Publisher Jobs

A Publisher plays a vital role in the publishing industry. They are responsible for managing and overseeing the entire publishing process from manuscript acquisition to final production. This includes selecting and editing manuscripts, managing writers, working closely with designers and printers, and developing marketing strategies. A Publisher also oversees the business side of the industry, which includes budgeting, sales, and distribution. They are critical decision-makers, deciding what content gets published and ensuring that it meets market demands and appeals to readers.

Important skills a Publisher should possess include strong leadership abilities, excellent decision-making skills, and a keen eye for detail. They should also have excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of the publishing industry and market trends is critical, as is a deep understanding of the editing, design, and production processes. There are no specific certifications required to become a Publisher, but a degree in a relevant field such as English, Journalism, or Business can be beneficial. Prior work experience in editorial roles such as an Editor, Literary Agent or Commissioning Editor is common before transitioning to a Publisher role.

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KSAT

News Producer Trainee

  • KSAT
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • KSAT
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago

KSAT12 is a #1 ABC affiliate and a Graham Media Group station with strong community ties and top ratings. We are known for our impassioned reporting style and a keen ability to embrace...

WSLS

News Producer

  • WSLS
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • WSLS
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 8 days ago

Join WSLS and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to redefining the news landscape. As a Newscast Producer, youll have the opportunity to bring your passion for news, dedication to...

Mgr, Sitecore CMS Publisher

  • Frisco, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 8 hours ago

and strengths of each publisher Coordinate and manage the hiring, onboarding and training of all new FTE and CW publishers Support the ongoing design and implementation of workflow processes that increase...

News Producer

  • Moraine, OH
  • 8 hours ago
  • Moraine, OH
  • 8 hours ago

A friendly, affordable midwestern city with so much to offer. Work, play, and enjoy life in the Gem City. Dayton is known as the birthplace of aviation, and features a mecca of restaurants,...

Technical Publisher / Writer Level 3

  • Norman, OK
  • 10 hours ago
  • Norman, OK
  • 10 hours ago

ASRC Federal System Solutions supports the Federal Aviation Administration National Airspace System Engineering Support Services FAA NAS ESS contract. Join our growing team as a Technical Writer...

News Producer

  • Denver, CO
  • 23 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 23 hours ago

News Producer Job Description The successful candidate should consistently produce a show that stands out as best in their market. You should know how to produce up a story, live and breathe...

Morning-Spanish News Producer

  • Weslaco, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • Weslaco, TX
  • 23 hours ago

KRGV-TV in Weslaco, Texas has the following vacancy: Noticias RGV in the Rio Grande Valley, McAllen-Brownsville area and 10 th largest Hispanic market is looking for Morning-Spanish News Producer....

Publisher

  • DC
  • 1 day ago
  • DC
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The Publisher leads the development and execution of the NAIS publishing plan, managing editorial, production and financial performance across books, digital publications, course and...

Amazon Ads Publisher Technology (PubTech) is an exciting program that is pioneering new experiences for Ad Publishers - both Amazon first party (e.g....

The end results are Amazon products that let publishers focus on what they do best - publishing....

(Part time) Creative Office Assistant for Publisher/ Author / 2days

  • New Rochelle, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New Rochelle, NY
  • 1 day ago

/ Publisher seeks a creative part time office assistant - with office experience....

MTS/SMTS Operations Engineer, Mobile Publisher (Jenkins, Git, Python)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

**Responsibilities:** - Develop a deep level of understanding of Mobile Publisher systems, Salesforce mobile app products, and Salesforce platform- Perform ongoing Publisher system operations including...

News Producer (Primary) - Wcsc

  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago

About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated...

On-Air News Producer

  • Henderson, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Henderson, KY
  • 2 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....

MLR Review Committee & Publications Manager

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 2 days ago

THIS POSITION WILL BE ON-SITE IN: San Francisco Bay Area (Menlo Park) *Relocation support will be considered for this role About Summit: Ivonescimab, known as SMT112, is a novel, potential...

Publisher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Publisher 2016
This course is designed to help students become comfortable with the tools of Microsoft Publisher, a desktop publishing application, and allow them to create professional-looking flyers, posters,...
Publisher 2016
This course is designed to help students become comfortable with the tools of Microsoft Publisher, a desktop publishing application, and allow them to create professional-looking flyers, posters,...
Learn Microsoft Publisher Complete Microsoft Publisher
Learn the Microsoft Publisher Designing Skills By joining this Complete Microsoft Publisher Training Course.Microsoft Publisher is one of the Products of Microsoft Office. Microsoft Publisher...

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Salary for Publisher Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Publishers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.8%
Master's Degree
27.5%
Doctorate Degree
5.4%
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 Publishers
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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