General Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

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.

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Senior Medical Publications Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

qualifications for this role PhD in life sciences or a biomedical MSc degree plus relevant work experience Publication-planning experience in a medical communications agency, a scientific/medical publishing...

Medical Publications Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

qualifications for this role PhD in life sciences or a biomedical MSc degree plus relevant work experience Publication-planning experience in a medical communications agency, a scientific/medical publishing...

Product Owner - Publisher Products (Remote)

  • Wayne, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Wayne, PA
  • 7 days ago

The Publisher team is part of our Media OS Product Organization. As a member of this team, you will work closely with engineers, client services reps, and Go-to-Market teams to drive publisher...

Remote Work

Test Publishing Supervisor

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 15 days ago

Title:** Test Publishing Supervisor **Location:** Remote-US **Salary:** $67,050 **About PSI** We are PSI Services. We power world leading tests....

Online Property Listing/Publishing Manager

  • Ashville, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ashville, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Online Property Listing/Publishing Manager to oversee the management, publishing, and updating of property listings across various online...

Associate News Producer - WPXI TV

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 45+ days ago

The Associate News Producer for WPXI TV is responsible for assisting Producer and/or Executive Producer with daily content prep, recording, editing, and planning of daily and/or weekly content....

Kafka Publisher/Kubernetes Developer

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 45+ days ago

This role will require someone in Cleveland, OH or Pittsburgh, PA CGI is looking for a Strong Kafka Publisher/Kubernetes, Rest API, Python, and Oracle SQL L3/L4 candidate. Your future duties and...

News Producer

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 60+ days ago

Proficiency with newsroom software, digital publishing platforms, and standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and fax machines....

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

General Managers in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.9%
Master's Degree
27.5%
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 General Managers in Pennsylvania
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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