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Publisher Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Web Content Publisher, long-term freelance

CA · On-site +1

$70K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Our team consists of AEM authors (publishers) and QA analysts who are passionate about quality ... Securing deliverable assets + requirements and managing assets within the Adobe Digital Asset ...

You will own the content roadmap and publishing lifecycle, collaborating with marketing and product ... Distribution & Publishing Management: Own the content publishing lifecycle across website and email ...

Quickplay is the Content to Value Operating System for media and entertainment, connecting every stage of the content lifecycle-from ingest and enrichment to publishing and monetization-through one ...

Designer, Publishing

Los Angeles, CA

$65K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Paramount Global Publishing is seeking a talented and highly collaborative Designer to join our ... Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing creative excellence with production ...

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How much do publisher manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for publisher manager in California is $41.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.74 and $52.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a publisher manager?

Publisher Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing relationships between a company and its network of publishers, often within digital advertising or affiliate marketing. Their main duties include recruiting new publishers, managing ongoing partnerships, optimizing campaign performance, and ensuring compliance with company policies. They act as a bridge between the company and external publishers to maximize revenue opportunities and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Publisher Managers also analyze performance data and provide strategic recommendations to improve results.

How does a publisher manager typically collaborate with other departments within a digital media company?

A Publisher Manager frequently works cross-functionally with teams such as sales, marketing, ad operations, and content development. This collaboration ensures that publisher partnerships align with company goals, campaign requirements, and audience growth strategies. The role often involves coordinating with ad ops to troubleshoot delivery issues, working with sales to secure inventory, and communicating publisher needs to product teams. Effective communication and relationship management are key to maintaining smooth workflows and successful partnerships.

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

To thrive as a Publisher Manager, you need expertise in digital advertising, account management, data analysis, and a relevant degree such as marketing or business. Familiarity with ad tech platforms (like Google Ad Manager), analytics tools, and CRM systems is typically required. Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for optimizing publisher partnerships, driving revenue, and ensuring seamless collaboration between stakeholders.

What does a publisher manager do?

A publisher manager oversees relationships with content publishers, manages ad inventory, and ensures revenue generation through digital advertising. They analyze performance metrics, coordinate with sales and marketing teams, and use tools like ad servers and analytics platforms to optimize publisher partnerships.

What are the most commonly searched types of Publisher jobs in California?

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Infographic showing various Publisher Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,095 per year, or $41.9 per hour.

Web Content Publisher, long-term freelance

INNOCEAN INC

CA • On-site, Remote

$70K - $75K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

INNOCEAN USA, a full-service Advertising Agency right on the beach in Huntington Beach, CA, is looking for a skilled AEM Author to join our WebOps team on a Freelance basis!
Being part of the Web Operations team, you bridge technical and business worlds, working alongside design technology digital teams.
Our team consists of AEM authors (publishers) and QA analysts who are passionate about quality, usability, and simplicity. We work on collaborative teams to support building websites for our clients. The involvement of our teams' operations and activities are as followed:
- Web deployment, maintenance, and tuning web, mobile, tablet-based applications
- The monitoring, error isolation, escalation and testing
- Performance management, availability reporting
- Measuring the impact of changes to content, applications, networks, and infrastructure
POSITION OVERVIEW
As an AEM Author, you will be responsible for developing solutions and implementing requirements for AEM authoring. This includes executing day-to-day tasks and projects within AEM: selecting templates, components and modules, adding/editing content (copy, images, video, tagging, SEO metadata) to compose web pages based on brand guidelines and stakeholder input.
Securing deliverable assets + requirements and managing assets within the Adobe Digital Asset Manager.
Support development of new website functionality and creating experience fragments, developing workflows, providing detailed authoring documentation as well as training for peers and authors.
Work across a cross-functional digital team working alongside multiple business teams to meet the goals of the company.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsible for content strategy and AEM authoring executing day-to-day tasks and projects within AEM: selecting templates, components and modules, adding/editing content (copy, images, video, tagging, SEO metadata) to compose web pages based on brand guidelines and stakeholder input.
  • Securing deliverable assets + requirements and managing assets within the Adobe Digital Asset Manager
  • Support development of new website functionality and creating experience fragments, developing workflows, providing detailed authoring documentation as well as training for peers and authors.
  • Work across a cross-functional digital team working alongside multiple business teams to meet the goals of the company.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Enterprise CMS content authoring experience a must; AEM experience a plus. Webflow CMS experience a plus.
  • Experienced content strategist with deep knowledge of marketing website best practices
  • Proven ability to create and execute website content plans; migration experience a plus
  • Solid problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and adapt to changing project needs
  • Attention to detail; experience creating content for highly regulated industries a plus
  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript is a must
  • Ability to troubleshoot front-end functionality issues
  • Experience with personalization using Adobe Target is a plus
  • Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, both in writing and verbally
  • Comfortable juggling multiple, concurrent projects with tight deadlines
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • Rapidly adapt to new information and skills
  • Self-motivated, responsive and dedicated to driving success
  • Agile training/experience is a plus

BENEFITS
  • Access to our health benefits
  • 401k - up to 6% match at .70 cents on the dollar
  • On-site Barista
  • Beautiful campus across from the Pacific Ocean

Salary range: $70,304-$75,000. Pay is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to: client, experience, training and/or transferable skills.
Who are we? We are a global brand growth company, independent in spirit, built on one belief: if it doesn't move people, it won't move business. So, we go where others don't. Deep inside human life. Closer to what people think, feel, value, and do. We've built the tools and methods to get there and stay there. The closeness is our advantage. That's where momentum and growth live.