Want to know what it's like to work in publishing? Or find out more about the kinds of careers that exist within the industry? 

From publicity, to editorial, to digital marketing – get a look behind the scenes at a range of publishing careers in our ongoing series of interviews with emerging and established industry professionals.  

David O'Brien - Educational Publishing Career Reflections

David O’Brien, who worked at Cengage Education for ten years, has just happily retired after 30 years in the publishing industry. First trained as an accountant, David talks with the APA about when his career in publishing.

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Eddie Coffey of Peribo Books - 70 years in publishing

Eddie Coffey, of Peribo Books shares some reflections about his career that has spanned the life of the APA and taken his whole family into the world of publishing and book distribution.

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Meet Karen Reid, George Robertson Award recipient

Meet Karen Reid, Publicity Director at Penguin Random House, who is a 2022 recipient of the George Robertson Award for distinguished service to the publishing industry.

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Meet Pam Brewster, George Robertson Award recipient

Meet Pam Brewster, Publisher at HardieGrant Books, who is a 2022 recipient of the George Robertson Award for distinguished service to the publishing industry.

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Meet Rising Star shortlistee Kajal Narayan

Shortlisted for the Australian publishing industry's Rising Star award in 2023, meet Kajal Narayan, Head of Marketing at Pantera Press.

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