NYC-- Director of Digital and Print Publications-- The New York Public Library

Director of Digital and Print Publications



Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: New York, New York, 10016, United States
Posted by: The New York Public Library
Job Category: Communications
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: September 4, 2009
Last updated: July 7, 2009
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: July 6, 2009
Area of Focus: Library or Resource Center, Media and Journalism



Description:
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Communications and Marketing, the Director of Digital and Print Publications is responsible for managing a multimedia publishing program that includes the creation, publication and innovative presentation of original content reflecting and extending the work and mission of the Library. The Director:

>Oversees the production of institutional magazines, web publications and content initiatives, program brochures, the annual report, exhibition and collection-related books and other promotional materials.
>Manages the creation and production of donor and user publications BOOKMARK, NOW, and ROAR/UPROAR.
>Develops, plans and oversees new publishing efforts for NYPL collections and services, in a variety of digital formats via nypl.org and other electronic devices.
>Researches and manages new online publication opportunities, including an NYPL electronic journal and digital annual report presentations.
>Manages editorial support (copy editing, proofreading, image research) provided by Publications Office staff to departments throughout the Library, in particular Development, Exhibitions, Education, Public Relations and Marketing.
>Recommends and helps conceptualize, develop and promote multimedia publishing venues for exhibition and collection-related materials.
>Recommends publishers, develops book proposals, sells proposals to publishers, and helps negotiate contracts/ licensing agreements, for exhibition and collection-related books.
>Manages the publishing process for projects, including budgets, writing, editing, imaging, design, production schedules and inventory.
>Serves as Library-wide business and marketing advisor for publishing endeavors.
>Works with a wide range of individuals, including librarians, curators, outside scholars, web producers, publishers, designers, library administration, and in-house counsel.
>Performs related duties as required.
Additional Qualifications:
>Bachelor's degree, preferably in the humanities.
>Excellent editorial command, including strong written and oral skills.
>Minimum 7 years' experience in publishing and content creation, preferably on the editorial side.
>Minimum 5 years' experience in new media editorial content production.
>Substantial business and management experience including long-range planning and fiscal responsibility.
>Demonstrated ability to conceive new ideas that are creative and imaginative, through various media, and proven ability to bring those ideas to publication.
>Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
>Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability.
>Contract experience and negotiating skills preferred.


How to Apply:
To apply, please follow the link below:

http://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/5612/job

Applicants who accept an offer for a position with The New York Public Library are required to undergo a background check and drug screen. The New York Public Library is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.