Publishing House Manager
Core
Lead the launch and growth of a new publishing initiative, developing vision, strategy, and business models for books, magazines, and special editions.
Role type
Publishing House Manager
Builds
Books, magazines, translations, special editions, and new formats for The Kyiv Independent
Domain
Media and Publishing
Required skills
Editorial decision-making, title acquisition, cross-functional team leadership, budget management, rights management, market trend analysis, author/agent relationship building
Preferred skills
Start-up experience, innovation in publishing formats
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Co-develop vision and strategy for the publishing house; Lead launch and growth of new publishing initiatives; Identify and evaluate publishing opportunities; Collaborate with editorial, commercial, and marketing teams; Oversee manuscript acquisition and editorial planning; Establish relationships with authors and literary partners; Lead marketing and distribution strategies; Manage budgets and financial performance; Build and supervise external contractors and internal teams; Monitor industry trends for innovation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on leader