13 Publisher assistant jobs in Columbus, OH


7 of the Most Popular Types of Publisher Assistant Jobs in 2026

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Many employers consider a publishing assistant an entry-level employee. The qualifications that you need for this job vary depending on your employer. A bachelor’s degree can help you qualify for a publishing assistant position, though applicants with previous experience or on-the-job training in the publishing industry may be able to find employment without a bachelor’s degree. While few bachelor’s degree programs exist specifically for publishing, you may learn skills for this career by studying English literature, journalism, communications, or a similar subject.

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Top Types Of Publisher Assistant Jobs

List of the top 7 highest paying Publisher Assistant positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Editorial Assistant

    Salary range: $42,000 - $52,000

    The job of an editorial assistant is to review manuscripts for senior editors or reviewers at a publishing house, newspaper, magazine, digital outlet, or scholarly journal and perform numerous administrative duties for other editors. Your specific responsibilities in this career differ depending on the type of media in which you work. At a publisher, you may acknowledge the receipt of manuscripts from authors, read piles of manuscripts, and recommend some for editors. At a newspaper, you may screen article pitches or help perform background research for other writers or editors. You also help editors coordinate publication timelines and assist with publicity duties.

  • Entry Level Editorial Assistant

    Salary range: $42,000 - $52,000

    Entry Level Editorial Assistant is a typical job search query Most salaries for Entry Level Editorial Assistant jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $52,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Editorial Assistant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Creative Publishing

    Salary range: $71,500 - $146,500

    Creative Publishing is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Creative Publishing jobs pay between $71,500 (25th percentile) and $146,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Creative Publishing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Writing Publishing

    Salary range: $65,000 - $101,500

    Writing Publishing is a typical job search query Most salaries for Writing Publishing jobs pay between $65,000 (25th percentile) and $101,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Writing Publishing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Publishing

    Salary range: $69,000 - $111,500

    Publishing is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Publishing jobs pay between $69,000 (25th percentile) and $111,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Publishing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Book Publishing Assistant

    Salary range: $35,000 - $62,000

    Book Publishing Assistant is a typical job search query Most salaries for Book Publishing Assistant jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $62,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Book Publishing Assistant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Editorial Assistant

    Salary range: $42,000 - $52,000

    Remote Editorial Assistant is a common job search query. Most salaries for Remote Editorial Assistant jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $52,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Remote Editorial Assistant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.