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Closing date: 19th September 2024Salary: €31,500 plus benefits&nbsp;Do you talk about the best new books with everyone you know? Do you enjoy being organised and proactive? This could be the role for you!We are looking for a Communications Assistant to join our Publicity team in Ireland.Penguin Random House Ireland is Ireland’s leading publisher, and we cover all markets and genres. We are literary and commercial; fiction and non-fiction; local and global. We have a fantastic and extensive portfolio of authors including Paul Murray, Liz Nugent, Colin Barrett, Emily Henry, Johnny Sexton, Sinéad Moriarty, Stephen Fry, Elizabeth Strout, James Rebanks, Robin Stevens and Jeff Kinney.This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone who is keen to learn about the world of publicity and to support the team working across a huge variety of genres.&nbsp;Key tasksYou will be responsible for general administration for the team, with responsibilities including:<ul><li>Organising meetings</li><li>Communicating with journalists and authors</li><li>Organising publicity schedules, travel and accommodation</li><li>Accompanying authors to interviews and attend events, which will involve some evenings and weekends.</li></ul>Plus, much more!&nbsp;What you’ll bring<ul><li>We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a team, is full of ideas and has a creative approach.&nbsp;</li><li>You must be flexible, have a great eye for detail, and be able to prioritise and organise.&nbsp;</li><li>You must be highly computer-literate.&nbsp;</li><li>Some basic design experience would be helpful but is not essential.</li><li>We’re looking for someone who enjoys engaging on social media.</li><li>You’ll need excellent interpersonal skills over email, phone and in-person, combined with the confidence to communicate with both authors and the press.</li></ul>&nbsp;About PenguinWe’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.&nbsp;How to applyPlease apply with your CV and Cover Letter by Thursday 19th September. As part of your cover letter, please tell us about a recent book you loved and why we should read it too (in more than 200 words).Please note untailored Cover Letters will not be considered. We expect interviews to take place across late September and early October.&nbsp;Competitive benefits packageOur people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.Our benefits include:<ul><li>Financial – discounted shopping and season travel loan</li><li>Wellbeing - healthcare insurance, cycle to work scheme, gym loan</li><li>Lifestyle – volunteering policy and free and discounted books</li></ul>For more information on our benefits, please talk to the Recruiter through the recruitment process.&nbsp;Hybrid workingWe’re experimenting with a hybrid way of working that suits the needs of each team. While our offices across the UK and Ireland are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect that the successful person would work at least three days in the office.&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Communications assistant, Penguin Random House Ireland

Closing date: 23rd September 2024Salary: £27,500 plus bonus and benefits.&nbsp;Are you an excellent communicator and organiser? Are you interested in data and learning about how we sell our children’s books?Penguin Random House Children’s (PRHC) is the number 1 children’s publisher in the UK and this role will include the opportunity to work on our stellar list, from pre-school authors like Peter Rabbit and Bluey, to books for older readers from authors like Katie Kirby and Malorie Blackman.We have an exciting opportunity to join our Children’s sales team on a 6-month Fixed Term basis. As a sales assistant, you will play a crucial role in the efficient operation and smooth-running of our busy sales department, and support in an administrative capacity to allow the team to do their best sales work.&nbsp;What you'll doYour primary responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Tracking the sales performance of key titles</li><li>Assisting in the preparation for customer meetings by completing title information grids, gathering samples, and updating PowerPoint presentations</li><li>Updating internal stakeholders with sales figures</li><li>Providing essential administrative support to the team as needed</li><li>Assisting the sales team in ensuring the smooth processing of orders</li></ul>&nbsp;What you’ll bringWe’re not looking for previous publishing experience. Instead, we’re looking for someone who is ready to be one of the faces of the Children’s sales team, working with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders. An interest in children’s books and what we publish is desirable, and so is an interest in the data and systems side of the role. We’re also looking for:<ul><li>Excellent relationship building and communication skills</li><li>Adaptability (for example, to quickly learn new systems and processes)</li><li>Keen attention to detail</li><li>The ability to prioritise effectively and at pace</li><li>An eagerness to learn and be proactive</li></ul>&nbsp;Disability ConfidentIf you have opted into our disability confident scheme below is the minimum criteria you must meet to be considered for our interview scheme. Please note, there may be occasions where the volume of applicants means we can’t take all eligible candidates to interview.&nbsp;Minimum criteria<ul><li>Demonstrable interest in sales and children’s books</li><li>Proven written ability showcased through your application</li><li>Experience/ Knowledge of MS Office Excel/Word/ Outlook</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of managing multiple stakeholders at varying seniorities</li><li>Demonstrable communication skills</li></ul>&nbsp;How to applyPlease apply with your CV and Cover Letter by 23:59 on Monday 23rd September. Please note untailored Cover Letters will not be accepted.&nbsp;About PenguinWe’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.&nbsp;Competitive benefits packageOur people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.Our benefits include:<ul><li>Financial – discounted shopping, season ticket loan, rental deposit loan</li><li>Wellbeing - healthcare cash plan, employee assistance, gym loan</li><li>Lifestyle – taste card, tech scheme, free and discounted books</li></ul>&nbsp;Hybrid workingWe’re experimenting with a hybrid way of working that suits the needs of each team. While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. The exact balance of office to remote working will depend on the nature of the role and team needs - for this role, we expect that you will attend the office 2 days a week, and we are open to discussing this further through the recruitment process.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Sales assistant, Children's (6-month FTC)

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