Publishing Manager Jobs in California

A Publishing Manager plays a crucial role in the publishing industry by overseeing and coordinating the publication process from the inception of a manuscript to its final distribution. They manage the budget, maintain schedules, liaise with authors, and coordinate with other departments such as sales, marketing, and design to ensure the successful publication of a book. They also monitor market trends to identify potential opportunities and make strategic decisions about what content to publish.

To be successful in this role, a Publishing Manager should have strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. They should also be detail-oriented and have a good understanding of the publishing process. Having certification in Publishing or a related field is beneficial, but not always required. Some job roles a person may have before becoming a Publishing Manager include Editorial Assistant, Copy Editor, and Production Coordinator.

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Associate Publisher

  • Seaside, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Seaside, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Associate PublisherMilestone Communications Inc., publisher of Monterey County Weekly (the newspaper), www.montereycountynow.com (website), Monterey County NOW (daily e-newsletter) and the Best of...

Software Development Engineer, Amazon Publisher Services (APS)

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 9 hours ago

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

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

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Software Engineering Job Details...

MLR Review Committee & Publications Manager

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 3 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...

View transcript DESCRIPTION Amazon Publisher Services (APS) helps digital publishers around the world build and grow thriving businesses. We provide services and advanced technologies to web,...

Platform Publisher

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 4 days ago

strategy Make publishing recommendations based on knowledge of the tools and audiences Work efficiently so that assets can be published immediately Find opportunities for efficiency and automation...

News Producer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest...

Bilingual News Producer

  • Universal City, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Universal City, CA
  • 7 days ago

Company Description We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences....

Sr. Customer Success Manager, Amazon Publisher Cloud

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 7 days ago

Amazon Publisher Cloud is a game-changing new service that operates at the intersection of advertising, signal collaboration, and cloud services. Built on AWS Clean Rooms, APC is the first and...

Publisher Solutions Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago

Responsibilities** About the Team TikTok's Publisher Growth & Development team is responsible for accelerating the activeness of publishers and media companies by deepening the education,...

Class Tactical Publication Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 days ago

Sayres is seeking a Class Tactical Publication Manager in San Diego, Ca with active SECRET security clearance, verifiable in DISS. Responsibilities Review, evaluate, edit, update, and develop...

News Producer, KSBY

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 15 days ago

Are you a dynamic News Producer who wants to tell stories with integrity, live the principles of journalism, make our communities stronger and the world around us better? If so, come join us as a...

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Product Job Details About...

Director of Product Management, Mobile Publisher

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 days ago

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Product Job Details About...

Software Development Manager, APS, Publisher Products

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 22 days ago

Amazon Advertising operates at the intersection of e-Commerce and Advertising, offering a rich array of digital advertising solutions with the goal of helping our customers find and discover...

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Publishing Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Planning and Publishing iOS Apps Course
This course covers the foundational aspects of planning, designing, and publishing iOS applications. You will learn how to effectively plan and design iOS projects, scaffold projects for success,...
Introduction to DevSecOps for Managers
Get an overview of the history, terminology, processes, and tools used to adopt Continuous Delivery and DevSecOps within any organization. "Introduction to DevSecOps for Managers" is being offered...
Influencing and Communication Skills for Managers
As a manager, its vital to understand both the importance of communication at work, as well as the drawbacks of miscommunication. This influencing and communication training course will equip...

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Salary for Publishing Manager Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Publishing Managers in California 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 Publishing Managers in California
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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