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Closing date: 20th September 2024Salary: £30,750 - £36,400Contract: Full-time, permanent&nbsp;Passionate about education and storytelling? Bloomsbury Publishing’s Children’s Education team is looking for a talented senior editor to shape the next generation of educational books.Bloomsbury Publishing 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. Within Bloomsbury’s Academic division, it publishes under Bloomsbury, as well as under a number of prestigious and historic imprint names.This is an exciting opportunity for an Editor with relevant publishing experience to join the Children’s Education&nbsp;team, working across a range of secondary, primary and early years materials that include teacher resources, professional development titles, children’s fiction and non-fiction, and illustrated picture books with an educational theme.The successful candidate will have&nbsp;experience in the education market, will be up to date with the latest education initiatives and be&nbsp;passionate about creating books for practising teachers that are fit for purpose, innovative and commercial. They will be enthusiastic and creative, with a firm commitment to creating high quality educational books for the UK and International markets.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Established editorial experience within educational publishing.&nbsp;</li><li>Thorough knowledge of the English language, high standards of accuracy and a keen&nbsp;eye for detail.</li><li>Strong visual awareness.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and a rigorous, self-motivated approach to briefing, meeting deadlines and managing schedules and budgets.</li><li>Working directly with authors, illustrators, agents and third parties.</li><li>Project management of the life of all components of a project, ensuring it is running to schedule and budget.</li><li>Developing, copy editing and proof-reading manuscripts and layouts to house style.</li><li>Briefing covers according to key dates and schedules, making sure cover copy is suitable for the end buyer and stands up against competition.</li><li>Working with production to ensure they have the information they need with regard to formats, specifications and finishes, and updating them regularly during the life of a project.</li><li>Awareness of print procedures, cost limitations and profitability of a project.</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). Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.&nbsp;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 –&nbsp;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 (BAME), Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 21 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources.&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the URL detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Monday 23rd September.</li><li>As part of your covering letter please include a short paragraph describing an education book published in the last 5 years that you have been impressed by and why.</li></ul>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;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.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>Please state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Senior editor, Children’s Education

Application deadline: 5pm, 11th September 2024Interviews: Week beginning September 23rd&nbsp;This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone who wants to break into publishing and learn more about the areas of sales, marketing, and publicity.&nbsp;Hurst is an independently owned and run non-fiction press based in London but publishing globally. We produce approximately 90 new titles per year in the fields of history, politics, sociology, war studies, and religion, building on our strengths in African, Asian, East European, and Middle East Studies. We aim to publish books that add meaningfully to conversations or start new ones.&nbsp;We’re looking for an enthusiastic Sales &amp; Marketing Assistant to join our dynamic team at our offices in historic Somerset House in central London.The role is a varied one that would suit a graduate with a passion for global affairs. You will gain experience selling at book events, working with authors, strategising on social media campaigns, processing orders, managing bibliographic data, and much more. You will report to our Sales &amp; Marketing Executive. The successful candidate will be well-versed in current affairs and have a genuine interest in the books we publish. Excellent organisational skills, strong writing and proofing skills, creativity, and a positive attitude are essential. Experience with InDesign and/or Photoshop is desirable. We offer a friendly work environment and the chance to get hands-on experience with a range of publishing tasks.&nbsp;Key tasks<ul><li>Contributing to Hurst social channels as necessary – X, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, etc.</li><li>Managing the general inbox and liaising directly with our readers</li><li>Updating bibliographic data with a specific focus on our Amazon listings</li><li>Liaising with our distributor</li><li>Attending and selling at book events</li><li>Managing website orders</li><li>Drafting customs invoices for stock transfers</li><li>Overseeing and managing the digital filing of press reviews</li><li>Picking out pull quotes from review coverage and disseminating</li><li>Coordinating book prize submissions</li><li>Sending out gratis copies</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is a full-time permanent position based on a hybrid model of working from home and from our office in Somerset House (or fully office based if preferred). A minimum of two days in the office is expected. The working pattern and flexible hours can be negotiated.&nbsp;The job is best suited for someone based in London as attendance at book events is required. We can only consider candidates legally eligible for work in the UK as of 2022, and we are unable to assist with any visa applications.&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Please apply by sending a cover letter and CV to Rubi Kumari by 5pm on September 11th via clicking the 'Apply' button.&nbsp;</li><li>Please send two separate application emails: one should have your documents anonymised (no names, no references to gender, age or contact details, no links to writing samples displaying your name).</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.

Hurst Publishers

Sales & marketing assistant

Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th September at 11.59pmBursary: London Living Wage equivalentContract term: Part-time for 3 days (21 hours) per week for 6 monthsStart date: w/c 7th October 2024Location: London (Hybrid with 1 office day/week)&nbsp;Are you looking for your route a career in editorial work, publishing, or not-for-profit communications? Explore this part-time traineeship with the Association for Laboratory Medicine.The Association for Laboratory Medicine is a non-profit member organisation for laboratory medicine professionals that works to ensure the highest possible standards for laboratory testing and patient care. The organisation's publishing and communications arm oversees a range of projects; its main three outputs are the international academic journal, the Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, a members’ news magazine named LabMed News, and a patient information website named Lab Tests Online UK.As trainee editorial assistant in a small and supportive team, you will gain highly varied experience across the organisation's three main editorial outputs, as well as supporting research for a brand new podcast series being produced by the organisation.&nbsp;What you will learn<ul><li>Receive journal editorial training with an academic focus to give you a huge leg up if applying for roles with journal publishers</li><li>Key editorial skills for non academic editorial roles as well: proposing and writing news articles, conducting interviews, proofreading and copy-editing to house style, copy-chasing</li><li>Engaging in digital publishing best practices and gaining insight into what it takes to run a digital publishing project</li><li>Learning how to write for online audiences</li><li>How to design social media and marketing materials using Canva</li><li>Gain strong experience in stakeholder management</li><li>You will be able to build a portfolio of original content you have written</li></ul>&nbsp;Key activities&nbsp;<ul><li>Conduct editorial checks on ScholarOne system for manuscripts submitted to the journal, learning about ethics checks, editor management and how academic journals generally operate</li><li>Respond to author queries, assist with creating an email newsletter and reading materials for editorial team, and learn how to assess journal and editor performance</li><li>Writing news articles and content for the website and member magazine</li><li>Support the research of stories for a brand new podcast being produced by the organisation</li><li>Help with administrative tasks in the peer review process for the patient information website, gaining an awareness of best practices for digital content</li><li>Support on some social media and design work with the marketing and communications officer</li><li>Support the editorial boards and external suppliers with their queries</li><li>Attend staff team, editorial board and committee meetings and gain experience in communicating with and building relationships with stakeholders.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;What we are looking for&nbsp;<ul><li>An interest in a career in publishing/editorial is a must</li><li>Ideally interested in working in the non-profit sector or in scientific academic publishing</li><li>Strong written communication skills and attention to detail&nbsp;</li><li>Someone who can share the attitude of the organisation to get stuck in, try new ideas and be creative in how you get things done</li><li>A desire to gain varied experience, be proactive and learn as much as you can about the publishing projects the organisation runs</li><li>You might have a scientific / health-related educational background, but this is not essential.</li></ul>&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 opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the&nbsp;Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Association for Laboratory Medicine

Trainee editorial assistant

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