Publishing Managers and Directors
30AI CAN DO30%moving to75%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £40,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT →
Publishing Managers and Directors
Publishing Managers and Directors run publishing companies or departments, deciding which books to publish and making sure they reach readers. They work with writers, editors and sales teams to turn manuscripts into finished books that people want to read.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI can already do some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Publishing ManagerAssists in the management of publishing projects, supporting senior staff in editorial and production tasks.£30,000 - £40,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEPublishing ManagerLeads publishing projects, coordinates teams, and develops strategies to enhance publication success.£50,000 - £65,000
3PEAK CAREERPublishing DirectorOversees the entire publishing operation, setting strategic direction and ensuring alignment with business goals.£80,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.