Publishing Jobs in the United States
ECLARO
$65.45
New York, NY
Perform hands-on QA/QC for digital deliverables, including AEM content, Hearsay content, Adobe Target, forms, social posts, emails, landing pages, and microsites, leveraging the tools and 3rd party AI tools. ECLARO's client is one of the largest mutual life insurance companies and provides long-term care insurance, mutual funds and retirement-plan services across the US.
Axelon Services Corporation
New York, NY
Owns QC documentation, enforces publishing checklists, and develops training materials to reduce recurring errors and improve team-wide publishing discipline. Perform detailed proofreading of web pages, landing pages, forms, emails, and other marketing content prior to publishing.
JT4 LLC
Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
Jobot
$140000 - $165000
Daly City, CA
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. This role is ideal for an experienced PHP engineer who enjoys working with data-driven systems, third-party integrations, and performance optimization.
US Tech Solutions
$150000 - $180000
New York City, NY
We are seeking a highly creative and data-driven Digital Marketing Content Publishing Strategist to plan, develop, and execute comprehensive content strategies that align with user needs and business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in digital marketing, SEO, social media, and content optimization, with the ability to translate research and analytics into actionable content initiatives.
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Reno, NV
The Company owns, operates, and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. This role oversees the assignment desk, manages breaking news coverage, and drives the station's digital content strategy to ensure fast, accurate, and engaging storytelling on broadcast, web, mobile, and social platforms.
ISACA
Schaumburg - Hybrid, Illinois
With a presence in more than 195 countries and with more than 230 chapters worldwide, ISACA offers resources tailored to every stage of members’ careers—helping them to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape, drive trusted innovation and ensure a more secure digital world. For more than 55 years, ISACA has empowered its community of 195,000+ members with the knowledge, credentials, training and network they need to thrive in fields like information security, governance, assurance, risk management, data privacy and emerging tech.
Amazon
Seattle, WA
Key job responsibilities - Guiding the accounting function for Amazon Publishing including recoupable advances, royalty calculation, content ingestion, multi-channel distribution, inter-company transactions, and marketing expenses. USA, CA, Culver City - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
TEC Group Inc.
Saratoga Springs, NY
If you enjoy building trusted customer relationships, navigating complex publishing requirements, and representing a manufacturer of high-quality publishing papers, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working remotely. We are partnering with a client that manufactures lightweight publishing papers and is seeking an experienced commercial sales professional with a strong understanding of publishing and editorial workflows.
Daley and Associates
$28 - $34
Boston, MA
The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of relevant experience, strong desktop publishing skills, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role supports the production, review, and distribution of a wide range of materials, including factsheets, marketing collateral, forms and applications, and regulatory documentation.
American Heritage School AF Campus
American Fork, UT
Candidates must demonstrate an enduring love of youth, a love of teaching and learning, and a desire to work in an educational atmosphere aligned with the values and teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some of the responsibilities for this job include teaching and putting together a high school yearbook, teaching digital design and publishing and assisting with marketing for the school particularly within the school community and on campus.
Artech LLC
Beaverton, OR
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, navigates complexity with ease, and maintains a steady, solutions-oriented approach to ensure key program material for training and operational content is accurately published. This role involves confidently managing the publishing process, ensuring accuracy across multiple platforms, and keeping stakeholders informed with clear, timely communication.
Insight Global
Cary, NC
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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
$180000 - $210000
Los Angeles, CA
Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates. The Associate Director serves as a subject matter expert in electronic submissions (eCTD), publishing systems, and regulatory operation infrastructure, driving submission excellence, process optimization, compliance readiness, and system innovation across the Regulatory organization.
EPAM Systems
Boston, MA
This role demands a visionary leader proficient in nurturing new business relationships with key decision-makers and developing fresh revenue streams while maintaining a strong foothold in Data, Cloud, and Digital practices. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow.
Lancesoft
$22
Wilmington, DE
The role also includes managing quality assurance reviews of content submitted for web publishing, communicating with content submitters and content owners to alleviate quality issues, ensuring that content is labeled as regulatory compliant, and that password protection is utilized appropriately. This role will publish to platforms which include Adobe Experience Manager, to support product and sales functions.
US Tech Solutions, Inc.
$100 - $130
New York, NY
Job Description:We are seeking a hands-on CMS Platform Publishing / Web & Digital Content Operations Manager to support and operate a large internal marketing platform used by thousands of global stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, fast-moving, and comfortable working across content, design, engineering, and analytics in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Concord Music Group, Inc.
New York, New York
Hasbro, Inc
$132700 - $227200
Renton, WA
You’ll also help build and run our 2P/3P publishing pipeline: translating Product Architect briefs into clear partner direction, driving schedules and gates, and ensuring we deliver on time, on budget, and at D&D quality. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection.
FlatWorld
$55000 - $65000
Edison, NJ
Attain and surpass your sales goal, by building relationships, growing and expanding awareness of FlatWorld as an alternative, listening for faculty friction points and issues with their current textbook choice and diagnosing and persuading those faculty to make the move to FlatWorld. Adoption of FlatWorld’s affordable, high-quality digital-first textbooks and the online Homework system has grown tremendously: we have been the fastest growing publisher in our market for the past five years.
JPMorgan Chase
$142500 - $200000
New York, NY
Job Summary: As the VP of Digital Publishing, you will work with a strategically important team focused on developing digital products that enable our analysts to develop and publish insights for Institutional Investors who access and engage with our award-winning Research content on their preferred digital platforms. This role is pivotal in delivering cutting-edge digital products and solutions to our internal and external clients, enhancing the curation and consumption of our Global Research products across various digital channels, including Email, Web, Mobile, and APIs.
Comic Book Resources (CBR)
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Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel. As a worldwide leader, CBR operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner.
DHAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
$130000 - $135000
NULL, IL
Act as a primary liaison with content owners, proactively following up to ensure timely content submissions, updates, and adherence to content governance policies and compliance requirements. Monitor notification systems and automated workflows within Seismic to guide content owners through submission, review, and approval processes.
Judge Group
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Perform hands‑on QA/QC for digital deliverables including AEM content, Hearsay, Adobe Target, forms, landing pages, microsites, social posts, and emails using internal and third‑party tools. By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes.
SCT
Fairfax, VA
We bring specialized expertise in strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, data analytics, talent management, human capital management, and PMO services. We value highly and therefore cultivate a collaborative working culture that emphasizes each employee's strengths and interests in building our team and delivering for clients.
Daley and Associates
$33 - $37
Boston, MA
Leverage Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to create, update, and maintain web content (landing pages, sales collateral, marketing materials, and articles). We are currently seeking candidates for a Digital Publishing Specialist opportunity at a highly successful investment management firm located in Boston, MA.
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
The English Department offers undergraduate majors in Creative Writing, Editing, and Publishing and in Literary Studies; an M.A. in English; multiple minors; and concentrations in writing and teaching English language learners. Housed in the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences, the English Department seeks a colleague with graduate-level training in editing and publishing who can contribute to and support our Creative Writing, Editing, and Publishing major.
Terrestris Global Solutions
Laurel, MD
Additional duties include coordinating meetings and related logistics; supporting administrative functions to ensure efficient workflow; assisting with process improvement initiatives and cross-functional coordination; providing day-to-day oversight of contracted material handlers; serving as the primary liaison between contractors and the Order Fulfillment Specialist; monitoring performance and escalating operational concerns as needed; and supporting project management activities to ensure schedules, documentation, and deliverables remain on track. The Project Manager is a key personnel position responsible for collecting, organizing, and interpreting program data, developing reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders; and maintaining project tracking systems, documentation, and databases to support program effectiveness.
WebFX
Harrisburg, PA
We are committed to growing 1% better everyday, and we believe working at WebFX could quite possibly make your life 1(00)% better - after all, you would be surrounded by the #BestCoworkersinPA! While we are growing at a rapid rate, we are committed to growing strategically and sustainably, and that starts with growing our team of the #BestCoworkers - that’s where you come in!
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
$90 - $100
Remote, undefined
Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions, includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings, profiles, articles, news, and other employment-related information, as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners. Job Description: The Regulatory Publishing Associate Director is accountable for leading publishing activities on a portfolio level and responsible for the maintenance and lifecycle management submissions that are inter-related and dependent on multiple concurrent submissions.
Salem Media Group, Inc
$75000 - $90000
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You don’t need to be a full-time editor, but you should be comfortable making light trims, selecting thumbnails, writing hooks, and directing editors toward what will drive clicks and retention. This role owns the publishing operation across platforms—posting cadence, community engagement, packaging, performance tracking, and feedback loops that improve content output over time.
SCT
Fairfax, VA
We bring specialized expertise in strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, data analytics, talent management, human capital management, and PMO services. This role ensures accurate status updates, maintains production trackers, and supports Sponsor communication workflows.
Tawani Enterprises
chicago, IL
Job's Purpose: As our catalog of titles grows, and especially as we begin a direct partnership with the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, we’re seeking an individual to build our network and increase our sales. With a focus on empowerment and careful attention to detail, all Master Wings titles not only illustrate the importance of lessons like resilience, but also entertain and add to the historical record.
Kendall Hunt Publishing
Dubuque, IA
We are constantly uncovering new sales channels for current product lines or finding new products to sell to current customers. This position will allow you to explore the field of publishing while assisting in the development and production of print and digital educational products.
Valnet Freelance
seattle, WA
You'll play a key role in keeping our audience informed during crucial evening hours, ensuring we never miss a beat in the 24/7 entertainment news cycle Your Responsibilities + Self-publish news articles daily across movie and television verticals + Monitor trending news cycles, including casting announcements, trailers, release dates, renewals/cancellations, and celebrity updates + Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and engagement goals + Coordinate with editors and fellow writers to maintain consistent daily coverage + Contribute to news ideation, sourcing, and scheduling + Follow editorial and formatting guidelines rigorously + Available weekday mornings, ideally 8 a.m. Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Remote/Texas preference, TX
We seek a goal-oriented High School Publishing Sales Representative in our Texas territory to promote our courseware and textbooks (print and digital) with high school teachers, department chairs, and district and state coordinators. Norton & Company—the largest and oldest independent and employee-owned publisher—sells textbooks and courseware for high school courses in Social Studies, English Language Arts, Fine Arts, and Science.
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.
$50000 - $80000
Bay Area/Fresno, CA
In addition to training and guidance by a dedicated Sales Manager, our Sales Representatives receive support and collegiality from our mentorship program that pairs new employees with colleagues who are already experienced in their role. Generous health benefits, including PPO, EPO, and High Deductible medical insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, gym membership reimbursement, and more.
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.
$50000 - $80000
Washington, DC, DC
In addition to training and guidance by a dedicated Sales Manager, our Sales Representatives receive support and collegiality from our mentorship program that pairs new employees with colleagues who are already experienced in their role. Generous health benefits, including PPO, EPO, and High Deductible medical insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, gym membership reimbursement, and more.
Amazon
Seattle, WA
Key job responsibilities Identify, evaluate, and develop submissions, projects, and proposals to acquire for our commercial fiction imprints, including: - Monitoring trend and sales data - Strong analytical thinking paired with excellent editorial sensibility - Strong track record of discovering, developing, and publishing bestselling titles and authors - Working closely with authors to develop their work and careers - Working closely with internal teams to shepherd work from manuscript through publication and beyond - Developing and maintaining strong relationships with literary agents About the team Amazon Publishing is the full-service publishing arm of Amazon. Basic Qualifications - Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines - Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication - Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment - Strong track record of discovering, developing, and publishing bestselling titles and authors.
Insight Global
Cary, NC
In this role, youll partner with Senior and Lead Producers to guide campaigns from planning through launch, tracking timelines, coordinating deliverables, and keeping teams aligned on overarching campaign goals and strategy. Excellent written and verbal communication skill publishing production producer org being the liaison between marketing , dev and product and partnerships.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
$65 - $75
Remote, undefined
Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions, includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings, profiles, articles, news, and other employment-related information, as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners. This role focuses on preparing submission-ready regulatory documents through advanced Microsoft Word formatting, dynamic linking within Veeva, and compliant PDF generation.
Concord Music Group, Inc.
New York, New York
Concord Music Group, Inc.
Nashville, Tennessee
Assist in the management of the Worldwide Release Schedule, including finding new releases each week, helping to determine if Concord should be claiming, and helping to ensure that all copyright/licensing departments have the necessary information in order to collect royalties. Concord's growing catalog of 1.3 million songs, compositions, sound recordings, films, plays, and musicals is one of the most impactful and culturally relevant collections of creative rights in history.
Concord Music Group, Inc.
Miami, Florida
The Publishing A&R department is responsible for seeking and signing writers to Concord as well as working closely with its current roster of songwriters and producers to help them secure opportunities for their music in various capacities. Concord's growing catalog of 1.3 million songs, compositions, sound recordings, films, plays, and musicals is one of the most impactful and culturally relevant collections of creative rights in history.
Daley and Associates
$28 - $34
Boston, MA
This position will join the Operations Publishing Team and will work across factsheets, marketing materials, forms, applications, and regulatory documents, supporting production, review, editing, and publishing. Strong knowledge of PC based programs including, but not limited to: InDesign, Illustrator, Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft applications.
Daley and Associates
$33 - $36
Boston, MA
Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree combined with 3–5+ years of experience in digital media management, content management, or digital publishing, ideally in financial services . The Digital Media Publishing Specialist will be responsible for performing digital publishing, managing digital assets, and supporting web content management efforts.
Lorven Technologies
Not available, WA
You will partner with key business functions (Newsroom, Digital Marketing, Commerce & Advertising, D2C Digital Products, Audience Development) and technology leaders to help guide business unit strategy, product development roadmaps, sales solutioning and marketing execution. As a cross-functional influencer, utilize your expertise in data storytelling and actionable insights to drive decision-making and foster a data-driven culture within Product, Product Marketing, Engineering, and Design, ultimately driving decisions that result in the growth and delight of readers.
Insight Global
Cary, NC
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . 5-7+ years of experience in production, project management, and marketing campaign operations, coming from a fast-paced company at an agency, game studio, or entertainment.
J. Paul Getty Trust, The
Los Angeles, California
Applies knowledge of Library of Congress Name Authority File, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and Library of Congress Classification System to perform authority control and shelf-list checks on all items cataloged. Job Summary: The Getty Research Institute seeks a full-time Library Assistant III to assist in copy cataloging materials in all formats and to perform original cataloging of auction sales catalogs.
Microsoft Corporation
$130900 - $251900
Redmond, WA
This opportunity will allow for ample cross-functional collaboration with teams across the Gaming organization, including digital marketing, international marketing and brand teams in Gaming Marketing & Sales, Game Studios teams, 3rd party platform partners and Games marketing peers to drive planning and growth efforts. **Qualifications** Required Qualifications: + Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 5+ years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related work experience + OR equivalent experience.
Publishing Jobs Overview
The U.S. publishing industry is worth billions of dollars and offers many job opportunities. Whether you're an artist, a writer, or a manager, you can find publishing jobs you'll enjoy. This vast field covers the production of magazines, books, newspapers, online content, and more.
Are you curious about publishing jobs? These are some of the most common ones:
- Writer: Writers create content for books, magazines, newspapers, and other media.
- Journalist: Journalists create written, video, or audio content for media companies.
- Editor: Editors plan and assign content, give instructions to writers, and make edits to polish pieces.
- Copy editor: Copy editors read the text before publication, mark errors, and suggest other minor changes. They usually take over after an editor has reviewed the work.
- Proofreader: Proofreaders step in after copy editors (except at some jobs where these positions are merged) to read the work shortly before publication and correct unnoticed mistakes.
- Magazine designer: Magazine designers create layouts for magazine pages.
- Production assistant: Production assistants help a production department with design, layout, photo editing, and print production coordination.
- Literary agent: Authors hire literary agents to find publishers to buy their work. Agents also suggest changes to proposals and drafts, negotiate book deals, and serve as liaisons between publishers and authors.
- Sales manager: Sales managers supervise a sales team selling the final product or the product's ad space. Some sales managers are also responsible for direct sales.
- Book illustrator: A book illustrator creates images for books, such as children's literature and cover art.
Salaries for Publishing Jobs
Curious about what you'll make in the publishing industry? Median salaries vary depending on position, experience, and location, but these are some examples of median earnings nationwide:
- Editor: $24.50 hourly pay
- Proofreader: $21.72 hourly pay
- Art director: $81,659 annual salary
For more details, use Monster'sSalary Tool.You can easily find the median salary in cities around the country.
How to Find Publishing Roles That Fit You
There are many factors you should consider when choosing between jobs. These are some essential ones:
- Does a fast-paced environment with quick turnarounds stimulate you, or do you want to avoid it? Working for a newspaper or online publication that publishes material daily is often more hectic than working for a book publisher or monthly magazine.
- Do you want to create content, or do you prefer to edit and organize it? If you thrive on getting a byline or a caption with your name, consider becoming a writer, illustrator, or photographer. If you prefer to coordinate and manage content, go into editing or production.
- Do you prefer to work with others or in a team? Art and production departments often collaborate on projects, and sales staff work closely with customers.
- Do you want growth opportunities? Choose jobs with a clear path to advancement, such as workplaces where you can progress to a chief marketing officer, publisher, editor-in-chief, or other leadership job.
Of course, you'll also want to account for the salary and benefits, but it's common not to discuss this until you get a job offer. Work-life balance and other aspects of the work culture can be difficult to gauge in advance, but sometimes there are words in the ads that can give a clue, such as "team player" or "high-speed environment."
How to Apply to Publishing Jobs
Creating a well-written job application is key to getting the right job. Include relevant keywords from the job description in your resume to increase the likelihood that your application passes through applicant screening software.
While you should pay extra attention to design and layout for art-related jobs, the content is as important. In thisresume for an art director, you can see how to draw attention to accomplishments at past jobs by placing them under a separate headline.
If you're a new graduate or a current student about to enter the workforce, remember that you can also include accomplishments from school. For example, in this journalistcover letter, you can see how to highlight college journalism experience and college awards.
Create a Portfolio
You'll often need aportfolio of work samplesfor publishing jobs. Choose your best work, including samples representing the style or subject you'll focus on at the job. Good clips also showcase your technical skills, subject variety, different techniques, and original ideas. (It's fine to include work samples from your time as a student if this is the first position you'll apply to in your field.)
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Post Your Resume on Monster
As a publishing professional, you know the number of people you can reach is as important as your writing. Publish your resume on Monster so recruiters and hiring managers can find you and contact you for new job opportunities. Create aMonster profileand upload your resume to get started. You can also use your profile to apply directly to jobs.
Follow Up With an Employer
If your application doesn't result in a job interview, following up with the employer might give it the boost it needs. If it's been at least a week, send a brief email to the recruiter or hiring manager. Your email should summarize the value you'd add. Remember that a follow-up email should be short and shouldn't look like a second cover letter.
Before you follow up, check your spam folder to ensure you haven't received a message confirming that the employer has your application. Large companies often have automatic systems set up to send you email updates.
Interviewing Tips
If you've had a job interview before, you're likely familiar withcommon interview questions. You should also prepare for questions specific to the job and employer. Here are some examples of interview questions you might get for publishing jobs:
- How do you ensure you meet publication deadlines?
- What do you do if you find an error in a text right before publication?
- What would you change about the way our product looks?
- What are your favorite publications to read?
The next step is to research the company to develop some unique questions you can ask the employer during the interview. Studying the company also helps you assess the corporate culture, what you should wear to the interview, and how to answer questions like "Why do you want to work for us?"
What to Do When You Get an Offer
Congratulations, you got an offer! If you're ready to accept it, make sure you get a written offer that includes the job title, starting date, salary, and benefits. Most employers are open to negotiation, so consider asking for a number slightly higher than the offer. Make sure you have the facts to back it up, such as salary statistics and the unique advantages you bring to the table to increase the likelihood that the employer will raise your salary.
Career Paths for Publishing Jobs
These are the most common careers in publishing:
- Writing: If you're a writer at heart, consider a career writing books, articles, or web content. Common majors for writers are English, creative writing, and communications. If you want to work in news media, get a degree in journalism. With experience, writers can advance to editor jobs.
- Editing: You'll be responsible for planning and editing content. While job titles vary in different industries, a common career path is editorial assistant, assistant editor, associate editor, managing editor, editor-in-chief, or publisher.
- Art: You'll create artwork for published products, for example, as a photographer, designer, or illustrator. An art job in publishing can lead to a management job as an art director.
- Production: Production staff coordinate and oversee the production process of a digital or printed product. Entry-level positions include production assistant and production coordinator. Leadership roles include head of production and production manager.
- Sales and marketing: For entry-level sales jobs, you may not need a college degree, but most jobs require a bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, business, or similar. Common job titles are sales associate, sales manager, marketing manager, and marketing director.
For many of these jobs, completing an internship in college can greatly increase your chances of getting the job you want. Networking is important as well. Consider joining professional associations and attending conferences, trade shows, and book fairs.
Similar Occupations
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