Director of Publications Jobs in New York

A Director of Publications in the publishing industry is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects related to the publication of books, magazines, journals, and other printed materials. They are typically in charge of coordinating with authors, editors, designers, and printers to ensure the smooth and timely production of high-quality publications. They also develop and implement strategies for publication promotion and distribution, manage budgets, and monitor industry trends and advancements to keep the company competitive. They may also be involved in contract negotiation with authors and other contributors, as well as in the recruitment and supervision of staff in the publications department.

Important skills for a Director of Publications include strong leadership and managerial abilities, excellent communication and negotiation skills, a keen eye for detail, and in-depth knowledge of the publishing process and the latest industry trends. They should also have the ability to make strategic decisions, manage budgets, and handle multiple projects simultaneously. While no specific certifications are required, a degree in journalism, communications, literature, or a related field is often preferred. Prior experience in the publishing industry is essential, often in roles such as a Senior Editor, a Publications Manager, or a Head of Publishing. Demonstrated success in managing a team and the entire publication process, as well as a proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, are critical for succeeding in this role.

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Art book publisher intern

  • New York, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 hours ago

Art book publisher intern Submitted on 09/Jun/25 Job Type: Internship Organization: Ossessiones Country: United States US State: New York City: New York and Connecticut Skills: Adobe InDesign...

Manager Publisher Alliances (m/f/d) NucleusLinks

  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago

Business Unit: NucleusLinks Location: Flexible location within the USA, with a preference for East Coast. Target market: USA About Us NucleusLinks is an automation platform designed for affiliate...

Test Publishing Supervisor

  • Albany, NY
  • 21 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 21 hours ago

**Title:** Test Publishing Supervisor **Location:** Remote-US **Salary:** $67,050 **About PSI** We are PSI Services. We power world leading tests. Delivered with trusted science and the very best...

General Manager - Enterprise Content Business

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

About Our Organization: Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including...

The Associate Director, Client Publisher Sales Operations and Business Analytics will support W. W. Norton's distribution clients with inventory management, sales operations, and warehouse...

Head of Publications

  • Annandale on Hudson, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Annandale on Hudson, NY
  • 2 days ago

Manual of Style + Working knowledge of current computer software and technologies related to publishing, editing, and budgeting + Familiarity with one or preferably more foreign languages and best...

Associate Publishing Director, Springer Current Reports Journals

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Associate Publishing Director, Springer Current Reports Journals Springer Nature $120,000 - 135,000 life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, York, York Jun 09, 2025...

Manager, Product Solutions - Publisher

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Universal Ads, a part of Comcast, enables any brand, of any size, to seamlessly make and buy commercials across premium video reaching new qualified audiences at scale. Universal Ads combines...

Sr. Product Manager - Publisher Suite

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

Who we are DoubleVerify is a leading software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics. DV's mission is to be the definitive source of transparency and data-driven insights into...

Director, Customer Success - Mobile App Publishers

  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago

Department: G&A About the Role: The Associate Director, Customer Success - Mobile App is a key member of PubMatic's Go-To-Market team and is responsible for driving the success of publisher...

News Producer [Buffalo]

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 12 days ago

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website....

Software Dev Engineer, Amazon Publisher Monetization

  • New York, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 15 days ago

Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on cutting-edge, scalable services technology in a team environment? Do you like working on...

Director OF Publishing Technology

  • New York, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 19 days ago

The Director of Publishing Technology is responsible for the direction and implementation of programs/features that support the vision and mission of the ACM Digital Library and to ensure these...

Executive Director, Editorial Performance

  • New York, NY
  • 22 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 22 days ago

Conde Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms....

Senior Product Manager - Technical, Amazon Publisher Services

  • New York, NY
  • 23 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 23 days ago

Amazon Advertising operates at the intersection of e-Commerce and Advertising, offering a rich array of digital advertising solutions with the goal of helping our customers find and discover...

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Salary for Director of Publications Jobs in New York

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Highest Education Level

Director of Publicationss in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.9%
Master's Degree
27.6%
Doctorate Degree
5.3%
Associate's Degree
4.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
High School or GED
2.1%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Publicationss in New York
Less than 1 year
31.8%
2-4 years
20.7%
1-2 years
16.2%
None
14.1%
8-10 years
7.6%
6-8 years
7.6%
4-6 years
2.0%


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