Publishing careers resources

Careers information

• Book Publishing: Careers

  Information on book publishing careers

• Career Moves Group

  Specialises in finding careers in HR, media, publishing, broadcast division, digital division and music division.

• CareerPlayer - Publishing and Journalism

  Get an overview of the publishing and journalism industry as well as videos detailing what it is like to work in this sector.

• Creative Future

  A guide to careers in the creative industries.

• Danny Stack blog

  This blog has useful tips on the sector and updates on competitions.

• Guardian Careers - Career options in book publishing: top 10 tips

  Tips from a live Q&A about career options in book publishing.

• Prospects - Overview of the media and internet sector in the UK

  The media and internet sector is experiencing an exciting period of change, with its focus continuing to shift to digital. Find out who the main employers are and what working conditions you can expect…

• Publishers Association - careers in publishing

  Careers information from the leading UK professional publishing body.

• Skillset - Careers in Publishing

  Up-to-date information on work with the sector including training and education, careers information and useful links

• The BBC Writers Room

  Sector relevant information for budding writers.

• University of Manchester Careers - Publishing

  Gives an overview of the sector and lists useful websites for further reading.

Courses and training

• London College of Communication - MA Publishing

  Provides details about the course which offers: a practical and integrated command of publishing within digital, multi-platform and international contexts

• London School of Publishing (LSP)

  Evening courses for graduates in book and magazine editing.

• Publishing Training Centre

  Training provider for book and journal publishers. Offers short courses on editing, design, production and publicity plus information on careers in publishing.

Professional bodies

• Publishers Association

  The UK's leading trade organisation for book, journal and electronic publishers.

• The Society of Young Publishers

  Aims to assist, inform and enthuse anyone trying to break into the publishing industry or progress within it.

• Women in Publishing

  Promotes the status of women working in publishing by helping develop their career. Information includes careers advice, training courses and where to find publishing vacancies.

Job sites

• Book Careers

  For publishing jobs and advice on how to get into publishing.

• Guardian Jobs

  Well known jobs website - searchable by sector. Media, marketing and PR jobs published in The Guardian on Monday and Saturday. UK-based job site with a wide range of vacancies

• Newsquest

  Second largest regional and local newspaper publisher in UK. Website contains jobs section.

• The Bookseller - jobs

  Browse vacancies in all areas of book and media publishing

Recruitment agencies

Before approaching a recruitment agency, please read our advice on how to get the most from the interaction. See recruitment agencies: the basics.

• Career Moves Group

  Specialises in finding careers in HR, media, publishing, broadcast division, digital division and music division.

• Judy Fisher Associates

  Recruitment agency, Penguin is a client.