Publishing Assistant

A Publishing Assistant plays a crucial role in the production and dissemination of various publications, working closely with editors and authors to ensure that materials are prepared for print and digital formats.

Common duties include coordinating schedules, managing submissions, proofreading content for accuracy, and assisting in the layout and design of publications. The role also involves liaising with graphic designers and printers, as well as maintaining databases and records related to publishing projects.

Future demand Low
Average yearly income $52,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a publishing assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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Bachelor of Arts (English)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
English Teacher Freelance Writer Writer
Interpreter Translator Content Writer Proofreader Travel Writer Literary Agent Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Policy Writer
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
English Teacher Freelance Writer Writer Interpreter Translator Content Writer Proofreader Travel Writer Literary Agent Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Policy Writer + 8 more
BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Online
8 - 18 months
$1,250 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager
Community Engagement Officer Copywriter Brand Ambassador Public Relations Officer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Presales Consultant Junior Website Designer Creative Entrepreneur Account Manager Marketer Information Officer Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist Intelligence Officer Customer Success Manager ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Venue Manager Student Experience Officer Event Planner Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Analyst Fitness Centre Manager Sales Consultant High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Strategist Paid Search Manager Student Recruitment Officer Online Content Creator Campaign Manager Publishing Coordinator Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Editorial Writer Creative Writer Science Communicator Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant International Marketer Content Strategist Media Planner Blog Writer Feature Writer Freelance Writer Travel Writer Literary Agent Political Consultant Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Community Engagement Coordinator Advertising Executive Policy Writer Packaging Designer Performance Coach Sports Marketing Manager Media Relations Specialist Advertising Account Manager
+ 92 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager Community Engagement Officer Copywriter Brand Ambassador Public Relations Officer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Presales Consultant Junior Website Designer Creative Entrepreneur Account Manager Marketer Information Officer Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist Intelligence Officer Customer Success Manager ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Venue Manager Student Experience Officer Event Planner Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Analyst Fitness Centre Manager Sales Consultant High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Strategist Paid Search Manager Student Recruitment Officer Online Content Creator Campaign Manager Publishing Coordinator Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Editorial Writer Creative Writer Science Communicator Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant International Marketer Content Strategist Media Planner Blog Writer Feature Writer Freelance Writer Travel Writer Literary Agent Political Consultant Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Community Engagement Coordinator Advertising Executive Policy Writer Packaging Designer Performance Coach Sports Marketing Manager Media Relations Specialist Advertising Account Manager + 92 more

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $72,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Author Novelist Playwright
Screenwriter Writer Scriptwriter Music Journalist Content Writer Publisher Advertising Copywriter Biographer Fiction Writer Proofreader Travel Writer Literary Agent Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Book Editor Speech Writer Columnist Arts Journalist Entertainment Journalist Critic Arts Writer Grant Writer
+ 22 more

Master of Creative Writing
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$24,100 - $50,508
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Screenwriter Writer Creative Writer
Fiction Writer Proofreader Literary Agent Publishing Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Screenwriter Writer Creative Writer Fiction Writer Proofreader Literary Agent Publishing Assistant + 4 more
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