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Closing date: 09:00 am Friday 17 May 9amInterviews: Virtual (Microsoft Teams) Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 JuneContract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)Salary: £26,096 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Manchester (The role will be based at the office base listed; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week)  Arts Council England has an exciting opportunity for an organised and efficient assistant to join our collaborative team. As an Assistant (Grant Management), you will be responsible for providing a consistent and high-quality grant management service and associated functions. You will provide advice and support to applicants and staff across the organisation and deliver assessment and monitoring services. In addition, you'll work closely with post holders across the Chief Operating Officer’s unit, relationship managers, Officer, Compliance and Improvement, the Senior officer and officers in the Grant Support team.  ResponsibilitiesIf you were already in this Assistant (Grant Management) role, here are some of the areas you would have been working in this week:<ul><li>Reviewing applications for eligibility and risk and processing bank details and associated administration</li><li>Supporting our decision-making processes for all of our funding programmes</li><li>Managing the post-decision grant process, including recording decisions (where applicable), preparing and distributing funding agreements for our investment programmes, and monitoring grant conditions and grant closure</li><li>Implementing contact management checks on all applications received and reviewing contact details in line with the fraud policy.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>To succeed in the role you will have experience of working in a customer service orientated environment coupled with some experience of grant funding programmes. An understanding of the arts and cultural business environment would be essential.</li><li>You must have an understanding of financial management and business awareness as well as the ability to interpret complex information and make judgements about levels of risk.</li><li>You will also have excellent IT skills and experience of using databases.</li><li>You will be highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and exercise effective judgement when organising, planning and managing complex tasks, and you will have the ability to initiate work and perform according to self-imposed timetables.</li><li>You will have first-rate interpersonal and communication skills – both speaking and in writing – and the ability to communicate in a confident and engaging manner with people from different backgrounds.</li><li>Finally, you will have a good understanding of the current diversity agenda and its relationship to the work of the role</li></ul> Arts Council are committed to building an inclusive employer and workplace and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.If there are any adjustments that would help support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application, for further information please visit their website at <a href="https://hive.evenbreak.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click <a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/working-us/benefits" target="_blank">here</a>.Please note that, we are currently consulting on our Staff Code of Ethics and changes which will avoid conflicts of interest. The changes would mean that employees of the Arts Council would not be able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk</a>We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application <a href="https://artscouncilengland-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/catherine_kane_artscouncil_org_uk/Eb75zAi8uDxFhhBbkFOmReABiLZsa5eqio-1OeGns5lgLA?e=gbgIFG" target="_blank">guidance</a> and more about our commitment to diversity on our website <a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/developing-creativity-and-culture/diversity" target="_blank">here</a>. To view the job description please click the Apply button at the top right.Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk</a>

Arts Council England

Assistant, Grant Management

Closing date: 20th May 2024Salary: £26,500, pro rataDuration: Three weeks, Monday to Thursday Learn more about the world of book cover design in this exciting three-week internship. Little, Brown's identity is personified by our innovative, dynamic and free-thinking people. Across our thirteen imprints, you won't find a wider range of titles anywhere in UK publishing. We pride ourselves on quality and diversity. A repeat recipient of the Publisher of the Year award, we're one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK.Little, Brown 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.You’ll become an active member of the design team for the duration of the internship. The focus of your work during this time will be completing a live brief as much as is feasible in the time. From first visuals, through the feedback stage and to have a final print-ready cover. Key tasks<ul><li>Shadowing designers on live projects</li><li>Attending cover visual and briefing meetings</li><li>Picture researching</li><li>Art-working visuals to meet production standards</li><li>Meeting colleagues in other key design-related departments (production, editorial, marketing)</li></ul> Who we're looking for<ul><li>We’re looking for an enthusiastic designer/illustrator with a passion to learn more about the world of book cover design. </li><li>We don’t require any specific qualifications or training, just a portfolio of work that demonstrates your design or illustration skills.</li></ul>Within your application, please attach your CV, cover letter and portfolio. What we offer<ul><li>This is a paid internship and lasts for three weeks, with a four day week (Monday to Thursday). </li><li>The role is hybrid, with some home-working and suggested office presence (in either of our London or Manchester offices). There is the option to be fully remote if needed.</li><li>Hardware and software requirements can be discussed at the interview stage.</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

Design internship

Closing date: 17th May 2024Salary: £26,500 (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Are you a multitasking master? A whiz at organisation? Octopus Publishing needs you!Octopus publish books for everyone. We love to enlighten, nourish, entertain and most of all inspire readers and listeners everywhere. 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.You will provide administrative and organisational support to the Managing Director and the Commercial Director and support the wider business as required.This will include managing the day-to-day administration in the office, organising meetings, processing invoices, organising internal events and managing internal documents.   Who we're looking for<ul><li>Reporting to the MD, this is a role that requires good communication, problem-solving and project-management skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to be flexible, adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced hybrid office environment.</li><li>It would equally suitable for someone wanting to get back into work after a career break as it would be for someone looking for their first job in publishing. </li><li>What really matters is that you are a calm and tactful, enjoy working with a wide variety of people and projects and take pride in improving process.</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>

Assistant to managing director and commercial director

Closing date for application: 27th May at 11.59pmSalary: £24,000 per annumDuration: 12 monthsStart date: June 2024Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm (3 days/week in office) A top publisher is looking for a future editorial assistant with a passion for children’s publishing to join its team for a 12 month internship. <a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com/" target="_blank">Pan Macmillan UK</a> is one of the largest general book publishers in the UK, with imprints including Macmillan, Mantle, Pan, Picador, Boxtree, Sidgwick &amp; Jackson, Bello, Tor, Kingfisher, Macmillan Children's Books, Two Hoots, Bluebird, Campbell Books, Macmillan New Writing and Macmillan Digital Audio. Pan Macmillan is part of Macmillan Publishers International Limited.The Brands and Media team is home to an exciting market-leading children’s character list that includes some of the biggest global brands and authors such as Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler, Rod Campbell, The Gruffalo, Tales from Acorn Wood, Moomin, Milly-Molly-Mandy and Sylvanian Families, to name but a few. The team publishes bestselling books for children aged 0–9 years old, from lift-the-flap books for toddlers, novelty series and picture books for preschoolers, and illustrated non-fiction titles for older children.  You will be joining a team of five, working closely with the Publishing Director to deliver exceptional children’s books in innovative new formats for a global audience. In return you will be offered a range of great projects and a supportive and collaborative working environment. Key activities<ul><li>Providing day-to-day editorial and administrative support to the editorial team </li><li>Managing reprints, reissues, export and new cover editions </li><li>Writing copy for information sheets, catalogues and sales materials </li><li>Co-ordinating material for sales, book fairs and presentations </li><li>Managing invoices, royalty queries and assisting with author/illustrator care </li><li>Co-ordinating team agendas and taking minutes for key meetings </li><li>Updating and maintaining internal data systems </li><li>Assisting in overall programme management, and liaising with Sales, Communications, Rights and Production colleagues</li></ul> Who we're looking for<ul><li>An intuitive, enthusiastic and inclusive approach</li><li>The ability to self-start and problem solve</li><li>A passion for the children’s publishing industry</li><li>The ability to organise and manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication</li><li>Highly numerate </li><li>Exceptional attention to detail</li><li>A willingness to learn new skills and software</li><li>Experience with Google suite and Microsoft Office applications would be desirable</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.

Pan Macmillan

Editorial assistant internship

Closing date: 29th May 2024 at 10amSalary: £30,500, pro rataContract: Part-time (21 hours per week), permanent roleLocation: The role can be home or office-based (London or Manchester), or hybrid Help nurture donor relationships, uncover new opportunities, and transform lives through the arts in this exciting role.Arts Emergency are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our dynamic Fundraising &amp; Marketing team. Arts Emergency provides 16-25 year olds in London, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and beyond with a trained mentor working in their field of interest. Mentors help Young Talent set goals, explore their passions and make decisions about higher education, training and careers.This role focuses on thanking and looking after our large network of donors (1600+ monthly donors and many more one-off donors). As Fundraising Officer, you will be the first line of support for fundraising enquiries and be responsible for updating the fundraising database, thanking all new donors and conducting research into new funding opportunities. It’s a very rewarding post, in which you’ll interact with lots of interesting and generous people, and play a role in transforming young people’s life chances. You’ll work particularly closely with our Head of Fundraising, Fundraising Manager, Marketing Manager, and the wider Arts Emergency team around the country. Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide first-line support for all fundraising enquiries and ensure they are followed up appropriately and in a timely manner</li><li>Ensure the fundraising database and Gift Aid declarations are up to date</li><li>Support the Head of Fundraising in preparing income reports</li><li>Send thank you emails and post packs to donors at all levels, and keep the website up to date with donor recognition</li><li>Coordinate donor relationships and user experiences within Arts Emergency for regular and one-off donors and for community fundraisers</li><li>Conduct detailed, ongoing research into new funding opportunities and prospective supporters</li><li>Support the Finance team with income administration</li><li>With the wider team, design a schedule of innovative donor events and coordinate preparation</li><li>Contribute to donor communications on social media</li><li>Undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the scope of this post</li><li>Maintain the ethos and values of Arts Emergency</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A good grasp of general fundraising principles and best practice in fundraising from a variety of audiences (e.g. Individuals, Communities, Major Donors, Corporates)</li><li>A good understanding of diversity and access issues within the cultural industries or state/higher education</li><li>Experience of working in a fundraising environment</li><li>Experience of donor stewardship and relationship fundraising</li><li>Experience of prospect research and  event coordination</li><li>Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office programs and CMS databases</li><li>Good administrative and organisational skills</li><li>Great interpersonal and relationship-building skills</li><li>Great writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and emotively</li><li>Time management skills â€“ the ability to work to deadlines and able to balance several priorities at once</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring tasks fully meet the brief</li></ul> Arts Emergency is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to social justice and making the arts and humanities equitable for all. We help our volunteers to address the structural inequalities in the cultural and creative industries, and use our voice to influence gatekeepers to make real, long-term changes.When we recruit we will always: show the salary, pay a living wage, and won’t demand a degree as an essential criteria (unless a specific qualification is required for a role). We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, LGBTQIA+ people, Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates.We are committed to the employment and development of disabled people. We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the person specification for a post.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Arts Emergency

Fundraising officer

Application deadline: 10am Monday 20 May 2024Terms: Permanent, full timeSalary: c. £50,000Interview round one: Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May Interview round two: Wednesday 5 June Donmar Warehouse is seeking a casting director with a proven track record in professional theatre to join them in this upcoming role.The casting director is a senior member of the Donmar Warehouse’s Artistic Team, playing an active and integral role in programming, proposing and steering actor-led projects that fit within our mission, working closely with the Artistic Director. They work with our Artistic Director and visiting directors to cast Donmar shows. They also actively cultivate leading talent and champion emerging artists. Alongside Company Stage Managers and the Producing team, they support actors during their time working at the Donmar, helping create the conditions for them to do their best work.A detailed job description is available to download via the Apply button at the top right. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>A minimum of five years proven experience as casting director in professional theatre</li><li>Strong current relationships with leading directors</li><li>Excellent relationships with actors’ agents in the UK</li><li>Good knowledge of the dramatic canon</li><li>Proactive and confident, with the ability to cultivate new relationships with established and emerging talent</li><li>Diplomatic, discreet and professional</li><li>Knowledge and experience of union agreements, including British and American Equity</li><li>Enthusiasm for the work of the Donmar</li><li>Good commercial instincts and awareness of which actors will attract audiences</li></ul> Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working with musical theatre artists</li><li>Good contract negotiation skills</li><li>Experience of working in the commercial theatre</li><li>Management skills</li><li>Experience of working at a senior level within a comparable organisation</li><li>Member of Casting Directors Guild</li></ul> Please note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters; submissions received without correct forms, or outside of our online portal Breathe (found via the Apply button) will be declined.If you have any questions, or require an alternative format to apply, please email <a href="mailto:jobs@donmarwarehouse.com" target="_blank">jobs@donmarwarehouse.com</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.

Donmar Warehouse

Casting director

Event date: Thursday 6th JuneEvent time: 18:00-20:00 (doors from 17:30) Location: Q5 Main Space, MediaCityUK, Quay House, Salford, M50 2QH We’re heading to MediaCityUK in Greater Manchester for our June masterclass, where we’ve partnered with <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcaudio/ourwork#radioampmusic" target="_blank">BBC Radio &amp; Music</a> and <a href="https://www.radiocentre.org/" target="_blank">Radiocentre</a>, the industry body for commercial radio, to explore the radio and audio industries. Whether you like to tune in, or you’re a keen producer, content creator or DJ, we’ve got you covered with a panel of UK radio’s brightest and best, including our host, BBC Radio 1's Dean McCullough. Dean will be joined by some of the industry’s leading voices whose experience spans producing, presenting, social media (and more!) at organisations including BBC Sport, Hits Radio and BBC 1Xtra, They’ll provide insights into their careers to date, talk about opportunities available in the North West and beyond, as well as top tips for those looking to progress in the creative sectors. This is going to be a masterclass you really don’t want to miss – join us at Salford Quays to put your questions to the panel plus network with the experts and members of the Creative Access community afterwards. The panel discussion will run from 6-7pm. Networking will take place following the discussion until 8pm with drinks and nibbles provided. Introducing our speakers:<ul><li>Dean McCullough (host) - BBC Radio 1 Presenter: Dean is a Northern Irish television and radio presenter. Dean hosts his own daytime show on BBC Radio 1 weekdays from 1-3.30pm and has become one of the most exciting broadcasters in the country. A firm tastemaker in the pop and dance world, Dean is a well-respected music pioneer.</li><li>Priya Matharu – Assistant Producer, Hits Radio: Priya is an Assistant Producer working on Hits Radio Local Breakfast in the West Midlands and Staffordshire &amp; Cheshire. She also works on creating engaging social media content for the shows. Furthermore, Priya is an award-winning Presenter, and has hosted a variety of shows, from Student Radio and Community Radio to BBC Radio 1.</li><li>Rohan Sethi – Producer, BBC Sport: Rohan is a Creative Access alumnus with 8+ years of experience creating digital content for various BBC departments, with a passion for sport and music. In his current role he works as a Producer for BBC Sport's digital content team, having previously been Radio 1Xtra's social media lead.</li><li>Rebecca Gaskell – Head of Production, Reform Radio: Rebecca has 15 years experience in the audio industry across a number of independent production companies. At Reform Radio she manages their production company and makes a range of live radio and podcasts. Reform is a youth focussed arts organisation and radio station providing free-to-attend training and courses in audio across Greater Manchester.</li></ul>This event is aimed at people 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.By signing up for this event, you agree to Creative Access storing and handling your data, plus contacting you with programme updates.

Creative Access

About Creative Access

Creative Access masterclass with BBC Radio & Radiocentre

Application deadline: 9am, Wednesday 29th May 2024Salary: £38,000- £40,000 depending on experience per annumHours: Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm with 1 hour for lunch. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.First round interviews will take place: Thursday 13th June 2024Second round interviews will take place: Thursday 20th June 2024 Are you passionate about engaging with young people and community groups through theatre?The Almeida Theatre is seeking a Participation Producer. This post is offered on a Permanent, full-time contract.The Almeida is a theatre company with a national and international reputation for producing work of the highest standard - achieving recognition through consistent critical acclaim, increasing national reach, international profile and breadth of audiences.This post will work closely with the Director of Participation, producing all shows which originate from the Participation team, setting up and managing participation projects and working closely with young people and community groups. There is also an opportunity to instigate and creatively lead on participation projects.The Participation Producer will manage the Participation Coordinator and the Participation Assistant, as well as any work placements and freelancers. They will manage show and project budgets and contribute to the writing of funding applications and evaluation reports. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of producing high-quality participation shows, for and with young people and community groups, including liaising with directors, production teams, other creative teams and managing budgets</li><li>Flexible, inventive and risk-taking approach to devising participatory projects which will connect and respond to the main programme at the Almeida</li><li>Confident in leading workshops with people of differing ages, abilities and experience</li><li>Experience in recruiting and managing freelance artists to lead creative projects</li><li>Experience in recruiting participants from diverse communities to take part in projects</li><li>Passion for the Almeida’s theatre programme and sensitivity and imagination to respond to it</li><li>Accomplished written and verbal skills with good proofreading</li><li>Experience of working with social media</li><li>Ability to multi-task and manage a variety of different projects at the same time, including keeping good schedules and keeping track of different budgets</li><li>Awareness of safeguarding issues</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working in a professional theatre context</li><li>Experience in managing teams, including administrators, placements and freelancers</li><li>Arts Award trained</li></ul> The Almeida Theatre is an equal opportunities employer, and our aim is to create a diverse and inclusive working environment which reflects the city we live and work in and the communities and audiences that we engage with. The recruitment process is open to all, but we particularly encourage applications from people of colour and D/deaf &amp; disabled candidates as these groups are currently underrepresented at the Almeida.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Almeida Theatre

Participation producer

Closing date: Monday 27th May at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageStart date: June 2024Duration: 3 months Ready to delve into the world of news, lifestyle and culture? FT Weekend Magazine is looking for an intelligent, aspiring journalist to join their team.<a href="https://www.ft.com/magazine" target="_blank">FT Weekend Magazine</a> caters for those who relish outstanding writing, stunning photography, and original interviews and columns. They have a well-informed, global audience who span students to baby boomers and aim to present them with an ‘intelligent treat’ on a weekly basis. As long-form journalism becomes harder and harder to find in the British press, they take pride in championing it; their readers return for narrative reportage, forensic investigations, sparkling interviews, and delicious food and drink features.The team is now looking for an enthusiastic editorial intern to join their team. In this fantastic role, you will be expected to carry out a range of tasks, including fact-checking, proof-reading, social media production, research and some administrative work. What you will learn<ul><li>Fact check articles, research &amp; make clarifications with journalists</li><li>Create tweets, twitter cards and Facebook posts for FT Magazine</li><li>Administration duties including sorting post that arrives for the desk, distributing magazines and ad hoc tasks</li><li>Learn how to create interesting and concise headlines and standfirsts</li><li>Learn about working to deadlines, taking responsibility for individual tasks and working well as part of a team</li><li>Learn how to create social media posts that drive traffic and encourage reader engagement</li></ul> Knowledge, skills, experience<ul><li>Proven written ability and interest in journalism (examples of written work to be provided with applications)</li></ul>Although not essential, we'd love to hear if you have any of the following:<ul><li>Work experience in media/journalistic environment – magazine/broadcast/newspaper etc.</li><li>Postgraduate qualification in journalism</li><li>Social media presence (Twitter, Instagram)</li><li>Personal blog or published work online</li><li>An undergraduate degree, at 2:1 or above. Ideally in journalism/English/history/arts/politics, social and political sciences or similar</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, 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.

Financial Times

Editorial intern, FT Weekend Magazine

Closing date: 23rd May 2024 at 10amSalary: £7,970.40 (gross) per annum, pro-rata (£39,852 (gross) per annum FTE)Contract: 1 day per week, 1 year fixed term contractLocation: The Royal Court Theatre, London The Royal Court Theatre has an exciting and unique opportunity for someone to join the team as an associate playwright.The Royal Court is the writer’s theatre - the leading national and international force for championing, cultivating and supporting theatre writers.This role will join a new group of Associate Playwrights, working alongside the leadership team at the Royal Court to place theatre writers at the heart of planning and decision-making across all our work. In particular, over this first year with a new artistic director in post, there is the ambition to redefine our approach, public articulation of our work, and the role we play in the playwrighting ecology more broadly.This job is an invitation to come and be part of that thinking and to shape the Royal Court’s future: the writers’ theatre led by writers. Responsibilities<ul><li>Acting as part of the artistic leadership of the Royal Court and joining meetings of the Associates group and wider organisation teams to develop and shape our artistic mission.</li><li>Inputting at a high level into the planning and articulation of key programmes and projects such as writer support, outreach initiatives and partnership work.</li><li>Reading and responding to scripts identified by the literary and artistic team for consideration and contributing expert insights towards decisions around artistic programming and writer development.</li><li>Occasionally leading on specific discretionary events or areas of work, particularly around our support for and engagement with writers.</li><li>Acting as an advocate for the Royal Court and our mission, both in public – including occasional media appearances – and through engaging with supporters and donors at key moments.</li><li>Shaping and upholding key Royal Court policies and approaches, including around anti-racism and anti-oppression.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience, involvement and ongoing activity as a working playwright.</li><li>Demonstrable commitment to building and contributing to the best working culture for artists and staff, including advancing anti-racism and anti-oppression either in the theatre sector or more widely.</li><li>Track record for supporting and developing the work of fellow writers and/or the wider theatre ecology, those this could be in any form or context.</li><li>A passion for the mission of the Royal Court and desire to contribute to its future.</li></ul>  The Royal Court Theatre operates the Disability Confident scheme, which means you are guaranteed to be shortlisted to the next stage if you meet the minimum criteria. Please clearly outline in your email if you would like to be considered under this scheme.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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