Staff Profile is a monthly feature which introduces readers to the forces behind our journals. Based on their own experience, UTP staff answer questions which provide insight into their background, responsibilities, and the process of publishing an academic journal.

February’s Staff Profile will be Audrey Greenwood,  Advertising/Marketing Coordinator of UTP’s Journals Division.

Audrey Greenwood

Advertising/Marketing Coordinator, Journals

 
How long have you worked at University of Toronto Press?
I have being employed by UTP since January 2000

What is your job title and briefly, what do you do?
Advertising/Marketing Coordinator, I sell print and online advertising, and develop and execute marketing activities for academic journals.

What is your favourite part about your job?
I love to design marketing  pieces such as flyers, ads, posters etc.

How has your job changed since you started?
When I started in 2000, my job title was Advertising/ Design Coordinator. Now I also have my hands in the marketing of 12 journals.

What advice can you give those trying to start a career in publishing?
It’s a very rewarding industry, but in order to keep abreast with what’s going on, you need to subscribe to the AAUP bulletin and The Scholarly Kitchen Blog. These are a great source of information.