MidGrowing growth
Publisher
Lead imprints and decide what books get published
$80,000 – $250,000/yrOversee editorial strategy, acquisitions, and business operations for publishing houses.
Highlights
Common tasks
Set publishing strategy, approve acquisitions, manage P&L, and lead editorial teams.
Potential downsides
Market pressure for hits, layoffs in publishing, and blame for failed titles.
Skills
WritingStorytellingCreativityPersuasion
Interests
Media & entertainmentCommunicationCreating & designing
Industries
Media
Work style
CreativeCollaborativeIndependentPeople-focused
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