Product development intern

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom HarperCollins Publishers UK Full time

Closing date: 18th July 2024 at 11:55pm

Salary: £25,642 per annum

Gain insight into the publishing process across different markets and through different mediums in this 6-month internship at this longstanding publisher.

Collins has been publishing educational and informative books for almost 200 years. Throughout this rich heritage, we have maintained an impressive record in creating market-leading products across various sectors. Our publishing for schools continues to deliver up-to-date and engaging student resources and exceptional teacher support to help schools tackle new initiatives and utilise the latest technology. We produce resources for UK and International curricula to support teachers and pupils at school and outside the classroom environment.

The product development team work across a range of subjects and levels, from advanced maths and science to primary reading, for UK and international markets, in both print and digital formats. This role will give you the opportunity to gain insight into the publishing process across different markets and through different mediums.

In the role, you will support the team by taking on a wide variety of admin and editorial tasks as required, ensuring the team is always fully up to date with the status of tasks taken on. These will include tasks such as database creation, proof checking, picture research, author research and checking, formatting and organising files. Tasks will come to you from a variety of sources and you will be expected to manage your own workload (with support from your line manager). Therefore, it is key to have clear communication and organisation skills as well as the ability to think clearly and manage varied schedules.

Responsibilities

General administrative and editorial tasks involved with set up and management of projectsSupport with ongoing project efficiencies and streamliningProofreading and collating comments on book layoutsChecking proof stages in print and digital productsMaintaining image records and conducting picture researchResearching potential authors and illustrators Knowledge, skills and experienceClear, effective and engaging communication skillsUnswerving attention to detailExcellent organisation, time and resource management with realistic goalsProactive in troubleshooting and solving problems – knows when to seek guidanceFlexibility – ability to juggle a varied workload and prioritiseConfident with MS Word, Excel and PowerPointInterest in working with maths and science resources BenefitsHybrid working model (3 days in the office)28 days holiday plus bank holidaysPrivate healthcare cover and life assuranceSummer Hours Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portalRelocation Rent Support Loan 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 WorkUnlimited training on our Learning and Development portalVirtual GP and eyecare vouchersGym membership discountOnsite physiotherapy (London only)Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering daysWe're a certified Carbon Neutral companyFree e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on booksSubsidised canteen and retail discountsOnsite prayer room If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to with the 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.

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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