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Forthcoming Event

Women in Publishing : Working in Magazine Publishing

What could be more glamorous than working in magazines?

Probably quite a lot of things, as you'll find out at our February meeting, where two speakers will give us the lowdown on a world that is light years away from Ugly Betty but in its own way quite addictive.

First, Rachel Roberts, popular culture journalist and broadcaster, will talk to us about her experience on publications ranging from Grazia, First and Closer to Now, Spirit & Destiny.

Sophie Wybrew-Bond, our second speaker, is the Projects Director across women's media for Emap and acting MD of Heat magazine. She has worked on consumer magazines for the past 10 years, initially as head of marketing for men's lifestyle and music titles in the Emap stable. She worked on the relaunch of Heat (which changed from a men's to a women's title in 2000) and was launch publisher of Close, remaining in that role for five years. She recently launched First magazine.

As well as hearing how Rachel and Sophie managed to establish themselves in this highly competitive field, we will be discovering what happens day to day in a magazine office, what challenges magazine journalists face and the importance of teamworking for staying one step ahead and meeting those all-important deadlines.

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