My life as… an application support analyst
Passionate about problem-solving? This might just be the publishing tech job for you… David Mundin introduces his role as an application support analyst.
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Work in publishing
Publishing is for everyone. Whatever your skillset or background, there’s a seat for you at the table. We’re determined to improve access, and strip back some of the mystique that has surrounded publishing in the past. It’s time to peel back the curtain, open our doors, and demystify the industry!
My life as…
Ever wondered whether Rights is the right department for you? Keen to see where International Sales can take you? Want to hear more about Audio?
Delve into a day in the life of our staff across a variety of roles to get the no-holds-barred insight into what each department does, what an average day looks like, and their top tips for taking the first steps in the industry.
My life as… a senior editor
My life as… a special sales executive
My life as… a royalties assistant
My life as… a marketing manager
My life as a… designer
My life as… an HR manager
My life as… an international sales executive
My life as… a rights executive
My life as… an editorial assistant
My life as… an audio assistant
Useful resources
Brush up on the latest news, hear about upcoming events, or get first-hand tips on how to break into the industry.
Here’s a handful of the websites, channels, and resources that our teams have found useful when getting their own feet in the door.
Jargon-busting publishing glossary
Unsure of the difference between POD and POS? We don’t blame you…The publishing world is filled with plenty of acronyms and industry-lingo. Here’s what they all mean.
Top tips for your next interview
Got a publishing interview coming up? Have a watch of these top tips from our in-house recruiter Travis Blake!
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Interview with Isabella Boyne
To celebrate the publication of Reggie Nelson’s Opening Doors, we worked in partnership with the author and OWN IT!, as they launched the Opening Doors initiative – a pioneering fully paid work experience programme to help a candidate from an underrepresented background break into the publishing industry.
Read our interview with the inaugural candidate (and now permanent member of the editorial team!) Isabella Boyne.