Publishing

Useful information for those interested in a career in publishing:

Ones to watch

  • Book People - this site contains industry news as well as a good vacancy listing and information on training
  • BookCareers - includes very helpful careers advice, full time and work experience opportunities as well as a list of specialist recruitment agencies
  • Periodical Publishers Association (PPA) - the organisation representing magazines and B2B media in the UK. This site contains general information on the sector, as well as a careers section, an events diary and a listing of training courses
  • The Bookseller - the online version of this trade magazine has a helpful careers section with job listings, details on specialist recruitment agencies, news, discussion and a guide to what people earn in the industry
  • Working at NatMag - work experience opportunities, career profiles and contacts with National Magazine Company, the publisher of well-known magazines like Best, Company, Cosmopolitan and Esquire
  • Society of Young Publishers - a forum for young publishers and a source of careers information including references to further reading and resources
  • Graduate publishing jobs
  • Graduate Recruitment Bureau - publishing and media industry overview
  • Prospects - publishing industry overview