General Manager Jobs in California

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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Looking for Affiliates/Publishers

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 5 hours ago

We are a Pay-Per-Call Network looking for experienced affiliates/publishers in the U.S. to run campaigns to generate leads (phone calls) for us. The campaigns will be for home service businesses...

Mid-Level Data Publisher

  • Seal Beach, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Seal Beach, CA
  • 13 hours 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...

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...

Sales Associate -- Book Publisher

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

Sales Associate (Remote or Hybrid) We're seeking a proactive Sales Associate to drive outreach to key accounts for our publishing company. This role focuses on building relationships with...

Director of Product Management, Mobile Publisher

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 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...

Director, Editorial Go-to-Market Strategy - Edge Academy

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and...

Software Development Manager, APS, Publisher Products

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

News Producer [Sacramento]

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 days 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....

Account Director, Publications

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago

Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn't just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason - to uncover insights, make...

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...

Software Engineering, Mobile Publisher- SMTS

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 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...

KPBS Penner Fellow/ Assistant News Producer

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

Production & Administrative Support 95% Write broadcast news copy Fact check stories and review for accuracy and spelling Find, shoot and edit video and audio, and request/create graphics Conduct research...

KPBS Penner Fellow/ Assistant News Producer

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

Production & Administrative Support 95% Write broadcast news copy Fact check stories and review for accuracy and spelling Find, shoot and edit video and audio, and request/create graphics Conduct research...

Associate Director, Publications

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago

guide are thoroughly reviewed for medical accuracy and fair balance Outline the process for internal and external review and approval of documents....

KCBS Radio Full-Time Afternoon News Producer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 days ago

Overview Job Title: KCBS Radio Full-Time Afternoon News Producer Department: News Reporting To: News Brand Manager Employment Type: Full-Time Union: SAG-AFTRA (184) Location(s): San Francisco Work...

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

General 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 General 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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