Publishing Account Manager Jobs

A Publishing Account Manager serves as the primary point of contact for authors and literary agencies in the publishing industry. They are responsible for overseeing the entire publishing process, from manuscript acquisition to production, marketing, and sales. Their duties often include negotiating contracts, managing schedules, and coordinating with editors, designers, and marketers to ensure the successful publication and promotion of books. They must monitor market trends and customer feedback to help strategize future releases and adjust current marketing plans.

An excellent Publishing Account Manager should possess strong communication and negotiation skills, an understanding of the publishing process, and an ability to build and maintain relationships with authors, suppliers, and other industry professionals. A degree in business, management, marketing, or a similar field is usually required, but strong experience within the publishing industry may sometimes be considered in lieu of formal education. Prior roles that could lead to a position as a Publishing Account Manager could include Literary Agent, Editorial Assistant, or Book Marketing Specialist. A background in sales or marketing could also be beneficial.

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Assistant Account Manager

  • TSG - The Sheridan Group
  • Hartford, VT
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, VT
  • 3 days ago

As one of the leading print and publishing service providers in the nation, Sheridan prints everything from popular magazines and catalogs, to prestigious medical and scientific journals, and so much...

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Assistant Account Manager - $16-$20/Hour

  • TSG - The Sheridan Group
  • Enfield, NH
  • 5 days ago
  • Enfield, NH
  • 5 days ago

As one of the leading print and publishing service providers in the nation, Sheridan prints everything from popular magazines and catalogs, to prestigious medical and scientific journals, and so much...

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MCS Account Manager

  • Thomson Reuters
  • Eagan, MN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 5 hours ago

You will plan the materials and production processes required for production orders for a broad group of products within Core Publishing Solutions....

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Account Manager, Corporate Subscriptions (SMB)

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

About the Team: When you join Dow Jones, you become part of one of the most dynamic, creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a global leader in news and business...

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Channel Account Manager

  • HoxHunt
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago

Our mission and why it matters We are on a mission to make humans the strongest security layer. Human risk remains one of the biggest vulnerabilities and traditional awareness training is not...

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Senior Account Executive

  • Bodewell Group LLC
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Bodewell Group is seeking a full-time, Senior Account Executive, to join our Bay Area team. The Senior Account Executive is responsible for executing senior...

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Associate Subscription Account Manager

  • Nutanix
  • Durham, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 6 days ago

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart. The Opportunity Nutanix (NTNX) is looking for a dynamic Associate Subscription Account Manager to deliver exceptional customer service and improve customer...

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Associate National Account Manager

  • Hachette Book Group
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers....

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Account Manager Health

  • 3310 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
  • FL
  • 8 days ago
  • FL
  • 8 days ago

activities including webinars, white papers, and industry publications Required Qualifications: A four-year undergraduate degree 3+ years of institutional sales experience in health, ideally within publishing...

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Senior Account Executive, Financial Services Communications

  • US001 Daniel J. Edelman, Inc.
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging....

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Senior Account Executive, Financial Services Communications

  • Edelman
  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging....

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Account Manager Health

  • John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing-creating impact that reaches everywhere....

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Account Manager Health

  • Wiley
  • 12 days ago
  • 12 days ago

activities including webinars, white papers, and industry publications Required Qualifications: A four-year undergraduate degree 3+ years of institutional sales experience in health, ideally within publishing...

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Account Executive Consumer

  • M Booth
  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago

Who We Are: At M Booth, we produce award-winning, culturally-resonant, and buzz-worthy campaigns that move key audiences to action. We are relentlessly passionate about our clients and their...

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Senior Account Executive

  • Gregory FCA
  • Ardmore, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Ardmore, PA
  • 13 days ago

Senior Account Executive Gregory FCA - 2.5 Ardmore, PA Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Life insurance...

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Salary for Publishing Account Manager Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Publishing Account Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.1%
Master's Degree
22.8%
Associate's Degree
4.7%
High School or GED
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Publishing Account Managers
2-4 years
33.1%
1-2 years
28.9%
None
16.1%
10+ years
8.3%
4-6 years
8.2%
Less than 1 year
5.3%


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