Careers in Publishing

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in publishing? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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.

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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:

Sales
Publicity
Contracts and Legal
Marketing
Production
Design

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.

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Publishing

Northstar Travel Media - Northstar Travel Media is a Secaucus, NJ based “business information and marketing solutions provider to the $300 billion U.S. travel, tourism and meetings industries.”

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DaveRamsey - The Lampo Group is Dave Ramsey's Brentwood, TN based company that provides "biblically based, common-sense education and empowerment" with a focus on finance.

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nrelate - nrelate is an NYC based company that "helps Publishers give their readers an easy way to find more great content from within their site or from around the web."

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FierceMarkets - FierceMarkets is a Washington, DC based company that specializes in business-to-business media, publications, and marketing.

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Hanley Wood - Washington, DC based Hanley Wood is “the premier media, event, information and strategic marketing services company serving the residential and commercial design and construction industries.”

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Well+Good - Well+Good is an NYC based company that was started by two journalists “to answer all the questions friends wanted to know about health, beauty, fitness, and well-being.”

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Tinypass - Tinypass is an NYC based company that believes "that bloggers, magazines, newspapers, and all creators shouldn’t have so much trouble making money online.”

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Oxford University Press - Oxford University Press is “the world’s largest university press with the widest global presence” and has U.S. offices in New York, NY and Cary, NC.

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Taboola - Taboola is a New York, NY based company that publishers, marketers, and agencies use to retain users, monetize traffic, and distribute content.

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Issuu - Issuu is a Palo Alto, CA and Copenhagen, Denmark based company that has built “the world’s fastest growing digital publishing platform."

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

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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."

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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 - 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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eMarketer - eMarketer is an NYC based company that "publishes data, analysis and insights on digital marketing, media and commerce."

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Forbes - Forbes has some great opportunities for new grads, so check them out and get started on making that billionaires list.

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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 - 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 - 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 - Macmillan is the public face of a ton of U.S. publishers owned by a German media company, and they have a ridiculous number of job opportunities.

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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.

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

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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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BookRenter.com - Do textbook prices infuriate you? If so, you may want to consider a job with BookRenter.com in San Mateo, CA.

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Time Out - Time Out is a publishing company that focuses on local travel guides and magazines. They have quite a few exciting job opportunities.

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Crain Communications - Crain Communications is a publisher that covers all kinds of different business niches, and they have some really exciting career opportunities.

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Lulu - If you like how Lulu is opening up publishing to everyone, then you should check out their job opportunities.

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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.

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Complex Media Network - If you’re a true “influential 20-something male consumer” or you want work in a business that focuses them, check out jobs at Complex Media Network.

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

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Outbrain - If you're interested in helping people find interesting content and helping publishers better monetize their content, check out jobs at Outbrain.

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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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Network Communications, Inc. - If you’re interested in working at the intersection of media and real estate, then check out jobs at Network Communications, Inc.

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Center for Science in the Public Interest - If you’re big on nutrition, then a job at the Center for Science in the Public Interest might be exactly what you're looking for.

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Freedom House - If you're up for "opposing tyranny around the world," then a job with Freedom House, based in Washington, D.C., would be a great fit for you!

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Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia - If you enjoy Martha Stewart and want to work on the media or merchandise side, you definitely need to take a look at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s Careers.

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Central Intelligence Agency - Today is a good day to be an American and a good day to think about career opportunities with the CIA that will allow you to serve your country.

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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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Shecky’s - If Shecky’s resonates with you and you know the importance of having a strong group of girlfriends, then take a look at jobs at Shecky’s.

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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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38 Studios - 38 Studios is “combining the ages-old art of the story with 21st century interactive entertainment" and they're hiring lots of people to help achieve this.

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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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The Taunton Press - Based in Newton, CT, The Taunton Press may be a great place to work if you're interested in their topical areas or interested in publishing in general.

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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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Alloy Media + Marketing - Alloy Media + Marketing is headquartered in NYC and specializes in targeted youth media and promotional programs. They operate a few businesses in those areas.

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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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Wetpaint - Based in Seattle, WA, Wetpaint began as a wiki farm but has transitioned to "host both user-generated and professionally created content."

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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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