Annette Brook

We're seeking an Editorial Assistant Intern. The internship will follow our 2026 anthology publishing from planning to delivery of printed copies.

- £5,873 FTC (Mar-Jul 26) at National Living Wage
- Home based, pref for location in North of England
- Closes: 2 Feb 2026

firststory.org.uk/vacancies/

Excited to announce our 2026 festival headliners.

Young Writers Festival North: acclaimed author & illustrator Lize Meddings @sadghostclub.bsky.social. 2 March, Lowry.

Young Writers Festival Cambridge: Carnegie nominated author @amdassu.bsky.social. 21 April.

firststory.org.uk/ywf26-regist...

We are recruiting for 2 interns:

PROGRAMME & PARTNERSHIPS INTERN
National Living Wage/London Living Wage
Part time
FTC Nov 25-Jan 26
Manchester or London

ASSISTANT FESTIVAL PRODUCER INTERN
£3,420 FTC at National Living Wage
40 days (part time) Dec 25–Apr 26
Manchester

firststory.org.uk/vacancies/

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Amen. Such a joy!!

ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY FOR THESE TWO ROLES⬇️

Full details: firststory.org.uk/vacancies/

Both close: Tuesday 27 May.

AND THE EBU BREATHES A SIGH OF RELIEF

Submissions open for The Bookseller's fifth annual Black issue

We are publishing our fifth annual Black Issue on 27th June 2025, guest edited by associate editor Natasha Onwuemezi. Submissions are now welcomed for the issue 👇 #BookSky

We are recruiting:

Programmes and Partnerships Manager London £29-30K, (FT/0.8) - to ensure the programme is delivered at a high level to existing and new schools.

Partnerships Officer £27-28K (PT, 0.6) - to research funders and schools.

Both roles close 27 May 2025.

firststory.org.uk/vacancies/

It's brilliant!

Love love love #RaceAcrossTheWorld

SWEP continues. Emergency accommodation is open and ready to welcome those in need.

If you see someone in need, alert Street Link to help connect them with support. #BeTheLink

Page from a book Plans Richard Kenney Weigh odds. Pray. Pay bills. Tell truth. Love well. Serve real gods. Meanwhile, daffodils.

Perfect for this time of year

From Credo

We are currently seeking an Operations Assistant (£26-27K, full time, hybrid 3-4 days in our London office).

This is a key role, providing support to our operations and the programmes we deliver across our regions.

More info and to apply: firststory.org.uk/vacancies/

Closes: Monday 17 March

Gawd I'm enjoying 911. Help. #TOTP

Claudia deserves a BAFTA for this moment alone #TheTraitors

We are currently seeking a paid Publishing Intern to work with our Editorial & Production Manager on our anthologies production. The postholder should be aged 18-25. Candidates based in the North West, Yorkshire, East Mids will be given priority. Closes: 27 January 2025. firststory.org.uk/vacancies/

Already it is nearly 10 minutes lighter than the shortest day of the year, and by next Friday it will be 20 mins lighter.

Baby steps, but we’re getting there.

The #RatingsUKAwards Shortlist is NOW OPEN! Your votes have whittled down every category and the final battle is now ON. Support your favourites and use the hashtag! You have two weeks to get your votes in (you can vote multiple times).

LINK: forms.gle/1nojx1ecxojz...

Feathers as a nun

Feathers as a chicken

Im sorry but there’s a new standard now if we are talking about acting range.

Joyous. Was that a Nuns on the Run reference too?

Extraordinary #Strictly

The vote remains open. Will your favourites be shortlisted? Are you a fan of #AbbottElementary, #Bridgerton, #TheTraitors, #OneDay or even #BGT & #FamilyGuy?! They’re all long-listed, so show your support now!

Link: forms.gle/89NYPZ2RKR43...

We've just published our Impact Report for the last academic year 2023/24. Take a look on the First Story website: firststory.org.uk/download/fir...

A huge THANK YOU to our schools, writers, partners, volunteers and funders for making our transformative programmes such a success.

Really excited to be on the Criterion New Writers programme in January! ✏️✏️✏️

There are two books (they're the same book) wrapped up in festive wrapping paper. On top of each of them is a bar of chocolate and a pack of Pukka tea. If you join the Big Green Book Swap, you and a new online buddy will be matched up and you'll each get a book, some choc and a lovely cup of tea.

THE FESTIVE BIG GREEN BOOK SWAP

You let me know what kind of stuff you like reading.

I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes.

I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea!).

Read & chat with your book buddy.

Just £15

DETAILS HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php

✨Last night at Old Library New Cross

🎭MTCTheatre

🪟 #Evanescence, Bring me to life inspired:

🧠 Versus: Mark Daniels
🐦‍⬛A Murder Of Crows @nettfunk.bsky.social
🏕️Natter: TyrekeLeslie
🍄The Dawn Needs Saving: EmmaRead

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🙏 Next up: Madonna, Like a Prayer

#theatre #newcross

I'd forgotten that!

I had two bah