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Rob Wilding - MA Publishing 2020

What inspired you to study on the MA publishingÌýat Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾?

Prestigious university with good course for publishing, I wanted to enter publishing industry

What is your current job and journey after graduating?Ìý

I'm currently Marketing Manager atÌýDuckworth Books, this role includes:

  • Overseeing marketing strategy and campaigns
  • Driving publicity
  • Author care and management
  • Designing promotional materials – Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Managing an assistant who looks after social media (social media strategy)
  • Building and maintaining relationships within and without the booktrade

I became an intern at Duckworth Books whilst studying at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ in 2020. I was made a permanent member of staff (Publishing assistant) after I graduated before being promoted to Publishing and marketing executive and then Marketing Manager. I have been at Duckworth Books for nearly four years now.

How do you think Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ has helped you in your career to date?

Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ and my degree gave meÌýessential skills, taught me industry ways andÌýbuilt my confidence to go out and get a job.Ìý

What advice would you give to current or prospective students?

Take every opportunity presented to you, even if it's scary.

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