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Sovrn

QA Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

Sovrn believes that independent publishers are the Internet's vibrancy. As a partner and advocate to tens of thousands of independent publishers, Sovrn provides tools, technologies and services that ...

Sovrn

QA Engineer

Boulder, CO

Sovrn believes that independent publishers are the Internet's vibrancy. As a partner and advocate to tens of thousands of independent publishers, Sovrn provides tools, technologies and services that ...

Sonsoft Inc

IStream Publisher

Clarks Summit, PA

At least 6 years of experience with excellent technology understanding of Oracle Istream Publisher ... U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are ...

Kargo

Manager, Publisher Partnerships

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Triage supply-side technical issues-header bidding, integration bugs, reporting discrepancies-independently, closing them out in partnership with product and ops * Execute new publisher onboarding ...

KARGO

Manager, Publisher Partnerships

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Triage supply-side technical issues--header bidding, integration bugs, reporting discrepancies--independently, closing them out in partnership with product and ops * Execute new publisher onboarding ...

Kargo

Manager, Publisher Partnerships

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Triage supply-side technical issues-header bidding, integration bugs, reporting discrepancies-independently, closing them out in partnership with product and ops * Execute new publisher onboarding ...

City Lifestyle

Sales, Advertising

Miami, FL · Remote

$125K - $250K/yr

About City Lifestyle City Lifestyle is the largest independent publisher in the United States -- a hyper-local network of luxury print magazines and digital media operating in 250+ markets across 39 ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for independent publisher in the United States is $29.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $34.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an independent publisher?

An Independent Publisher is a company or individual that publishes books, magazines, or other media outside of the major, mainstream publishing houses. They often have more flexibility to work with new or niche authors and may focus on specific genres or markets. Independent publishers handle many aspects of the publishing process, such as editing, design, marketing, and distribution, though often on a smaller scale than large publishers. This allows for more creative control for both the publisher and the authors they work with.

What are some common challenges faced by independent publishers when managing multiple book projects simultaneously?

Independent publishers often juggle several book projects at once, which can present challenges in time management, resource allocation, and maintaining consistent communication with authors and vendors. Coordinating editing, design, marketing, and distribution tasks across multiple titles requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize. Additionally, balancing creative vision with budget constraints and market demands is an ongoing challenge. Building a reliable network of freelancers and leveraging project management tools can help streamline these processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an independent publisher, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Independent Publisher, you need strong editorial skills, business acumen, and a good understanding of the publishing industry, often supported by experience in writing, editing, or publishing. Familiarity with digital publishing platforms, layout and design software (such as Adobe InDesign), and ISBN management is typically required. Excellent communication, project management, and networking abilities help build author relationships and navigate the competitive market. These skills are crucial for producing high-quality publications, reaching target audiences, and sustaining a profitable publishing venture.

What is the difference between Independent Publisher vs Content Writer?

AspectIndependent PublisherContent Writer
Required CredentialsOften self-taught or with publishing experience; no formal certification neededTypically holds a degree in journalism, communications, or related fields
Work EnvironmentWorks independently or with small teams, often remotely or freelanceWorks for companies, agencies, or as freelancers, often in office or remote settings
Industry UsageUsed in publishing, media, and self-publishing sectorsCommon in marketing, media, and online content creation

While both roles involve content creation, an Independent Publisher primarily manages their own publishing projects, often self-published works, whereas a Content Writer produces written content for clients or employers. The roles overlap in content development but differ in scope, independence, and industry focus.

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QA Engineer

Sovrn

Boulder, CO • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Company Description
We spend a great deal of our time online. Whether it's for information, commerce, or entertainment, each of us has come to depend on what we research, discover, and share. Publishers - those who create and curate content - are what makes the Internet great. Yet these publishers practice their craft largely alone, in siloes - without reference points or insightful understanding about where they sit in the grand scheme of things. To add to the challenge, once a Publisher's content is in the wild, then the task of building engagement, growing a loyal following and enriching the engagement with that following can sometimes feel like shots in the dark or worse, a black box. Moreover, making money from their craft can be a complex task for any independent publisher who might prioritize generating content first and money second.
Sovrn believes that independent publishers are the Internet's vibrancy. As a partner and advocate to tens of thousands of independent publishers, Sovrn provides tools, technologies and services that help publishers (a) make money; (b) get distribution to grow their audience; and (c) access a massive data commons providing extraordinary insights.
The landscape of content networks, adtech vendors, and the myriad of buy-side / sell-side companies can be a complete maze for any reasonable person to decipher. Sovrn cuts through the noise and simplifies things with a basic, straightforward mission:
Help content creators do more of what they want to do - and less of what they don't.
Job Description
We are looking for talented and experienced QA Engineers to join our agile development teams. You will work side by side with product management and our developers to create, test, and release quality software in a timely and efficient manner.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a Software Quality Assurance or Test Automation Role
  • Working knowledge of Agile development approach
  • Desire to learn and grow your skill set (via automation, new tools, new approaches, etc)
  • Can clearly define and knows the difference between white box and black box testing
  • Understands the difference between front end and back end development
  • Ability to create a comprehensive test plan for complex test scenarios
  • Feels comfortable working as an independent QA resource embedded within a development team
  • Enjoys collaborating with developers, business owners, and product owners on a daily basis
  • Has the ability to define the following testing methods: unit, integration, regression, user interface, automated, and boundary testing
  • Continuously evaluates with their agile team what is the most effective way a QA resource can help with testing
  • Comfortable with frequent context switching
  • Ability to maintain a professional and cooperative attitude with all team members
  • Meticulous attention to detail and ability to identify patterns in data at both a macro and micro scale
  • Willing to work/test on incomplete features, by narrowing scope of testing to the parts that are complete
  • Can effectively communicate with product and business leads to clarify requirements and validate required behavior and define acceptance criteria
  • Familiar with project management tools (Jira), test case management tools, CI tools (Jenkins, Cruise Control, GO)
  • Unix/Linux command line usage including directory navigation, permissions, I/O redirection, command piping, file transfer, file editing, grepping/searching, identifying, starting/stopping, killing daemons and processes
  • Comfortable working in test and production environments

Qualifications
Desired Experienced:
  • Experience Testing Java based applications
  • Experience with a programming or scripting language (java, javascript, python, etc.)
  • Basic understanding of relational databases (SQL, hive, hadoop, etc)
  • Experience parsing server side logs in a linux/unix environment
  • Experience testing REST APIs
  • Ability to use various browser development tools, and understanding of HTTP protocols
  • Experience setting up and executing tests in a continuous integration environment (Jenkins, Team City, GO, Crusise Control, etc.)
  • Basic SQL knowledge
  • Experience testing Flash and/or HTML5 video players
  • Has worked with large data sets

Experience with any of the following tools a plus:
  • FitNesse
  • SoapUI
  • Advanced REST Client
  • Postman
  • QTP
  • Jmeter
  • Selenium

Knowledge of or experience in any of the following data applications also a plus:
  • mysql
  • kafka
  • hive
  • hadoop
  • cassandra
  • mapr

Additional Information
For more information, please visit http://sovrn.com/company/careers or follow on Twitter @sovrnHoldings.
http://vimeo.com/100316082
Contact:
Brittany Tartarilla

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