Publishing Account Manager Jobs in Illinois

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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Digital Senior Account Executive - Edelman Smithfield

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 hours ago

Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm with the power and scope of Edelman, the worlds largest integrated communications company. We specialize in financial markets and...

Insights Account Manager (P252)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago

84.51 Overview: 84.51 is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliates create more personalized...

Senior Account Executive - Midwest Consumer Enterprise Accounts

  • Naperville, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 11 days ago

Senior Account Executive - Midwest Consumer Enterprise Accounts Company: SAP Location: Naperville, IL Date Posted: 6/14/25, 3:46 AM We help the world run better At SAP, we enable you to bring out...

Senior Account Executive, Creator (Influencer) Marketing

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago

About The Role: This role is for a mid-level influencer engagement expert within Zeno Chicagos Digital team. The Senior Account Executive (SAE), Creator Marketing will play both a strategy and...

Assistant Account Executive - Events

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago

ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE EVENTS Legacy is the leading brand experience agency driving growth through authentic human connections. We bring people and brands together through strategic,...

Senior Account Executive, ZDX

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago

About the Role Zeno Chicago is looking for an ambitious digital specialist to join our growing Digital team. The ideal candidate will have a mix of both social content, creator (influencer) and...

Senior Account Manager - Insights (P775)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago

84.51 Overview: 84.51 is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliates create more personalized...

Print Sales Executive

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago

As a Print Sales Executive, you will be responsible for selling Print (magazines and catalogs), Direct Mail, Promotional and E-Commerce Products as well as Branded Merchandise to customers in...

Sales Executive

  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 15 days ago

As the nation’s leader in helping businesses efficiently connect with the top realtors in their market, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital advertising and...

The Sponsorship Account Executive is responsible for securing funding from businesses, foundations, and individuals to support the public journalism of NPR Illinois and the Illinois Public Radio...

NPR Illinois Sponsorship Account Executive (2 Positions)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 22 days ago

Untitled Document NPR Illinois Sponsorship Account Executive (2 Positions) Posting Category: E About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three...

Account Executive (Chicago, IL or Detroit, MI)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 25 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 25 days ago

Account Executive- Chicago, IL or Detroit, MI FINN Partners is looking for an Account Executive with 1-2 years of agency PR/marketing experience to join our Midwest team in either Chicago or...

Account Executive, Risk

  • Chicago, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 28 days ago

This position is responsible for developing account plans for new and/or existing accounts. Prospects new customers and new business at existing customers and close full solution sales to...

Remote Work

Account Manager

  • Naperville, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 28 days ago

As the nation’s leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses connect with new movers and locals, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly magazines, targeted digital advertising, online...

Remote Work

Account Executive, Employee Engagement

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Zeno Group is seeking an experienced Account Executive to support clients with employee engagement, internal communications and current communication technology. The Account Executive will work...

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Salary for Publishing Account Manager Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Publishing Account Managers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.1%
Master's Degree
22.9%
Associate's Degree
4.7%
High School or GED
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
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 in Illinois
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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