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Closing date: 29th April 2024Salary: Up to £75,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus + benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London office, or at any of our new regional offices in Sheffield, Edinburgh, Newcastle or Bristol, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Do you want to run your own imprint?  A unique opportunity has arisen to run our commercial non-fiction imprint, Radar – home of celebrities, platform publishing and trend-led idea creation! Octopus publish books for everyone. We love to enlighten, nourish, entertain and most of all inspire readers and listeners everywhere. We're a leading publisher of non-fiction books, working to publish exciting, market-leading books across our many unique imprints, including Philip's maps and guides. Octopus is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.Launched 2022, Radar showcases the best pop culture talent, emerging and established: from household names with core fanbases to platform stars with dedicated communities. With Radar’s founder deciding to take a career break, we seek an experienced, energetic commissioner to run the imprint. Heading up the Radar imprint you will be commissioning approximately 15 titles a year, including paperbacks, working with authors and Octopus colleagues to produce and publish the books.If you are Editorial Director, Publishing Director, or even an ambitious Commissioning Editor, we want to talk to you – what matters to us is your talent and vision. Reporting to the Monoray publisher you would be supported as part of Octopus’s non-fiction team, but responsible for your own imprint and strategy. Who we're looking for<ul><li>We are looking for an editor with good commissioning experience and a proven successful track record of publishing in this pop culture/mass-market area.</li><li>You will be motivated, self-starting and a popular culture junkie.  Let’s turn your dream of running your own imprint into reality.</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>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 Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing 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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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 <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Publishing / editorial director, Radar

Closing date for applications: 26th April at 11.59pmSalary: £24,380 - £29,000 depending on location and experience (bonus +benefits) Provide essential sales support in this early career publishing role with a leading division at Hachette UK.John Murray Press is one of the fastest growing and most profitable divisions of Hachette UK. After almost 10 years of continuous growth, the addition of several exciting new imprints and an increasing number of bestsellers, we have a rare opportunity to join our busy Sales team.  We pride ourselves on being entrepreneurial, curious and excited about discovering and nurturing new voices that can shape and shake our world. We are home to an impressive range of bestselling and prize-winning books from exciting literary debuts, crime fiction and celebrity-led titles, to lifestyle, memoir, and thought-provoking non-fiction with a global outlook on history, economics, science and philosophy. Our authors include Billy Connolly, Miriam Margolyes, Mick Herron, Matthew Syed, Andrea Wulf, Akala, Jen Sincero, Frankie Boyle, Jonathan Freedland and Susie Dent. In this role you will working across a wide-range of lists, both specialist and trade.We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to join the John Murray Press Sales team. Reporting to the Sales Director, this role will provide essential administrative support, with a particular focus on the Waterstones account. You will have day-to-day contact with key customer contacts and will work closely with a wide range of internal colleagues from other departments, including Marketing, Editorial, Publicity and Production. This is a busy and exciting role working across a varied list of both trade and specialist titles.  What you'll be doing<ul><li>Coordinating sales material for presentations</li><li>Producing weekly reports</li><li>Collating key customer grids on a weekly and monthly basis</li><li>Managing the signed copy process</li><li>Pulling together marketing opportunities and book announcements</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>The right candidate will be a self-starter, be able to manage several different projects at once, and keen to take the first step in a career in Sales</li><li>The right candidate will have strong analytical skills, be able to work well under pressure, and have a natural ability to build relationships with important customer contacts and internal colleagues</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external contacts, building relationships across all levels</li><li>Strong presentation skills</li><li>Strong analytical skills</li><li>A high standard of time-management, prioritisation and organisational skills, with a close eye for detail and keen awareness of deadlines</li><li>Experience of multi-tasking and prioritising a busy workload</li><li>Strong numerical, verbal and written skills</li><li>Strong IT skills, particularly using Microsoft Office and Excel</li><li>Some knowledge of the retail landscape would be advantageous</li></ul> The role will be based at our London and Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.Hachette 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 <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 assistant

Closing date for applications: 23rd of April at 11.59pmSalary: £27,000 We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised, and confident individual to join our expanding UK sales department which covers all online, special sales, supermarkets, high street accounts and all our lovely indie bookshops. Nosy Crow is a multi-award winning, independent children’s publishing company with operations in both the UK and the USA. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12.The successful candidate will report to the Head of UK Sales and support the team across the full range of accounts. You’ll be working across our entire list from board and novelty books to 11+ fiction.We are a busy and dynamic team, and we value the experience and creative input that we can each provide.  You’ll need to be flexible, determined, with a keen eye for detail, and good at working as part of a team.This is a full-time position. This is a hybrid role, working 3 days per week in our office near to London Bridge. The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the UK Sales team across a range of accounts, including data analysis and support for customer meetings</li><li>Supporting the Sales &amp; Marketing Director with managing their calendar, assisting with travel, trips and running sales reports as required.</li><li>Assisting with preparing presentations, AI’s and other sales material.</li><li>Oversee book mailings and sample requests across the UK Sales team.</li><li>Managing schedules and organizing meetings as required.</li><li>Liaising with our operations teams and Nosy Crow’s distributors, Harper Collins LTD, to ensure efficient processing of customer orders.</li><li>Attending Trade Fairs and Gift Fairs as required.</li><li>Working with the PR and Marketing teams to ensure the Sales team are kept up to date with campaigns.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills, experience<ul><li>Previous experience working in publishing sales is ideal but not essential.</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>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> If you would like to apply for this role, please email your CV, accompanied by not more than 500 words outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting new opportunity to Rhianna Sandford at the email address found via the Apply button. We really look forward to reading your application.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. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership. Applications are treated with due confidentiality. Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Crows Nest

Nosy Crow

Closing date: 5th May 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: National Living WageContract: Part-time working 3 days per weekDuration: 8 monthsLocation: Office-based in OxfordStart date: June 4th 2024 Learn the ins and outs of how an independent children's book publisher operates in this 8-month internship.<a href="https://www.davidficklingbooks.com/" target="_blank">David Fickling Books</a> (DFB) has been an independent children’s book publisher for over 10 years now, but for nearly 12 years before that was run as an imprint – first as part of Scholastic, then of Random House. Since 2013, DFB has operated as an independent business, alongside its sister company, The Phoenix Comic.This marketing &amp; office support internship will provide the right individual with an entry point into the publishing industry and the communications career path. Supporting the small team based in Oxford over the course of eight months, you will gain insight into the publishing process and career-long skills. What you will be doing<ul><li>Supporting with press enquiries, PR mailings, industry competitions, and coordinating the sending of promotional material</li><li>Working with Marketing colleague(s) to ensure smooth running of POS (Point of Sale Material) requests and customers’ publicity requests</li><li>Maintaining PR roundups with national and regional review coverage and PR and media activity</li><li>Putting forward DFB titles for regional and national book awards and submitting titles for relevant industry promotions</li><li>Managing PR requests including the distribution of manuscripts when requested</li><li>Liaising with authors and organisers on events, both in-person and virtual</li><li>Support across DFB social media sites and website content</li><li>General office administration and assistance</li><li>A fantastic opportunity to get involved in the breadth of the publishing cycle</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>A friendly and enthusiastic individual looking to break into the publishing industry</li><li>A genuine curiosity about the marketing career path within book publishing</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and in person</li><li>Highly organised, with the ability to set priorities</li><li>Willing to adapt to different tasks and get stuck in where needed</li><li>A keen interest in learning more about publishing</li><li>No prior experience in publishing is needed</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>  </li></ul>This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.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.

David Fickling Books

Marketing & office support intern

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th May at 11.59pmSalary: £3,361.50 (reflecting London Living Wage) Working hours: 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday - FridayDuration: 6 weeksStart date: 16th September 2024 This entry-level springboard into publishing offers a hands-on introduction to the idea of rights and agenting, in partnership with some of the industry's leading publishers and literary agencies. The <a href="https://www.deborahrogersfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Deborah Rogers Foundation</a>'s David Miller internship programme offers an entry-level introduction to rights and agenting in publishing companies and literary agencies, aiming to give candidates a full understanding of the roles of rights professionals within the wider industry. This is achieved through first-hand experience and intensive training, providing participants with a significant stepping stone in their search for future employment. In 2023 the companies who provided placements and training include Aitken Alexander Associates, David Higham Associates, ILA, Penguin Random House, Faber, Profile Books, PEW Literary, Greyhound Literary and Eccles Fisher Associates. The two interns are given mentoring and guidance throughout their placements. At the end of the six weeks, they will have spent time with several publishing companies and agencies. The culmination of their experience is a joint presentation about the world of publishing rights and agenting.Accommodation will be provided if required. What you will learn <ul><li>The concepts underpinning intellectual property and copyright</li><li>How publishing licenses work</li><li>How authors and agents work together</li><li>The role of the publisher both domestically and in international markets</li><li>The ways in which translation rights are sold</li><li>The role of literary scouts</li><li>How publishers exploit the rights they have acquired</li><li>And insights into some translation publishing markets in a variety of countries. </li><li>The educational schedule includes a visit to the Frankfurt Book Fair, the key yearly rights event in October.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>Someone with a keen interest in publishing, and in particular rights and agenting</li><li>This is a great opportunity to learn, so we are looking for someone who is inquisitive with a love of books</li><li>You don’t need to have previous publishing experience to be considered for this opportunity</li><li>Good communication and collaboration skills</li><li>Strong written communication and literacy skills</li><li>Highly organised and good at managing your time</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.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.

Deborah Rogers Foundation

DRF David Miller internship programme

Salary: from £26,000 depending on experience Are you motivated, efficient, passionate about reading and looking to step into a career in publishing? If so, consider joining the <a href="https://www.rcwlitagency.com/" target="_blank">RCW literary agency</a> which manages some of the world’s most successful, notable and highly prized authors. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in our friendly foreign rights team, providing administrative support for the team and assisting our rights manager. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual with excellent attention to detail, a strong ability to manage a varied workload and the ability to prioritise effectively. This is a full-time position, with a minimum of three days per week in our office near Notting Hill in London.In return you will gain invaluable experience working at a literary agency that represents a range of bestselling and prize-winning authors from across the world. Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide administrative support for our rights manager, including drafting and processing contracts, invoicing and following up on payments using Bradbury Phillips</li><li>Managing the applications for our authors’ foreign tax forms across the department</li><li>Provide general administrative support for the department </li><li>Coordinate and book travel and participation for the team at various international book fairs</li><li>Assist in all aspects of author care by communicating closely with clients, publishers and agency departments</li><li>Manage the agency’s catalogues for the London and Frankfurt book fairs</li></ul> Knowledge, skills, experienceIf you’re a fast learner, highly diligent and organised, and are confident working with Microsoft Office, you don’t need publishing experience to be considered for this role as we will provide the necessary training.<ul><li>Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a busy team</li><li>Sociable and outgoing personality; willing to interact with other industry figures and authors alike</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written</li><li>Strong eye for detail and accuracy, particularly when drafting or reviewing contracts</li><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills </li><li>Proficient in MS Office</li><li>Admin experience preferred </li><li>Foreign languages an asset but not crucial</li><li>Interest in literature essential</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

RCW Literary Agency

Rights assistant

Salary: From £33,000 depending on experience A leading publisher is looking for a senior press officer or publicity manager to join its award-winning publicity team. Simon &amp; Schuster International is dedicated to publishing a broad and diverse range of books for everyone, representative of the world around us. They are committed to working with and supporting writers, illustrators, and other creative partners from all walks of life, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, nationality, religion or belief, age, social or economic circumstance.Working on a range of fiction and non-fiction, you will have good media contacts and demonstrable knowledge in planning and executing book tours using a variety of outlets, coordinating events in bookshops, festivals, libraries and beyond, and expertise in social media. Flexibility is needed outside of core work hours, as it may require the occasional evening and weekend work. Responsibilities<ul><li>Reporting to a senior member of the publicity team, the candidate for the role will coordinate successful publicity campaigns on a range of S&amp;S Adult fiction and non-fiction titles.</li><li>You will independently plan and implement strategic, sales-driven publicity campaigns for titles across Simon &amp; Schuster’s adult publishing lists across our crime and commercial fiction list, literary fiction and non-fiction on our Scribner list, and a variety of non-fiction titles across nature and travel, popular science, history, and sport. </li><li>There will also be opportunities to support senior members of the publicity team on brand fiction and celebrity titles. </li><li>Whilst this role encompasses work on a wide variety of titles, we are particularly keen to welcome applications from candidates with experience in or passions for serious non-fiction.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills, experience<ul><li>A prowess for multi-tasking and innovative thinking is a must, as is exemplary organisational skills and an eye for detail, the ability to handle a variety of campaigns from debuts to brand authors, and the ability to juggle multiple campaigns at once.</li><li>You will have great communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with authors, agents press/media contacts, internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>A proven track record of leading and delivering inventive and strategic publicity campaigns across both traditional and digital media is essential, in addition to proven success in organising events and book tours, big and small.</li><li>You will have an established network of media and event contacts and be able to hit the ground-running in a vibrant department.</li></ul> Simon &amp; Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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 and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof. We have updated our Workplace Privacy Notice. If you have questions about data privacy, please contact us here: <a href="mailto:privacyadministrator@simonandschuster.com" target="_blank">privacyadministrator@simonandschuster.com</a>

Simon & Schuster UK

Senior press officer / publicity manager (13 months fixed-term)

Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd May at 11.59pmSalary: £32,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience and location Take your development editorial skills to a new challenge with this Hachette UK division.Hodder Education is the home of accessible, future-proofed educational resources where we put students, teachers and parents at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to help every teacher and learner across the globe to succeed by creating and delivering high-quality content and support.Hodder Education is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will support the Hodder Education publishing plan by co-ordinating content and supporting authors in the writing and development of manuscripts for print and digital products from commissioning sign-off until handover to the Editorial team</li><li>You will ensure that content closely matches the relevant curriculum specifications and customer/market needs, either intervening directly to take full control of the manuscript development or overseeing the work of freelance development editors taking such action</li><li>You will ensure that projects are handed over on time and to budget in order for them to meet their financial targets.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>The ideal candidate should use evidence to show their track record of working in a development editorial capacity, exhibiting familiarity with author management techniques and success at adhering to strict time schedules. </li><li>They should have demonstrable editorial skills and competence at developing manuscripts, including an ability to shape content for best pedagogical impact, in line with set guidelines, thinking along both digital and print lines.</li><li>They should be able to communicate written briefs clearly, including coaching authors and taking action to deliver material to a high standard</li><li>They should show understanding of their activities within the wider commercial context, and show evidence of working within budget and to deadline. </li><li>Building positive working relationships with important authors, as well as with freelancers and in-house colleagues is a significant part of the role.</li></ul> This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.Hachette 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 <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.

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