Jobs in publishing

The range of jobs in publishing is far wider than you might think, and there are many more than you would imagine. Job opportunities are many and varied and so the industry is looking for people with a range of different skills and interests. The majority of jobs can be found in editorial, production, design, sales and marketing.

Publishing is a dynamic and creative industry and there are always a number of publishing houses that are looking for dedicated professionals. Whether large or small, the number of job vacancies spans a wide field in this rewarding job sector.

Editorial

Command of the English word demands a talent and quality that gives satisfaction combined with creativity. Editorial staff of a high standard are key to produce the highest quality of work whether for magazine, book, journalism, web, film and television. The demands are endless and always changing in the modern world and include research, original writing, copy writing, editing, sub-editing and commissioning. All editorial positions require an aptitude for the English language and a desire to produce sparkling material with correct grammar and spelling, that will attract and maintain the interest of the reader.

Graphic Design

If you are creative and can work under pressure, a job in the studio could be for you. You can train as a designer or artworker, but whatever you decide, the requirement for innovation and creativity is never ending. Publishing material has to be eye catching to attract and maintain readers. Designers and artworkers must have creative skills, imagination, artistic flair and be able to combine them with the technology of advanced graphic design applications.

Sales

For those with motivation and initiative, selling advertising can be immensely satisfying from a job satisfaction point of view, not to mention the financial rewards. Advertising revenue is a vital revenue stream for any publisher and there will be many opportunities to rise up the promotion ladder, providing you have tenacity and a determination to succeed.

Production

Once production is finalised, there needs to be an effective route for distribution. The production team is a key element in the publishing process and provides a central point of communication. Applicants must have good organisation, numeracy and IT skills and be able to work under pressure to deadlines. Initiative to produce new procedures that are cost effective and time efficient will be an advantage.