Careers in Publishing

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Looking for an entry level job or internship in publishing? Here's an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have entry level and internship opportunities that will interest you.

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The word’s still out on whether publishing’s a dying business, but if you dream of working with books every day, a job in publishing may be for you.

Publishing Careers

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Most entry-level jobs in publishing are at an assistant or associate level, depending on how much experience you have going in. While a job as an editor or agent springs to mind immediately, a publishing house has other departments in addition to the standard finance, human resources, and technology departments. Some other areas you could work in include:

There are lots of publishing presses beyond the big ones, so keep your mind open to a small press when looking for a publishing job. To get a job in publishing, a love of books is practically required. Beyond that, have a degree in a relevant field, excellent communication and writing skills, and an internship or two. And be prepared to talk about what you’re reading in your interview.


Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Publishing

Kramerica Industries Logo

Kramerica Industries - Kramerica Industries is a New York, NY based energy, fashion, food, tourism, and housing conglomerate that is in the business of thinking up new ventures.

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No current job openings.

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Wiley - Wiley is a Hoboken, NJ based “global publishing company that specializes in academic publishing and markets."

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The New Press Logo

The New Press - The New Press is an NYC non-profit that “publishes books that promote and enrich public discussion and understanding of the issues vital to our democracy."

See the complete The New Press profile



Advantage Business Media Logo

Advantage Business Media - Advantage Business Media is a Rockaway, NJ based “digital business-to-business information company” that “has successfully transitioned" from print to digital.

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1105 Media Logo

1105 Media - 1105 Media is a Chatsworth, CA based company that “provides integrated business-to-business information and media.”

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NewsCred - NewsCred is an NYC based company that "sources and licenses trusted content across a broad range of subjects and perspectives.”

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Job TitleLocation
Freelance WriterNew York, NY
Account ManagerNew York, NY
Director of Client ServicesNew York, NY
Product ManagerNew York, NY
Sales EngineerNew York, NY
See all 18 job postings



Highlights Logo

Highlights - Highlights is a Columbus, OH company that develops products for children with a common theme: “Fun with a Purpose.” Right now they're hiring for a few positions

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American Institute of Physics Logo

American Institute of Physics - The American Institute of Physics is a non-profit that promotes “the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics," and they're hiring.

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Inkling Logo

Inkling - Inkling is a San Francisco, CA based company that makes interactive textbooks for iPads, and they're hiring for quite a few positions.

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Macmillan Logo
Job TitleLocation
Summer InternNew York, NY
Editorial AssistantNew York, NY
RecruiterAtlanta, GA
Senior Media EditorNew York, NY
Executive AssistantNew York, NY
See all 55 job postings

Globe Pequot Press Logo

Globe Pequot Press - Globe Pequot Press is a Guilford, CT based publisher that covers Outdoor Life, Regional Interest, Special Interests, and Travel, and they're hiring.

See the complete Globe Pequot Press profile



Songtrust Logo

Songtrust - Songtrust helps musicians with rights management and royalty collection, and they have some great job opportunities.

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O'Reilly Media Logo

O’Reilly Media - O'Reilly Media is a Sebastopol, CA based publishing company that produces tons of content related to the web and technology and they're hiring.

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Author Solutions Logo

Author Solutions - If you're interested in working in self-publishing, Author Solutions is the biggest name in the industry and has a ton of job opportunities.

See the complete Author Solutions profile


Job TitleLocation
Quantitative InternSan Mateo, CA
Sr. UI Software EngineerSan Francisco, CA
Programmer AnalystBaltimore, MD
Clinical Content DesignerCambridge, MA
Senior EditorReston, VA
See all 2,752 job postings


Goodreads Logo

Goodreads - If you love books and want to be a part of what Goodreads is doing, check out their current job opportunities.

See the complete Goodreads profile




GigaOm Logo

GigaOm - GigaOm intends to spend a big portion of their newly acquired capital on hiring to expand GigaOm Pro, so you need to check them out.

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StarChefs Logo

StarChefs - StarChefs is a magazine “for food and wine-savvy consumers and an essential information resource for aspiring professional chefs,” and they're hiring.

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Job TitleLocation
Pastry ChefSanta Monica, CA
Online & Social Media Marketing AssociateNew York, NY
Print DesignerNew York, NY
Design InternNew York, NY
Talented line cooksMassachusetts
See all 11 job postings

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No current job openings.

Reader's Digest Logo

Reader’s Digest Association - It’s hard to say what's ahead for Reader’s Digest Association, but I think that there’s a big opportunity for entry level talent to help mold the future.

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No current job openings.


Simon & Schuster Logo

Simon & Schuster - If you’re intrigued by what Simon & Schuster is doing to maintain (or improve) their position in the trade publishing industry, then check out their Jobs page.

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Seeing Interactive - If you want to help the newspaper industry stay viable and continue to be a part of local communities, then Seeing Interactive is the place for you.

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The Elf on the Shelf

The Elf on the Shelf - The Elf on the Shelf doesn't have a Jobs page, but sending a letter to Santa might just get you what you're looking for.

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No current job openings.


Adventure Publishing Group Logo

Adventure Publishing Group - If you’re immature like me, but you’d like to do something more mature with your childlike tendencies, then you might want to check out Adventure Publishing.

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