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Section III | Publishing

Nature of the Job

Possible careers in publishing that fit well with an HDFS are editorial work—reading manuscripts, developing ideas, production staff—overseeing the manufacture of books, copy editors and proofreaders, and sales.

Where You Might Work

There are a wide array of publishing firms specializing in different areas.

Preparation

Suggested Areas for Minor/Collateral:

  • English, Marketing

Suggested Internship Sites for HDFS 4314:

  • TTU Press, local publishing firms

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Sample Job Descriptions/Ads

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  • Promotions & Publicity Manager
    • Publicity and promotions managers are responsible for creating public awareness of the books they publish. They manage a team of staff members that concentrate on this goal.
  • Publishing Position
    • Publishes, markets, sells, and distributes a series of rule books and procedure manuals for trial lawyers. Must have extensive computer experience, extreme attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to learn quickly, oral and written communication skills.
  • Researcher
    • They insure that the information published is accurate
  • Sales People
    • Sales people visit potential buyers in given areas and try to find new buyers.
  • Writers/Editors
    • Write articles for different books and magazines. The job is to accurately present a situation or incident to the public. Writers and editors are involved with expressing, editing, promoting, and interpreting ideas and facts in written form for books, magazines, trade journals, company newsletters, radio, and television broadcast, and advertisements.