Work in Publishing

Publishing is the home of creativity and communication. It’s where the world’s most brilliant and original minds bring their ideas to be presented to the world. From research scientists to children’s book illustrators, from celebrity chefs to Nobel Laureates, publishing is about communicating ideas and connecting people with content that matters. Publishers are at the heart of the information economy, getting those ideas out to the world and the people that need them.

Work in Publishing Week

Work in Publishing Week is taking place from Monday 18th to Friday 22nd November this year.

Our national campaign to inspire people aged 16+ to consider a career in publishing includes events, activity across social media and content on our website.

We aim to:

Provide practical support and guidance for those looking to enter the industry including CV and interview tips;
Showcase the breadth of career opportunities in publishing, from editorial to production, through case studies and job profiles;
Champion industry professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds through Q&As with professionals at all levels of the publishing business;
Challenge common myths and assumptions about the publishing industry (e.g. that a ‘creative’ career isn’t a secure one)

Planned activity

Bloomsbury has a week of content planned including interviews and information about the different roles available in publishing. You will be able to find this on their X (@Bloomsbury_News) and LinkedIn.
Hachette will be running a campaign to demystify publishing on their social channels throughout Work in Publishing Week. You’ll be able to find this mostly on their LinkedIn.
Nosy Crow will be sharing their staff’s careers stories on their social channels, primarily TikTok (@nosycrowofficial) and LinkedIn, and their website.
HarperCollins will be sharing content across their social channels with a focus on giving a behind the scenes look at ‘life in publishing’ on their TikTok (@harpercollinsuk).
Penguin Random House will be sharing practical tips from their recruitment team on LinkedIn and some ‘day in the life’ content for different roles in publishing across their social channels.
Cassava Republic Press will be sharing content across their social channels including X (@cassavarepublic) and Instagram (@cassavarepublicpress).
Bookcareers is hosting a job club meeting on Thursday 21 November at 18:30 GMT. Everyone is welcome and there will be discussing careers in publishing, and answering frequently asked questions live. Sign up here. You can also follow their social channels (@bookcareers on most platforms) throughout the week for advice and insights.
Inspired Selection will be hosting four online panels on Monday – Thursday covering each different publishing sector and what career opportunities they hold. You can find out more information on their website.

Get involved

Follow the hashtag #WorkInPublishing on all social media platforms for insight into the publishing industry and for practical careers advice.

Whether you are a student, book lover or just interested in what publishing is, you can get involved in Work in Publishing week by:

Following #WorkInPublishing on X, LinkedIn, TikTok and Instagram for resources and careers advice.
Registering for webinars or taking part in Q&A’s.