Beyond the Book: Hidden Careers in Publishing

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Join us for our LinkedIn Live on Wednesday 19th November at 12noon!

Do you think publishing is all about editors and marketers? Think again! This LinkedIn Live session will uncover the hidden heroes of publishing, the tech innovators, data strategists, rights negotiators, and people champions who keep the industry thriving. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes, this is your chance to find out.

Speakers:

Sophie Amos, Publisher Support Manager at Stison

Daniela Quintero , Rights Assistant at HarperCollins

Salena Pudaruth, HR Administrator at Bloomsbury Publishing

Hosted by Suzy Astbury, CEO and publishing careers advocate

Is this event for me?
• Are you curious about publishing but unsure where you fit in?
• Already in the industry and looking to pivot into a new role?
• A student or career changer wondering what opportunities exist beyond editorial?

Then this session is for you. We’re spotlighting the essential but often overlooked roles that power publishing from metadata to HR, rights to tech and showing you how to break in.

This event is part of #WorkInPublishing week, and it’s your backstage pass to the real engine of publishing. You’ll hear directly from professionals working in dynamic, rewarding roles that don’t always get the spotlight but absolutely deserve it.

What you will learn:
• How our panelists got into their current roles—and what they love about them
• What companies on the edge of publishing do, and how they collaborate with publishers?
• The difference between international sales and rights and why it matters
• What HR really does in publishing, and what makes someone great at it
• Where the accessible entry points are beyond editorial and marketing
• What advice our panel has for breaking into publishing today
• The most in-demand skills publishers and publishing tech providers are looking for

Whether you're exploring your first job or considering a career shift, this session will open your eyes to the breadth of opportunity in publishing and help you find your place in it.

Sign up by clicking the image below:

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