BAME Internship - 1 year Fixed Term Contract

Inspired Selection are honoured and delighted to have been appointed the recruitment partner for a top Academic publisher based in London. We have been asked to help find them several BAME Interns to join the company on an amazing 1 year internship programme which is new for 2022!

What does an Academic Publisher do?

An academic publisher creates and publishes content for students, researchers, academics and lecturers in universities. This content is published in several different formats including digital, online and printed products (e.g. books and journals).

What will this internship programme teach me?

During the internship, you will spend the first six months learning all about academic publishing and the various different job functions across the business. During the second six months you will be on the job training in various different roles.

By the end of the internship, you will have developed a highly employable skill set within publishing and have developed excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, awareness and skills in some of the publishing functions.

You will complete a placement within one of the following teams:

• Editorial
• Communications
• Operations
• Production

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 socio economic backgrounds.

I want to apply what do I do next?

Send Inspired Selection your CV and we can discuss the role with you. After that we will ask you to write a 500 word covering letter to attach to your CV but we will brief you on the opportunity first!

Click the link and send your CV and we'll be in touch!

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

** Inspired Search & Selection are a publishing recruitment specialist who operate an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

In May 2019, Inspired Search & Selection pledged to promote The Book Trade Charity. As a charity, BTBS offer financial help to people (particularly those under the age of 30) looking for jobs in the book trade, including help with interview costs, to help support paid internships and work experience and for other opportunities for development. Please follow this link to check eligibility and further support.