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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.

Candidates ask us “where does this role go?” more than almost anything else. Not because they're planning to leave...
August 19th, 2026
“We offer hybrid working” used to be enough to catch a candidate's eye. Now it's the baseline, and it's n...
August 11th, 2026
Ask any publishing candidate what puts them off a role and “vague on salary” comes up fast. Not low salary necessarily –...
August 5th, 2026
It's the fastest-moving skills gap we've seen. We look at why AI literacy matters for publishing careers, and...
July 29th, 2026
Few publishing roles list 'project management' as a requirement. Almost all of them need it. We explain why th...
July 22nd, 2026
Great editorial judgement will get a candidate noticed. Commercial thinking is what gets them promoted. We explain why,...
July 15th, 2026