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Welcome to the Redwood Publishing Recruitment Blog

The publishing industry never stands still. From the rise of AI-assisted editing to shifting reader preferences, evolving distribution models to the latest rights deals, keeping pace with change is essential whether you're building your career or growing your team.

That's where we come in. With decades of collective experience placing publishing professionals across trade, academic, educational and specialist houses, our team at Redwood Publishing Recruitment has a unique vantage point on what's happening in the industry—and what it means for your career or recruitment strategy.

Through our regular blog posts, we'll share the insights we gain from working daily with publishers, editors, rights professionals, marketers and sales teams across the UK. Expect practical career advice for publishing professionals at every level, from breaking into the industry to navigating senior leadership transitions. We'll explore recruitment trends, salary benchmarking, and the skills publishers are prioritising right now.

Whether you're searching for your next opportunity, looking to hire exceptional talent, or simply want to stay informed about the publishing employment landscape, our blog is your resource for expert guidance grounded in real-world experience.

Welcome to the conversation. Let's navigate the future of publishing careers together.

In our experience, we know that publishing professionals are rarely motivated by salary alone. When we ask someone why t...
November 10th, 2026
You’ve seen the candiates, made an offer and the contract is signed. Job done? Not quite. For publishers, the first 90 d...
November 4th, 2026
The hiring process is the closest thing you’ll get to a trial run, so our advice is to pay attention to it.Watch for:Gho...
October 28th, 2026
When you ask what the company culture is like in an interview, every employer will say it's great. If you want to r...
October 13th, 2026
As a specialist recruiter, we know that “Competitive Salary” Isn’t a Salary. However, being vague around pay can cost yo...
October 12th, 2026
If you are looking for a new job in publishing, the job ad should tell you what you'll do, who you'll report t...
October 5th, 2026