Also called: Publishing Director
Runs a publishing house or imprint, deciding which books to publish and how to sell them.
A publisher reviews sales data, approves big book deals, and sets the strategy for a list of 100+ books a year.
Approximate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Degree plus long career in editorial or sales.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: English, Business Administration.
Growing slowly. Consolidated industry.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI changes production and marketing, but choosing what to publish and running a press stays human leadership.
Classes: Business, English literature, Marketing, Journalism.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1021.
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