Interested in a career in publishing? In this session on Tuesday November 4 at 12pm at the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, Sara Jo Cohen, Editorial Director at University of Michigan Press, will reflect on her own career path, beginning with her undergraduate experience and the choices that helped shape her trajectory into academic publishing. She’ll discuss how she gained relevant experience, navigated early roles in the industry, and built a career in academic publishing. This is an opportunity for students to hear directly from a distinguished professional about the realities of the field and to gain insight into how to prepare for a career in publishing.

Pizza will be provided! RSVP by October 31, 5:00 p.m.

Free and open to all!

Cohen is Editorial Director at University of Michigan Press, where she acquires titles in music, theater and performance studies, and dance. Prior to working at University Michigan Press, she was an editor at Temple University Press and began her publishing career at University of North Carolina Press. Sara holds a PhD in English from University of Minnesota.