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Closing date for applications: 6 November 2025Salary: Starting from £30,000 Are you a publicist ready to take the next step? Join an award-winning team and help deliver creative campaigns that amplify the voices of international authors.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 recognised 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.&nbsp;We are looking for a press officer to join our award winning publicity team to implement creative campaigns for our list of distributed titles. We are looking for a publicist who is ready for their next step. Reporting to a senior member of the publicity team, the candidate for the role will coordinate successful publicity campaigns on a range of international adult fiction and non-fiction titles as well as children’s and young adult books. You will have a growing list of press contacts and experience working on a diverse range of creative and successful campaigns. ResponsibilitiesThe role involves devising strategy for, and executing, a number of imaginative, effective and impactful publicity campaigns across the distribution list. They will work closely with the intergroup sales manager as well as publicists and editors in the USA, Canadian, Indian, and Australian S&amp;S offices. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and highly motivated, possessing excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>A good understanding of what an inventive and strategic publicity campaign entails, and how to target their campaigns to the right audience in order to drive sales and meet key objectives for both international offices and UK sales teams.</li><li>Highly organised with an aptitude for multi-tasking and flexibility is crucial. The successful candidate will need to be able to work on a wide range of nonfiction, fiction, children’s, and YA titles and will need to juggle multiple campaigns.</li><li>The candidate will have some media contacts and be open to maintaining, developing and growing their relationships with journalists, producers and serial editors across broadcast, print and digital media.</li><li>The right candidate will be able to work independently and be confident in allocating publicity resources on the distribution list.</li><li>Please note due to the nature of the industry the candidate maybe required to work non-office hours to support authors at publicity events.</li></ul> 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&nbsp;Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Simon & Schuster UK

Press officer - distro

Closing date for applications: 9 November 2025Salary: £30,000 - £33,000, dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Bring your organisation, passion for design, and problem-solving skills to a team creating beautiful book covers and ensure they hit the shelves on time!&nbsp;Headline was created over three decades ago to deliver the brightest and best entertainment. Story – real and imagined – lies at the heart of everything for us. We delight in seeking out storytellers and story lovers everywhere. We're serious about keeping people entertained and believe our books should be devoured, not left on the shelf. Headline is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career. As studio coordinator, you will hold a pivotal role in the design team, overseeing processes across Headline and Welbeck, ensuring covers are delivered on time and on budget. Acting as the go-to for queries, you will have a broad overview of all ongoing design work and will help to balance workloads and improve workflow. You will also be responsible for maintaining a high level of accuracy across design data, including schedules on Biblio, budgets and invoices.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Setting priorities for the design teams and driving the critical path</li><li>Managing audio and second-format cover creation</li><li>Creating agendas and minutes for the weekly cover meetings</li><li>Dealing with reprint and third-party rights requests</li><li>Ensuring invoices are paid on time</li><li>Creating holding covers</li><li>With manager support, improving and innovating processes to increase efficiencies in the team</li></ul> Who we are looking forYou will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and you are very comfortable multi-tasking with strong organisational and project management skills. You’ll be motivated to develop our processes and systems to create an efficient, effective workflow for everyone. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of book design workflows and will need to communicate well and build positive working relationships at all levels. It’s important that you are able to take initiative, problem-solve and work independently, as well as working well in a team. The ideal candidate will be a confident user of Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite, with a basic working knowledge of Photoshop. 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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe 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> 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 an interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Studio coordinator

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000, depending on experienceLocation: LondonContract type: Full-time, permanentStart date: ASAP Capture cultural moments and scroll-stopping content, and drive audience growth at this dynamic creative consultancy.Founded by Katy Wickremesinghe, the KTW Group which includes KTW, The Wick and the Katy Wickremesinghe brand, operate at the intersection of business, art, culture and luxury. We are a hybrid platform and strategic consultancy focused on community, creativity and commercial impact. Our driver is to build meaningful connections across the arts, cultural institutions and global brands connecting them with culturally curious audiences.We are seeking a creative and driven social media &amp; digital executive to join our growing consultancy practice and platform. The successful candidate will create content across multiple streams (Instagram, YouTube, website), developing, executing, and managing engaging multi-channel content across social media and digital platforms, increasing brand awareness, driving traffic, and fostering community engagement for The Wick and its founder.This role suits someone with proven experience in digital publishing or the cultural/creative industries. You will need exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and a personable manner. A capable writer with visual sensibility, you will be both technically skilled and client-facing, with the ability to capture cultural moments and translate them into impactful digital content.As The Wick is a busy events-led content business and thought-leadership consultancy, the role requires keeping abreast of the London and international art market calendar and exploiting opportunities as they arise. ResponsibilitiesSocial media &amp; community management<ul><li>Develop and execute content strategies across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms.</li><li>Manage daily posting, caption writing (with editorial help from the team), scheduling, boosting and engagement.</li><li>Plan and manage the social media calendar across all KTW | The Wick | Katy brands as there is continuous interaction between all three. A virtuous circle.</li><li>Monitor trends, competitor activity, and cultural conversations to identify content opportunities.</li><li>Foster community engagement by responding to comments, messages, and feedback.&nbsp;</li></ul>Content creation &amp; publishing<ul><li>Produce and edit engaging social media assets, including reels, stills, films, and written copy.</li><li>Design and produce e-vites for KTW Group events and exhibitions.</li><li>Ability to source and take luxury style images from images and Katy as founder in exhibition context.</li><li>Capture content at events, exhibitions, interviews, and launches.</li><li>Script, film, and edit digital content (video, podcast, social clips).</li><li>Manage content uploads across website, newsletters, and YouTube.</li><li>Ensure consistency with brand voice, visual identity, and style guidelines.</li><li>Initiating a content page and driving a page for the Katy brand e.g. TikTok.</li><li>Responsible for driving a new podcast for the Katy brand with external freelancers to produce the final product.</li></ul>Digital marketing &amp; analytics<ul><li>Develop and implement growth strategies with measurable targets.</li><li>Track and report on social media and digital performance (Google Analytics, Agency Analytics) through a monthly session back to the wider team.</li><li>Optimise content for reach and engagement through SEO and keyword strategies.</li><li>Suggest data-driven improvements to digital campaigns and audience development.</li><li>Ability to assess and implement safety precautions around channels.</li><li>Scope and begin to implement AI functionality into the products we use.</li></ul>Website &amp; newsletter management<ul><li>Maintain and update website content (WordPress or similar CMS).</li><li>Plan, draft, and send digital newsletters (Mailchimp or equivalent).</li><li>Ensure smooth coordination of content meetings and alignment of digital outputs.</li><li>Manage and book external editors, writers, freelancers and content contributors.</li></ul>Cultural engagement &amp; representation<ul><li>Monitor industry trends, publications, and cultural news (e.g. Apollo, Forbes 30 Under 30, Wallpaper* design issues) for Katy and the team.</li><li>Flag and feed content ideas into The Wick’s editorial strands (e.g. Monday Muse, Spotlight, Objects of Desire, The Wick List).</li><li>Attend and document a minimum of 3 evening events/private views per week.</li><li>Maintain awareness of key players, fashion moments, and luxury brand launches.</li><li>Build and maintain networks across the creative and cultural industries.</li></ul> What we are looking forYou will have:<ul><li>Experience working in a content creation capacity.</li><li>Strong editorial judgement with the ability to translate cultural moments into engaging content.</li><li>Aptitude and understanding for the clear aesthetic already built by The Wick which is based on an intersection of luxury and high fashion and contemporary art gallery.</li><li>Specific content creation ability (reels, moving image content and stills).</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in arts/humanities (e.g. art history, marketing, journalism, communications).</li><li>Proven experience in social media management, content creation and community building (ideally in culture, creative industries, fashion, luxury or media).</li><li>Strong visual and written communication skills with excellent grammar and spelling.</li><li>Proficiency in content creation and management tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Later or equivalent).</li><li>Experience in video editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve), photography (Lightroom, Photoshop), and motion graphics (After Effects desirable).</li><li>Familiarity with CMS (WordPress or similar) and newsletter tools (Mailchimp or equivalent).</li><li>Knowledge of SEO, analytics, and digital performance tracking.</li><li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating effectively with a team.</li><li>Enthusiasm for attending events and actively engaged with cultural moments.</li></ul>You will be:<ul><li>Deeply passionate about the creative industries and visual arts, with strong awareness of cultural calendars, art fairs, and who’s who in the art world.</li><li>Curious and plugged into industry news (e.g. Forbes 30 Under 30, Apollo, Wallpaper*), able to flag opportunities for The Wick’s content strands and new business.</li><li>Confident attending and documenting private views, launches, and cultural events (c. 3+ evenings per week), representing the brand professionally.</li><li>Digitally fluent, constantly scanning Instagram, newsletters, and competitor activity for inspiration and opportunities.</li><li>Collaborative, personable, and client-facing, with polished presentation skills.</li><li>Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Proactive, self-sufficient, and motivated to grow with a dynamic consultancy and platform.</li></ul> Ways of working<ul><li>Based at our office at 180 Strand, with flexibility for 1 day per week WFH.</li><li>Attendance required at events and cultural moments (including evenings and some weekends).</li><li>Collaborative team culture with regular content and strategy meetings.</li><li>A proactive, self-sufficient working style with strong forward-planning skills.</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Pension contribution</li><li>Healthcare</li><li>Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with years of service</li><li>Performance bonus tied to engagement and follower growth across channels</li><li>Co-working access at 180 The Strand, a leading creative hub</li><li>Art membership after one year of service (e.g. Tate, Art Fund)</li><li>A front-row seat in shaping the intersection of culture and commerce</li><li>The chance to influence the growth of a pioneering hybrid business at a formative stage</li><li>The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the cultural community</li><li>A tight-knit, dynamic and creative working environment</li><li>Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities</li><li>Direct access to high-profile arts, culture and talent networks</li></ul> To applyPlease send the following to the recruitment team via the 'Apply' button:<ul><li>CV</li><li>Cover letter</li><li>A sample week of The Wick Instagram which you created</li><li>A Reel which you created showcasing an exhibition you find exciting</li></ul> Why join us?This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven business committed to cultural advocacy and creative innovation. If you’re passionate about connecting audiences to the arts, shaping cultural conversations, and growing your career at the intersection of art, culture and luxury – we’d love to hear 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 through Creative Access.&nbsp;

KTW | The Wick

Social media & digital executive

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