Publishing Manager

2 months ago


Singapore ARMOUR PUBLISHING PTE LTD Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Company Description

Incorporated in 1991, we have more than 30 years of experience in book publishing for Children, Education, General and Christian titles.


Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Publishing Manager located in Singapore. The Publishing Manager will oversee all aspects of book publishing including business development, manuscript acquisition, editorial work, book design and layout, printing, and distribution. They will work closely with distributors, authors, editors, and production staff to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will potentially be the General Manager of the Company over time.


Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire publishing process, from brainstorming and ideation to writing, editing, and proofreading
  • Edit and review the work done by the Editorial team to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to Company’s guidelines
  • Responsible for planning, developing, and executing the editorial strategy and vision of a publication
  • Maintains an exceptional high level of quality and accuracy in every book
  • Responsible for the coordination and administration of the entire publication process for books, including sourcing and managing relationships with stakeholders (designers, translators, printers etc)
  • Manages the books budget, P&Ls, and finances; meets established revenue goals
  • Manages all book publishing operations such as inventory, reprints, and revisions
  • Negotiating contracts and licensing agreements with authors, distributors and vendors
  • Work closely with sales & marketing, logistics & warehouse, finance department to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to publishing projects

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Business or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in book publishing
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Thorough understanding of the publishing industry and market trends
  • Familiarity with publishing software such as Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience in marketing and promoting books
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity in publishing
  • Experience in Business Development is necessary with strong market presence
  • Strong product management capability
  • Good business financial acumen
  • Team leader and builder
  • Profit and Results driven
  • Strong value systems in alignment with Company’s shareholders

Tell employers what skills you have

Management Skills
Editorial
Christian Ministry
Manuscript Development
Publishing Management
Customer Relationships
Relationship Management
Books
Academic Publishing
Christian Leadership
Educational Publishing
Custom Publishing
Manuscript
Project Management
Attention to Detail
Publishing
Publishing industry
Children's books
Team Player
Proofreading

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