Thu 28 September 2017 at 5.30 pm
Careers in 21st Century Publishing
Oxford Brookes University, Headington Hill Campus, Willow Building
Drinks - Willow 04: 6.30pm Talk - Willow 10: 7-8.30pm
Free to OPuS members
In the fast-moving world of publishing, 'jobs for life' are an anomaly and the development of transferable skills is essential.
How easy is it to progress in publishing and move between market sectors and different roles?
What are the key elements you need to build your career?
Is it possible to succeed outside traditional publishing companies?
Focusing on their own specific work experience in moving onwards and upwards from entry level jobs, four speakers from a wide range of companies will give a unique insight into the diverse preofession loosely referred to as 'publishing'.
Confirmed speakers:
- Francis Dodds, Editorial Director, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
- Tahmina Begum, CEO and Editor-in-chief XXY Magazine
- Alice-May Bermingham, Editorial Controller, Egmont Publishing
- Emma Williams, Journal Publishing Manager, Wiley-Blackwell
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