Publisher Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

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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Art book publisher intern

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Illustrator Screenprinting social media Keywords: editor graphic designer Ossessiones is an art-house publisher based in New York and Connecticut....

Manager Publisher Alliances (m/f/d) NucleusLinks

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Target market: USA About Us NucleusLinks is an automation platform designed for affiliate publishers to increase revenue, streamline operations, and enhance user experience....

General Manager - Enterprise Content Business

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 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...

Associate Director, Client Publisher Sales Operations & Business Analytics

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Associate Director, Client Publisher Sales Operations and Business Analytics will support W. W....

Associate Publishing Director, Springer Current Reports Journals

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 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 (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Analyzes and presents data and insights to publisher partners....

Product Manager - Publisher Suite

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead strategic initiatives within media quality optimization for publishers, a high-impact area in the DoubleVerify Publisher Suite....

Director, Customer Success - Mobile App Publishers

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 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 engagements...

Software Dev Engineer, Amazon Publisher Monetization

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Key job responsibilities As a software engineer on the Amazon Publisher Monetization team with Amazon Advertising, you will lead the design and delivery of software services and website stacks that...

Publishing Project Manager

  • Woodbridge, NJ (16 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (16 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Publishing Project Manager - Hybrid | Woodbridge, Suffolk 29,000 - 34,000 + Excellent Benefits An exciting opportunity for an experienced Publishing Project Manager to join a prestigious,...

Director OF Publishing Technology

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 20 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 (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 23 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 (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

Key job responsibilities Amazon Publisher Services is a suite of cloud-based services that helps publishers build thriving digital businesses....

Senior Headline News Producer

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Rigorously fact-check and copy-edit all scripts in accordance with Democracy Now!’s editorial standards and practices....

Regulatory Operations Publisher - Contractor

  • Florham Park, NJ (17 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (17 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

Regulatory Operations Publisher - Contractor Location: Florham Park, New Jersey Type: Contract (12-month renewable) Compensation: $40 - $57 hourly (dependent on experience) Contractor Work Model: Hybrid...

Demographic Data for Jersey City, NJ

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Salary for Publisher Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Publishers in Jersey City, NJ 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 Publishers in Jersey City, NJ
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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