Publisher
Publishers manage all aspects of the publishing business, including contracts, finance, sales, marketing and production of books, magazines, newspapers, software and online content (e-publishing).
Publishers may perform the following tasks:
- commission works for publication
- select material for publication
- enter into contracts with authors
- arrange for the editing of manuscripts
- employ additional writers and photographers if required
- employ typesetters, graphic designers, illustrators and indexers
- organise the design of finished artwork and ensure all relevant parties have approved of and signed off on designs
- select, contract and instruct suitable printers and supervise production of the work
- work with distribution, sales and marketing departments
- promote the release of new publications within the industry
- prepare media events for publications
- sell subsidiary rights of published works
- maintain close contact with people in the printing trades, as well as book and magazine wholesalers and retailers
- develop and maintain the organisation's strategic plan and business plan
- maintain an accounting system.
This occupation has a high level of personal contact.
Personal Requirements:
- aptitude for business and management
- good oral and written communication skills
- able to apply sound judgment
- able to work to deadlines under pressure
- entrepreneurial.
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