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Absurd Ventures

Publishing Manager (Books)

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Publishing Manager to help build and lead the overall strategy and ... Deep understanding of the book publishing market and strong editorial judgment * Highly connected ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for book publishing project manager in the United States is $105,026.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $128,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Book Publishing Project Manager job?

A Book Publishing Project Manager oversees the production process of a book from manuscript to publication. They coordinate with authors, editors, designers, and printers to ensure deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Their responsibilities include scheduling, problem-solving, and ensuring smooth communication between departments. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and an understanding of the publishing industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Book Publishing Project Manager position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Book Publishing Project Manager, you need expertise in project management, strong organizational skills, and experience in the publishing industry, often supported by a relevant degree or equivalent work background. Familiarity with project management software like MS Project or Trello, as well as publishing tools such as Adobe InDesign and content management systems, is common. Exceptional communication, multitasking, and leadership abilities help you effectively coordinate teams, authors, and vendors. These skills ensure that publishing projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.

What are the most common challenges faced by Book Publishing Project Managers?

Book Publishing Project Managers frequently juggle multiple projects with tight deadlines, manage complex schedules involving authors, editors, designers, and printers, and must quickly adapt to shifting priorities or unforeseen delays. Navigating clear communication among diverse stakeholders, ensuring that every stage complies with quality standards, and handling last-minute changes are common aspects of the role. While these challenges can be demanding, they also provide opportunities to develop strong problem-solving and leadership skills. Successful project managers are flexible, organized, and proactive, traits which help maintain a smooth workflow and consistently deliver high-quality publications.
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Consultancy: Book Publishing Project Lead - Senegal

Consultancy: Book Publishing Project Lead - Senegal

Room to Read

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

$2K/wk

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

World Change Starts with Educated Children®
IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.
Consultancy: Book Publishing Project Lead - Senegal
Application Deadline: May 14, 2026
May - December 2026 | Fixed-term
Room to Read is seeking a Book Publishing Project Lead to drive delivery of a children's book publishing project in Senegal. This consulting role will lead coordination of local authors, illustrators, and publishers to develop and produce 10 French-language children's storybooks for distribution in schools.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused opportunity for someone who can manage partners, move work forward, and ensure high-quality outputs are completed on time.
What You'll Do
  • Lead identification and engagement of local publishers, authors, and illustrators

  • Drive the selection process for partners and creatives, including application review and coordination

  • Plan and deliver writers' and illustrators' workshops, ensuring strong execution and outcomes

  • Coordinate and actively follow up with writers, illustrators, editors, and designers to keep manuscripts and illustrations moving to completion

  • Support review and refinement of content to ensure quality and readiness for layout and printing

  • Oversee timelines and dependencies across all workstreams to ensure on-time delivery of all outputs

  • Coordinate field testing and ensure feedback is incorporated into final materials

  • Liaise with designers and review book layouts prior to final production

  • Identify and coordinate with local printers to prepare for printing and distribution

  • Ensure all deliverables are quality checked, completed, and properly documented

  • Support vendor coordination and payments

  • Deliver a final report summarizing outcomes and key learnings

What Success Looks Like
  • Strong, engaged cohort of local writers and illustrators

  • Workshops that result in high-quality draft content

  • 10 completed, approved storybooks ready for printing

  • Clear coordination across all partners with minimal delays

  • All deliverables completed on time and to standard

Qualifications
The qualified consultant will be a Senegalese national currently living in Senegal and demonstrate the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, e.g., Education, Literacy or related field

  • Full professional fluency in spoken and written English and French

  • Experience leading or managing projects with multiple stakeholders and firm deadlines

  • Strong knowledge of the publishing, education, or creative sector in Senegal

  • Ability to identify, engage, and manage authors, illustrators, and publishing partners

  • Experience planning and delivering workshops or structured group sessions

  • Experience supporting content development workflows (writing, editing, illustration, or production)

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and push work forward

  • Proven ability to drive deliverables to completion and maintain momentum across contributors

  • Experience working with external vendors (e.g., designers, printers) and coordinating outputs

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to review drafts/layouts and provide actionable feedback

Terms of Contract
The contracted amount will be a fixed fee, not to exceed $2,000.00 USD.
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your qualifications for the consultancy.
A detailed Scope of Work will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
Child Protection Principles
  • Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation
  • Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.
  • All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.
  • All children should be treated with respect and dignity.
  • The well-being of the child is Room to Read's first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.
  • Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles
  • Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
  • Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.
  • Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.
  • All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.
  • Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor's rights and dignity at the forefront.
  • Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.
Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read's Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.
About Room to Read:
Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow - creating lasting change. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children's libraries filled with diverse children's books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.
We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.
Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.

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