General Manager Jobs in Illinois

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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Customer Operations Specialist - Publisher

  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • 2 days ago

About hand2mind: We bring learning to life! Trusted by teachers for more than 55+ years, hand2mind creates engaging, classroom-tested materials that empower children to learn by doing. We are a...

News Producer [Springfield]

  • Southern View, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Southern View, IL
  • 5 days ago

WICS has an immediate opening for a creative News Producer! In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts. This position will also work closely with the...

News Producer [Champaign]

  • Champaign, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 5 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....

News Producer

  • Peoria, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 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....

News Producer (R50027189)

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

at FOX Payroll Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox TV Stations FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television...

News Producer

  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago

WICS has an immediate opening for a creative News Producer! In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts. This position will also work closely with the...

News Producer

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

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox TV Stations FOX 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...

Publisher Success Manager - Nitro

  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Publisher Success Manager - Nitro Chicago, United States Full-time Intermediate Description We're on the hunt for a bold and dynamic Publisher Success Manager to join our pack and lead publishers...

Purchasing Manager-Publishing

  • Naperville, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Sourcebooks is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager for our Manufacturing team to oversee all purchasing and printing work for our childrens and Callisto business. This leadership role...

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Salary for General Manager Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

General Managers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.8%
Master's Degree
27.6%
Doctorate Degree
5.4%
Associate's Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
2.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
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 Illinois
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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