Careers Resources

Trade association for book, journal and online publishers in the UK. The site contains a wide range of information on career options in Publishing. There are case studies, details of training courses and work experience opportunities, as well as a full list of members.

• www.publishers.org.uk

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/commissioning_editor.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/editorial_assistant.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/lexicographer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/magazine_features_editor.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/print_production_planner.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/publishing_copy_editor_proofreader.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/publishing_rights_manager.htm

Offers training courses in various areas of publishing and editing. Site also includes careers information and a full members' listing.

• www.publishingscotland.co.uk

Membership organisation for professional editors and proofreaders. Site includes a directory of members and information on training, events and news items.

• www.ciep.uk

Professional body for the magazine publishing industry. The site contains a careers section with tips on how to get into the industry, work experience and case studies from various career areas.

• www.ppa.co.uk

Information on events, training and news about mainly academic publishing. Also contains a full listing of members.

• www.alpsp.org

Contains information on career roles within Music Publishing as well as contact details for music publishers and latest vacancies.

• www.mpaonline.org.uk

Career profiles, sources of job opportunities and top tips from industry professionals.

• www.ukmusic.org/education-skills/careers-in-the-music-industry/

Representative organisation for the recorded music industry which organises both the BRIT and Classical BRIT Awards. The site contains industry information and statistics as well as a full membership listing.

• www.bpi.co.uk

Representative organisation for national, regional and local media organisations in the UK.

• www.newsmediauk.org

Online magazine and job site for media jobs, mainly in sales roles.

• www.campaignlive.co.uk

Online version of the weekly magazine with news and in-depth stories about the publishing and book retailing industry. Also contains jobs pages.

• www.thebookseller.com

Vast online directory listing contact details for radio & TV stations, newspapers and magazines. Also contains newsfeeds, discussions and links to live streaming for many radio stations and TV channels.

• media.info/uk

Trade association representing a large proportion of Britain's booksellers. The site contains industry information, a list of full and associate members and information on events and book fairs.

• www.booksellers.org.uk

Provider of training courses to the publishing industry.

• www.publishingtrainingcentre.co.uk

Contains information on different jobs within the sector, details of postgraduate courses and latest vacancies.

• thesyp.org.uk

This booklet has been created to showcase a range of careers built on words and writing. It features case studies of Aberdeen graduates.

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Social enterprise providing access to internships in creative industries. Register on their website to apply for opportunities.

• creativeaccess.org.uk

Links to information on a wide range of careers in the creative industries.

• discovercreative.careers