Publishing Manager Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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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Marketing and Publishing Manager

  • The Who We Are Project
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 6 days ago

Manager is an individual contributor role responsible for leading the digital presence, audience growth, and marketing strategy of The Who We Are Project....

Remote

Partime Manager- Small Publisher

  • Small Planet Institute
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 8 days ago

The Small Planet Institute is seeking a part-time Office Manager to assist the author/publisher Frances Moore Lappe for a few hours each week in her Harvard Square office.

In Person Part Time

Director of Editorial Strategy & Publications

  • Trustees of University of Pennsylvania
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and digital publishing tools preferred. Familiarity with AI-enabled content tools and data-informed communications strategies....

In Person

Publisher

  • John Wiley & Sons Inc.
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 12 days ago

About the Role: We are looking for a passionate Publisher with proven experience working in research publishing, and comfortable with customer-facing role and flair for managing relationships with society...

In Person

Director, Editorial & Enterprise Storytelling

  • SharkNinja
  • Needham, MA (9 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Needham, MA (9 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 23 days ago

About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the...

In Person

Director, Publication Lead

  • Randstad
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 28 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 28 days ago

Join a top-tier global pharma leader in this high-impact, remote leadership role. Ideally based in the Northeast, you will lead the Publication Center of Excellence (CoE), driving global standards...

Remote

Associate Publication Manager

  • Randstad
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 28 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 28 days ago

Join a Top-Tier Global Pharma Leader. We are seeking a detail-oriented Publication Operations Specialist / Associate Publication Manager to join a high-performing Center of Excellence. In this...

Remote

Global Publication Manager

  • Sobi
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 29 days ago

Company Description Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and...

In Person

Demographic Data for Cambridge, MA

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Salary for Publishing Manager Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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Highest Education Level

Publishing Managers in Cambridge, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.0%
Master's Degree
27.6%
Doctorate Degree
5.2%
Associate's Degree
4.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.2%
High School or GED
2.0%
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 Cambridge, MA
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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