Director, Publications
The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc
Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Publications provides strategic leadership and portfolio oversight for AOTA’s integrated publishing program, including print, digital, and hybrid content products. This role is accountable for aligning publishing strategy with organizational priorities and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, financially sustainable, and member-relevant content across platforms.
The Director leads the overall publishing portfolio strategy- including editorial direction, product lifecycle management, vendor strategy, financial stewardship, and digital innovation. This role is responsible for ensuring AOTA’s publications evolve to meet changing member needs, market conditions, and digital transformation opportunities.
This position serves as a key strategic partner to leadership in shaping AOTA’s knowledge dissemination strategy and ensuring governance, consistency, and performance across publications.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management
- Lead strategy, planning, and prioritization of AOTA’s publications portfolio, including AJOT, OT Practice, AOTA Press, Exam Prep, and related digital products
- Develop annual publishing strategy, operating plans, and budgets aligned with organizational priorities
- Evaluate and evolve the portfolio to ensure relevance, impact, and financial sustainability
- Partner with executive leadership to align publications strategy with broader organizational initiatives
- Use data, market trends, and member insights to inform strategic decisions
Editorial & Content Strategy Oversight
- Provide strategic direction for editorial standards, quality, and content integrity across all publications
- Oversee content development pipelines, acquisitions, and product ideation
- Guide repurposing and transformation of content into new formats (digital learning, bundles, modular offerings, etc.)
- Partner with editorial leadership (e.g., Managing Editor roles) to ensure executional alignment and workflow efficiency
- Establish quality assurance standards for print and digital publishing outputs
Digital Transformation & Product Innovation
- Lead publishing innovation through digital platforms, tools, and emerging technologies
- Partner with digital/web teams to enhance content delivery systems and user experience
- Identify and develop new revenue-generating products, partnerships, and licensing opportunities
- Oversee strategic evolution of Exam Prep and other digital learning tools to ensure external alignment and market relevance
- Advance new models for content monetization, access, and distribution
Operations, Production & Vendor Management
- Oversee production and delivery systems for print and digital publications to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency
- Direct vendor strategy including printers, designers, platform providers, and distribution partners
- Lead RFP processes, contract negotiation strategy, and supplier relationship management
- Ensure operational compliance across distribution, fulfillment, inventory, and publishing systems
- Set standards for inventory strategy, reprints, and lifecycle management of print assets
Financial Oversight & Business Management
- Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for publications and press functions
- Monitor financial performance, including revenue, costs, and product profitability
- Evaluate financial viability of new and existing publishing initiatives
- Oversee pricing strategy for books, licensing, and rights agreements
- Use key performance indicators to inform strategic decisions and portfolio optimization
Marketing, Distribution & External Partnerships
- Oversee strategic marketing direction for publication launches and ongoing product promotion
- Partner with communications and digital teams to maximize visibility and engagement
- Manage external distribution partnerships (e.g., EBSCO, Eurospan, CAOT, and others)
- Represent AOTA Publications at conferences and external engagements to support visibility and partnerships
- Support alignment between publications strategy and sales enablement efforts
Compliance, Administration & Rights Management
- Oversee copyright, licensing, and rights management strategy, including CCC relationships
- Ensure compliance with Library of Congress registration, author agreements, and publishing contracts
- Oversee governance of author payments, royalties, and related financial documentation
- Maintain oversight of publishing system integrity, fraud monitoring, and order governance
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