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Closing date: 27th May 2024Salary: £27,500 plus bonus and benefits. Are you fascinated by the latest in fiction, from literary to book club? Are you fastidiously organised, a great team player and in possession of a meticulous attention to detail?Cornerstone is looking for an Editorial Assistant to work on our literary fiction publishing. The successful candidate will work with the authors of the publishing directors, across Hutchinson Heinemann, an imprint characterised by the bold storytelling and the cultural resonance of its fiction and non-fiction. Authors you’ll be working with closely include Taylor Jenkins Reid, Amor Towles, Lauren Groff, Richard Powers, Jennie Godfrey, Rachel Khong, Sebastian Faulks and Olivia Gatwood. ResponsibilitiesThe role will involve a wide array of editorial and administrative tasks, including:<ul><li>Managing book and prize submissions</li><li>Processing expenses</li><li>Maintaining internal systems</li><li>Proofreading book covers</li><li>Writing descriptive copy for books and marketing materials</li><li>Offering feedback on book proposals and manuscripts</li></ul> What we're looking forThe role will be particularly suitable to someone who:<ul><li>Is a voracious reader of fiction with an insatiable curiosity for new voices.</li><li>Is a team player, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a knack for working closely with stakeholders (whether colleagues, authors, agents or freelancers).</li><li>Is highly efficient, organised and proactive, with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload.</li><li>Has a meticulous eye for detail and for spotting (and solving) problems before they arise.</li></ul>You don’t need previous publishing experience; merely an interest in books and a willingness and ability to learn. How to applyPlease apply with your CV and Cover Letter by 23:59 on Monday 27th May. As part of your cover letter, tell us about a recently published novel you would recommend and why (in no more than 300 words). Hybrid workingWe’re experimenting with a hybrid way of working that suits the needs of each team. While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role, we’re looking for someone to work from our Pimlico office 3 days a week. The exact balance of office to remote working will depend on team needs, and we are open to discussing this through the recruitment process. 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. As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Editorial assistant, Hutchinson Heinemann (Cornerstone)

Closing date: 22nd May 2024 at 11.55pmSalary: £27,600Location: Hybrid working model in the London Bridge officeTeam: William Collins &amp; 4th EstateJob type: 12 months fixed term contract Play a key part in picture research, permission licensing, compliance standards, and ensuring our publishing schedule stays on track as an assistant.This role is to support the William Collins &amp; 4th Estate Design and Project Editorial team. The purpose of this dual role is to provide the Design Team with support around picture research and permission licencing, and in the progress of covers, helping to ensure that the critical path is met. Also to ensure that they meet compliance standards in regards to freelancer hiring and invoicing, and requirements around GDPR.  You will also be helping the Project Editorial Team, again ensuring that they meet the compliance standards in regards to freelancer hiring and invoicing, and the requirements around GDPR. In addition, they will help to ensure that the publishing schedule and metadata is accurate, and provide support around picture research and picture and text permission licencing.  Key responsibilitiesDesign team tasks<ul><li>Registering new freelancers on Risk, sending out freelance agreements, raising POs and processing payments</li><li>Assisting with picture research and clearing permissions</li><li>Logging cover briefs and cover copy</li><li>Processing covers and tracking progress, to ensure titles are on the critical path</li><li>Liaising with 360 in regards to any cover changes needed for their focus titles</li><li>General administrative duties</li></ul>Project editorial team tasks<ul><li>Registering new freelances on Risk, sending out freelance agreements, raising POs and processing payments</li><li>Assisting with picture research and clearing permissions</li><li>Assisting with text permission clearance</li><li>Adding new titles to Filemaker/Plan G and making any changes to existing Filemaker records, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are informed</li><li>Ensuring the data on Filemaker/Plan G is accurate</li><li>Running regular reports including Plan G schedule and change reports, missing metadata reports and circulating to relevant stakeholders</li><li>Working with Production, Editorial and Sales to ensure that titles on Amazon are accurate</li><li>General administrative duties, including booking meeting rooms for progress meetings</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Administrative &amp; organisation experience with a high level of computer literacy</li><li>Must be reliable and self-motivating</li><li>Ability to communicate confidently, both in writing and verbally</li><li>Excellent spelling and grammar</li><li>High level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Computer skills: Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Excellent organisational skills</li><li>Effective at multi-tasking</li><li>Proven lover of literature and interest in the publishing process</li><li>Proactive, flexible and solution driven</li></ul> Benefits <ul><li>Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days) </li><li>Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave </li><li>Private healthcare cover and life assurance </li><li>Summer Hours  </li><li>Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal </li><li>Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme </li><li>Relocation Rent Support Loan  </li><li>Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work</li><li>Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes </li><li>Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers </li><li>Gym membership discount </li><li>Onsite physiotherapy (London only) </li><li>Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days </li><li>We're a certified Carbon Neutral company</li><li>Green Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice)</li><li>With Trees for Life we plant a tree in the Highlands of Scotland for every permanent hire</li><li>Free e-books and audiobooks, digital newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books </li><li>Subsidised canteen and retail discounts </li><li>Onsite prayer room </li></ul> If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to <a href="mailto:recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk</a> with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.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 internships or entry level positions. For more information visit  <a href="mailto:recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.btbs.org/</a>

Glasgow Office 

Honley

Dublin

HarperCollins Publishers UK

HarperCollins

200 Years of HarperCollins

Design & project editorial assistant (12m FTC)

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: 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 for applications: 31st May 2024Start date: Early September 2024 Are you passionate about pursuing a career in the television industry and looking for your route into, or next step up, the TV ladder?  Avalon is a multi-award-winning talent management, television production and live promotion group with offices in London, Los Angeles and New York.  Avalon, Artists Rights Group and The Agency together represent a diverse and distinctive roster of artists including actors, comedians, writers and directors, among them Academy Award, BAFTA, Emmy, Tony and Olivier Award-winners.  You can find more information <a href="https://avalonuk.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.Our 3-month internship will give you hands on experience across Avalon’s Scripted Development and Production team. We aim to be flexible with our approach so the successful candidate can pursue areas of particular interest during the placement. ResponsibilitiesDevelopment<ul><li>Gain a broad overview of the development process</li><li>Understand the approach to editorial/tone/style across different genres</li><li>Contribute to development meetings</li><li>Assist with setting up client and broadcaster meetings</li><li>Scouting potential talent</li><li>Assist reading/filtering/breaking down unsolicited scripts</li><li>Writing book reports and script reports</li><li>Monitor upcoming client appearances/industry trends</li><li>Attend client/non-client performances</li></ul>Production<ul><li>Shadow on active productions</li><li>Gain understanding of the key roles within production</li><li>Attend shoot days</li><li>Gain experience of the post-production process</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceNo prior knowledge or experience of the television industry required but must be able to demonstrate the following:<ul><li>Keen interest in the Television Industry and specifically scripted comedy and drama</li><li>Confident, enthusiastic with a self-starter approach</li><li>Hard working attitude</li></ul> To applyIf you would like to apply, please email your CV and covering letter with 'SCRIPTED INTERNSHIP' in the subject heading to the email address found via the apply button. Please note that applications will be reviewed as and when we receive them and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent.  Avalon is committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.  Regardless of your race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status, you are welcome at Avalon.

Avalon

Scripted internship at Avalon

Closing date for applications: 31st May 2024Start date: Early September 2024 Are you passionate about pursuing a career in the television industry and looking for your route into, or next step up, the TV ladder? <a href="https://avalonuk.com/" target="_blank">Avalon</a> is a multi-award-winning talent management, television production and live promotion group with offices in London, Los Angeles and New York.  Avalon, Artists Rights Group and The Agency together represent a diverse and distinctive roster of artists including actors, comedians, writers and directors, among them Academy Award, BAFTA, Emmy, Tony and Olivier Award-winners. Our 3-month internship will give you hands on experience across Avalon’s Non-Scripted TV.  Our programming spans reality shows, documentaries, true crime, lifestyle series and comedy-entertainment formats.  We aim to be flexible with our approach so the successful candidate can pursue areas of particular interest during the placement. ResponsibilitiesDevelopment<ul><li>Gain a broad overview of the development process</li><li>Understand the approach to editorial/tone/style across different genres</li><li>Contribute to group brainstorms</li><li>Assist with setting up client and broadcaster meetings</li><li>Monitor upcoming client appearances/industry trends</li><li>Learn about casting for un-scripted formats and reality TV shows</li><li>Use social media to find potential on-screen contributors and new talent</li><li>Undertake background research for new development projects and pitches</li></ul>Production<ul><li>Shadow on active productions</li><li>Gain an understanding of the key roles within production</li><li>Attend shoot days</li><li>Gain experience of the post-production process</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceNo prior knowledge or experience of the television industry is required but must be able to demonstrate the following:<ul><li>Keen interest across all genres of non-scripted TV, including reality shows, documentaries, true crime, lifestyle series and comedy-entertainment format</li><li>Confident, enthusiastic with a self-starter approach</li><li>Hard-working attitude</li></ul> To applyIf you would like to apply, please email your CV and covering letter with 'Non-Scripted Internship' in the subject heading by clicking the 'Apply' button.Please note: Applications will be reviewed as and when we receive them and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Our core values help define our purpose and are at the essence of what we do and shape our culture. You can read about our values <a href="https://avalonuk.com/avalon-core-values/" target="_blank">here</a>.We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent.  Avalon is committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.  Regardless of your race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status, you are welcome at Avalon. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Non-scripted internship at Avalon

Closing date: 24th May 2024Salary range: Minimum of £27,500, depending on experienceStart date: As soon as possible  An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant to join C&amp;W and support 3 of our literary agents - Lucy Luck, Emma Finn and Richard Pike. We are a close-knit team, representing bestselling and prize-winning authors around the world, with a proud track record of supporting writers from the very beginning of their career.This role will involve providing proactive and efficient creative and administrative support to the agents’ offices to help provide the best possible service to current and potential literary clients and publishing partners, and to contribute to the efficiency, growth and profitability of the company.The role of an agent’s assistant centres around ensuring the smooth running of the agent’s office through effective organisation and exceptional client care. Client promotion, seeking new opportunities across the industry globally and safeguarding their interests is at the heart of what an agent does. The successful candidate will need to quickly gain a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of each of the client’s work and specific requirements, building loyalty to C&amp;W.  Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, great attention to detail and experience within an administrative role. </li><li>This role is the ideal opportunity for someone excited by the challenge of working for a busy office and the skill set to adapt, learn and assist efficiently. </li><li>Some experience in an administrative role would be useful, and some experience working within the literature industry, e.g. in a literary agency or publishing house, would be beneficial although not essential as we will provide the relevant training and support. </li></ul> 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. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers support to those seeking employment in the Book Trade, including help with interview costs for those who might need it. More information can be found at <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.btbs.org%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cclarissa.booth%40curtisbrowngroup.co.uk%7Ceb1e4ad75ec147f6a38e08d9746f6662%7C70cd8431c37d486f8efb7dac403225c1%7C0%7C0%7C637668844063674308%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=u5NBG3oRoXWe190M65vXcYYLwU03K9DFkJmZdeoeW%2Fo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.btbs.org/</a>.

Curtis Brown

Assistant to literary agents

Closing date for applications: 22nd May 2024Term:  Full-time (35 hours/week) permanent positionSalary: £56,500 - £65,000 Bloomsbury Digital Resources is looking for a Digital Portfolio Director to lead the vision, direction and strategy for our portfolio of award-winning digital products in humanities and social sciences. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for and a proven track record in creating and managing digital products for the higher education market to manage a portfolio of products including our platforms in history, theology and religion, philosophy, education and sports science. You will be an experienced content acquisitions person and a positive, proactive self-starter with strong creative vision and an ability to work with stakeholders both within and outside the business. The role is part of the Digital Editorial team, reports into the Academic Publishing Director and is responsible for managing a team of three (one direct report).Bloomsbury Digital Resources is committed to serving a global community of students, scholars, instructors, and librarians by providing creative online research and learning environments that deliver excellence and originality. Whether it be critical texts, learning materials, or the latest in video and audio resources, we are committed to enhancing the research experience with innovative, engaging, and dynamic digital resources of the highest quality.Bloomsbury offers a collegial working environment, with a dedicated and enthusiastic team committed to excellence and innovation. The role is based at 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: Wednesday and Thursday  Responsibilities<ul><li>Leading the products and teams that comprise the portfolio</li><li>Reviewing portfolio performance and actioning initiatives to increase performance, where needed, to hit agreed profitability and revenue targets</li><li>Business justifications for third party partnerships resulting in large scale digital resources and presentation to internal stakeholders</li><li>Contracting / developing products to a pre-agreed acquisitions revenue target per annum to ensure delivery to plan</li><li>Working with team members to brainstorm ideas for products within the portfolio </li><li>When required, serving as digital editorial lead on products produced from internal Bloomsbury IP</li><li>Managing market research, overseeing, writing and presenting business plans for product concepts</li><li>Once signed off, working with BDR product staff to schedule key deliverables in light of overall launch requirements</li><li>Researching and strategically targeting content providers for partnership opportunities, maintaining an ongoing list of leads</li><li>Pitching to IP holders, underscoring the value of a Bloomsbury partnership </li><li>Where appropriate, responding to tenders for hosting IP </li><li>Contract negotiation and relationship building with external partners</li><li>Participating in all phases of the product life cycle, with decision-making authority on issues regarding the portfolio</li><li>Keeping on top of and reporting back on competitor activity to ensure we remain innovative</li><li>Line managing staff, as required</li><li>Representing Bloomsbury at conferences and key library events, as required  </li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>The ability to conceive of large-scale projects that excite and engage end users and create profile for Bloomsbury as we scale our business</li><li>Solid, demonstrable commercial nous, including the ability to think big and deliver on vision, and also on annual revenue targets while remaining within budget</li><li>The ability to set high-level portfolio strategy and communicate that to team members and stakeholders across the business</li><li>Solid experience in academic publishing, with a demonstrable track record of successfully advancing large-scale products – ideally from partnerships, and ideally digital</li><li>A track record of successful content acquisition, via licensing and/or commissioning</li><li>Self-starter, focused on the competitive landscape, who thrives on winning business and moving new ideas and products forward</li><li>Good interpersonal and negotiation skills</li><li>Drive, determination and commercial creativity</li><li>A demonstrable ability to work well with others to advance common goals</li><li>A successful track record of working with partners / third party content providers and managing third-party relationships on an ongoing basis to ensure success </li><li>A demonstrable understanding of the value of the editorial process to product success</li><li>A track record of meeting targets and deadlines</li><li>Knowledge of emerging trends and issues in the academic marketplace, in particular in relation to digital products and library sales  </li></ul>To applyPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the Apply button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 22nd May 2024.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of 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.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Digital portfolio director, Humanities & Social Sciences

Closing date: 10th June 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: £19,061 via a training bursaryDuration: 12 monthsWorking hours: 10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional need to work outside those hours that will be given back in lieuLocation: Media City, Salford (at least 3 days per week onsite depending on production schedules)Start date: Late June to Early July 2024 Gain a unique understanding of the researcher role in journalistic filmmaking through this 12-month placement with BBC Studios.<a href="https://productions.bbcstudios.com/our-production-brands/the-documentary-unit" target="_blank">The Documentary Unit, BBC Studios</a> is known for its reputational series and singles and produces some of the most awarded and watched factual titles in television. This is an exciting chance to work as a trainee researcher, supporting the Rip Off Britain, Scam Interceptors and The One Show teams. You will work closely with the researchers, assistant producers and producers within the editorial team. About the programmesRip Off Britain is the consumer-affairs powerhouse of the BBC Daytime schedule, mixing incisive consumer investigations, compelling human stories and invaluable advice. It holds to account the companies getting things wrong, leaving people out of pocket. The One Show VT team in Salford produces Current Affairs and Arts films for BBC One’s ‘The One Show’ which remains the most-watched factual magazine programme on TV. The team is also behind the BAFTA-nominated BBC1 Scam Interceptors series, which uses ethical hacking to expose and intervene in live scams. Key activities<ul><li>Fact-finding, calling collaborators to find new information and check existing research notes.</li><li>Fact-checking scripts.</li><li>Reading relevant literature to help inform stories - writing up key points in an easy-to-digest form.</li><li>Story finding – using traditional news outlets and social media to look for relevant cases.</li><li>Reaching out to and interviewing contributors, particularly on the telephone.</li><li>Investigating scams and supporting the team in ‘scambaiting’ for Scam Interceptors.</li></ul> What we're looking for<ul><li>An interest in consumer stories and current affairs.</li><li>Passionate about storytelling.</li><li>Confident speaking on the phone.</li><li>Attention to detail.</li><li>Strong research and writing skills.</li><li>A good team player, hardworking and enthusiastic.</li><li>A driving license would be beneficial but not essential.</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 specifically created for individuals from specific groups that are under-represented across the creative industries and at BBC Studios. Those backgrounds include, but aren’t limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and those 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.

BBC Studios Bristol

BBC Roath Lock Studios

MediaCity UK

BBC Studios Glasgow

BBC Studios

100 Years of the BBC

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Trainee researcher

Closing date: 20th May 2024Salary range: £29,000 - £32,600Contract: The role is a full-time position This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing one of Bloomsbury’s fastest-growing digital portfolios. Working across products designed for students and academics across visual arts disciplines such as fashion, applied arts, design, art history and others, the Editor is responsible for nurturing current products and updates as well as seeing pipeline products through to fruition and developing entirely new resources in line with divisional strategic goals.  Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as the role requires working across multiple projects with numerous stakeholders, including major licensing partners and internal teams.  Spanning content commissioning, editorial development, budget management, contract admin, market research and product commissioning, this role balances commercial and creative aspects and presents an opportunity to grow within a dynamic team committed to enriching arts education and delivering resources of excellence and originality.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead on the development of products in line with BDR’s long-term strategic goals.</li><li>Identify prospective third party partners for content licensing, either to feed Annual Updates, or to create new modular products.</li><li>Take ownership of new product development by carrying out market research, assessing product viability and compiling business plan documents for presentation at departmental meetings.</li><li>Manage content updates and modular product launches and keep the publishing programme on schedule by tracking content and liaising proactively with key stakeholders.</li><li>Manage the administration related to the development of new digital products, including tracking contracts, liaising with royalty and account teams as appropriate, liaising with external licensing partners, preparing content for handover to Production, writing copy, and resolving all other issues that arise. </li><li>Proactively maintain existing platforms, recommend areas of improvement and work with the Product and Marketing teams to analyse user needs and develop the products accordingly.</li><li>Manage relationships with key external stakeholders including authors, editors, advisors, and licensing partners.</li><li>Commission and oversee submission of digital-first content, carrying out peer review where necessary and spearheading the creation of new pedagogical series.</li><li>Manage the editorial budgets for allocated projects, processing and recording invoices.</li><li>Act as an ambassador for Bloomsbury with external stakeholders and attend conferences where required.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>A pro-active self-starter with a keen eye for the bigger picture and a creative drive to develop engaging products as BDR grows in suite of digital platforms.</li><li>Commercially astute with a familiarity with the emerging trends and challenges of the digital academic publishing market.</li><li>Strong editorial experience with a proven track record of commissioning content and achieving objectives.</li><li>A professional and enthusiastic attitude with experience working with authors and external third party partners to deliver content.</li><li>Experience drafting authors/content licensing partner contracts and reviewing project budgets.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills with high editorial standards.</li><li>Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills with ability to work calmly under pressure and effectively as part of a team.</li><li>Good MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word.</li><li>Experience with Ringgold, Biblio, MDL Connect and the creation of Wiki pages a plus.</li><li>Experience within digital publishing and/or a background in a visual arts discipline is a plus.</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at 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: Wednesday and ThursdayPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our URL detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 20th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of 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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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