Who we are and what we do
About Hachette UK
Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.
We're made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.
Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder & Stoughton; Headline; Octopus, and Bookouture. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hachette Learning is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools.
Hachette UK is part of Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland.
It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries.
What you'll be doing
The AV & Events Assistant is the behind-the-scenes magic-maker bringing Hachette UK and HBG events to life — both on screen and in person. From producing unforgettable live events and author filmings to editing dynamic video content on DaVinci, Premiere Pro and After Effects, live-streaming experiences, crafting eye-catching marketing assets, sound design and delivering polished films, this role sits at the heart of creative storytelling.
Part producer, part creative technician, part problem-solver, you’ll use professional AV expertise to turn ideas into engaging experiences that captivate audiences, support authors, and elevate the Hachette brand across every platform.
As important as the technical skills are, strong people skills are just as essential to the role given the variety of different stakeholders you will work with.
Key responsibilities include:
Editing motion graphics and animations across After Effects, DaVinci, Premiere Pro and Lightroom. Creating sizzle reels, book trailers, short films and more.
Editing marketing author content, concentrating on colour grading, audio, and completing Instagram reel content confidently.
Setting up and filming, using equipment such as DSLR cameras, gimbals, lights, stands and liaising with stakeholders and big names while filming.
Assisting in directing short films, directing and producing multimedia events, including in-person, online and hybrid events that involve the use of PA, streaming equipment and photography.
Who we are looking for
Media/Film production qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience.
Experience of using filming equipment such as DSLR cameras, gimbals, lights, stands and more.
Proficient in the use of editing software’s, such as DaVinci, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom and more. With a clear knowledge of colour grading, graphic animations and completing content confidently.
Proven track record of delivering multimedia production, including in-person, online and hybrid events, such as OBS. Along with the use of PA and streaming equipment.
Strong people skills, a clear communicator and confident liaising with multiple stakeholders.
Able to work in fast-paced environment while multitasking and prioritising simultaneous projects.
Experience and /or skills in administrative organisation or production.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Effective time management skills.
Highly organised efficient and self-starting.
Happy to work evenings and come into the office 4-5 times a week.
When attaching your portfolio, please ensure there are examples of video editing and filming, describing what your role was in the project. Examples of motion graphics and animations should be prioritised.
What we offer
Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:
28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)
Private medical insurance
Dental insurance
Generous pension schemes
Rent deposit loans
2 community days per year
Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)
Retail discounts through Hachette rewards
Cycle to Work scheme
Eye care vouchers
Wide-ranging training library
Development programmes (including mentoring)
Up to 70% off book purchases
A charity bookshelf
An active range of staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing, Women in Tech and religious networks
Season ticket loans
And much more!
Our commitment
Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.
We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, you can let us know at the ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ section of your application. We’ll make sure you’re supported throughout the process.
The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org
