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Closing date: 2nd December 2024Salary: £27,000 per annum&nbsp;Simon &amp; Schuster UK’s Rights team are looking for an enthusiastic Rights assistant to join and support the Rights team.Simon &amp; Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon &amp; Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon &amp; Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.Reporting to the Senior Rights Manager the successful candidate will join our fast-paced and dynamic team, supporting the wider team with all administrative tasks, specifically working on our Children’s and Adult’s lists&nbsp;What you'll doThe job role is predominantly administration based including but not limited to:<ul><li>Providing administration support to the Group Rights Director, Head of Children’s Rights, Senior Rights Manager and Rights Manager.</li><li>Drafting, sending and archiving contracts.</li><li>Organising business trips and book fair appointments.</li><li>Helping send out follow-up material.</li><li>Updating our submissions database.</li><li>Liaising with international customers over file supply.</li></ul>&nbsp;What you'll bring<ul><li>The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and a meticulous eye for detail.</li><li>With a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task, the successful candidate will have a passion for Children’s books and an interest in international publishing.</li><li>Knowledge of a foreign language would be useful but not essential.</li><li>IT skills and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a must.</li></ul>&nbsp;Simon &amp; Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon &amp; Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon &amp; Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon &amp; Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Workplace Privacy Notice</a>,and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Simon & Schuster UK

Rights assistant

Salary range:&nbsp;£30,000–£37,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Reports to:&nbsp;Publishing Director&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Imprint: Templar BooksDepartment:&nbsp;Editorial&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week from homeLocation:&nbsp;HYLO, Bunhill Row, London EC1Y&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is looking for a highly creative and talented editor or commissioning editor with a special interest in non-fiction to join our Templar Books imprint.&nbsp;This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further their career in publishing and work across a broad range of projects.&nbsp;Founded in 1978, Templar publishes original, illustrated children’s books designed to inspire curious minds. From vibrant board and novelty books to high-end, commercial picture books and non-fiction for the primary school age range, Templar creates innovative and creative books for all&nbsp;readers. We have a reputation for cleverly conceived concept publishing with an emphasis on paper innovation, stylish design and contemporary illustration for an international audience.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Managing all aspects of own titles throughout the publishing process, ensuring books publish on time and to the highest standard</li><li>Taking responsibility for all commercial aspects of book projects, e.g. costings, contract negotiation, budgets and schedules</li><li>Developing new concepts, reviewing submissions and acquisitions as well as commissioning and briefing authors and illustrators</li><li>Developing and establishing new author/agent relationships</li><li>Writing sales material and back cover copy</li><li>Coordinating out-of-house editorial processes, e.g. freelance editors/packagers, researchers, fact-checkers and proofreaders</li><li>Working closely with colleagues in design, sales, marketing, foreign rights, production and business affairs to ensure the smooth process of titles at all stages</li><li>Representing and promoting own titles, including presentations at sales conferences&nbsp;</li><li>Identifying publishing opportunities, maintaining own market awareness, and developing and proposing new book ideas to contribute at creative meetings</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience working as an editor or commissioning editor on illustrated children’s books, including negotiating and preparing contracts, scheduling and budget management</li><li>A thorough understanding of the illustrated children’s book market and the ability to apply sound commercial awareness and judgement</li><li>Experience and passion for nurturing authors, editing texts and commissioning commercial titles, as well as an ability to brainstorm and develop innovative ideas in-house</li><li>A strong eye for illustration, confident in developing flat plans and detailed illustration briefs, in collaboration with design</li><li>Excellent copy-editing and proofreading skills</li><li>Experience of working with freelance editors and packagers</li><li>The ability to work confidently in InDesign</li><li>Knowledge of Biblio or similar publishing management system</li><li>Knowledge and experience of co-edition publishing</li><li>Great organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects to tight deadlines&nbsp;</li></ul>&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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Editor / commissioning editor, Templar Books

Closing date: 29th November 2024Salary: Starting from £31,000&nbsp;We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised, and confident individual to join our Nosy Crow Sales team as a sales executive, working across our fast growing and award-winning Children’s list.Nosy Crow is a multi-award winning, independent children’s publishing company based in London. We make child focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12. This role is ideal for someone eager to continue their sales career in a fast-growing company, which produces a broad range of beautiful books.This is a role in our expanding UK sales department working across our entire list from board and novelty books to 11+ fiction. Reporting to our Head of Special Sales, you will support them across a range of accounts including TK Maxx, The Works, Aldi and Baker and Taylor. You will also manage the trading relationship and sell in for a select number of your own customers. In addition to this, you will support with data analysis and customer meeting prep on our supermarket and High Street accounts.&nbsp;You’ll need to be friendly and determined, with a keen eye for detail, and good at working as part of a team.The role is a full-time position and is a hybrid role, working a minimum of three days per week in our office near London Bridge. There will also be opportunities to visit customers both solo and alongside other sales team members. The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK.Reporting to our Head of Special Sales,&nbsp;you will support them across a range of accounts including TK Maxx, The Works, Aldi and Baker and Taylor. You will also manage the trading relationship and sell in for a select number of your own customers. In addition to this, you will support with data analysis and customer meeting prep on our supermarket and High Street accounts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Key responsibilities and tasks:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Supporting Head of Special Sales across a range of accounts, including data analysis and support for customer meetings.</li><li>&nbsp;Managing the trading relationships and sell-in for a range of accounts.</li><li>Attending account meetings solo and with other members of the team.</li><li>Working with the PR and Marketing teams to ensure customers are kept up to date with campaigns.</li><li>Working with Design and Editorial teams to ensure that Sales material is in order&nbsp;</li><li>Liaising with operations teams and Nosy Crow’s distributors, Harper Collins LTD, to ensure efficient processing of customer orders</li><li>Analysing and reporting on sales data</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Would suit a Sales Assistant looking for their next role in publishing</li><li>Very good organisational skills and ability to prioritise</li><li>A very close eye for detail and accuracy</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills plus the ability to write persuasive copy</li><li>Experience working with sales data and Excel for sales analysis</li><li>Experience of Powerpoint and Adobe is preferred</li><li>Confidence in building and maintaining relationships both internally and with customers</li><li>The ability to prioritise tasks and deadlines in a busy and fast paced environment</li><li>Willingness to be fully involved in our busy and fun office</li><li>A keen interest in children’s books</li></ul>&nbsp;Benefits<ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Summer hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Critical Illness cover</li><li>Group Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced maternity/paternity/partner/adoption leave</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases</li><li>Emergency loans</li></ul>&nbsp;To applyIf this sounds like you, please email your CV, accompanied by a cover letter of no more than 500 words, outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting new opportunity to Rhianna Sandford. We look forward to reading your application.Please let us know if you are comfortable doing so, whether or not there are any reasonable adjustments that we should consider that would help during the recruitment process.&nbsp;Nosy Crow is a Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of&nbsp;race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership.&nbsp;Applications are treated with due confidentiality.Nosy Crow is a member of the Living Wage foundation.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Crows Nest

Nosy Crow

UK sales executive

Salary: £25,500 per annum&nbsp;Canongate Books is one of the UK’s leading independent publishers and we’re looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working editorial assistant to join the department.&nbsp;The role is full-time, reporting into our Publisher at Large, and is based in our Edinburgh office.This role supports our Publisher at Large, as well as supporting the Editorial department as a whole. You do not need to have worked in publishing before, but a keen eye for detail and an excellent grasp of grammar are a must, along with exceptional organisational and IT skills. This is a busy role where the ability to juggling priorities and multiple deadlines is another essential skill. But above all, a love of reading is a non-negotiable!&nbsp;Key duties will include:<ul><li>Assisting Publisher-at-Large with his day-to-day work: liaising with internal staff across departments as well as with external contacts such as authors and agents, foreign publishers; reporting into meetings; general admin inc diary management, processing expenses and invoices</li><li>Adding titles, and keeping copy, reviews and metadata up to date on Biblio</li><li>Booking travel and managing trip schedules for the Publisher at Large&nbsp;</li><li>Mail-outs</li><li>Assisting with drafting copy, Heads of Terms, jacket briefs and acquisition forms</li><li>Checking covers and corrections</li><li>Assisting with collations and vertical handovers</li><li>Permissions clearance for text and images as required including accurate record keeping</li><li>Assisting with smooth running of editorial department, including providing cover for the other Editorial Assistants when needed</li><li>Rotate minute-taking at meetings such as Editorial and Acquisitions</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills, experience<ul><li>Meticulous attention to detail&nbsp;</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities</li><li>Excellent English – good grammar, spelling and fluent command of the language</li><li>Able to respond flexibly to a busy workload</li><li>Passion for reading&nbsp;</li><li>IT skills such as a working knowledge of Office (especially Word, Outlook, Excel)</li></ul><a href="https://canongate.co.uk/about/employee-benefits/" target="_blank">We offer a wide&nbsp;range of benefits which can be viewed here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;To applyPlease send your CV and a covering letter to Jenny Fry, Publisher and Commercial Director, detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role, what your favourite Canongate book is and why. The deadline for applications is 28th November 2024.&nbsp;Canongate&nbsp;is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.&nbsp;Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for the position. We will keep your information securely until 1st January 2025. Unless you are the successful applicant, all of your information will be deleted from our systems at that point.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Canongate

Canongate Books

Editorial assistant to Publisher at Large

Closing date: 28 November 2024Salary: £35,000+ dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp;Are you an experienced publicist? Work on publicity for a wide range of genres in this role, from crime and thriller debuts and brilliant book club fiction to celebrity-led titles and headline grabbing non-fiction.Four-time winner of the Publisher of the Year award, Little, Brown Book Group is one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK. We publish as wide a range of titles as anyone in the industry, and pride ourselves on the quality, variety and diversity of our publishing output.On Sphere, we publish some of the world’s biggest brand-name novelists, including Sunday Times bestselling authors Colleen Hoover and Ali Hazelwood, and an array of bestselling non-fiction. Piatkus, Constable and Robinson are home to a vast range of fiction and non-fiction titles, with multiple Sunday Times bestsellers, backlist category killers, break-out voices and perennial classics alike. Recent award accolades include Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, which won Pageturner of the Year at the Nibbies 2024, and an Imprint of the Year scoop for Piatkus Fiction, which publishes many the biggest and best names in contemporary fiction. &nbsp;Recent bestselling launches across the list include The Striker by Ana Haung, The Power in You by Rachaele Hambleton – both launching at No.1 on the Sunday Times charts – and Dancing in the Rain, the hugely inspiring memoir by Strictly star Amy Dowden.&nbsp;What you'll be doingFrom acquisition to publication, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing integrated PR campaigns across print, digital, broadcast and radio, raising author profiles and planning author events (virtual or physical), presenting PR plans in-house and providing ongoing reporting to key stakeholders in editorial and sales and maintaining excellent working relationships with authors and agents. &nbsp;&nbsp;Who we are looking forYou will be an experienced publicist with a proven track-record of creating commercially impactful and consumer focused fiction and non-fiction campaigns. Organised, confident and imaginative, with excellent contacts across the media, you will be comfortable managing multiple campaigns simultaneously. This role requires an ability to prioritise tasks, work calmly under pressure, be a strong team player, and possess exceptional communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Press Officer looking for the next step, or a Publicity Manager ready for a new challenge.&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year (+ 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>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.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Publicity manager / senior publicity manager (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 27th November 2024Salary range: £30,500 - £36,000Contract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position&nbsp;Do you have a love of books and a knack for sales?We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised sales person to join the award-winning Bloomsbury International Sales team (selling across our Adult and Children’s, Special Interest and Head of Zeus divisions) as International Sales Manager, reporting to the Head of International Sales.Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney.As International Sales Manager, you will be responsible for sales of Bloomsbury titles to Scandinavia and Southern Europe as well as to UK Exporters, managing direct sales relationships with a wide range of customers and providing them with exceptional customer service. You will provide feedback on your territories to colleagues across the company and represent the department at meetings with particular divisional responsibility for the Children’s Education list.We are looking for a proactive candidate with strong commercial initiative and a love of books who will thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years’ sales experience including managing accounts and be open to travel within the territory and to book fairs as required. We will consider exceptional candidates with less experience of direct account management.In return, we can offer invaluable global sales experience, a wide understanding of the publishing process, and the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders in the industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Pitching and presenting new books to customers and providing them with up-to-date information on new titles, this will include attending book fairs and visiting customers in territory.</li><li>Setting and reviewing sales targets and working directly with all customers to grow sales and achieve targets.&nbsp;</li><li>Agreeing promotions with customers, submissions for catalogues and any other marketing plans.&nbsp;</li><li>Dealing with orders, queries from customers and working closely with our distributor to ensure orders are delivered in a timely fashion.</li><li>Identifying and developing new relationships with potential customers, ensuring customer needs are understood and selecting appropriate product solutions.</li><li>Identifying ways in which Bloomsbury can increase market share in the designated territory, through further product development, distributor relations, sales events, and promotional campaigns.&nbsp;</li><li>Conducting competitive analysis and gathering market data to channel back to the International Sales team.</li><li>Acting as the departmental liaison with the Education team – attending divisional meetings and feeding back to the International Sales team on new products and opportunities in this division.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience of key account management</li><li>Sales, presentation and negotiation skills</li><li>A love of books</li><li>Passion for pitching and presenting</li><li>Organisation and efficiency</li><li>Confident communication skills</li><li>Ability to work as a team member as well as independently</li><li>Exceptional time-management</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word&nbsp;</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: Monday and Tuesday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 27th November.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&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 required.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

International sales manager

Closing date: 10th December 2024Salary range:&nbsp;£35,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from homeLocation:&nbsp;HYLO, Bunhill Row, London EC1YImprint:&nbsp;Zaffre Fiction&nbsp;Reports to:&nbsp;Publisher, Zaffre Fiction&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;Editorial&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you an experienced assistant editor / editor looking to take the next step in your publishing career? Bring your passion for crime and thriller fiction to this award-winning imprint.&nbsp;Zaffre Fiction, the home of bestselling and award-winning commercial fiction at Bonnier Books UK, are looking for a passionate, highly organized and proactive crime/thriller commissioning editor to work alongside our Publisher to spot and seek out new talent and deliver exceptional publishing.&nbsp;Zaffre was launched in 2015 and includes bestselling authors such as Lynda La Plante, Wilbur Smith, Rosie Goodwin, Robert Peston, Susie Dent and T. M. Logan. The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the development of the crime and thriller list, by nurturing and confidently publishing our existing authors, acquiring market-leading new talent and contributing towards making Zaffre a destination imprint.&nbsp;This is a perfect next step for an experienced, hard-working assistant editor or editor with a demonstrable passion for commercial crime and thriller&nbsp;fiction.&nbsp;You will be a strong team player and combine a keen eye for detail with high editorial standards along with plenty of ideas, enthusiasm and energy. You will enjoy working closely editorially with authors, leading the publishing of their books and inspiring the broader team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>&nbsp;Working with the Publisher and Editorial Director on the publication of existing Zaffre Fiction authors – from author care and administrative duties to editing, project-managing and desk-editing – including taking sole responsibility for a number of titles.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Commissioning books with a particular focus on trend-leading crime and thriller fiction with broad appeal.&nbsp;</li><li>Add to an already strong network of authors, agents and scouts, working to make Zaffre Fiction a destination imprint.&nbsp;</li><li>Being part of a closely-knit team and contributing to list strategy.&nbsp;</li><li>Managing relationships with other departments, including sales, marketing, publicity, design and production.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>You will be a passionate reader of crime and thrillers with exceptional taste and strong commercial acumen.&nbsp;</li><li>You will have at least two years’ experience within a trade publishing team.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent project management skills, ideally with experience of desk editing and successfully steering books from acquisition to publication.&nbsp;</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload to meet multiple deadlines. &nbsp;</li><li>Exemplary attention to detail. &nbsp;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. &nbsp;</li><li>An interest in learning and developing skills within a fast-paced, energetic and outward-looking department. &nbsp;</li><li>A keen understanding of the print and digital markets.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;If you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button to visit our website.&nbsp;We look forward to hearing from you.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 via Creative Access.

Commissioning editor (Crime & Thriller), Zaffre Fiction

Closing date to sign up: 27th November at 5pmEvent date: Thursday 28th November, 5 pm – 6 pm via Zoom&nbsp;&nbsp;Want to find out more about this exciting opportunity at the Financial Times for aspiring sub-editors from the Black community?&nbsp;Hear from professionals about what it’s like working at the Financial Times, exactly what the Maisie Hylton sub-editing fellowship involves and their top tips, advice and guidance on making a strong application.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Fellowship is a six-month, paid contract in the heart of the FT’s London newsroom. The successful candidate will be trained by experienced sub-editors on the crucial final stages of the news production process. You will learn how to sense-check articles, edit for accuracy and clarity, and write engaging headlines and other display copy before pressing the button to publish.&nbsp;Book now to secure your place at our Learn More Webinar: The Maisie Hylton sub-editing fellowship taking place on Thursday 28th November, 5 pm – 6 pm via Zoom.&nbsp;&nbsp;About the Financial Times &nbsp; &nbsp; Across the FT Group, our people are united by a mission to deliver world-class information, news and services to our global audiences. We're a digital-first organisation made up of journalists, technologists, product managers, event planners, strategists, commercial and finance experts, marketing and communications specialists - and much more. Our strength is in our employees.&nbsp;We have offices in more than 35 cities, including London, New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, Manila, Sofia, San Francisco and Tokyo. Join us and find an inclusive and fast-paced environment with unique opportunities to support every step of your career. &nbsp;&nbsp;Join this virtual webinar to learn:<ul><li>About the Financial Times and what it’s like working at one of the world’s leading news organisations&nbsp;</li><li>What the Maisie Hylton sub-editing fellowship involves and how it’s structured&nbsp;</li><li>Hear from a former fellow on their journey</li><li>Top tips, advice and guidance  &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Panellists&nbsp;<ul><li>Tom Stokes, Head of Digital Publishing, The Financial Times&nbsp;</li><li>Vanessa Brown, Digital Editor, World News at Financial Times and former fellow</li></ul>&nbsp;Explore the Maisie Hylton sub-editing fellowship <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/maisie-hylton-sub-editing-fellowship-31344" target="_blank">here</a>. Applications close Wednesday 1 January at 11.59 pm.&nbsp;Note: This training opportunity is open exclusively to Black candidates to help address historical under-representation in the creative industries and support greater diversity.

Financial Times

Learn more webinar: The Maisie Hylton sub-editing fellowship

Closing date: 1st of January 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: The fellow will be paid £2,400 per monthDuration: This 6-month fellowship is for 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/learn-more-webinar-maisie-hylton-sub-editing-fellowship-31356" target="_blank">Learn More webinar: Thursday 28th November – sign up here to secure your spot</a>Location: Hybrid working from the London office 3 days a week, specifically Tuesday-ThursdayStart date: March 2025&nbsp;The Financial Times has an exciting opportunity for aspiring sub-editors from the Black community.Do you love words and hate typos? Are you interested in working on big news stories but not necessarily as a reporter? If so, then you may be suited to a career as a sub-editor in a global news organisation.The FT’s global, award-winning editorial team represents the gold standard in journalism, seeking depth, originality and balance that differentiates the FT from the pack and engages subscribers.The Fellowship is a six-month, paid contract in the heart of the FT’s London newsroom. The successful candidate will be trained by experienced sub-editors on the crucial final stages of the news production process. You will learn how to sense-check articles, edit for accuracy and clarity, and write engaging headlines and other display copy before pressing the button to publish.&nbsp;What you will learn<ul><li>You will be embedded in the FT’s two main sub-editing teams, helping produce the newspaper and working on the digital publishing desk</li><li>You will sub-edit articles for the newspaper’s different editions, cutting them to length and writing headlines, standfirsts and captions. You will learn how to lay out pages and sign them off before they go to print</li><li>You will revise-edit content for FT.com, learning to hit the highest standards of accuracy and quality, often under tight time pressure. You will be taught how to write engaging digital headlines and add visual components to engage readers</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceThe successful candidate will:<ul><li>Show an interest in current affairs and financial news</li><li>Care deeply about accuracy and good grammar</li><li>Be aware of what makes an attention-grabbing headline, both in print and online</li><li>Be capable of keeping a cool head under deadline pressure</li></ul>You do not need a degree to apply and career change applications are also welcome.&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>&nbsp;This training opportunity is open exclusively to Black candidates to help address historical under-representation in the creative industries and support greater diversity.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and to take a short sub-editing test.The successful candidate will 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 Maisie Hylton sub-editing fellowship

Closing date: 6th December 2024Salary range:&nbsp;£28,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from homeReports to:&nbsp;Art Director, Adult TradeDepartment:&nbsp;DesignLocation:&nbsp;HYLO, Bunhill Row, London EC1Y&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is looking for a designer / senior designer to join its award-winning design team, creating high-impact covers across its growing adult lists.This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute designer, looking to make their mark. You will have a particularly strong track record in commercial and reading group fiction, as you will be focusing on the cover design for the company’s adult trade division – comprising imprints Blink, Manilla Press, Ithaka, Zaffre, Eriu, and Black &amp; White.&nbsp; There will also be an opportunity&nbsp;to work across other genres.The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience in trade publishing, with solid experience in commercial cover design. They will be a clear and confident communicator, with the ability to collaborate effectively with the editorial, sales and production teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.A strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is essential.Positive and proactive in approach, you will enjoy working as part of a close-knit team. In return, we offer the opportunity to join a forward-thinking, vibrant and ambitious publisher, with fantastic benefits.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Designing high-impact covers to brief, and across a broad range of lists and genres, focusing initially on commercial and reading group fiction</li><li>Commercially astute with a keen interest in market trends and prepared to break the mould and push boundaries with designs</li><li>Liaising with the creative studio manager and other departments including editorial, production, and sales to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard</li><li>Ensuring cover artwork is press-ready and supplied according to printer specification</li><li>Presenting your own&nbsp;covers with confidence</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience in a design role in publishing, ideally with experience designing covers for commercial/reading group fiction</li><li>A positive team player with a proactive approach</li><li>A clear communicator, capable of working effectively with various teams and functions across the business</li><li>Excellent&nbsp;organisation skills with the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite / Cloud</li></ul>Please include a portfolio PDF with your application.&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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