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Closing date: 5pm, Friday the 3rd of May Contract: 12 month fixed term contract We have an exciting opportunity within the Comedy department for a floating assistant. Located in the heart of London’s bustling and creative Soho, United Agents is one of London’s leading talent agencies encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre, and comedy.As the dedicated Comedy Floating Assistant, you will work to support all offices within the department, providing holiday cover within Agent’s offices when necessary. This is a very busy department supporting Agents who work with award-winning writer-performers, comedians, actors, producers and directors - as such, there is never a dull moment. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, creative environment, respect confidentiality at all times and possess the ability to remain calm when working under pressure. Attention to detail is crucial. Responsibilities<ul><li>Handle a high volume of emails and calls from clients and industry professionals e.g. producers, commissioners and casting directors. </li><li>Attend client performances and comedy and theatre, screenings</li><li>Organise meetings/auditions/client self-tapes.</li><li>Ensure client CVs and bios are up to date.  </li><li>Build client material and put together showreels.  </li><li>Client submissions via Spotlight and email.  </li><li>Process contracts, issue invoices and keep track of payments.</li><li>Script reading on behalf of and alongside Agents/clients.</li><li>Diary management for the Agents and clients - which is often complicated in nature as often clients work across more than one discipline.</li><li>Provide full administrative support to the department.  </li><li>Attend comedy previews and work in progress shows.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Scrupulous attention to detail.</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills.</li><li>Trustworthy and accurate as will be dealing with highly confidential material and client information.</li><li>Skilled communicator.</li><li>Has the ability to remain calm when under pressure.</li><li>Has the ability to work at a fast pace, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.</li><li>Skilled at building solid working relationships across the whole department.</li><li>A can-do attitude with the willingness and ability to learn.</li><li>A good listener, intuitive and adaptable.</li><li>A good sense of humour.</li><li>Previous industry experience in a talent agency or casting directors’ office desirable but not essential.</li><li>A passion for and enjoyment of comedy, film, television and theatre is essential.</li></ul> As part of our commitment to building a diverse workforce we encourage applications from those who are currently underrepresented in our own workforce and wider industry. However you identify and whatever your background, we welcome you to apply.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

United Agents

Floating assistant - Comedy department

Closing date: 12pm, Wednesday 24th April 2024Reports to: CEO &amp; Creative Directors Contract term: Permanent Working hours: Normally 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday, with a paid lunch break of one hour each day. Some occasional evening and weekend work will be required. Location: MWL is based in the Kenny Wax Productions (KWP) office at 8th Floor Imperial House, 8 Kean Street, London, WC2B 4AS. Hybrid and flexible working is subject to agreement and policy. If you're a pro at juggling complex schedules, coordinating international trips, and spreading laughter, we want you on our team as an Executive Assistant.Mischief is a global entertainment sensation, creating award winning comedy for stage, screen and beyond. Mischief is serious about silliness, currently celebrating ten years in the West End, as well as bringing joy and laughter to audiences around the world.Mischief Worldwide Ltd (MWL) holds the rights to Mischief Projects in order to help people around the world make Mischief, and to support, develop and license the rights of all the creative individuals who contribute to Mischief work. MWL is also the Mischief hub: a central place for strategy, joined up thinking, communicating internally as a broader Mischief gang, and externally to stakeholders.This is an exciting opportunity to join MWL as Mischief continues to grow globally. We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant, whose primary focus will be assisting Jo Danvers, the MWL CEO and Jonathan Sayer and Henry Lewis, the Mischief Creative Directors. You will also support the MWL team in the coordination of any ad hoc MWL projects. We need a highly organised, diligent individual who has a flexible, proactive and common sense approach to their work. We also want to meet people who are passionate about the power of laughter, who are committed to excellence, enthused by theatre and media and are excited about working as part of a small, busy and welcoming team. Key responsibilitiesAssistant and administrative support <ul><li>Complex diary management, coordinating and minuting meetings when required for the MWL CEO, Mischief Creative Directors and wider MWL team where appropriate.</li><li>Horizon scanning; look ahead for forthcoming events, projects and productions, flagging periods to hold off for casting, recast rehearsals, milestones &amp; events etc.</li><li>Manage arrangements for all UK and international trips, including travel, accommodation, meetings and theatre tickets for the MWL CEO, Mischief Creative Directors and wider team members where necessary.</li><li>Act as a point of contact for all phone, email and face-to-face enquiries relating to the work of the Creative Directors and CEO, responding on their behalf as required.</li><li>Process ticket requests from Creative Directors and CEO, other company members and associates.</li><li>Manage correspondence on behalf of the CEO – writing letters to investors and industry contacts. </li><li>Manage public enquiries received via the online contact form, liaising with relevant teams to fulfil requests where needed. </li><li>Write and proofread additional material on behalf of the CEO and Creative Directors.</li><li>Support CEO with preparation for quarterly board meetings including taking, editing and distributing minutes.</li><li>Send updates to Mischief Theatre Ltd (MTL) shareholders and Creative Associates as necessary.</li><li>Keep across company IT support needs, including IT requirements for new employees. Take the lead on communicating with account manager and discuss system/security needs with CEO.</li></ul>Finance<ul><li>Manage MTL bank account including making payments, reconciling paperwork and filing bank statements.  </li><li>Manage splits of income to original participants and contributors from MTL.</li><li>Compile accounts information and distribute profit shares/investment returns.</li><li>Support the Mischief Consultant Financial Director administratively where required with regards to MWL/MTL expenses and reconciliation.</li><li>Liaise with the company’s accountants when necessary, including payment of invoices. </li><li>Handle petty cash, reconcile expenses and card statements on behalf of the Creative Directors and CEO.</li><li>Be responsible for analysing credit card statements and sending supporting documents to Mischief’s Consultant FD. </li></ul>Licensing<ul><li>Support the CEO and Licensing Manager in contract administration.</li><li>Coordinate with replica licensees in the arrangement of MWL representative visits. </li><li>In collaboration with the CEO and Licensing Manager, oversee the coordination of scheduled Partners Days.</li></ul>Creative development<ul><li>Support the Creative Directors and CEO in drafting emails to agents and potential partners, as well as researching potential projects. </li><li>Coordinate Mischief Development Meetings – setting up meetings, communicating with members, taking minutes and following up with actions.</li><li>Maintain the Development Log.</li></ul>General<ul><li>Maintain confidentiality at all times, particularly with regard to embargo periods and developing work. </li><li>Liaise with the Kenny Wax Productions (KWP) General Management staff to support communication between KWP and MWL regarding Mischief productions. </li><li>Work collaboratively with the KWP production office and maintain effective liaison with all departments and show staff as required. </li><li>Coordinate ad hoc projects on behalf of the CEO and Creative Directors as necessary, coordinating relevant teams and working with the Mischief Consultant Finance Director on creating, updating and reconciling budgets where applicable.</li><li>Responsible for coordinating internal hospitality and setting meeting rooms for Mischief meetings.</li><li>Actively uphold Mischief values and contribute to a collaborative, friendly and supportive working environment.</li><li>Manage the MWL holiday diary.</li><li>Any other projects as assigned by the CEO or Creative Directors.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential <ul><li>Demonstrable experience of supporting a busy Executive team</li><li>Proven administrative and planning experience to ensure the smooth running of an Executive team. </li><li>Methodical administrative and business management skills. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. </li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail. </li><li>Excellent numerical, organisational and time management skills. </li><li>Excellent independent judgement. </li><li>Excellent IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office. </li><li>Well organised and calm under pressure. </li><li>Reliability and discretion. </li><li>Strong initiative and the ability to ‘make things happen’. </li><li>Passion for the arts and media.</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>Experience of working in a busy arts or media environment. </li><li>Experiencing working with creative practitioners.</li></ul> Mischief values<ul><li>Laughter as tonic – through our work, we offer people an escape from the every day. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.</li><li>The power of ensemble – we strive to always be inclusive and welcoming. Collaboration is the key to our success.</li><li>Constantly challenging ourselves to develop &amp; improve.</li><li>Giving back – we love what we do and want to use our work for good wherever possible.</li><li>Honouring our roots and being grateful for the journey.</li></ul> Terms<ul><li>Annual Holiday: 25 days per year, plus public holidays </li><li>Benefits: NEST pension on qualifying earnings. Employee Assistance Programme, complimentary tickets to Mischief productions, plus private healthcare on successful completion of probationary period. </li></ul> To apply<ul><li><a href="https://creativeaccess.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/EbHCm9XntTVFrN7IGRtPUhsB3pvvbVXOqk1fThdTdsaffw?e=z9ClmD" target="_blank">Please click here for the application form for details on how to apply.</a></li><li>Send a completed application form along with an updated CV via email by clicking the 'Apply' button.</li></ul> MWL 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 people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Mischief Worldwide Ltd

Executive assistant

Closing date: 17th May 2024Salary: £27,000Hours: The role is full-time (35 hours per week). We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised editorial assistant to join our friendly Study Skills and Social Work team. Bloomsbury Academic publish high-quality print and digital resources for the higher education market globally. Supporting the Commissioning Editor and Publisher, the Editorial Assistant will have the opportunity to work on a variety of market-leading textbooks and digital learning resources for university-level students, supporting on all aspects of the publishing process from new proposals through to publication. This is an ideal role for a talented individual who is keen to develop their career in publishing. Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the team to meet annual commissioning, publishing and profitability targets</li><li>Helping to coordinate and develop textbooks and digital resources through all stages of the publishing process</li><li>Liaising with authors and academic advisors, and colleagues across editorial, production, marketing, sales and digital</li><li>Using publishing systems to set up titles and manage editorial processes</li><li>Assisting in the editorial workflow for digital content, including using content management systems</li><li>Conducting course, competitor and other market research </li><li>Managing the peer review process for proposals and draft manuscripts</li><li>Assessing and preparing manuscripts for handover to production</li><li>Checking content for third-party material and arranging copyright permissions</li><li>Briefing cover designs and writing cover copy</li><li>Dealing with queries and checking proofs for titles in production</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience The ideal applicant for this role will be able to demonstrate that they are:<ul><li>Organised with excellent prioritisation skills</li><li>Able to balance a varied workload effectively</li><li>An excellent communicator (written and verbal)</li><li>Able to build effective working relationships with colleagues and external contacts</li><li>Meticulous in their attention to detail and accuracy </li><li>Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude</li><li>Able to work well as part of a team and independently</li><li>Good at finding solutions to problems and using their initiative</li><li>Numerate, with experience of using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at 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: Wednesdays and ThursdaysAs an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the 17th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.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: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Editorial assistant, Bloomsbury Academic

Closing date: 9am, 13th May 2024Salary range: £26,000 to £27,000 per annum, depending on experienceWorking hours: Full-time 40-hour week – Mon to Fri. Semi-regular weekend work: approx. 4 Saturdays per term plus two Saturdays during the Summer Course. Occasional evening hours will be required.  We currently seek an experienced, vibrant, creative and engaging individual to support and help further the development of the School’s Participation, Outreach &amp; Widening Participation department. This exciting opportunity is hands-on and will enable the successful candidate to hone and develop their skills and experience in an exciting and forward-facing role. The Participation &amp; Outreach Assistant will support the Head of Participation, Outreach &amp; WP, and will work closely with the WP Research &amp; Evaluation Analyst, to drive, monitor and evaluate the successful implementation of the projects, aims and objectives outlined in the Access and Participation Plan.  Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Administration of applications for the departments Future Access Projects and Short Courses. </li><li>Day-to-day administrative support for wider departmental activities, including database management, management of relevant Microsoft Teams sites, managing registers and student attendance. </li><li>Main contact and point of liaison with students and parents of Future Access Projects and Short Courses, including supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Participants, </li><li>Basic financial administration. </li><li>Administrate participation and outreach activities with external stakeholders, such as schools, colleges, and community groups. </li><li>Build and maintain excellent partnerships with local and national schools, colleges, relevant organisations, communities, and other stakeholders. </li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience in arts administration, preferably in a related field, such as participation, outreach or community projects.</li><li>Educated to undergraduate degree level or the equivalent.</li><li>Knowledge of community arts, dance education and outreach work</li><li>Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.</li><li>Comfortable communicating with stakeholders at all levels and or all ages.</li><li>Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise.</li><li>Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel and Outlook.</li><li>Strong administration skills.</li><li>Ability to work in a team and independently.</li><li>A commitment to opening access to dance and the wider arts and an understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities.</li><li>Appreciative of the School’s educational and artistic objectives.</li><li>Complying with policies and procedures on Health &amp; Safety, Safeguarding and Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion.</li><li>Ability to work using own initiative.</li><li>Good analytical and problem-solving skills.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working with young people.</li><li>Experience in working with the community / volunteering.</li><li>Experience in a customer service role.</li><li>First aid qualification.</li><li>Working knowledge of WordPress, Mail Chimp and social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram.</li></ul> For more information on this exciting opportunity and the related benefits, terms, and conditions, please click the 'Apply' button.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. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance

Participation & outreach assistant

Closing date: 3rd May 2024Salary: £26,500 to £30,000 dependent on experience (+ bonus + benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. If you're passionate about optimising systems and workflows, we want to hear from you!Bookouture is a dynamic digital publisher of bestselling commercial fiction. Our unique publishing model and transformative campaigns have created unrivalled international author brands. We connect stories, authors and readers globally, publishing books that reflect the diversity of the societies we live in. Our submissions are always open as we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to share their story. Bookouture is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.Our Operations team plays a crucial role in the heart of Bookouture, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. From maintaining critical systems to spearheading strategic initiatives, our team is committed to driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional results. Responsibilities<ul><li>Collaborate to maintain and optimise existing systems and workflows to ensure optimal performance and reliability.</li><li>Utilise scripting languages to automate manual processes, streamline processes and improve systems performance.</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of new systems and applications to support business growth and efficiency.</li><li>Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.</li><li>Conduct research and stay up to date on emerging technologies and best practices in digital operations.</li><li>Contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives as required.</li></ul> Who we're looking for<ul><li>You have proven experience programming in JavaScript or Python.</li><li>You have proven experience scripting in PowerShell or similar scripting languages.</li><li>You are a self-starter with a growth mindset</li><li>You have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li><li>You are eager to join a dynamic team dedicated to optimizing systems, enhancing processes, and supporting the growth and success of a forward-thinking organization.</li><li>You can work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues across departments.</li></ul> 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 Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Digital operations assistant

Closing date: Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: £27,500 Are you driven by an insatiable curiosity about the world – from history and politics to science and culture – constantly seeking out the latest ideas, debates and innovations? Are you fascinated to know more about the latest in non-fiction publishing? Are you fastidiously organised, a great team-player and meticulously attentive to detail?Penguin General/Viking is looking for an Editorial Assistant to work on our non-fiction publishing, for 12 months. The successful candidate will report to Viking Non-Fiction’s Editorial Director and provide support to this editor and two others.Penguin General is one of the eight publishing divisions that make up Penguin Random House UK. There are six imprints at Penguin General, of which Viking is the largest.At Viking we love publishing books that combine brilliant writing with popular appeal, that hit the bestseller lists, win prizes and shed light on the world around us. In non-fiction, our authors range from world leaders to sporting legends, from cutting-edge scientists to prize-winning historians, and from distinguished journalists to eminent philosophers. Authors you’ll be working with closely include Diane Abbott, Will Buxton, Charlotte Fox Weber, Adam Higginbotham, Simon Jenkins, Erling Kagge, Jonathan Liew, Sinclair McKay, Mark Miodownik, John Preston, Vaclav Smil, Paris Spies-Gans, Devi Sridhar and Leor Zmigrod.Penguin General is made up of extremely talented colleagues, who set a high bar in terms of quality of output, and who take pride in their work and strive for both individual and collective success. We advocate a ‘learning mindset’ by which we mean being curious and humble.We strive to create a working culture that is progressive, energizing and fun, where colleagues are treated with respect, stretched to learn and grow, and can turn up to work as their authentic professional selves. ResponsibilitiesThe role will involve a wide array of editorial and administrative tasks, including:<ul><li>Providing general office administration e.g. booking meeting rooms, arranging couriers, minuting meetings, processing expenses, processing invoices, sending out proof mailings, arranging for author advanced copies</li><li>Managing book and prize submissions</li><li>Maintaining internal systems</li><li>Proofreading book covers</li><li>Preparing editorial material for the sales, communications and rights teams</li><li>Researching book ideas</li><li>Offering feedback on book proposals and manuscripts</li></ul> What you’ll bringThe role will be particularly suitable to someone who:<ul><li>Has an insatiable curiosity for new ideas, wherever they come from, and ideally is a voracious non-fiction reader.</li><li>Is a team player, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a knack for working closely with a diverse team (whether colleagues, authors or freelancers).</li><li>Is highly efficient, organised and proactive, with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload.</li><li>Has a meticulous eye for detail and for spotting (and solving) problems before they arise.</li></ul>You don’t need previous publishing experience. You do need an interest in books, a willingness and ability to learn, and passion for our mission – to make books for everyone, because a book can change anyone. How to apply If this sounds like you, please apply with a CV and cover letter (800 words at most) by 11:59pm on Tuesday 23rd April. As part of your cover letter, tell us about:<ul><li>Why you think you would be a superb Editorial Assistant at Viking Non-Fiction, focusing on how you have displayed the above attributes (no more than 500 words).</li><li>A recently published non-fiction book you would recommend and why (no more than 300 words).</li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Editorial assistant, Viking Non-Fiction (12-month fixed term contract)

Closing date: Sunday 28th April at 11.59pmSalary: £32,000 - £36,000 If you have community engagement experience and are looking for a new challenge, this could be the role for you! Do you have experience in engaging communities in the world of children’s media? Do you have a passion for the role brands can play in the lives of families? Do you believe in the power of community to drive brand affinity?We have an exciting opportunity for a Puffin Community Manager to join the Penguin Random House Children’s Marketing team. Our creativity is inspired by different perspectives, so we strive for our culture to be one of belonging, where everyone feels welcome and where differences are celebrated. We want to work with a wide range of talent as we find new ways to tell our stories. That is where you come in. You don’t have to come from a publishing background or have a degree to be considered - we want to hear from different voices and see fresh perspectives. Puffin is one of the strongest global brands in the publishing world, creating stories that spark imaginations. Publishing stories for children aged 0-12, Puffin is home to famous authors, illustrators, and children’s brands, including Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Tom Fletcher and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Stories for every child, everywhere.  Key areas of responsibility include: <ul><li>Building engaged audiences through strong community management </li><li>Identify and engage with influencers and micro influencers, building and driving relationships with like-minded individuals  </li><li>Maximising opportunities created by the wider Brand, PR and Marketing team to generate and repurpose engaging content for our social channels </li><li>Gauging consumers’ views of Puffin and plotting this sentiment over time, utilising reporting tools and feeding back to the rest of the Brand, Marketing, and PR team </li><li>Social Customer Service: responding to consumer queries in a manner in line with the Puffin brand tone of voice and characteristics </li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven audience-engagement experience through community management, or equivalent. </li><li>Excellent communication and relationship building skills. </li><li>Experience of managing multiple stakeholders and communicating strategies.  </li><li>Effective time and project management skills, including working across multiple projects </li><li>An effective decision maker with a proactive approach and ability to lead by example.  </li><li>A strong understanding of how to engage family audiences. </li><li>Broad market awareness within children’s media, brand and within marketing. </li></ul> To applyPlease submit your CV and a Cover Letter telling us why you are the right person for the role by midnight on Sunday 28th April.  First round interviews will take place week beginning 6th May, with an interview task.   We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Puffin community manager, Penguin Random House Children's

Closing date: Sunday 28th April at 11.59pmSalary: Up to £35,000 Do you have a passion for non-fiction? Can you create impactful, sales-driving publicity campaigns that capture people’s attention and interest? We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Publicity Manager to join the Transworld publicity team, focusing primarily on our non-fiction titles but also working across some of our fiction titles too. Transworld is one of PRH’s ten publishing houses, with three distinctive imprints: Bantam, Doubleday and Torva. Our non-fiction publishing spans general non-fiction, history, sport, science, self-development, business, celebrity, politics, smart-thinking and nature-writing, and includes authors like James Holland, Jason Fox, Guenther Steiner, Dawn Butler MP, Hallie Rubenhold and Chris Broad. On the fiction side, we publish in the literary, commercial, crime and thriller, romance, book club and SFF spaces, and our numerous authors include Lee Child, Frank Gardner, Shari Lapena, Jo Thomas and John Boyne. Reporting into the Head of Publicity – Non-Fiction, and joining a team of 9, this is an opportunity to create publicity campaigns for a mixture of established and new authors. It might suit a publicity manager with one to two years’ experience or an experienced press officer looking to make their next career move. In return for your hard work, you’ll get to work with some of the most creative publishing colleagues in the business, in a friendly and inclusive environment that values individuality, champions creativity, and celebrates individual and team successes. You’ll be involved throughout every stage of the publishing process, from acquisition to cover design, devising and executing campaign plans, brand strategy meetings, author events and much more.   Knowledge, skills and experienceYou’ll have a proven track record of independently producing standout publicity campaigns either in trade publishing or a related creative field. You’ll also: <ul><li>Have established media contacts and be knowledgeable on all forms of media including broadcast, print and online </li><li>Be highly organised with excellent time management to juggle concurrent campaigns </li><li>Have great communication skills to be able to pitch ideas, report back to authors and agents and produce materials both internally and externally </li><li>Demonstrate analytical ability and financial awareness for your campaigns </li><li>Think outside the box to find new and creative ways to build the buzz behind our books </li><li> </li><li>Importantly, you’ll also be passionate about books and want to tell everyone about the exciting titles and authors we publish.  </li></ul>  To applyIf this sounds like you, please apply with your CV and a covering letter by midnight on Sunday 28th April.  As part of your covering letter, we’d like you to tell us about a recent publicity campaign (this doesn’t have to be book related) that you were impressed by and why (within 200 words).  First interviews (which will be virtual) will take place shortly after the closing date.   As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview.We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing <a href="mailto:PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk" target="_blank">PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk</a>. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Publicity manager, Transworld

Application deadline: 5pm on Monday April 29th, 2024 Salary: London Living Wage and competitive benefits package (financial support for those travelling from afar available upon request) Location: Hybrid working between home and our London offices (roughly 2 days per week, to be discussed with the hiring manager)   Have you got plans for the summer? Make your mark by spending 8 weeks from July 1st – August 30th working at one of the largest publishers in the world. You’ll work on a paid independent project made especially for the internship programme - making decisions for yourself and contributing to our shared mission. With us you’ll find stability and support. Whatever project you’re placed on, you'll gain universally applicable skills that will equip you for wherever you go next. We’ll teach you about publishing and Penguin, just start here.  Read about the 2024 projects on our <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/your-career/internships/" target="_blank">careers site</a>.  Eligibility criteria Our books create belonging, embrace difference, and champion different perspectives. To achieve our mission to make books for everyone because a book can change anyone, we are seeking out new voices. If you identify as coming from a lower socio-economic background, this internship is for you. You’ll either have been eligible for free school meals, or at age 14 your highest-earning parent/guardian was not self-employed or in senior management, and was employed in one of the following categories: <ul><li>Technical and craft occupations such as: motor mechanic, fitter, inspector, plumber, printer, tool maker, electrician, gardener, train driver </li><li>Semi-routine manual and service occupations such as: postal worker, machine operative, security guard, caretaker, farm worker, catering assistant, receptionist, sales assistant </li><li>Routine manual and service occupations such as: HGV driver, van driver, cleaner, porter, packer, sewing machinist, messenger, labourer, waiter/waitress, bar staff </li><li>Unemployed but seeking work </li></ul>We recognise these are broad categories that generalise from the many hundreds of jobs out there, and they may not exactly fit your family situation. Please use your judgement when self-identifying. It’s not a requirement to have completed any formal work experience in or outside of the publishing industry or have a degree qualification.   Our application process We’re using the inclusive hiring platform Applied to ask three questions about the universal skills we call ‘qualities’. You’ll answer three questions on the platform.  If you’re successful you’ll submit a HireVue video to help us understand your project preferences and attend our online learning and selection day in May.  If you’re one of the shortlisted candidates, you’ll attend a Learning &amp; Selection Day with one interview on 22nd May and one group task on the 23rd May with your matched project team. You’ll be assessed on the rest of the qualities, get to know some of your potential colleagues, and come away with some helpful resources for the future. The successful candidates will start the onboarding process, ready for the 1st of July! We will provide reasonable adjustments to those with a disability at all stages of the recruitment process and encourage any requests that will make the process more comfortable for you.  For further information and the application link, please click the Apply button at the top right of the page.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Summer internships at Penguin

Closing date: 2nd May 2024Salary: £38,000 - £51,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Are you an Editor who can turn a green shoot of an idea into a bestselling book for the digital age? Who is big on the power of creativity to bring dreams to life? Who is grounded by an analytical and commercial edge? Who wants to help curate books that reach as many readers as possible who need them? And work with brilliant authors to expand their mission, brand or profile in a new, dynamic way at pivotal moments in their careers? Part of Hodder &amp; Stoughton, a division of Hachette - Yellow Kite is one of Britain’s most renowned publishers of cookery, wellbeing, lifestyle, health and self-help books. We are the publishers of global brand name authors including Deliciously Ella, Esther Perel, and soon to be, Roxie Nafousi (2025), Professor David Nutt, Gelong Thubten, All on the Board, Slimming Eats, Eckhart Tolle, The Food Medic, Gordon Ramsay, and Twochubbycubs - and have launched the publishing careers of bestsellers such as Steven Bartlett and Kirsty Gallagher.We create 'books that make life better' from leading talent and experts in their field - all who are paving the way for change. Catalyst is our brand new commercial lifestyle imprint, publishing ‘Books that Ignite’ and offering authors ‘A home for expansion’ in the digital age, from major self-help trailblazers to celebrities and big brands - including Nick Grimshaw, Sunday Times Bestseller Johannes Radebe, Man with a Hammer, Africa Brooke, Hussain Manawer, Erica Davies, Murphy's Sketches, Adele Roberts, Thomas Lelu and Amber Lyon. Hodder &amp; Stoughton, for over 150 years, has been one of Britain’s leading publishers of non-fiction and fiction - from original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives. Based at Hachette UK’s riverside headquarters in London, it is home to a creative, committed and convivial team of talented colleagues, working together to publish great books we love With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers,  About the roleWe are looking for a talented Senior Commissioning Editor who is evangelical about Non-Fiction lifestyle publishing, you will be working predominantly across our Yellow Kite imprint, with some commissioning for Catalyst, acquiring 8-10 exciting new projects a year and discovering the biggest new names in publishing across a broad spectrum of areas including inspirational memoir from well-known figures, self-help, health and personal development, gift, IP and cookery - from people with vast and engaged social media followings or incredible profiles who are making waves in their respective industries. Yellow Kite and Catalyst are both at enormously exciting times in their next chapters of growth - and we would love someone with their finger firmly on the pulse, who is passionate about the publishing industry, who wants to have an impact on the world with their commissioning and unearth opportunities before anyone else does... We want to chat to candidates who are hungry to learn, who are supportive, full of energy, collaborative and work brilliantly as part of a team, who can build trusted relationships with authors and agents - and who want to support on the brand development and long-term strategy for the imprints - particularly for Yellow Kite's new chapter. Reporting to the Yellow Kite and Catalyst Publisher, Lauren Whelan, you will play an instrumental role in the growth, direction and development of our brand's development and future publishing.  Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Deeply attuned to emerging trends and talent across social media (Facebook / Instagram / TikTok and beyond) within the lifestyle / cookery / self-help / personal development and health space - in the UK and internationally </li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced and busy environment </li><li>Great negotiation skills</li><li>Entrepreneurial yet able to take calculated risks</li><li>Outstanding author care and communication skills </li><li>Commercially and strategically minded about all areas of the publishing journey </li><li>Creative, thoughtful and passionate about lifestyle publishing and publishing books that make lives better! </li><li>Excellent organisational and project management skills - successfully seeing a book from acquisition through to publication with clear direction and an infectious energy </li><li>A supportive colleague and a fantastic team player</li><li>A successful track record of commissioning across YK / Catalyst remit </li></ul> 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 Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

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