Explore scholarly publishing with UBC Press through the Jean Wilson Diversity in Publishing Fellowship and cross-departmental book lifecycle experience. Rotate through core publishing functions while receiving mentorship and guided training.
This fellowship supports emerging professionals developing publishing careers in an inclusive and supportive setting. Fellows gain hands-on exposure across Acquisitions/Editorial, Rights and Contracts, Production, Marketing, Sales and Distribution, and Finance. The learning experience follows books from proposal through publication and promotion.
Key Responsibilities: Shadow staff across departments at UBC Press
Assist manuscript evaluation, preparation, and peer review
Participate in production, scheduling, and proofreading
Support marketing campaigns,



author events, and social media
Participate in meetings and departmental projects
Requirements: Identify as Indigenous, Black, or a Person of Colour
Demonstrated interest in publishing, books, or communication
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Preference for applicants without full time in-house publishing experience
Preference for applicants not studying or working full time concurrently
Build publishing experience through UBC Press rotations, manuscript support, production activities, marketing, and mentorship.

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📌 Publishing Fellowship Book Lifecycle (British Columbia)
🏢 The University of British Columbia
📍 British Columbia