Director of Publishing

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Publishing House and ensure fidelity to House and Program Style Guides
• Design, oversee, and manage an annual book publishing pipeline to achieve front list release goals
• Implement author acquisition and content contributor programs
• Conduct market research to identify new retail product opportunities
• Oversee peer review of manuscripts and assist authors with development
• Manage annual department and project budgets for publications
• Monitor sales and perform audits to determine title success and reprint needs
• Direct editorial, design, and production staff to ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales on front and backlist title strategies
• Support internal and external communication materials and social media presence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 6+ years of progressively responsible work in publishing leadership
• 2+ years in an editorial supervisory position
• Exceptional project management expertise in deadline-driven environments
• Deep expertise in budgeting, printing, editorial, and production management
• Strong editing and writing skills (proofreading, copyediting, line editing, and developmental editing)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, social media, and Google productivity software
• Experience with vendors and contractors for creative services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using the Chicago Manual of Style
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and InCopy
• Experience with Monday, Salesforce, or HubSpot

About the Company

Center for Responsive Schools is a K-12 publisher dedicated to providing high-quality educational content and resources.