General Manager Jobs

A General Manager in the publishing industry oversees all aspects of a publishing company or department. This involves formulating strategies, setting goals, creating and implementing policies, and coordinating operations in areas like editorial, production, sales, and marketing. They are also responsible for financial management, ensuring profitability and growth. The General Manager is often the point of contact with authors, agents, and other key stakeholders, and must manage these relationships effectively. They must keep abreast of trends in the publishing industry and adapt strategies accordingly.

Key skills for a Publishing General Manager include leadership, strategic thinking, financial acumen, excellent communication, and project management skills. They should have a deep understanding of the publishing process, from manuscript acquisition to production and distribution. A degree in business management or a related field is usually required, and many employers also prefer certification in publishing or a relevant industry. Prior experience in the publishing industry is crucial; a General Manager might previously have held roles such as Editorial Manager, Production Manager, or Sales and Marketing Manager.

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News Producer

  • WSLS
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • WSLS
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 8 days ago

Join WSLS and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to redefining the news landscape. As a Newscast Producer, youll have the opportunity to bring your passion for news, dedication to...

Sr. Electronic Publisher TS/SCI Polygraph

  • Arlington, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 10 days ago

Description Exciting opportunity for you to join us at Leidos! We are seeking a Senior Electronic Publisher to support an Intelligence Community (IC) program in McLean, VA. An Active TS/SCI with...

News Producer, KXXV

  • Waco, TX
  • moments ago
  • Waco, TX
  • moments ago

KXXV, the ABC affiliate in Waco, Texas, is looking for a producer to help create engaging content for our various platforms. In this role, youll use your storytelling and communication skills to...

Electronic Submission Publisher

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • moments ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • moments ago

Reynolds American is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for...

Mid-Level Data Publisher

  • Seal Beach, CA
  • moments ago
  • Seal Beach, CA
  • moments ago

Mid-Level Data Publisher Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Companys Information Technology and Data Analytics (IT&DA) and Engineering & Product Support organization is currently seeking a...

Senior Electronic Publisher

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 8 hours ago

Career Opportunities with Novel Applications of Vital InformationA great place to work. Careers At Novel Applications of Vital Information, IncShare with friends or Subscribe!Join the Novel...

News Producer

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 8 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 8 hours ago

ABC4 News (ABC4 Utah/Utah's CW30) is looking for a dynamic, energetic producer. The ideal candidate has excellent news judgement, is calm under pressure and is a multi-tasker ready to take their...

Publications Manager

  • Sedalia, MO
  • 8 hours ago
  • Sedalia, MO
  • 8 hours ago

A leading energy client of Insight Global is seeking a Publications Manager to add to their Startup and Commissioning team in Leawood, KS or Sedalia, MO! We are seeking an individual who...

Digital Content News Producer - Kltv

  • Tyler, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 1 day ago

publishing tools, video editing software, and other resources - Creating innovative and user-friendly elements inside of articles for consumption across our platforms, including photo galleries, interactive...

News Producer/ Multimedia Journalist - Ksfy

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago

About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated...

Director of Editorial

  • Normal, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Normal, IL
  • 1 day ago

Director of Editorial Job no: 520168 Work type: On Campus Location: Normal, Illinois Title: Director of Editorial Division Name: University Advancement Department: University Marketing &...

News Producer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website....

Student Multimedia Publications Manager

  • Lancaster, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Lancaster, TX
  • 1 day ago

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date. To view the job posting closing date please return to the search for jobs page. Weekly Work Hours 40 Compensation Range...

News Producer - WHIO TV

  • Dayton, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 2 days ago

Location:OH-DaytonJob Title: News Producer - WHIO TVPosition OverviewWHIO TV Dayton, the #1 CBS affiliate in the Nation,is in search of a News Producer who consistently crafts in-depth,...

Coordinator, Publisher Partnerships

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

COORDINATOR, PUBLISHER PARTNERSHIPS New York, NY Kargo creates breakthrough cross-screen ad experiences for the world's leading brands and publishers. Every day, our 600+ employees bring the power...

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Salary for General Manager Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

General Managers 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 General Managers
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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