing date: Thursday 31st October 2024&nbsp;Page One is a flexible short-term mentoring scheme, run by the literary agents at Johnson &amp; Alcock, for people wanting to learn more about the publishing industry.Tailored to the candidate’s knowledge and availability, our aim is to demystify our industry and provide a stepping stone for candidates who are interested in working in publishing.&nbsp;This unpaid scheme is made up of approximately six hours of seminars in addition to some light reading and homework.&nbsp;Mentoring will be at the core of our relationship, with an emphasis on developing skills and confidence. At the end of the online phase, we will offer a few days’ work experience in the office, depending on your availability.&nbsp;Eligibility criteria:Our scheme is open to all applicants aged 18 or over from backgrounds that are under-represented in publishing, including (but not limited to): ethnically diverse candidates, those living outside of London and the South East, people with disabilities, and those from low-income families.We’re looking for applicants who have a love for books, an interest in the publishing industry, and an appetite to learn. Bright, hard-working, friendly candidates are all welcome. You don’t need to have a degree or be attending university.You can be based anywhere in the UK. All you need to participate is access to Zoom/Teams, and be ready to commit to approximately six hours of informal online seminars, as well as some optional days at the agency office.&nbsp;&nbsp;How to apply:&nbsp;Please email us a short letter, of no more than one side of A4, including the following:<ul><li>Tell us a bit about yourself, and any details you feel comfortable sharing that will help us understand how you are suited to a scheme promoting diversity.</li><li>Please include a paragraph about any recent book you have read and enjoyed, sharing your thoughts on the style, the story and its key selling points.</li><li>We’d also like to hear about your aspirations, and what you hope to gain from the mentorship.</li><li>Please indicate the dates you are available, and your preferred start date.</li><li>Don't forget your full name and contact details.</li></ul>Send your letter to the email address found via the Apply button by Thursday 31st October 2024. Remember to mention in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.You may be asked to attend a quick Zoom interview if you are shortlisted. Due to the volume of applications, we apologise in advance if we are unable to come back to you or enter correspondence. &nbsp;

Johnson & Alcock

Online mentorship scheme at Johnson & Alcock literary agency

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