- When: Thursday 4 December 2025, 3.30pm–5.00pm GMT
- Where: Delivered via Zoom
- Cost: £15 + VAT
The Publishing Training Centre is delighted to present What Impact is AI Having on Publishing Careers? a webinar with three experts to help you navigate the latest developments in generative artificial intelligence (AI).
This 90-minute session will bring you up to date with what is happening in publishing recruitment and the impact that AI is having on job roles, so that you can stay ahead of the game. Each panellist will share insights into their area of expertise and then open the floor to questions. It is an interactive session, with questions and debate actively encouraged.
The speakers will cover:
- What the current recruitment market looks like, and the AI-related skills and experience that companies are looking for as they hire staff.
- How a larger publisher is actively applying AI across all its functions, and the impact that is having on working practices, people, teams and dynamics.
- What companies are looking for and how you can prepare yourself with training and learning to be an attractive prospect and feel confident in your job search.
Who is it for?
- Those looking to find a first job in publishing or who are thinking of entering the industry.
- Professionals working in publishing whose role is being impacted or upended by AI.
- Freelancers who are interested to know what skills their clients are looking for and software they may be expected to use.
- HR, Learning & Development and other personnel staff who would like to hear how the landscape is changing and what their competitors are doing with regard to AI.
- Anyone who wants to better understand what kind of AI skills and training they might need now and in future.
Whether you are already using AI expert at work or at home, or you know the term but have yet to apply it to your processes or workflows, this panel will have something for you.
Meet the presenters
The panel brings together three different perspectives and areas of expertise, from three different organisations and sectors: recruitment, publishing and academia.
- Suzy Astbury, Managing Director, Inspired Selection
- Sara Lloyd, Group Communications Director & Global AI Lead, Pan Macmillan
- Angus Phillips, Director, Oxford International Centre for Publishing, Oxford Brookes University
There will be plenty of time after the speaker presentations for questions and discussion. We are expecting this to be a lively exchange, with points made in a safe and open environment.
What you will need to join the webinar
To join the webinar, you will need access to a computer or laptop with a camera and microphone. You will need to activate a free Zoom account. This takes two minutes and does not require any payment. It is purely for administrative purposes.
How to buy a place
To purchase a place or places, simply click on the button below and add the webinar to your shopping cart. Tickets cost £15 + VAT each and payment is by credit or debit card only. You will be asked for your details when you checkout. Joining instructions and details of the event will be emailed to you the day before the event.
We expect high demand for this event and places are limited – we advise booking early to avoid disappointment.
If you have any difficulty, or concerns about technical requirements or access, please contact us at or telephone (+44) 020 8874 2718.