Careers at Creative Hats Press
We believe everyone has a story worth telling — and a career worth building. If you care about words, ideas, and readers, you’ll fit right in here.
Creative Hats Press is always on the lookout for passionate, imaginative people — writers, editors, designers, organisers, quiet dreamers and loud brainstormers alike. This isn’t just a job board; it’s an open invitation to grow with us.
Work With Us
We’re a small, book-obsessed team that believes great work happens when people feel trusted, supported, and free to bring their whole selves (and their quirks) to the table.
We regularly collaborate with:
- Creative writers — from short story whisperers to long-form non-fiction fans.
- Editors — structural, line, copy, and proofreaders with a sharp eye and a kind touch.
- Book and brand designers — cover artists, layout pros, and visual storytellers.
- Social media creatives — content makers who know how to turn pages into posts that people actually want to read.
- Content strategists — people who can see the big narrative arc and the tiny details.
Whether you have a bookshelf of published work or you’re just starting to build your portfolio, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome both experienced professionals and rising talent who are willing to learn, experiment, and collaborate.
Careers in Writing & Publishing
Writing doesn’t have to be a “one day, maybe” dream. It can be a full-time career, a satisfying side hustle, or a joyful part of a portfolio life. If you’re exploring what a future in writing and publishing could look like, these resources are a friendly place to start.
Freelance platforms & collaborators
- Reedsy — a curated marketplace for freelance book editors, designers, and marketers.
- The Writers’ Workshop — manuscript assessment, editorial feedback, and craft-focused courses.
These platforms can help you build a client list, collect testimonials, and see what kinds of services readers and publishers are actively seeking.
Jobs in publishing & media
- Mediabistro — media and publishing industry jobs, plus training and career advice.
- Freelance Writing Jobs — a regularly updated list of paid writing gigs across niches.
- Publishers Weekly Jobs — a dedicated board for roles across the publishing world.
Dip into these boards regularly to get a feel for the skills, experience, and specialisms that are most in demand.
Support for independent authors
- The Alliance of Independent Authors — guidance, advocacy, and resources for self-publishers and author-entrepreneurs.
If you’re building your own publishing path, communities like this can offer expert advice, recommended partners, and a sense of not doing it all alone.
Professional Training & CV Boosters
You don’t need a traditional publishing background to work with words professionally. Carefully chosen courses, workshops, and qualifications can showcase your curiosity, dedication, and craft — and they look great on a CV or portfolio.
- Coursera Creative Writing Specialization — a series of accredited online courses to build core storytelling skills.
- The Faber Academy — prestigious in-person and online writing courses based in the UK.
- FutureLearn Publishing & Writing courses — free and paid options to explore different areas of writing and publishing.
- London Book Fair Training & events — industry talks, seminars, and networking opportunities with publishers and agents.
- Skillshare Creative Writing — bite-sized, practical classes in creative writing, storytelling, and related creative skills.
Adding courses like these to your CV or online profile signals to employers and collaborators that you’re serious about your craft, committed to learning, and excited to grow.
Get In Touch / Apply
Don’t see a role that feels like an obvious fit? That’s fine — some of our favourite collaborations started as a curious email from someone who wasn’t sure where they belonged yet.
If you’re excited about stories, care about readers, and think you might have something to bring to Creative Hats Press, we’d genuinely love to hear from you. Tell us who you are, what you enjoy working on, and where you’d like your creative career to go next.