What are the responsibilities and job description for the President and Publisher (Hybrid) position at NPAworldwide?
Job Description
- Conduct the day-to-day operations and make publishing decisions.
- Build on PPC's long history and reputation while providing innovative, mission-driven leadership.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors, denominational leaders, and executive leadership to establish new strategic directions.
- Envision new strategic directions for the organization and ensure alignment of strategy and resources.
- Form and maintain relationships with other General Assembly entities, middle governing bodies, ecumenical partners, and leaders in the academy.
- Develop and model corporate values and culture with an emphasis on justice and inclusion.
- Lead editorial focus and publication directions.
- Manage the executive leadership team and oversee all functions of the organization, including editorial, production, marketing, operations, and sales.
- Direct financial management and be responsible for the financial performance of PPC.
- Hold overall accountability for the corporate structure, staffing, and health of the organization.
- Lead funds development activities, including fundraising campaigns and grant funding opportunities.
- Significant experience in book publishing, preferably in religious publishing.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven track record leading organizations through continuous change with long-term focus.
- Experience managing large-scale projects.
- Fiscal acumen and knowledge of sound business practices.
- Master's Degree in business, religion, journalism, or related field, or undergraduate degree with extensive publishing experience.
- Membership or experience working with Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations.
- Ability to balance needs of both ministry and business aspects of the organization.
- Lead an established organization with a long-standing history and reputation.
- Opportunity to innovate and build a thriving publishing house.
- Work closely with board, denominational leaders, and executive team.
- Shape strategic directions and culture with focus on justice and inclusion.
- Make significant impact in religious publishing and church-related communities.
