Hello,

I work as an Editor at an academic publisher but keep an eye out on the state of the industry by looking at what new roles are offered. In the past few months, I've seen a lot of entry level roles which have a specific salary of £23,140 which I thought a bit odd. It's taken me till today to realise that this is what 35 hours a week on minimum wage is - 35x52x12.71 = £23,132.21.

These roles usually involve working in the most expensive cities in the country, require at least one degree, and have an incredibly diverse range of tasks. I remember my most difficult years in the industry were as an Assistant Editor.

Publishing salaries have obviously not kept up with minimum wage. When I started, entry level positions were usually about £20,000 but minimum wage was £7.20 at the time so you at least felt you were sort of being rewarded a little bit.

I really feel for young people making their way into the industry now. It's appalling how low the pay is for these difficult roles.

Hi all, I have a screener for an editorial internship coming up. What should I be prepared for, and what should I bring to the table?