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Head of Publishing jobs are open across trade publishing, educational publishing, digital media, and corporate communications, at every level from senior editor to vice president, with specializations in content strategy, editorial operations, and rights and licensing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.
Netflix Publishing is focused on bringing fans closer to the stories they love, creating unique experiences that deepen their connection to our titles, talent, and story worlds. Through Tudum and our growing ecosystem of platforms, we combine Netflix's unique insider access and perspective with audience insights and creative storytelling to deliver experiences fans can't find anywhere else.
We are seeking a Manager, Audience Strategy to help shape how Publishing shows up for Netflix's highest-priority titles. This role sits at the intersection of audience insights, entertainment storytelling, and platform strategy, bringing together a deep understanding of our titles and their audiences to identify distinctive opportunities for Publishing.
You'll develop holistic audience strategies that span our Publishing ecosystem, partnering closely with Editorial, Creative, and platform teams to shape programming that serves audiences wherever they engage. You'll be deeply immersed in our titles and campaigns, anticipating opportunities, bringing a strong audience point of view, and connecting the expertise of our teams to develop more innovative, cohesive experiences for fans.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, creative problem-solver, and collaborative leader who combines a passion for entertainment with strong analytical instincts. You're equally comfortable diving into scripts and audience research, shaping creative opportunities, and using data to understand what's working. You're excited by emerging technology and eager to rethink how insights, tools, and workflows can strengthen our work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead audience strategy for priority Netflix titles, developing deep expertise through scripts, campaign planning, and audience research, and using consumer insights and performance data to inform strategic direction.
- Proactively identify opportunities throughout the campaign lifecycle, translating audience insights into strategic recommendations that shape Publishing's creative approach and programming.
- Identify Publishing's unique insider opportunities, leveraging Netflix's access, authority, and perspective to create differentiated experiences members can't find elsewhere.
- Partner with platform teams to develop cohesive, audience-first strategies and integrated programming that connect title opportunities with each platform's strengths and capabilities.
- Lead collaborative title planning with Editorial, Creative, and cross-functional teams, bringing together the right expertise to shape strategies, inform decisions, and represent Publishing's holistic audience perspective.
- Recommend where to focus Publishing's efforts and investments, prioritizing opportunities with the greatest potential for audience engagement and impact.
- Evaluate campaign performance, identify emerging audience opportunities, and translate insights and learnings into stronger programming and future strategies.
- Explore GenAI and emerging technologies to deepen audience insights, streamline workflows, and develop more effective, scalable approaches to strategic planning.
Qualifications
- Experience in audience, content, or marketing strategy, ideally within entertainment, media, or digital publishing.
- Deep understanding of entertainment audiences, fan culture, and how people discover and engage with content across platforms.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate consumer research, audience data, and performance insights into actionable recommendations.
- Strategic and creative thinker with a track record of developing integrated, audience-driven strategies.
- Collaborative leader who can influence across disciplines, build alignment, and bring diverse perspectives together.
- Comfort working in ambiguity.
- Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate opportunities in a fast-moving environment.
- Curious about GenAI and emerging technologies, with an interest in rethinking how strategy and planning get done.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here .
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here .
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.
Netflix Publishing is focused on bringing fans closer to the stories they love, creating unique experiences that deepen their connection to our titles, talent, and story worlds. Through Tudum and our growing ecosystem of platforms, we combine Netflix's unique insider access and perspective with audience insights and creative storytelling to deliver experiences fans can't find anywhere else.
We are seeking a Manager, Audience Strategy to help shape how Publishing shows up for Netflix's highest-priority titles. This role sits at the intersection of audience insights, entertainment storytelling, and platform strategy, bringing together a deep understanding of our titles and their audiences to identify distinctive opportunities for Publishing.
You'll develop holistic audience strategies that span our Publishing ecosystem, partnering closely with Editorial, Creative, and platform teams to shape programming that serves audiences wherever they engage. You'll be deeply immersed in our titles and campaigns, anticipating opportunities, bringing a strong audience point of view, and connecting the expertise of our teams to develop more innovative, cohesive experiences for fans.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, creative problem-solver, and collaborative leader who combines a passion for entertainment with strong analytical instincts. You're equally comfortable diving into scripts and audience research, shaping creative opportunities, and using data to understand what's working. You're excited by emerging technology and eager to rethink how insights, tools, and workflows can strengthen our work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead audience strategy for priority Netflix titles, developing deep expertise through scripts, campaign planning, and audience research, and using consumer insights and performance data to inform strategic direction.
- Proactively identify opportunities throughout the campaign lifecycle, translating audience insights into strategic recommendations that shape Publishing's creative approach and programming.
- Identify Publishing's unique insider opportunities, leveraging Netflix's access, authority, and perspective to create differentiated experiences members can't find elsewhere.
- Partner with platform teams to develop cohesive, audience-first strategies and integrated programming that connect title opportunities with each platform's strengths and capabilities.
- Lead collaborative title planning with Editorial, Creative, and cross-functional teams, bringing together the right expertise to shape strategies, inform decisions, and represent Publishing's holistic audience perspective.
- Recommend where to focus Publishing's efforts and investments, prioritizing opportunities with the greatest potential for audience engagement and impact.
- Evaluate campaign performance, identify emerging audience opportunities, and translate insights and learnings into stronger programming and future strategies.
- Explore GenAI and emerging technologies to deepen audience insights, streamline workflows, and develop more effective, scalable approaches to strategic planning.
Qualifications
- Experience in audience, content, or marketing strategy, ideally within entertainment, media, or digital publishing.
- Deep understanding of entertainment audiences, fan culture, and how people discover and engage with content across platforms.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate consumer research, audience data, and performance insights into actionable recommendations.
- Strategic and creative thinker with a track record of developing integrated, audience-driven strategies.
- Collaborative leader who can influence across disciplines, build alignment, and bring diverse perspectives together.
- Comfort working in ambiguity.
- Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate opportunities in a fast-moving environment.
- Curious about GenAI and emerging technologies, with an interest in rethinking how strategy and planning get done.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here .
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here .
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of publishing jobs.
- 10 or more years of editorial or content leadership experience in publishing or media
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing editorial or content teams
- Proven ability to oversee full publishing lifecycle from acquisition through distribution
- Proficiency with content management systems and digital publishing platforms
- Experience with budget management, P&L oversight, or revenue accountability
- Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field
Tips for Your Head of Publishing Job Search
Tailor your resume to editorial scope
Head of publishing roles require proof of P&L ownership, list management, and cross-functional leadership. Quantify titles launched, editorial staff managed, and revenue or audience growth you drove. Generic publishing credits without scale signals won't move you past initial screening.
Lead with your acquisition philosophy
Hiring managers for publishing leadership roles want to see your editorial instincts, not just your operations experience. Add a brief portfolio note or cover letter section that describes the content categories you've built or would build, grounded in market positioning.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of publishing openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies by publishing model
Head of publishing responsibilities differ sharply between trade houses, academic presses, B2B media, and content-led brands. Identify which model matches your background before applying, and frame your experience in the same language the organization uses to describe its own output.
Prepare a sample content strategy brief
Many head of publishing interviews include a take-home or live exercise asking you to assess a current list and propose a direction. Arrive with a framework you've used before, referencing specific genre trends, audience data, and competitive whitespace you'd address.
Negotiate against market, not last salary
Head of publishing compensation varies widely based on list size, digital revenue responsibility, and whether you manage production or just editorial. Research comparable scope roles at organizations of similar revenue before your negotiation conversation so you anchor to current market, not your prior role.
Head of Publishing Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of publishings?
Flatworld, Riot Games, and Simon & Schuster are hiring the most head of publishings right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The mix includes both legacy publishers and content-led brands expanding their editorial functions.
How many head of publishing jobs are remote?
About 63% of head of publishing openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in editorial leadership roles. Digital publishing, content strategy, and B2B media sub-areas tend to offer the most remote arrangements, while academic presses and trade houses more often require an on-site presence.
How do you become a head of publishing?
Most heads of publishing advance from senior editor, editorial director, or content director roles after building a record of list management, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing and sales. Developing P&L literacy, expanding your author or partner network, and leading at least one major launch initiative are the clearest steps toward the top role.
How do you get hired as a head of publishing with limited experience?
Candidates with limited direct leadership experience can strengthen their candidacy by targeting smaller presses, niche digital publishers, or content-led startups where the head of publishing role is newly created. Demonstrating editorial judgment through a curated portfolio, a clear acquisitions thesis, and experience managing freelancers or junior editors signals readiness even without a formal director title on your resume.
What does the head of publishing interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a panel interview with senior leadership covering editorial vision, team management, and business strategy. Many employers include a case study or presentation round where you assess a current list or propose a content direction. A final round with executive stakeholders or board members is common at larger organizations.
Where can I find and apply to head of publishing jobs?
You can find and apply to head of publishing jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and editorial focus, and apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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