General Manager Jobs
A General Manager in the publishing industry oversees all aspects of a publishing company or department. This involves formulating strategies, setting goals, creating and implementing policies, and coordinating operations in areas like editorial, production, sales, and marketing. They are also responsible for financial management, ensuring profitability and growth. The General Manager is often the point of contact with authors, agents, and other key stakeholders, and must manage these relationships effectively. They must keep abreast of trends in the publishing industry and adapt strategies accordingly.
Key skills for a Publishing General Manager include leadership, strategic thinking, financial acumen, excellent communication, and project management skills. They should have a deep understanding of the publishing process, from manuscript acquisition to production and distribution. A degree in business management or a related field is usually required, and many employers also prefer certification in publishing or a relevant industry. Prior experience in the publishing industry is crucial; a General Manager might previously have held roles such as Editorial Manager, Production Manager, or Sales and Marketing Manager.
News Producer APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW (KVEW-TV) Kennewick, WA
- Morgan Murphy Media
- Kennewick, WA
- 5 days ago
- Morgan Murphy Media
- Kennewick, WA
- 5 days ago
About us APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW is the local ABC affiliate serving the Yakima/Tri-Cities market and is part of Morgan Murphy Media -family-owned and locally grown for more than 130 years. Guided by...
In PersonModernize documentation standards, workflows, and publishing methods....
In PersonDirector Software Publisher Services - US
- Connor Consulting
- San Francisco, CA
- 2 days ago
- San Francisco, CA
- 2 days ago
Director - Software Publisher Services - US "Are you looking for an opportunity to drive commercial growth, own strategic client relationships, and shape the future of software compliance advisory...
In PersonAssociate Scientific Publications Director
- Exelixis Inc.
- Alameda, CA
- 4 days ago
- Alameda, CA
- 4 days ago
SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE: Scientific Publications is a group within Medical Affairs with responsibility for development of scientific publications and publication planning. The Associate Scientific...
In PersonProduction Manager, Publishing
- Paramount Skydance Corp
- New York, NY
- 5 days ago
- New York, NY
- 5 days ago
Overview The Production Manager, Publishing is tasked with overseeing the production processes from manuscript to bound book, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and establishing...
In PersonAbout Freestar: Freestar engineers cutting-edge monetization solutions for websites. By combining industry-leading technology, data, and massive scale, we enable busy site owners to seamlessly...
RemoteFamiliarity with title management systems, budgeting tools, and publishing databases. Passion for science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction publishing....
In PersonMarketing and Publishing Manager
- The Who We Are Project
- Cambridge, MA
- 6 days ago
- Cambridge, MA
- 6 days ago
Editorial record keeping and reporting: Maintain all tracking of production and publishing in the editorial and production calendars....
RemotePT Creative Assist for Publisher author ( Non Remote)
- New Rochelle, NY
- 6 days ago
- New Rochelle, NY
- 6 days ago
Assist with book publishing 2x week from 9:30am to 1:30pm. @ 8 hrs a week Days: Tuesday and Thursdays Must have 2 references. Office experience working in marketing, sales or promotions....
Remote Part TimeDirector, Publisher Experience, Commerce Media Purchase, NY, USA
- Mastercard
- Harrison, NY
- 7 days ago
- Harrison, NY
- 7 days ago
Director, Publisher Experience, Commerce Media Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping...
In PersonPartime Manager- Small Publisher
- Small Planet Institute
- Cambridge, MA
- 8 days ago
- Cambridge, MA
- 8 days ago
The Small Planet Institute is seeking a part-time Office Manager to assist the author/publisher Frances Moore Lappe for a few hours each week in her Harvard Square office.
In Person Part Time- The Historic New Orleans Collection
- New Orleans, LA
- 10 days ago
- New Orleans, LA
- 10 days ago
Familiarity with the Associated Press Style Guide and MLA Style Manual. Experience in scholarly editing and nonprofit publishing, preferably museum publishing....
In PersonDirector of Editorial Strategy
- University of Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia, PA
- 10 days ago
- Philadelphia, PA
- 10 days ago
Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and digital publishing tools preferred. Familiarity with AI-enabled content tools and data-informed communications strategies....
In PersonAptive is seeking a Website Publisher to supports a client Web Team by publishing, editing, updating, and maintaining digital content across their organizational website, SharePoint, ServiceNow Employee...
In PersonSeeking a Content Publisher to support asset management, quality control, and publishing for a leading digital music service....
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- EDIUS
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- Bachelor's Degree
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