Religious Publications Manager (Non-CFS, Fixed Term, Five Year Renewable)

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Title: Religious Publications Manager (Non-CFS, Fixed Term, Five Year, Renewable) Posting End Date: March 25, 2026 NOTE: Last day to apply is Tuesday, March 24, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. MST Position Start Date: September 1, 2026 Required Degree: Master’s degree in publishing, linguistics, academic writing, communications, business administration, or a related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date. Preferred Degree: Doctoral degree or equivalent experience in academic publishing, nonprofit administration, or academic writing. Required Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in publishing, production management, or business operations. Preferred Experience: Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in publishing operations, production oversight, or related fields. Duties/Expectations: Publications & Production Oversight Manage the full lifecycle of RSP publications—including books, magazines, and journals—in both print and digital formats. Collaborate with editorial teams and publishing leadership to set production schedules, goals, policies, and budgets. Ensure timely, high-quality production and distribution of materials by coordinating with internal teams and external partners (e.g., Deseret Book, Brigham Distributing, Sheridan, BYU Print, etc.) Advise on branding, marketing, and advertising strategies for all publications. Oversee inventory and fulfillment processes for copublished and independently published titles. Ensure compliance with publishing standards, including ISBN registration and CIP data submission. Stay abreast of leading trends in academic publishing, printing, and distribution. Business Administration Oversee departmental budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting related to publishing operations. Prepare materials and presentations for publication leadership that reflect sales, royalties, subscriptions, and other related data. Process author royalties, contracts, and vendor invoices in accordance with university (i.e., Workday) and legal standards. Ensure compliance with copyright laws and publishing regulations. Support hiring, supervision, and time tracking for student interns and part-time employees. Lead Design Team Supervise the graphic design team responsible for RSP publications. Establish and maintain design standards to ensure scholarly and visually compelling outputs. Manage access to design tools and resources (e.g., CreativePro, RF123.com, etc.) Develop and maintain design standards to produce high quality and scholarly projects. Manage access to CreativePro, RF123.com, and other accounts for design team. Serve as a liaison with external partners on cover design, layout, and other visual elements. Distribution & Outreach Coordinate distribution of author and gratis copies, including materials sent to apostolic advisors. Serve as a point of contact for authors, editors, distributors, and university departments. Assist with marketing and distribution efforts at campus events and professional conferences. Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application. Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment. MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball). If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education . EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Requirements

Master’s degree in publishing, linguistics, academic writing, communications, business administration, or a related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
At least 5 years of professional experience in publishing, production management, or business operations.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree or equivalent experience in academic publishing, nonprofit administration, or academic writing.
Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in publishing operations, production oversight, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of RSP publications—including books, magazines, and journals—in both print and digital formats.
Collaborate with editorial teams and publishing leadership to set production schedules, goals, policies, and budgets.
Ensure timely, high-quality production and distribution of materials by coordinating with internal teams and external partners (e.g., Deseret Book, Brigham Distributing, Sheridan, BYU Print, etc.)
Advise on branding, marketing, and advertising strategies for all publications.
Oversee inventory and fulfillment processes for copublished and independently published titles.
Ensure compliance with publishing standards, including ISBN registration and CIP data submission.
Stay abreast of leading trends in academic publishing, printing, and distribution.
Oversee departmental budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting related to publishing operations.
Prepare materials and presentations for publication leadership that reflect sales, royalties, subscriptions, and other related data.
Process author royalties, contracts, and vendor invoices in accordance with university (i.e., Workday) and legal standards.
Ensure compliance with copyright laws and publishing regulations.
Support hiring, supervision, and time tracking for student interns and part-time employees.
Supervise the graphic design team responsible for RSP publications.
Establish and maintain design standards to ensure scholarly and visually compelling outputs.
Manage access to design tools and resources (e.g., CreativePro, RF123.com, etc.)
Develop and maintain design standards to produce high quality and scholarly projects.
Manage access to CreativePro, RF123.com, and other accounts for design team.
Serve as a liaison with external partners on cover design, layout, and other visual elements.
Coordinate distribution of author and gratis copies, including materials sent to apostolic advisors.
Serve as a point of contact for authors, editors, distributors, and university departments.
Assist with marketing and distribution efforts at campus events and professional conferences.