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.

• Publishers Association

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.

• Prospects Profile: Commissioning Editor

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.

• Prospects Profile: Editorial Assistant

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.

• Prospects Profile: Lexicographer

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.

• Prospects Profile: Magazine Features Editor

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.

• Prospects Profile: Print Production Planner

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.

• Prospects Profile: Publishing Copy-Editor/Proofreader

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.

• Prospects Profile: Publishing Rights Manager

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

• Publishing Scotland

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

• Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)

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.

• Periodical Publishers Association (PPA)

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

• Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers

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

• Music Publishers Association

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

• Careers in the Music Industry (UK Music)

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.

• BPI

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

• News Media Association

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

• Campaign

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

• The Bookseller

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

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.

• Booksellers Association

Provider of training courses to the publishing industry.

• Publishing Training Centre

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

• Society of Young Publishers

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

• Discover! Creative Careers

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

• Creative Access

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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Register for this app, specify your career interests and receive a selection of creative opportunities and experiences. You can also use their website to explore career options. There is a Library of Career Talks which features short videos of professionals taking about their roles.

• ERIC - app and website for creative careers

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article English and Legal Studies graduate, Grace Balfour-Harle, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date.

• "From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Grace Balfour-Harle (Editorial Assistant)