This is an exciting opportunity to start your publishing career with one of Australia’s leading book publishers. 

Media Diversity Australia is calling for expressions of interest from anyone who has relevant industry experience, from bookselling to journalism, or who has relevant tertiary qualifications in Publishing, Communications, English, or Creative Writing. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented, enthusiastic, and highly organised individual to join Hachette Australia’s award-winning publishing team as a Publishing Assistant.  

• This is a two-year, entry-level traineeship 

• The traineeship includes full-time employment at Hachette, paired with mentorship from senior Hachette staff and external mentors provided by MDA 

• Located at Hachette Australia’s Sydney CBD head office  

• You will be working closely with all divisions and departments to ensure Hachette Australia’s authors and books are fully supported 

• As the Publishing Assistant, you will be required to multitask and build effective working relationships with our wonderful authors, colleagues and external contacts, and assist the Heads of Children’s, Non-Fiction/Literary and Fiction lists with varied administrative tasks to ensure our books and authors are supported and published well. 

• The successful applicant needs a genuine passion for reading, for how books are produced, and an ambition to have a career in the publishing industry.  

If you have excellent verbal and written communication skills, are organised and have meticulous attention to detail, are proficient in MS Office, embrace social media platforms and are aware of trends, and have a genuine love and enthusiasm for books and desire to learn about the market, this role is for you! 

HOW TO APPLY 

• Applicants will come from a First Nations or culturally or linguistically diverse background or are interested in growing diversity in Australian publishing.
• Please attach your Resume and Cover Letter 
• Applications open on August 6 2024 at 9 am AEST and close at 5 pm AEST on September 6 2024.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to partake in an interview, however due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application.
• Questions regarding the application can be sent to suzy@mediadiversity.org.au 

If this sounds like you, please apply now.

Applicants can apply by clicking here