Apprenticeship training course
Publishing professional (level 4)
Supporting key parts of the publishing process from the conception to production.
- Qualification level
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4
Equivalent to higher national certificate (HNC). - Typical duration
- 24 months
- Apprenticeship category
- Creative and design
- Maximum funding
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£10,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training. - Also known as
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- Contracts assistant
- Editorial assistant
- Marketing assistant
- Production assistant
- Publicity assistant
- Rights assistant
- Skills
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Skills an apprentice will learn
- Input and maintain data to produce products or publications that meet company, sales channel and audience requirements.
- Continually improve the quality of information or data in line with best practice.
- Maintain data and records in line with relevant data protection guidelines.
- Follow publishing guidelines relevant to their role to produce products or publications that meet budgets, are on schedule and meet company and industry standards.
- Ensure appropriate changes are highlighted and agreed with stakeholders
- Apply rigour and attention to detail
- Escalate issues and concerns, in line with company process.
- Identify stakeholders, build relationships and manage expectations
- Present appropriate information clearly and concisely, whether internal or external.
- Ensure that products or publications meet contractual structures agreed with authors or other content providers.
- Think laterally and provide sensible solutions to problems.
- Demonstrate a strong ability to work as part of a team, taking on tasks confidently and resourcefully, working cooperatively with others, and supporting the team and line manager as required.
- Communicate clearly with relevant stakeholders, showing confidence, inclusiveness and flexibility, and ensuring an appropriate use of language and terminology.
- Present and communicate ideas to colleagues internally and externally as needed.
- Manage own workload and operate both individually and as part of a wider team and seek support when needed.
- Demonstrate good time-management – prioritise effectively, with the ability to manage multiple demands and deadlines.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively during remote or hybrid working, where required by their company.
Full information on Publishing professional (level 4) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
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Apprenticeship location
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