Job Responsibilities
Oversee the daily operations of the journals publishing
department. Monitor performance or problems in circulation,
production, and marketing functions. Communicate with,
copyeditors, printers, editorial offices, authors. Look for
additional revenue streams from published materials.
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Job Requirements
The publishing industry is in a period of great change.
Awareness of current events is required. Education is on-going
but a Bachelor degree is required for most positions. Graphic
design or editing experience is a plus.
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Uppers
Challenging and interesting work. Constant changes in the industry ensure that
you will not be bored.
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Downers
The need to keep up with technology and legal changes in
permission and rights areas.
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Lifestyle
Depending on position lifestyle is above average. Travel some but not
extensively unless involved in sales and marketing functions. Dress code is
relaxed in most cases. Work schedule is somewhat flexible.
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Compensation
Compensation is dependent on position, experience and education.
Starting salary is approximately $27,000 but can be as much as
$34,000.
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Advice to Jobseekers
Publishing in general is becoming much more competitive. Several
smaller publishers have closed in the past few years. Journals
publishing is particularly competitive as the largest publishers
work to dominate the market.
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