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Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, 30th June 2025 BSTRole:&nbsp;Full time, permanent&nbsp;Salary:&nbsp;£39,401 to £41,985 (depending on experience)Location:&nbsp;Farringdon, London &nbsp;Take your digital project management skills to the team working on this innovative and safe online hub for child-friendly websites that enhance and supports Usborne's non-fiction titles.Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling THAT’S NOT MY® series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Ravena Guron – with everything from Sticker Dolly Dressing&nbsp;to Philosophy for Beginners in between.Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books globally, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, but which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.This role takes responsibility for Usborne Quicklinks, our safe, unique online hub of child-friendly websites specially chosen to enhance and support our non-fiction titles. Quicklinks is widely used by parents, teachers, and librarians across the world. &nbsp;Visit our Quicklinks page&nbsp;<a href="http://www.usborne.com/quicklinks/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp; The RoleWe’re looking for someone to lead and manage everything to do with Quicklinks. This is a wide-ranging, varied role with a mix of project coordination, digital content management, and editorial oversight. The role works closely with our Digital, Editorial, IT and Marketing teams. You’ll oversee the systems, processes, workflows and quality controls that keep Quicklinks running smoothly. Working with the Digital Director on the Quicklinks strategy, you'll also manage a small team (currently a part-time research editor and 2 freelance researchers). Key responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and manage the overall Quicklinks schedule, ensuring new titles are planned, links are delivered on time, and updates are made regularly</li><li>Oversee a small in-house and freelance team of researchers and contributors</li><li>Keep project plans and tracking systems (e.g. Asana) up to date and accurate</li><li>Ensure all content meets Usborne’s standards of child-safety, relevance and quality</li><li>Continue to develop our guidelines on which books are suitable for Quicklinks, using Google Analytics and QR cost usage data to inform strategy and prioritisation</li><li>Write / edit web copy for Quicklinks so the links sound appealing</li><li>Write Quicklinks copy inside books to describe what types of content users can expect</li><li>With help from other team members, ensure Quicklinks content is accurately entered into our website content management system and displayed correctly on Usborne.com</li><li>Working with the rest of the Digital team, make sure the Quicklinks area of the website is well structured and easy to use</li></ul> &nbsp;What we’re looking forYou might currently be working in digital project coordination, web operations, content or digital publishing. You may have a background in education, libraries or editorial – but with a strong interest in digital processes, structured working, and delivering a high-quality online user experience.&nbsp;Whatever your background you will need to be:<ul><li>Highly organised, practical and systematic – with a strong sense of process</li><li>A strong communicator with great writing and editing skills</li><li>Digitally literate – confident using systems and technology, excel spreadsheets, and structured workflows</li><li>Analytical and detail-oriented, with a head for tracking tasks and maintaining standards</li><li>Curious and creative, with a good sense of what children, parents and teachers find engaging</li><li>Experienced in managing 1-2 people and great at working across different teams within an organisation</li></ul> Experience with website content management systems, Google Analytics, or project management tools like Asana would be a bonus – but full training is available. &nbsp;Location and BenefitsWe offer a 35-hour working week from our offices in Farringdon, London. After a short initial induction period we operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home which we feel optimises our opportunities for collaboration and contact with our colleagues. You'll need to be able to reliably commute to and work from the office on in-person working days.In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, you’ll also enjoy a generous and thoughtfully designed benefits package, including:<ul><li>25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising to 30 days after 5 years</li><li>Industry-leading pension scheme and life assurance</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Programme via Health Shield and in-house Mental Health First Aiders</li><li>Healthcare cashback scheme and virtual GP access</li><li>A paid volunteering day each year to give back to causes you care about</li><li>Discounts and perks through our employee rewards programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>A 75% staff discount on Usborne books (yes, really!)</li></ul>Usborne is dedicated to building a diverse taskforce that reflects the wide range of communities that read our books globally. Decisions are made based on the individual’s skills and experiences and we welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, particularly those underrepresented in publishing.Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role so you must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK. &nbsp;Recruitment ProcessAfter an anonymised shortlisting process, we anticipate first interviews taking place virtually around the week of 7th July 2025, with second round interviews in person shortly afterwards.We are looking for the successful candidate to commence the role as soon as possible.Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process. &nbsp;AI noticeWe kindly ask that you refrain from using any AI tools for your application. Whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool in some instances, we need to see that you're able to demonstrate your ability to originate ideas and write them in a compelling manner, not just generate them using a tool. Therefore, any suspected AI usage may result in your application being rejected. &nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Usborne Publishing

Digital content manager (Quicklinks)

Closing date: 10th July 2025Salary: £22,500 - £24,000&nbsp;Gemini Books Group is looking for a detail-driven production controller to support our busy production team.&nbsp;<a href="https://geminibooks.com/" target="_blank">Gemini Books Group</a> is an independent publisher, established in 2023. We make beautiful, illustrated books for children and adults that spark readers’ imaginations. From our founder and other experienced publishers to new recruits and rising stars, all our people share a passion for creating books that readers young and old will want to spend time with.Reporting to the Production Manager, you will have responsibility for managing our production operations from purchase order through to delivery. &nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Managing projects to ensure processes and deadlines are met and problem solve any potential issues.</li><li>Expedite the print production to schedule and cost, inclusive of raising PO’s and ensure the printer is working to the correct specification.</li><li>Progress and chase files, plotters, approvals and advances from Studio, printers and our co-edition customers.</li><li>Collating, checking and sending shipping documents to customers and our accounts team to close orders and send to invoicing. </li><li>Communicate any special requirements to the printer and ensure they are carried out and any additional costs involved are approved.</li><li>Negotiate schedules and simple additional costs with the printer.</li><li>Working with the Production Manager, managing suppliers to meet safety standards and test products where necessary.</li><li>Chasing customers for shipping instructions and carton markings and ensure the printer follows correct guidelines. </li><li>Communicating with 3rd party suppliers in the Far East to ensure customer requirements are met and deliveries are made on time to the relative freight forwarders warehouse.</li><li>Ensure internal database is continually updated.</li><li>Ensure internal control documents are continually updated.</li><li>Work with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met without jeopardising the schedule.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, printers and customers.</li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Gemini Books Group Ltd

Production controller

Closing date for applications: 27 June 2025Salary: £27,000 -£33,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Support the award-winning design studio at Octopus Publishing that works across all titles, from contemporary fiction to illustrated cookery.Octopus publish books for everyone. We love to enlighten, nourish, entertain and most of all inspire readers and listeners everywhere.Octopus is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.Octopus is a market-leading non-fiction publisher with a heritage of working with talented authors and strong brands. Our passion is for creating high-quality books with innovative design and vision for the widest possible market.We publish a wide range of illustrated and non-illustrated books under three strands:<ul><li>Octopus Voices: the home of our narrative non-fiction publishing and our small, but growing fiction list</li><li>Octopus Wellbeing: the home of our health and well being publishing</li><li>Octopus Colour: the home of all our illustrated imprints</li></ul>&nbsp;The&nbsp;Design department works across all Octopus publishing, from contemporary fiction and non fiction to art reference and cookery, responsible for covers for narrative books, and covers and interiors for illustrated books. We work closely with other departments, particularly Sales,&nbsp; Marketing &amp; Publicity and Production. &nbsp;What you'll be doingCore to this role is supporting all administrative and operational duties relating to the design department. We are looking for someone who can quickly adapt to a varied and changing environment and loves collaborating and problem solving.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Studio Administration - Handle cover artwork approval, filing, invoices etc</li><li>Scheduling - Communicate and chase deadlines, work with designers to keep our online database (biblio) up to date, keep track of schedule changes etc</li><li>Meetings &amp; Internal Relationships – organise our weekly covers meeting and be a point of contact for other departments</li></ul> &nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>Organised: You have strong planning, time management and organisation skills, and some understanding of budget management too – with the ability to re-prioritise as required.</li><li>Measured: We want to track the success of our critical path so you are able to show and communicate the team's results.</li><li>Accurate: You work to a high degree of accuracy and meet deadlines.</li><li>Entrepreneurial: Every day, you spot opportunities to drive improvements and efficiencies.</li><li>Proactive and Open: We want people who embrace innovative ideas, challenges and change with positivity and a hands-on approach.</li><li>Teams are the new heroes: There is no better feeling than being part of a successful and dynamic team, so you recognise that teams are the real heroes and you'll build, encourage and maintain strong relationships across the business.</li><li>Only Human: We all make mistakes, but you are not afraid of failure. You learn and show how the experience has helped the business learn for the future and benefitted all.</li><li>Ambitious: You crave success, and Octopus is the place to achieve it. We will support you all the way and make sure you have the tools and development in place to help you succeed.</li><li>Relevant: You have some knowledge of design within the Publishing industry and some experience of using Bibliographic systems.</li><li>You. You are real. And you are true to yourself. We cherish and celebrate diversity so you will feel right at home whoever you are.</li></ul> &nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. &nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Studio co-ordinator

Closing date: 24th June 2025Salary: £27,000 per annum &nbsp;Contract: This role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate interested in a career in trade production.Bloomsbury publishes a prestigious award-winning list of literary fiction and non-fiction titles including such authors as Samantha Shannon, Gillian Anderson, William Dalrymple and Peter Frankopan.&nbsp;We&nbsp;are looking for a highly motivated hard-working individual with a particular interest in print production to join our busy Adult Production team.Reporting to the Mono Production Manager, key tasks will include costing and processing reprints, handling backlist e-book creation, some POD and providing administrative support to the team. Knowledge, skills and experienceThe ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>excellent organisational and time-management skills</li><li>good numeracy skills</li><li>proven IT skills (knowledge of Word and Excel essential)</li><li>a keen eye for detail</li><li>completed a publishing course which included an element of print production training</li></ul>Some production experience would be an advantage, but is not essential. Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are Mondays and Tuesdays.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. To applyPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Tuesday 24th June 2025 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 applicationsBloomsbury 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.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>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Production assistant, Adult Trade

Closing date: 3rd July 2025 at 5pm Help translate briefs into impactful designs across all areas of the business at The School of Life.The focus of The School of Life’s in-house design team is the creative work for the company’s marketing, events, digital, therapy and at-work departments. As a Mid-Weight Designer you will be responsible for creating compelling visuals that help our clients and customers on their journey to better mental wellbeing. You'll manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining consistent brand standards across all touch points.&nbsp;Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Creating and art-working assets across multiple departments including therapy, digital subscription, TSOL ‘At Work’, retail &amp; product, and multi-channel campaigns</li><li>Graphic design for event/workshop materials such as brochures, interactive PDFs, and informational guides that are both professional and approachable</li><li>Designing digital assets for our website and app, including UI elements, icons, and promotional graphics</li><li>Managing the end-to-end design process from brief to delivery, including timeline planning and stakeholder management</li><li>Sourcing and managing relationships with print vendors to ensure high-quality physical materials</li><li>Maintaining project schedules and ensuring all deadlines are met across multiple business areas</li><li>Attending key meetings with the wider brand team, liaising closely with the Head of Customer Marketing, Head of Marketing for TSOL ‘At Work’ and Partnerships Marketing Manager</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>3+ years of graphic design experience</li><li>Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across print and digital design</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and Photoshop)</li><li>Experience with digital design tools like Figma or Sketch (nice to have)</li><li>Excellent project management skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines</li><li>BA (Hons) in Graphic Design or related subject</li><li>A digital-first approach with knowledge of preparing files for a multitude of requirements – print preparation would also be an added bonus</li><li>Strong typographic, layout and design skills displayed through an impressive portfolio</li></ul>Personal qualities<ul><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders</li><li>Proactive problem-solver with a can-do attitude</li><li>Interest in wellbeing and mental health</li></ul> Application Process: Please send a cover letter with your CV, including a short overview of why you would like to work for The School of Life and your design portfolio. Application deadline: Thursday 3rd July 5pmInterview Process: Initial screening call, followed by a video call then an in-person presentation where you'll be asked to create something from a short brief. The School of Life is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The School of Life

Mid-weight designer

Closing date: 30 June 2025Salary: £32,425 - £36,028 FTE pro-rata £27,000 - £30,000 +bonus +benefits &nbsp;If you're energised by face-to-face conversations, motivated by supporting schools, and excited about the potential of digital tools in the classroom, this field-based role could be the perfect fit.At Hachette Learning (formerly Hodder Education), there’s one thing we’re certain about. No two students learn the same way. That’s why our approach to teaching begins by recognising the needs of individuals first. Our mission is to enable every learner to fulfil their unique potential by empowering those who teach them. From our expert teaching and learning resources to our digital educational tools that make learning easier and more accessible for all, we provide solutions designed to maximise the impact of learning for every teacher, parent and student.Aligned with our parent company, Hachette Livre, founded in 1826, we’re proud to deliver high-quality learning solutions on a global scale. We make it easier for everyone to unlock a new world of learning.Hachette Learning is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. &nbsp;What you'll be doingThis is a term-time only role.We are looking for a Sales Consultant to drive sales of print, digital and other services in the main to secondary schools/FE colleges and supporting the primary-school team in a given geographical area. This is achieved by visiting schools and carrying out one-to-one consultations with heads of department or other decision makers, making departmental presentations and setting up book displays. Setting up and working at exhibitions, both locally and nationally, is also an integral part of the roleReporting to the Head of Sales: Secondary Schools and Colleges for UK Sales you will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on sales in your area, completing information electronically both daily and weekly. You will be targeted on growth in your area and tasked with managing targets and tracking your own performance.&nbsp;<ul><li>Develop sales in the relevant institutions within the given area to achieve year-on year growth.</li><li>Work with our in-house platforms and CRM system to use data to inform your decision making.</li><li>Build relationships with school and college decision makers to ensure new and renewed business.</li><li>Identify and develop key accounts within the area to ensure we build strong relationships with schools and colleges.</li><li>Check in with customers at key points to offer help, solve problems, and keep engagement high.</li><li>Represent the company at local and national exhibitions to promote and sell our services and develop our reputation as a service provider</li></ul>In addition, you will:<ul><li>Gather and share feedback from schools with the wider business to support product improvement and to enhance customer satisfaction.</li><li>Attend sales training days and put into practice techniques to improve sales</li><li>Spend time learning about new resources, particularly key courses and digital products and services, in order to promote them in a knowledgeable and professional manner</li><li>Attend annual conferences and regular team meetings to improve knowledge of products and services</li></ul>&nbsp;The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required. &nbsp;Who we are looking forThis role will suit someone who enjoys being part of a busy and energetic team that’s engaging with customers every day. You will want to be part of the Secondary Sales Team but also work well independently, demonstrating “owner mentality” by knowing and developing your own geographical area. Experience in selling digital resources would be very useful. &nbsp;We’d love you to have the following skills / knowledge:<ul><li>To have an enthusiasm for education and experience in supporting teachers in using digital tools.</li><li>To be a pro-active and energetic self-starter with a focus on solutions.</li><li>To enjoy working as part of a busy and growing team.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, with customers and internally.</li><li>Customer Service, including conversations senior teachers in schools and colleges.</li><li>To show us that you are highly organised and able to manage conflicting priorities.</li><li>Solid IT skills, across MS Office packages.</li><li>Ability to work with customers and colleagues at all levels.</li><li>Confident with digital platforms and able to quickly learn the features and benefits of our products.</li><li>Comfortable working with CRM systems and related platforms.</li></ul> &nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</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>And much more!</li></ul>This role is home/field based within the given area&nbsp; &nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Educational sales consultant North East, Hachette Learning

Closing date for applications: 30th June at 11.59pmSalary: National Living WageStart date: August 2025Hours: 4 days per week (Tuesday to Friday)Working pattern: Hybrid — Ideally 2 days per week in the officeDuration: 7 months This exciting placement provides a hands-on opportunity to explore sales, publicity, and marketing in an independent publishing house based in Birmingham.<a href="https://theemmapress.com/" target="_blank">The Emma Press</a> is an independent publishing house based in Birmingham specialising in poetry, short fiction, essays and children’s books. It was founded in 2012 with a mission to make literature and publishing as welcoming and as accessible as possible. It publishes 7 - 10 books a year across genres and age groups, including translations, with 2025 seeing its first novels for adults, 2 poetry pamphlets, a full poetry collection, and fiction &amp; poetry books for children.&nbsp;The Emma Press was shortlisted for the British Book Awards Small Press of the Year [Midlands] in both 2024 and 2025. Its books have won prizes like the CLiPPA Award for children’s poetry, the Edge Hill Debut Prize for short story collections, and the Michael Marks Award for Best Poetry Pamphlet.&nbsp;The Emma Press also runs community participation projects, and recently received Arts Council England funding to run a Young Publishers programme in a local school and a second iteration of the Birmingham Editorial Readers Group scheme. These will take place across 2025-26.The publishing intern will take on a varied role learning key publishing skills, focussing on the sales, publicity and marketing of 2 forthcoming Emma Press novels, 1 poetry pamphlet, and 1 children’s poetry collection. They will have a focus on Publicity and Marketing while broadening out into other areas of publishing (Editing, Design, Sales). As part of a very small team, the trainee would work closely alongside the Director, completing tasks and receiving feedback. They will come away with a wide variety of valuable publishing skills and an in-depth understanding of how a small press works. What you'll learnThe trainee will begin with learning professional social media, as a good entry point to wider publishing concerns. They will then progress to sales (emails), then marketing, then publicity, submissions, editing and design. Throughout the 6 months they will attend the weekly team meetings and shadow the Director and the Founder on various strands of their work, as well as getting feedback from the Publishing Manager.Working on publicity, you will learn:<ul><li>Common methods for approaching different types of key audiences for books – including social media influencers, book reviewers, bookshops and festival programmers – and the skills to communicate with each audience.</li><li>Understand social media marketing strategies and develop their content creation ability.</li><li>To begin creating simple posts to advertise books, events and projects, and writing short targeted publicity emails to new and existing contacts in bookshops.</li><li>There will be more opportunities for designing and taking ownership of new content over time.</li></ul>You will develop:<ul><li>Creative thinking and research skills in creating lists of publicity contacts, using a book’s themes to reach less-typical and new audiences.</li><li>Self-assessment skills, analysing the successes and failures of their publicity and marketing approaches, and understand through encouraged experimentation what makes an effective social media post and publicity email.</li><li>As their first book comes to publication, they will work directly with the author, learning relationship management skills in supporting them with publicity.</li><li>Throughout, there will be opportunities to shadow the Director in meetings with authors, distributors, funders and sector partners, to gain a good understanding of the business of publishing.</li><li>There will also be regular one-to-one mentor sessions with Founder/Publisher Emma Dai’an Wright, to answer more general questions about publishing, contextualise the tasks and provide shadowing opportunities in areas such as editing and design.</li></ul> What you'll be doing<ul><li>Read the books and discuss their potential markets &amp; readers</li><li>Be coached to plan mini publicity campaigns for the launch of the books, based around influencers, reviewers, festivals, and local and national press</li><li>Learn research techniques to explore people, places and bookshops to contact about the books</li><li>Work on writing press releases and other marketing copy</li><li>Learn to create effective social media posts and schedule them</li><li>Experience liaising directly with authors to support them in their publicity</li><li>Help posting out webshop orders and publicity copies</li><li>Support planning book launch events online and in person</li><li>Answer email queries and learn to manage an inbox</li><li>Attend team meetings and shadow the Director in sector meetings</li><li>Take part in Birmingham Editorial Readers Group sessions (optional)</li></ul> What you'll bring<ul><li>Genuine enthusiasm for books in general, but also specifically knowing and liking what the Emma Press does.</li><li>The ability to communicate engagingly about books, including writing for different audiences.</li><li>Imagination and motivation to seek out and create publicity opportunities.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to bring a fresh perspective and contribute meaningfully.</li><li>Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.</li></ul> 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 open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.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.

The Emma Press

Publishing intern

Closing date for applications: 25th June 2025Salary: £31,000 per annumHours: This is a permanent full-time position based in our London office, requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office per week. Some evening and weekend work will be required. Are you an experienced publicity assistant looking to step up? Or a dynamic publicist pursuing your next challenge?Faber is a leading independent publisher, committed to publishing the world’s most significant voices. The current list spans Nobel laureates, bestselling literary fiction, award-winning non-fiction, poetry, film, classical music and drama alongside an unrivalled backlist.We are looking to recruit a Publicity Executive to plan and implement publicity campaigns and events across a range of titles on the adult list, including commercial non-fiction, fiction and crime, with the support of a wider, collaborative publicity team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Publicity Assistant that is looking to step into a new role, as well as already established Press Officers / Publicists. We also welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills and a passion for publicity who are looking to take the next step in their career. Responsibilities<ul><li>The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing publicity campaigns to drive sales and enhance author profiles.</li><li>They will coordinate author tours with bookshops, festivals, and venues, and accompany authors to events.</li><li>Key duties include compiling press releases, pitching books and authors to media and event planners, and tracking media coverage while keeping authors, agents, and internal departments updated.</li><li>They will manage author schedules and all campaign-related administration, ensuring excellent care for both authors and agents. </li><li>Building and maintaining strong relationships with media contacts across all channels is essential, along with staying up to date with industry trends and researching new promotional opportunities. </li><li>Additionally, they will support other publicists on campaigns, handle key administrative tasks such as compiling weekly campaign updates, managing Bookseller submissions, and assisting with the organisation and running of events.</li><li>Reporting to the Senior Publicity Manager, the role will also involve supporting the wider Faber publicity team on campaigns and key aspects of administration.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>The ideal candidate will have existing media contacts and the ability to develop these and build new relationships, as well as a strong awareness of social and online media.</li><li>They will enjoy being part of a team and will have experience of working with authors and agents, the media, book trade and events partners, in addition to colleagues in the editorial, sales and marketing teams.</li><li>They will have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills, and an understanding of what is required to drive commercial success and how to reach diverse audiences through their campaigns.&nbsp;</li></ul> BenefitsFaber has a staff of just over 150, based across our offices in Hatton Garden (London) and Harlow. We want all our staff to have the best possible, most positive and enjoyable experience while working at Faber.Our benefits include:<ul><li>Access to Faber titles (including regular staff book clubs), discounted Independent Alliance titles, discounted Faber Academy courses</li><li>Minimum of 28 days’ holiday per year</li><li>Five days per year for volunteering work of your choice</li><li>Full subscription to the Headspace meditation app</li><li>Season-ticket loans</li><li>Cycle-to-work vouchers</li><li>Subsidised eye tests</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance and income protection insurance</li><li>Access to online GP and advisory services</li><li>Cash plan for healthcare costs</li></ul> To applyIf you would like to be considered for this role, please click the 'Apply' button to send a covering letter and CV, quoting reference CA.The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th June 2025. We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.&nbsp;Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Data Protection Privacy Notice at <a href="https://faber.co.uk/data-protection-privacy" target="_blank">https://faber.co.uk/data-protection-privacy</a> and our Data Protection Policy at <a href="https://faber.co.uk/data-protection-policy" target="_blank">https://faber.co.uk/data-protection-policy</a>. Please read our Data Protection Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policy before submitting your application.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Faber & Faber

Publicity executive

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd June at 11.59pmContract: Permanent, full-time&nbsp;Location: Bloomsbury, London, with the option for hybrid workingStarting salary: £25,500 pa, plus benefitsTeam: Grants and PrizesStart date: August 2025 &nbsp;<a href="http://www.societyofauthors.org" target="_blank">The Society of Authors</a> is the UK's largest trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators. It has been advising authors and speaking out for the profession since 1884.&nbsp;As Grants and Prizes Administrator you will be trained on the administration of a diverse list of prizes, including the SoA Awards, Translation Prizes, and external prizes such as the Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Trust Young Writer of the Year Award. You would also work on grants for writers, in particular the&nbsp;<a href="https://www2.societyofauthors.org/grants/grants-writers-in-need/" target="_blank">Authors’ Contingency Fund</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://societyofauthors.org/grants/soa-access-fund/" target="_blank">SoA Access Fund</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.societyofauthors.org/Grants/Grants-for-works-in-progress" target="_blank">Authors’ Foundation</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.societyofauthors.org/Grants/Grants-for-works-in-progress" target="_blank">K. Blundell Trusts</a>.&nbsp;In this role, you'll be joining a small team that gives out over £650,000 annually in grants and prizes to authors at all stages of their careers. We’re looking for an organised and attentive individual keen to learn about the mechanics of grant and prize administration, with an interest in charity management and the literature sector. Due to the nature of some of the grants this position requires a compassionate individual able to deal sensitively with enquiries and applications. You will be required to work on numerous projects simultaneously and so we are looking for a strong multi-tasker who is able to manage their time effectively.&nbsp; &nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Fielding general enquiries to the Grants and Prizes department by telephone and email.</li><li>Registering, recording, and storing prize entries.</li><li>Coordinating deliveries to/from the office.</li><li>Updating entry forms and liaising with publishers to notify them of prize opening and closing dates.</li><li>Helping to maintain the web pages for the Grants and Prizes department.</li><li>Conducting prize eligibility checks.</li><li>Assisting with the administration of the Authors’ Contingency Fund and Authors’ Foundation: processing grant applications, eligibility checks, dispatching applications and aiding with assessor meetings.</li><li>Learning how to create certificates, prize booklets and PowerPoint presentations for awards.</li><li>Assisting with the communications output for the SoA’s Grants and Prizes.</li><li>Attending and supporting prizes events and talks.</li><li>Writing departmental staff activity reports.</li><li>Assisting with the SoA stakeholder nominations for HRH Birthday and New Year Honours.</li><li>Updating grants and prizes entries for the annual Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook.</li><li>Assisting with payment processes, ensuring the relevant information is obtained and instructions are given to the Finance team in a timely manner.</li><li>Helping to research a diverse range of new judges.</li><li>Involved in event planning for annual SoA Awards and Translation Prizes ceremonies.&nbsp;Helping to ensure that SoA prize events and ceremonies are accessible and inclusive.</li><li>Any other relevant duties as required for the role.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>High accuracy and attention to detail is essential.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills.</li><li>Good time management skills.</li><li>Good communication skills.</li><li>Fully competent with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.</li><li>Team worker with initiative and a practical, common-sense approach.</li><li>Willingness to learn.</li><li>InDesign skills and relevant experience are desirable, but not essential.</li></ul>You will occasionally be required to work outside normal office hours, usually in the evenings for prize presentations. Time off in lieu is provided. There is also the opportunity to get involved with one of the SoA’s groups or networks as part of this role.&nbsp; &nbsp;BenefitsAs a progressive and ethical not-for-profit organisation, SoA offer a range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. They are a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livingwage.org.uk/" target="_blank">London Living Wage</a> and a Disability Confident - Committed employer. Benefits include:<ul><li>Flexible, family-friendly working practices</li><li>Generous annual leave </li><li>Generous employer contributions to a stakeholder pension plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Employee perks scheme</li><li>Private healthcare options</li><li>Interest-free annual travel card loan</li><li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li><li>Death-in-service benefit</li><li>Ongoing development opportunities&nbsp;</li></ul>The office closes over the Christmas break. While the SoA gifts an additional day of leave during this period, employees are required to use their annual leave allowance if they do not wish to work during the Christmas closure. To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> &nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.Creative Access offers&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/career-support-programme" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a>&nbsp;specifically designed for people from these under-represented groups.

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