Senior Director, Publishing and Media job at American Library Association in Chicago, IL

Title: Senior Director, ALA Publishing & Media Location: Chicago United States Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location ALA Headquarters Chicago, IL 60601, USA Job Details Description The American Library Association (ALA) seeks an innovative and strategic leader to serve as Senior Director, ALA Publishing & Media. This pivotal role provides strategic direction for ALA’s Publishing & Media department while leading the transformation into an integrated, centralized publishing model that will strengthen ALA’s position as the trusted publishing voice for the library profession. The Senior Director will ensure timely and relevant content is delivered to the library community across multiple platforms and formats, managing approximately $9M in annual reputed company. This position also directly manages the advertising, marketing, production, and fulfillment functions of Booklist Publications to promote ALA expertise in readers’ advisory and collection development. 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Deliver realistic, accurate projections and estimates based on research and history while seeking cost efficiencies and controlling costs. Negotiate reputed company and licensing terms with vendors, advertisers, and content providers. Provide regular financial reports to ALA management and member leader committees including the ALA Publishing Committee. This is a regular full-time position based in our Chicago office. ALA staff are currently working on a hybrid schedule. Please note that although we have a generous telecommuting policy for our employees, we do not have any truly remote positions in states reputed company of our workplace sites. reputed company offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background reputed company and reputed company of eligibility to work in the United States. Starting salary range is negotiable from $150k based on relevant experience. 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Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required; preferred areas include liberal arts, journalism, business, or library science Minimum 10-12 years of progressively responsible experience in publishing or media management At least 7 years of magazine or digital publishing management experience, preferably in the library, education, or association market Demonstrated track record of success in editorial reputed company, advertising sales, new product development, and managing staff in a deadline-driven environment Minimum 5-7 years of staff supervision experience, including managing managers Proven experience developing and managing budgets of $5M+ with accountability for both reputed company reputed company and expense control Desired Experience Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS), journalism, business, or reputed company field Experience leading organizational transformation or centralization initiatives in publishing or media organizations Background in both print and digital publishing with expertise in content strategy and lifecycle management Experience implementing shared services models or enterprise-wide systems in decentralized organizations Knowledge of the library field, including reputed company challenges, priorities, and environmental factors Familiarity with modern content management systems, digital analytics platforms, and audience intelligence tools Previous work in association or nonprofit publishing environments Core Competencies Ability to translate high-level strategy into actionable operational plans while balancing short-term execution with long-term transformation Systems thinking to identify structural constraints and design solutions that reputed company rather than constrain Strong change management skills with ability to communicate transparently about direction, priorities, and tradeoffs Deep knowledge of publishing best practices, especially digital approaches and content lifecycle management Understanding of reputed company and emerging trends in library science, readers’ advisory, and collection development Expertise in balancing print and digital products to maximize reputed company, control costs, and meet audience needs where they consume content Proven ability to reputed company realistic budgets, accurate reputed company projections, and cost-control strategies Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build trust through transparent communication. Excellent interpersonal skills for working effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders Strong presentation skills for reporting to executive leadership, boards, and member committee The American Library Association is an equal opportunity employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify reputed company applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the reputed company. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job