Very smart people publishing important work - Anonymous employee Beacon Press Employee Review

4.0
9 Jul 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

-Being surrounded by intelligent people who are passionate about social justice -Because the press is so small, you get to see how multiple facets of the industry work -You get the opportunity to facilitate the publication if important and rigorous work

Cons

(these cons are not particular to Beacon, but are common in the industry as a whole) -Low starting salary -Little space for mobility within the company

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Cons

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5.0
26 Aug 2025
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Pros

fantastic books and wonderful people

Cons

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