Moving from an assistant role to your first management position can feel daunting. Your responsibilities will increase – but hopefully so will your reward. In this blog, we will discuss how you can become eligible for this role and progress your career. Getting your first management job in publishin… Read more

Publishing assistant roles are very common within the industry and range across departments, from editorial to sales, design, production, rights and marketing. Though your day-to-day responsibilities may differ, the key skills required for each role are very similar. In this blog, we will be looking… Read more

Publishing is a diverse industry that encompasses many job titles, many of which are entry-level. As a graduate looking to enter the industry, you may be surprised at the number of jobs available to you.  In this blog, we will be looking at the most common entry-level book jobs.   These include: As… Read more

Marketing is a competitive department to work for within the publishing industry, whether that be at an entry or senior level. Knowing what skills are most in demand can help you identify whether you would be a good fit for a marketing role and what companies are looking for in prospective marketing… Read more

Sales jobs in publishing often vary from one business to another, which can make it difficult for young graduates to determine the role that is best suited to them. Positions available depend on the size of the company, the area of business and a few other factors. In this blog, we will be looking a… Read more

Many different jobs in publishing go beyond simply writing and publishing books. Behind the scenes, there are a whole host of individuals working to create fictional and non-fictional magic, some of which you might not have considered. Today, we’re going to talk about five different types of jobs in… Read more

Phoebe Morgan talks about her career journey from journalism into publishing as commissioning editor at HarperCollins. Describe your career before moving into publishing. After I graduated from Leeds University with an English degree, I trained as a journalist in London on the NCTJ fast-track cours… Read more

Paul Baxter from Bonnier Publishing talks about his journey from the world of music into publishing as contracts and royalties manager. Describe your career before moving into publishing. Before moving into publishing, I’d been working full time in the music industry for around a decade, predominan… Read more