We talk to hiring leaders in ed tech and publishing every single day.

Not about trends in the abstract. About the real stuff.

The roles they can’t fill. The candidates they keep losing. The gaps that are quietly costing them more than they realize. The pressure their team is feeling (including themselves).

When you have enough of those conversations, patterns start to surface. What’s shifting in the market. What the strongest teams are doing differently. And where the real opportunities are for companies ready to move strategically.

We’ve been sharing those observations one conversation at a time, so finally put it all in one place.

Not a salary guide. Not a polished industry report.

An honest look at what our team is seeing from the front lines right now, something we hope is useful the next time you’re in hiring mode.

US Publishing Jobs Talent Market Snapshot Q2 2026