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Are you inspired by the idea of a career in publishing – and looking for the opportunity to make that idea a reality?

Tindal Street Press – an award-winning, independent and forward-looking fiction publisher based in Birmingham – is proud to announce its second 12-month publishing traineeship to degree level applicants from the Black African, Caribbean, Asian, Chinese or Middle Eastern communities.

The traineeship is split into four sections and will include hands-on editorial experience at Tindal Street Press, sales and marketing experience at distributors Turnaround Publishers Services, and retail experience at Borders in Birmingham, with a final stint at Tindal Street Press. External training courses and a mentor are also provided to guide your learning.

The development of skills in these three crucial areas of the publishing process will provide an unequalled, structured insight into the industry.

You need to be a highly motivated individual from the Black African, Caribbean, Asian, Chinese or Middle Eastern communities. With a passion for contemporary fiction – and the ambition to learn how that fiction is best marketed and sold – you will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, and a strong commercial sense. A practical approach to participating in all aspects of the book trade is vital.

This won’t be a contract of employment, but Tindal Street Press will pay a training bursary of £12,000 to the successful applicant.

The background to the traineeship is the 2007 DipNet Measuring the Industry report, supplemented by the 2004 deciBel research, which concluded that black and minority ethnic groups are currently under-represented in the publishing industry.

These traineeships form part of a strategic initiative, under section 37 of the Race Relations Act 1976, aimed at reducing this under-representation. Tindal Street Press thanks ACE for their support.

Closing date: Monday 4th August 2008

Applications are by CV and covering letter to Alan Mahar, Tindal Street Press, 217 Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham B9 4AA. www.tindalstreet.co.uk

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