Tasks in the Marketing & Publicity Departments are broad and varied. Some of these may include:
General admin tasks including compiling spreadsheets and maintaining databases, booking taxis and couriers, printing, photocopying etc
Completing review mailings for press and social media influencers and distributing marketing materials
Assisting the publicity manager with specific campaigns, which could include pitching to the media, bookshops and festivals, as well as helping organise author tours
Creating press releases
Monitoring the publicity inbox
Creating and coordinating engaging social media posts
Research tasks including media and social media contact lists
Designing show cards and flyers
Assisting with bookselling or organisation of book launches
Creating Reading Group guides
Attending weekly meetings and taking minutes
Collating and circulating press coverage
Assisting with social media campaigns
Managing asset requests for retailer sites
Working with designers on asset briefs
Responsibility for setting up and monitoring AMS (Amazon Marketing Services)
Training Outcome:Full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. Within Bloomsbury’s Academic division, it publishes under Bloomsbury, as well as under a number of prestigious and historic imprint names.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Tasks will be varied but may include:
Producing marketing materials, such as posters and digital assets, on Canva
Following briefs given by marketing and sales colleagues to create and deploy email campaigns on Mailchimp
Updating our website and blog
Creating engaging social media posts on X, Facebook, Bluesky and occasionally Instagram
Undertaking research, e.g. to find journal, magazine or newspaper editors who might want to review one of our books
Putting together plans for our review copy outreach
Event administration, e.g. creating and packing materials!
Please be aware that we do provide full training for all of the above tasks!Training:To meet the requirements of the Level 4 Publishing Professional apprenticeship programme, you will need to spend 6 hours a week of your time undertaking off-the-job learning, which will include:
Formal training, including online learning and internal learning events
1-2-1s with your coach and line manager
Observing and shadowing colleagues
Writing up learning reflections for your portfolio
Training Outcome:Full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. Within Bloomsbury’s Academic division, it publishes under Bloomsbury, as well as under a number of prestigious and historic imprint names.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Enthusiastic,Quick learner,Time management,Deadline driven,Prioritisation,Error spotting,Positive attitude,Adaptable,Independent working,Self management,Reliable,MS Word Proficient....Read more...
Tasks will be varied but will broadly include those to assist in the smooth-running of the editorial department, including:
Preparing and administering the sending/signing of non-royalty bearing contracts for book and digital products (contributor etc)
Commissioning peer reviews (proposals, manuscripts, articles) and soliciting pre-publication endorsements for projects as requested by their manager; ensuring these are delivered in a timely way; recording the progress of all projects under review/out for endorsement; ensuring payment as necessary
Taking responsibility for monthly pub procedure
Arranging ordering of copies of published books
Maintaining physical and electronic book files and records
Supporting editorial staff in managing data on internal databases (Biblio and BCM)
Responding promptly and appropriately to external and internal inquiries
Checking and, if necessary, clearing copyright permissions under guidance from the manager
Carrying out research into new projects on request of manager
Sending emails/letters of acknowledgement and rejection
Undertaking administrative tasks such as filing and archiving of paperwork
Setting up new titles on Biblio (our bibliographic database), and ensuring that any changes to projects are updated promptly and in line with key dates
Setting up and managing proposal review feedback for new projects
Preparing monthly title reports for author chasing
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.Training Outcome:
Full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. Within Bloomsbury’s Academic division, it publishes under Bloomsbury, as well as under a number of prestigious and historic imprint names.Working Hours :Monday- Friday, 9.00am- 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Trainee Digital Content ExecutiveJob type: Full time, PermanentLocation: NorwichWorking Hours: Flexible hours following a successful induction periodSalary: £22,000 - £25,000 depending on ageStart Date: July 2026Offering an excellent opportunity within a multi-award-winning company, a friendly workplace, and extensive training and skills development, we are looking for a Trainee Digital Content Executive to join our amazing digital team.About Us:Outlook Publishing is a Norwich-based digital media publisher, producing world-class business and travel content for an international audience. Our operation spans Europe, The Middle East, Africa, Australia, Asia, and North America.The Role – Trainee Digital Content Executive:Reporting to the Digital Marketing Director, this is an entry-level role designed for someone who wants to build practical experience across digital publishing, website content, email newsletters, and social media.The role will support the day-to-day delivery of digital content across Outlook Publishing’s portfolio of global magazine brands. Around half of the role will focus on supporting the Senior Website Content Manager with behind-the-scenes website activity, including building and updating pages.The remaining time will be split between supporting our email newsletter activity and supporting the Social Media Executive in creating social media posts across Outlook Publishing’s corporate, regional, and sector magazine pages.This position presents an exciting opportunity to be a part of our plans for the next phase of growth. It is a new role in which the successful candidate will receive comprehensive in-house training and ongoing support. Previous experience in a similar position is not essential.The role is office-based in our Norwich headquarters, providing a relaxed collaborative working environment, access to management, and significant day-to-day autonomy.Key Trained Responsibilities:
Building, updating, and maintaining website pages across Outlook Publishing’s magazine brandsSupporting the production and scheduling of email newslettersFormatting newsletter content, checking links, and preparing campaigns for approvalAssisting with LinkedIn posts and other social media content across multiple company pagesWorking with the Social Media Executive and Senior Website Content Manager to keep digital output consistent and on-brandHelping ensure content is accurate, well-structured, and published on timeSupporting the digital team with day-to-day publishing tasks across regional and sector titlesFollowing internal processes for content uploads, page creation, formatting, and quality checks
Person Specification:
Experience of Microsoft OS and Windows applicationsExcellent standard of both written and verbal communication skillsThorough with an excellent attention to detailA team player with strong work ethicGood level of organisation and multi-tasking skillsFlexible and open to changeHappy with periods of repetitive tasks
Desirable, But Not Essential:
Comfortable using WordPress CMS or willing to learnBasic understanding of LinkedIn is usefulBasic email marketing experience would be a bonus
Benefits:
28 days annual leave inc. Bank HolidaysCompany PensionPersonal and professional development opportunitiesA friendly and productive working environment
Start Date: July 2026....Read more...