The DK Experience (279564)
The DK Experience (279564)
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PLEASE ONLY APPLY BY CLICKING THIS LINK. We will not be able to accept applications by any other source.
Are you obsessed with movies Does history never cease to amaze you Are you always dreaming of travelling Do you love creating content
If any or all of these things sound like you and you would love to spend two weeks (16th June 27th June 2025) with us then The DK Experience our remote programme might be the perfect match for you!
Who are we
Were DK (Dorling Kindersley) the biggest publisher of illustrated nonfiction in the world. We make books covering everything: travel gardening cookery history childrens stories you name it weve probably got a book on it!
Were looking for creative and passionate candidates to join us on the DK Experience a paid two week work placement within one of our departments.
As much as wed like to high demand means were unable to offer everyone a place and well be in contact to let you know if you have been randomly selected this time. We will not contact the unsuccessful candidates however if we dont have a place for you on this occasion please do keep trying.
Where are you from
The programme requires no degree or previous publishing experience and aims to open the doors of our industry to participants from underrepresented regions communities and backgrounds.
Publishing is traditionally very Londoncentric and people from London or the Home Counties (Buckinghamshire Surrey Berkshire Essex Hertfordshire Kent Bedfordshire Cambridgeshire Hampshire Oxfordshire Sussex) or who are based in these regions have traditionally been advantaged in gaining access to the industry.
This programme is instead for anyone originally from or currently living in Scotland Wales Northern Ireland and parts of England outside London and the Home Counties. Please do not apply if you are currently living in or originally from London or the Home Counties (If you are from London we do run another programme with LDN which might be more suitable for you. You can find out more about the LDN Publishing Apprenticeship here.)
Who are you
You need to be above 18 years old to apply. Youll also come from an experience or background that is currently underrepresented in publishing. This could include but is not limited to coming from a socioeconomically marginalised background being of Black Asian or minority ethnic heritage having a disabled and/or neurodiverse experience or living with a longterm health condition or belonging to an LGBTQ community.
What will you be doing
This exciting opportunity will be completely remote. All you need is a computer wifi connection the right to work in the UK and to be able to commit to two weeks fulltime work.
Well be taking you behind the scenes of our publishing house and introducing you to all the different areas of the industry. While you will be placed in a creative department youll also have the opportunity to learn about all the other areas of our company.
Youll attend meetings try your hand at a variety of editing or designing tasks and get involved in a fun group project with other people on the placement. And along with this engaging creative experience youll be paid the London Living Wage regardless of where youre based.
Interested Apply via ONLY APPLY BY CLICKING THE LINK ABOVE. We will not be able to accept applications by any other source
Closing date for applications is: Monday 12th May 2025
DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age religion gender ethnicity disability sexuality or social background.
DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.
About our Company:
We believe in the power of discovery. Thats why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang from the wonders of nature to city adventures you will find expert knowledge hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.
We are the worlds leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann creating cuttingedge design and stunning visual books for the whole are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK US Germany India China Spain and Australia we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on.
Company:Dorling Kindersley Limited
Country:United Kingdom
State/Region:London
City: London
Postal Code:SW1V 2SA
Job ID:279564
Employment Type
Full Time
