Book Publisher

Job Description:

A publisher is a professional who manages the distribution and publication of books. They oversee the design, editing, and production process of books. They also work with magazines.

Salary: $175,110 median salary

Occupational Outlook:

Expected to decline due to the rise of digital forms of information rather than physical.

Links to Learn More About being A Book Publisher

https://learningpath.org/articles/Becoming_a_Book_Publisher_Job_Description_Salary_Information.html
https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/17-pros-and-cons-of-traditional-publishing-vs-self-publishing
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/self-publishing-vs-traditional/

Educational Requirements:

No specific requirement however a bachelors degree is recomended

Columbia University

Address: New york, NY

Website: https://www.columbia.edu/

Information on the Major: https://bulletin.columbia.edu/columbia-college/departments-instruction/english-comparative-literature/

Brown University

Address: Providence, RI

Website: https://www.brown.edu/

Information on the Major: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xE4u1AXaOW_RXFt-f4dHDCrD2Ri-rrFqSGJJ-HW7Yz4/edit#heading=h.36dnehho8ucs

Stanford University

Address: Standford, CA

Website: https://www.stanford.edu/

Information on the Major: https://english.stanford.edu/

Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

Good organizational skills
English skills
Leadership skills

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

Atticus

Vellum

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

Potential for high salary
No specific degree requirements
Oppurtunity to promote and support books

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

Long working hours
Expierience required
High competition for scarce positions

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

Inside, long hours

Simon&Schuster

https://www.simonandschuster.biz/

HarperCollins

https://www.harpercollins.com/

Macmillan publishers

https://us.macmillan.com/

Book publisher By: Chap Foster

Sources & Citations

https://learningpath.org/articles/Becoming_a_Book_Publisher_Job_Description_Salary_Information.html
https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/17-pros-and-cons-of-traditional-publishing-vs-self-publishing
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/self-publishing-vs-traditional/