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Salary:&nbsp;£37,291 to £41,985 (depending on experience)Role:&nbsp;Full time, permanent&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;Farringdon, London This is an exciting opportunity to drive sales and manage customer relationships internationally at an independent children's publisher.&nbsp;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.Usborne’s busy Export team manages the sales of English Language books to open markets outside of the UK &amp; Ireland, North America and Australia and New Zealand. The team is made up of 5 in-house salespeople, supplemented by four external territory managers for markets such as Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Latin America/the Caribbean and Japan.We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised individual to join our busy Export Team to manage sales to, and relationships with, our customers in Southeast Asia and Pakistan. This is a hands-on, wide-ranging role, which will involve managing customer orders and queries, developing marketing and sales strategies as well as providing support to and collaborating with our external Sales Representative in the Middle East and the Territory Manager covering China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan.&nbsp;This is a brilliant opportunity to grow your international sales experience in a fast-paced, creative and friendly environment where you’ll be part of a team passionate about getting books into the hands of children around the world. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, sales representatives and distributors.</li><li>Manage customer orders and queries.</li><li>Oversee the invoicing and account set-up process for customers, ensuring costings are prepared accurately.</li><li>Monitor customer performance and commercial terms to ensure sustained growth and profitability.</li><li>Develop tailored sales and marketing strategies to grow frontlist and backlist sales.</li><li>Explore new business opportunities and provide market insights to the wider team.</li><li>Resolve export challenges—from shipping delays to documentation issues—with a problem-solving mindset.</li><li>Work collaboratively with internal teams at Usborne including our editorial, marketing and production departments.</li><li>Travel to visit customers in your territories as well as attending relevant international book fairs.</li></ul> What we’re looking forWe are looking for someone with an excellent knowledge of book market and publishing. The successful candidate for this role will have at least 3 years international sales experience in a similar role, with a can-do, team player attitude.&nbsp;The successful candidate will also demonstrate:<ul><li>Excellent relationship-building and customer service skills.</li><li>Great communication and presentation skills.</li><li>An ability to juggle multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively. &nbsp;</li><li>Fantastic negotiation and influencing skills.</li><li>A keen eye for detail.</li><li>Commercial awareness with an ability to conduct market research, spot trends and respond accordingly.</li><li>Strong financial acumen and numeracy skills to handle costings, price negotiations and profit margins effectively.</li><li>Problem-solving skills.</li><li>Confidence using Microsoft Office and Biblio&nbsp;</li></ul> 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> Recruitment processAfter an anonymised shortlisting process, we anticipate first interviews taking place in person around the week commencing 28th July 2025, with second round interviews also 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.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. 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. 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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Usborne Publishing

Export sales executive

Closing date for applications: 23:59 Tuesday 15th July 2025Salary: From £36,000 per annum depending on skills and experience &nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity for a talented, experienced commissioning editor to join the Bloomsbury Children's fiction team at the Nibbies-winning Publisher of the Year 2025.&nbsp;The chosen candidate will be working on a list packed with bestselling and award-winning books for readers aged six to young adult, and helping to create the successes of the future.&nbsp;This role involves driving a selected list of existing authors to successful publication and beyond with hands-on editorial acumen, acting as a support editor to senior staff on key brands and projects, and&nbsp;commissioning 1-3 titles a year in line with our fiction strategy. The candidate will work collaboratively with authors, illustrators and colleagues across the business. This role will report to the Senior Editorial Director or the Head of Fiction. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>A highly experienced children’s fiction editor, with excellent structural editing skills and ideally a track record in commissioning successful fiction titles </li><li>Strong knowledge of the fiction market in both the UK and internationally </li><li>Able to confidently assess the commercial value of a project, with excellent understanding of title financials </li><li>An ability to create and maintain excellent relations with authors and agents, to help ensure that we are a destination publisher for the very best talent </li><li>Knowledge and experience of how to publish successfully and a willingness to learn more </li><li>A hard-working team player with great time-management skills </li><li>A polished and confident presenter who can sell a project to the wider team</li></ul> &nbsp;Additional informationThe role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent positionThe 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 mandatory office days for this role are Monday and Tuesday.Please apply via with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 Tuesday 15th July 2025.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications &nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits:Two paid Personal Wellness DaysFlexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 45 minutes earlier in the weekSeason Ticket LoanSharesave SchemeAXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)In-house DoctorEyecare Voucher Scheme&nbsp;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.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Commissioning editor

Closing date for applications: Monday 7th July 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £27,000Term: The role is a&nbsp;full-time, permanent position This is an excellent opportunity to learn first-hand about a broad range of activities across the publishing business and develop the key skills required for a career in publishing.&nbsp;Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is a leading international publisher with strengths in trade, children’s, professional and academic publishing, both digitally and in print. We are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and organised Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and organisational support working on the&nbsp;Bloomsbury Social Science lists, part of our academic division dedicated to publishing market-leading scholarship in Sociology, Anthropology, and related fields.&nbsp;The purpose of this role is to assist Commissioning Editors in the effective management of print and digital products throughout the publication process. This includes liaising with authors to ensure typescripts are delivered on time, preparing typescripts for production (including evaluating image quality and selecting and securing images), sending proposals and draft typescripts for review, managing backlist titles, and other administrative duties. &nbsp;The successful candidate will join a friendly team based in our central London offices. ResponsibilitiesWorking with Authors<ul><li>Maintaining close contact with authors to ensure timely delivery of typescripts</li><li>Acting as the main point of contact for author queries, resolving problems and&nbsp;answering questions promptly and accurately</li><li>Preparing and organising author contracts</li></ul>Production, Permissions and Reviews<ul><li>Preparing and briefing typescripts for production in a timely manner in line with internal deadlines</li><li>Third-party permissions administration</li><li>Sending book proposals and draft typescripts for review and researching suitable reviewers</li><li>Working with our eBook team to ensure titles are prepared for eBook distribution</li></ul>Writing Copy and Briefing Covers<ul><li>Writing and editing marketing and back cover copy</li><li>Briefing cover designs</li></ul>Administration and Market Research<ul><li>Creating and maintaining accurate title records on internal Bloomsbury databases</li><li>Supporting editors in managing backlist titles, including reprint administration</li><li>Assisting with the development of new book projects by conducting market research</li><li>Additional administrative duties, as required</li></ul>Collaboration and Representation<ul><li>Liaising with colleagues from other departments such as production, design, marketing, sales and digital resources</li><li>Occasionally representing the company at conferences or events, as required&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;Organisational Skills<ul><li>Exceptional organisational, time-management, and prioritisation skills</li><li>Strong project management and multi-tasking skills</li><li>Stays calm under pressure</li></ul>Communication Skills<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation</li><li>Good attention to detail</li></ul>Problem-Solving Skills and Commitment<ul><li>Proactive, happy to take the initiative</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>Confident, enthusiastic, hard-working, committed</li><li>Team player</li><li>Customer-focused</li></ul>Processes and Systems<ul><li>Ability to follow internal procedures and processes</li><li>Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes quickly</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office</li></ul>Industry Knowledge and Experience<ul><li>Committed to a career in academic publishing</li><li>Some commercial awareness and understanding of the publishing industry desirable</li><li>Some prior publishing experience an advantage</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are:&nbsp;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&nbsp;(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 Monday 7th of July 2025.We do not require a Cover Letter for this vacancy.&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;&nbsp;For additional benefits see our careers page&nbsp;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 requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Editorial assistant, Social Sciences

Closing date for applications: 9 July 2025Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: Sheffield, London &nbsp;Are you a visionary product marketing leader ready to shape the future of education? At Hachette Learning, we’re on a mission to empower every learner to reach their unique potential –&nbsp;and we’re looking for a strategic Head of Product Marketing to lead our portfolio to new heights.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 doingAs the Head of Product Marketing, you will lead a team of Product Marketing Managers, responsible for the strategic marketing direction of the Hachette Learning portfolio. You will shape our messaging and positioning and work with the Demand Gen team to bring your strategies to life. You will own the go-to-market strategy, launch new products and solutions and be responsible for driving revenue growth as well as ensuring alignment with market needs across the globe. You will lead a product marketing team and collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management teams as well as Customer Success to ensure a coherent end-to-end experience across the entire customer journey. &nbsp;Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop a comprehensive understanding of our customer segments, their pain points and how Hachette Learning solves them.</li><li>Craft a strategic, revenue-generating marketing strategy for the Hachette Learning portfolio.</li><li>Oversee the launch of new print, digital products and subscription products to international education markets.</li><li>Collaborate with demand generation to drive leads through innovative, multi-channel digital campaigns.</li><li>Create high-quality product marketing content: sales enablement tools, battle cards, messaging docs, commission blog posts, case studies, video testimonials.</li><li>Collaborate with the Corporate Comms team to develop thought leadership content that establishes our expertise.</li><li>Mentor and manage a high-performing product marketing team.</li><li>Collaborate with sales, product management, customer success, and platform teams to ensure cohesive go-to-market strategies and translate product features into customer value.</li><li>Drive competitive research and help us stand out in a crowded marketplace.</li><li>Manage the product marketing budget and identify opportunities for efficiency and growth.</li><li>Leverage data and CRM tools to inform decision-making and customer profiling.</li><li>Evaluate campaign performance and adjust strategies to maximize ROI.</li><li>Represent product marketing in key stakeholder forums and contribute to product readiness evaluations.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forSkills &amp; Attributes<ul><li>Significant experience in product marketing experience in a B2B environment, ideally in education.</li><li>Strategic thinker with a strong customer-centric mindset.</li><li>Strong writer and storyteller, capable of creating compelling value propositions.</li><li>Proven leadership and team development capabilities.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and experience with marketing analytics tools.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li><li>Financial acumen and experience managing marketing budgets.</li></ul>Experience Required<ul><li>Significant experience in an international B2B product marketing leadership role, ideally in education.</li><li>Demonstrated success in launching subscription-based products.</li><li>Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing senior stakeholders.</li><li>Track record of building brand visibility and driving revenue growth through digital campaigns.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience of marketing to international educational institutions.</li><li>Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Creatio, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics).</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (preferred).</li><li>Relevant certifications in marketing or project management (CIM or equivalent).</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 offices 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

Head of product marketing

Closing date for applications: 3 July 2025Salary: £24,840 (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp;Kickstart your publishing journey and join Quercus as an editorial assistant.Quercus is a dynamic, award-winning publisher. Known as a hit-maker that regularly finds books that surprise and delight readers, we are international in our outlook and publish an exciting and diverse range of authors. From established bestsellers to new voices, what draws our publishing together is the magic ‘quirk' in Quercus: independence, flair, warmth and creativity.&nbsp;Quercus 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 doingThe role will involve a combination of:<ul><li>Proof reading, checking permissions</li><li>Researching and helping to make plate sections</li><li>Working on advance sales materials, creating keywords, writing copy, writing metadata</li><li>Taking minutes at meetings, including editorial meetings</li><li>Writing cover briefs and completing TIs (under supervision)</li><li>Collating proofs, checking copy-edits</li><li>Organising meetings and travel where needed</li><li>Liaising with internal/external contacts to ensure adherence to critical path</li><li>Managing purchase orders and payments</li><li>Writing copy, checking proofs, checking ebooks</li><li>Maintaining submissions log</li><li>Liaising with authors and agents, with guidance</li><li>Processing expenses as required</li><li>Managing purchase orders and payments and delivery advances</li></ul> &nbsp;Who we are looking forWe are looking for someone with:<ul><li>A meticulous eye for detail</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team</li><li>A pro-active, problem-solving attitude</li><li>Coolness under pressure</li><li>An interest in commercial non-fiction</li><li>Knowledge of, or aptitude for, relevant applications/systems</li><li>Personal organization</li><li>Excellent standard of written and spoken English</li><li>Ability to communicate and build positive working relationship with contacts at all levels</li><li>An opinion on what makes a great book</li><li>Adaptability</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Work or other experience demonstrating reliability and adaptability, not necessarily in publishing</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>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>The role will be based at our Manchester 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.

Editorial assistant, Non-Fiction

Closing date: 11th July 2025Salary: £26,000 per annum Jumpstart your journalism career with this small, fast-paced news team.The Stage Media Company Ltd, based in London Bridge, is dedicated to providing up-to-date news and services for the UK’s theatre, performing arts and book publishing industry with two key titles: The Stage and The Bookseller. Both The Stage and The Bookseller are established leaders within their respective fields, offering industry news, authoritative reviews/interviews and insightful features.The Stage, the publication for the theatre industry, has an excellent full-time opportunity for a reporter to join its small but fast-paced news team.&nbsp;We are looking for someone who will&nbsp;create engaging editorial content of the highest standard for the web, paper and other platforms, conforming to The Stage’s house style.The successful candidate will have an NCTJ qualification or similar, a flair for writing eye-grabbing copy and be able to work to tight deadlines, for both online and print. The role requires a collaborative, proactive and flexible individual who will be part of a small team and be a supportive member at all times.&nbsp;As Reporter&nbsp;you will be reporting to The Stage’s Deputy Editor. The role will require someone who is&nbsp;highly proficient working across print and web, and will have a passion for theatre and the live arts. The successful candidate will also know how to apply media law and will have a good understanding of SEO. What you will do:<ul><li>Create exciting, insightful and relevant editorial content for the website, newspaper and other platforms, including exclusives and off-diary content</li><li>Meet two daily deadlines for the website, and a weekly deadline for the print edition, and contribute to rolling news output as required</li><li>Source relevant required additional media – e.g. photos and videos</li><li>Create and develop industry contacts</li><li>Represent The Stage at industry events and opening nights</li><li>Regularly communicate with the wider editorial team to contribute to the smooth running of the department</li><li>Liaise with other departments, such as marketing and sales, for the wider benefit of the company</li><li>Always work within accepted style, quality, law and balance requirements</li><li>Provide cover for team members as required</li><li>Oversee the creation of content in addition to news, such as interviews and features</li><li>Undertake data collection and analysis</li><li>Upload content to The Stage website</li></ul> What we are looking for:<ul><li>Recognised journalism qualification</li><li>Relevant working knowledge of UK performing arts and entertainment</li><li>Good working knowledge of media law</li><li>PC and Mac literate</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication</li><li>Working knowledge of WordPress and Adobe CS (preferred)</li><li>Experience of video and audio capture and editing (preferred)</li><li>Experience with data and financial reporting (desirable)</li></ul> This may be a good fit for you if you:<ul><li>Can work independently but also as part of a wider team</li><li>Show initiative and is self-motivated</li><li>Are organised and can demonstrate excellent attention to detail</li><li>Are intuitive to business needs</li><li>Will network and develop relationships</li><li>Maintain a willingness to participate in continual learning</li><li>Have excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>can positively contribute to a team-oriented, collaborative environment</li></ul> Other information:Normal working hours are 10am - 6pm, with occasional evening or weekend work to cover events. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring at least three days a week at The Stage’s office on Bermondsey Street, SE1, with opportunities for remote work on the other day.Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are here to support you and ensure you have the best possible experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Stage Media Company Limited

Reporter

Closing date: 7th July 2025Salary: Up to £32,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. This is an exciting opportunity for an existing audio assistant, with proven experience of working in an audiobook publishing team, to take the next step in their career.&nbsp;Hachette Audio is a small, highly productive audio team who create and publish audiobooks across all the divisions at Hachette. We work with authors and actors to create innovative, award-winning content, and we work with the full publishing team to ensure that audiobooks are core to Hachette’s publishing output.&nbsp;Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will be managing the inbound and outbound supply of licensed audio content, overseeing licence, invoice and PO generation, and you will contribute to maximising the revenue generated from audio masters licensing deals.</li><li>You will be taking responsibility for the casting, recording and production management of assigned imprints/titles, ensuring high quality, cost-controlled, and timely publication of audiobooks</li><li>You will provide support, including some administrative support, to the Audio team.</li></ul> Who we are looking for&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>&nbsp;Previous experience of working in a busy audiobook team, ideally with casting and production experience.</li><li>Experience of working with a DAM system and Biblio or a similar publishing system</li><li>Experience of generating and using scheduling reports using Excel</li><li>A proven track record of clear, persuasive communication</li><li>A proven track record of multitasking</li><li>A proven track record of excellent organisational skills.</li><li>Excellent English language skills and good basic numeracy</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>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> 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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Audio executive (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 6 July 2025Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: LondonContract: Permanent&nbsp;Bring books to Europe and drive sales, build relationships and champion authors in this exciting junior-level sales role based in London.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder &amp; Stoughton; Headline; Quercus; Octopus, and Bookouture. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hachette Learning is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools.Hachette UK is part of&nbsp;Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. &nbsp;What you'll be doingYou will report into the Head of Sales for Europe and will be responsible for sales into Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Malta and Gibraltar. You will need to develop relationships, as well as present and sell new titles on a regular basis&nbsp;in order to meet and exceed budgets.You will be required to carry out regular reviews of sales to identify issues and opportunities and drive improved customer performance and profitability. You will also be responsible for planning and managing an efficient and appropriate level of travel within set budgets and efficiently using time both with customers and in the office; managing and planning book fairs, and other sales events.&nbsp; There will also be an element of sales support to the rest of the European team as and when required. ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day customer support, including:<ul><li>Processing all orders</li><li>Dealing with general queries and information requests</li><li>Processing credit claims and returns.</li><li>Ensure accuracy of record keeping</li></ul>Sales material and customer support:<ul><li>To co-ordinate all sales material for your accounts.</li><li>To organise sales trips and carry out all follow-up activity.</li><li>To update/maintain customer databases</li></ul>Product and market knowledge:<ul><li>championing brand authors and focus break through titles</li><li>attending regular meetings and sales conferences (including book fairs where relevant)</li><li>reading advance information on material</li><li>maintaining a relevant level of market and competitor awareness by active information seeking outside company (including regular visits to stores)</li><li>Assist in the development of new routes to market</li></ul> &nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>Strong organisational skills coupled with a keen eye for detail</li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to build customer relationships</li><li>An independent decision maker (within agreed parameters)</li><li>Team player</li><li>Strong IT Skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, and strong attention to detail.</li><li>Customer focused and proactive</li><li>Flexible, adaptable and positive</li><li>Able to understand financial drivers of performance, and to manipulate and analyse data to enhance sales and profitability</li><li>Good knowledge of the book market</li><li>Demonstrable sales experience</li></ul> &nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. &nbsp;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.

Sales executive

Closing date for applications: July 7, 2025Reporting to:&nbsp;Art Director, Studio Press&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;Design&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Salary:&nbsp;£28,000 - £32,000&nbsp;per annum, depending on experience&nbsp; &nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is looking for a talented and highly creative designer to join our license and trend-led imprint, Studio Press.&nbsp;Studio is the home of numerous best-selling Disney, Marvel and Star Wars titles for all ages from pre-school to adult, as well as a range of trend-led pop culture books, plus the best-selling Ultimate Football Heroes series. You will also be undertaking some more general work across the Children’s Trade illustrated backlist, working on special sales and reuse projects.&nbsp;The designer will project manage and creatively guide the creation of books making sure all books are produced to the design quality and technical accuracy required, and are delivered on schedule. &nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Guide and coordinate the books in line with the creative briefs, making sure all files are coordinated through the correct design approval workflow for the team.</li><li>Research, brief, layout, art edit and sign-off on a wide range of books across different formats and novelties to make the best product possible.</li><li>Make sure all files are to the technical accuracy required and to the design quality during all stages – final files, plotter and advance stages.</li><li>Research and suggest ideas for the future publishing list, showing awareness of marketplace and trends.&nbsp;Keep aware of pop culture and emerging issues.</li><li>Project-manage books in partnership with Editorial and Production, making sure key milestones are kept to and final files are supplied on time.</li><li>Liaise with and manage 3rd-party contributors, including packagers, illustrators and other freelance agents that are needed to create a project.</li><li>Problem-solve and/or escalate problems in the correct manner and in good time to allow schedules to be hit. Other ad hoc duties as assigned.</li></ul> &nbsp;Qualifications and experience<ul><li>Excellent technical skills in key software (Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud)</li><li>Experience managing illustrators, photographers, designers and agents </li><li>In addition to being a fantastic designer, you will be solution-focused have excellent organisational skills, experience with people management, the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines and liaise closely with the editorial, sales and production teams to ensure that all projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.</li></ul> &nbsp;Company benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Company-funded&nbsp;gym&nbsp;membership for all trade staff</li><li>Comprehensive staff training&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentorship&nbsp;programmes</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th&nbsp;year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul>&nbsp;If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward in hearing from you.&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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Designer (6-month fixed term contract)

Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd July at 11.59pmSalary: £32,000 - £33,750 per annum depending on skills and experience &nbsp;We are looking for a Junior Managing Editor to join the Adult Editorial team at Bloomsbury in the General division, where we publish everything from ice-hockey romances to Gladiators: Ready!This is a project-management role. As a junior managing editor, you will oversee a list of fiction, non-fiction and illustrated books from handover from the commissioning editor through to print. This entails organising everything a book might need before it can be released into the world, from a copy-edit to a map. You will learn from senior members of the team as you take on more complex titles, including on major brands.This is a key role in a growing part of the business where you will be working on both text-only and fully illustrated books, collaborating closely with the commissioning editors on these titles. It’s not a commissioning role – rather, we’re looking for someone with a passion for the detail of making books, from the perfect chapter illustration to a clean proofread. In our division, we love our genres – and we’d want you to have a similar interest in romance, crime, sci-fi/fantasy and fun commercial non-fiction.We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, who will prioritise building great relationships with authors, freelancers and colleagues and will take the initiative on projects. This is not an entry-level role, but a step up for an editorial or production assistant, or someone at a similar level in a related industry.If you fit these criteria, we want to hear from you – whether you already work in publishing or not. We welcome applications from people who have worked in similar roles in other industries.This is a non-commissioning role within editorial management, reporting to the Senior Managing Editor. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Highly organised, ideally with experience in editorial projects </li><li>A passion for books, and awareness of the market </li><li>Experience editing text – specifically proofreading and copyediting, but sub-editing would also count </li><li>Excellent communication skills, with both internal and external stakeholders</li></ul> &nbsp;Additional informationThe role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position based at&nbsp;our London office at 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 are Mondays and Tuesdays.Please 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 Thursday 3 July 2025.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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 two years.&nbsp;Bloomsbury Benefits&nbsp;As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:&nbsp;&nbsp;Working Pattern&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office-based / 3 days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred)&nbsp;</li></ul>Holidays&nbsp;<ul><li>25 days’ holiday </li><li>3.5 days’ Christmas company holiday&nbsp;</li></ul> Other Benefits&nbsp;<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days </li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week </li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks. </li><li>Season Ticket Loan </li><li>Share Save Scheme </li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance) </li><li>Peppy Health App </li><li>In-house Doctor </li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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 requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;

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