Job Description

Required Degree:

Master’s degree in publishing, linguistics, academic writing, communications, business administration, or a related field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Preferred Degree:

Doctoral degree or equivalent experience in academic publishing, nonprofit administration, or academic writing.

Required Experience:

At least 5 years of professional experience in publishing, production management, or business operations.

Preferred Experience:

Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in publishing operations, production oversight, or related fields.

Duties/Expectations:

Publications & Production Oversight

Manage the full lifecycle of RSP publications—including books, magazines, and journals—in both print and digital formats.
Collaborate with editorial teams and publishing leadership to set production schedules, goals, policies, and budgets.
Ensure timely, high-quality production and distribution of materials by coordinating with internal teams and external partners (e.g., Deseret Book, Brigham Distributing, Sheridan, BYU Print, etc.)
Advise on branding, marketing, and advertising strategies for all publications.
Oversee inventory and fulfillment processes for copublished and independently published titles.
Ensure compliance with publishing standards, including ISBN registration and CIP data submission.
Stay abreast of leading trends in academic publishing, printing, and distribution.
Business Administration

Oversee departmental budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting related to publishing operations.
Prepare materials and presentations for publication leadership that reflect sales, royalties, subscriptions, and other related data.
Process author royalties, contracts, and vendor invoices in accordance with university (i.e., Workday) and legal standards.
Ensure compliance with copyright laws and publishing regulations.
Support hiring, supervision, and time tracking for student interns and part-time employees.
Lead Design Team

Supervise the graphic design team responsible for RSP publications.
Establish and maintain design standards to ensure scholarly and visually compelling outputs.
Manage access to design tools and resources (e.g., CreativePro, RF123.com, etc.)
Develop and maintain design standards to produce high quality and scholarly projects.
Manage access to CreativePro, RF123.com, and other accounts for design team.
Serve as a liaison with external partners on cover design, layout, and other visual elements.

Distribution & Outreach

Coordinate distribution of author and gratis copies, including materials sent to apostolic advisors.
Serve as a point of contact for authors, editors, distributors, and university departments.
Assist with marketing and distribution efforts at campus events and professional conferences.