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How much do magazine circulation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for magazine circulation manager in the United States is $66,881.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,500.00 and $71,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Magazine Circulation Manager vs Advertising Sales Manager?

AspectMagazine Circulation ManagerAdvertising Sales Manager
Primary FocusManaging magazine distribution and subscription strategiesSecuring advertising clients and revenue
Required SkillsDistribution logistics, subscriber data analysis, marketingSales techniques, client relationship management, marketing
Work EnvironmentPublishing companies, media outletsAdvertising agencies, media sales departments
Common CertificationsMarketing, media management certificationsSales certifications, media sales training

The Magazine Circulation Manager primarily focuses on distribution, subscriptions, and ensuring readership growth, while the Advertising Sales Manager concentrates on selling advertising space and building client relationships. Both roles are essential in the publishing industry but serve different functions related to revenue streams and audience engagement.

What is the role of a magazine circulation manager?

A magazine circulation manager oversees the distribution and sales of a publication to ensure target audience reach and revenue goals. They analyze circulation data, develop marketing strategies, and coordinate with vendors and sales teams to optimize distribution channels and subscriber growth.

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Infographic showing various Magazine Circulation Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,881 per year, or $32.2 per hour.

Editorial Specialist II

Madison, WI • On-site

Sub-Zero & Wolf Appliance
Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Sub-Zero & Wolf Applianceexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

 In this role, you'll work closely with internal teams, distributors, showrooms, contributors, and external partners to help ensure each issue reaches the right audience while supporting the editorial planning and production process behind the scenes.

 What You'll Do

 Magazine Distribution & Audience Management 

  • Coordinate magazine circulation, distribution lists, and shipment planning for each issue.
  • Manage showroom, distributor, and sales team requests for magazine inventory and replenishment.
  • Track print quantities, commitments, mailing records, and distribution status.
  • Maintain organized and accurate circulation databases and reporting.

 Editorial & Content Coordination

  •  Track story recommendations, project submissions, and editorial leads from distributors and partners.
  • Maintain editorial calendars, content tracking tools, and production support documents.
  • Coordinate requests for photography, PDFs, product information, and supporting editorial assets.
  • Help keep issue-related projects on schedule through collaboration with internal stakeholders.

 Partner & Distributor Communications

  •  Serve as a primary point of contact for distributor and showroom communications related to The Living Kitchen.
  • Communicate publication timelines, deadlines, promotional opportunities, and submission information.
  • Support contributor engagement and help route editorial opportunities to the appropriate teams.
  • Draft professional communications that reflect the voice and standards of the brand.

 Publication Operations

  •  Manage invoices, documentation, recurring processes, and administrative workflows that support magazine production.
  • Coordinate contributor gifts, showroom materials, and promotional items.
  • Support vendor communications and help document repeatable processes that improve efficiency.

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration.  All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

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