Homework 17/9/13 - Researching Job Roles

Publishing is made up of a varied group of industries including: 

• books
• directories & mail listings
• journals
• magazines and business media
• newspapers
• news agencies

There are many and varied jobs - journalist, commissioning editor, designer or an advertising executive

The publishing industry employs over 195,000 people. Over 51,000 people are employed in the newspaper sector with 50,500 working in journals and magazines, 33,000 in the book industry and nearly 12,000 in other information service activities. 12% of the workers are self-employed, but some industries, such as book publishing rely on freelancers more than others. Two thirds (67%) of the industry is aged 35 or over, compared to 61% of the wider Creative Media industries.

Copy Editor 
Copy editors make sure that the text (copy) is readable, accurate and ready for being published. They work on all kinds of publications which includes: books, newspapers, journals and magazines.

Magazine Journalist
Magazine journalists write news articles and features for all kinds of varied publications. Ranging from 'glossy' magazines to trade journals.

Newspaper Journalist
Journalists seek news then report it to the public as quick as they can. They aim to present stories in a clear style to easily catch the readers attention and make the reader continue reading.

Proofreader
A proofreader completes a 'quality check' on publications almost immediately before they are issued or go to print. They may do this action on books, magazines, newspapers and websites, also academic/technical manuals.

Publishing Commissioning Editor
They work for book publishing companies. It can be a senior role in the business. Their main role involves identifying the kind of books that people want to buy and trying to make sure that their company can publish the right products to meet these criteria's.