Hybrid Publishing Director – Adult Trade

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • Publishing Director overseeing adult trade publishing for Bloomsbury. Driving creative and financial success across the publishing program with strategic leadership and effective team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy for the adult trade list, ensuring year-over-year growth in topline revenue and profitability.
  • Provide direction and oversight to senior leaders in Editorial, Managing Editorial, and Art, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and financial discipline.
  • Shape and execute the acquisitions strategy, partnering with Editorial Directors to guide title selection and list positioning.
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, publicity, and inventory management to deliver profitable titles to market while maintaining strong margins and effective list management.
  • Oversee financial performance of the program, including budgeting, P&L evaluation, and overall profitability.
  • Champion innovation and growth initiatives, including new partnerships, imprints, and strategic opportunities.
  • Represent the adult publishing program internally and externally, cultivating strong relationships with authors, agents, and industry partners.
  • Acquire and edit a select number of high-profile titles that enhance the strength and reputation of the list.
  • Foster a high-performance culture across teams, developing talent and supporting both creative excellence and business results.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of publishing experience, including significant leadership responsibility within trade publishing.
  • Proven track record of driving revenue growth and profitability.
  • Deep understanding of the adult trade market and strong editorial judgment.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading senior staff.
  • Demonstrated success in acquisitions and author/agent relations.
  • Strong financial and strategic planning skills.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Hybrid Work Schedule

Job title

Publishing Director – Adult Trade

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$170,000 - $225,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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