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How much do senior publisher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior publisher in Tennessee is $63,726.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,400.00 and $76,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior publisher?

A Senior Publisher is a high-level professional responsible for overseeing the entire publishing process of books, magazines, journals, or digital content. They manage editorial teams, set publishing strategies, and ensure that projects meet quality and financial goals. Senior Publishers often work with authors, editors, marketers, and designers to bring content to market and drive business growth. Their role involves making key decisions about acquisitions, content direction, and market positioning, as well as staying updated on industry trends.

What are the typical challenges faced by a senior publisher in managing multiple publications simultaneously?

As a Senior Publisher, one common challenge is balancing the demands of overseeing several publications at once, each with its own editorial calendar, audience expectations, and production deadlines. This requires strong organizational skills, effective delegation to editorial teams, and the ability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities or market trends. Additionally, collaborating with marketing, sales, and design teams to ensure cohesive content strategies and revenue growth can add complexity to the role. Successful Senior Publishers often rely on clear communication and robust project management tools to maintain quality and timely delivery across all publications.

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

To thrive as a Senior Publisher, you need expertise in editorial management, content strategy, project oversight, and typically a degree in publishing, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with digital publishing platforms, content management systems (CMS), and industry-standard tools like Adobe InDesign is essential. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills help build successful teams and foster productive author relationships. These competencies ensure the creation and delivery of high-quality content, effective team coordination, and the achievement of organizational publishing goals.

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Publishing Coordinator, Hachette Nashville

Hachette Book Group

Franklin, TN

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Hachette Book Group rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 19 rated publishing


Job description

Hachette Nashville is looking for a Publishing Coordinator to provide editorial and administrative support to the Publisher of Hachette Nashville. Hachette Nashville publishes leading voices and resources in the Christian market under the Apiary and FaithWords imprints.

This role is based in our Nashville, TN office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports the Publisher of Hachette Nashville in the editorial management of franchise authors, new acquisitions, Bible publishing, and special projects, including the drafting of P&L statements, Title Management setup, and on-going metadata management.

Works closely with authors and literary agents throughout the publishing process (manuscript development, payments, sales information, etc.)

Draft, edit, and maintain cover briefs, fact sheets, catalog copy, and other descriptive metadata.

Reads, evaluates, and reports on manuscripts, proposals, and other materials submitted for publication through Apiary and FaithWords.

Produce and run various reports using in-house systems, including publishing schedules, various sales reports, competition grids, fact sheets, etc.

Supports Publisher in obtaining and organizing data to support all aspects of the publishing process, including acquisitions, budgeting, title performance monitoring, and author sales reporting.

Guides projects through the post-subedit phase of the editorial process, collaborating with Managing Editorial, Production, and Marketing/ PR.

Organizes and distributes materials for Hachette Nashville's internal publishing process meetings (acquisitions, titling, etc.)

Organizes and distributes materials for publishing cycle meetings (launch, sales conference, etc.)

Attends and participates in editorial, project development, and sales meetings, including editorial board, acquisitions, titling, jacketing, and publishing cycle meetings.

Manages administrative needs for the publisher, including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and completing expense reports.

Manages the Nashville office, including incoming mail, working with vendors, ordering supplies, and organizing meeting logistics.

Coordinate seasonal planning meetings (Launch, Strategy, Sales Conference), including timelines, materials, and follow-ups.

Drafts correspondence on the Publisher's behalf to internal and external stakeholders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Demonstrated interest in non-fiction books, especially Christian and inspirational.

Minimum of 1-2 years of publishing experience required

Previous administrative experience supporting a senior executive preferred

Excellent writing and editorial skills; astute reader and evaluator of projects for commercial potential.

Ability to manage large amounts of information and work efficiently within Hachette's systems of record.

Ability to interact effectively and pro-actively with a diverse constituency, including department staff, senior management, support staff, authors, agents, and media

Ability to adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment and evolving industry

Strong computer (Mac or PC) skills, including MS Word, Excel, Adobe, Basecamp, Canva, databases.

Must demonstrate ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively while also ensuring attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.

Confident problem solver who takes initiative to improve processes and to contribute positively to the culture and growth of Hachette Nashville.

How to apply: Please provide your resume and cover letter to be considered.

The imprints of the Hachette Nashville publishing group are focused on the reading interests of Middle America, specifically in the areas of faith and conservative politics. We publish faith-based books and products across many formats and categories, including both narrative and prescriptive nonfiction, Bibles and Bible Studies, devotionals, as well as books and Bibles for children. Through our Center Street imprint, we publish the most influential voices and compelling storytelling in the conservative political conversation.

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The compensation range for this position is $43,800. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location - talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

Employment Type: Full-Time

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