Publisher (Christian Nonfiction) at Tyndale House Publishers – Carol Stream, Illinois

For more than 60 years, Tyndale House Publishers has helped readers discover the life-giving truths of God’s Word. Today we are one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. Though our business has grown, our mission remains the same: to open God’s Word to as many as possible in language they can relate to and understand.

Tyndale is seeking a leader for its wide-ranging, fast-paced nonfiction publishing program. The ideal candidate will have a track record of experience in the Christian publishing industry and be skilled at working with authors, agents, and partners. The Publisher will provide clear vision for a nonfiction growth path; strategies for achieving the vision through the acquisition and development of high-impact intellectual properties; creativity in the oversight of positioning and packaging; goal-setting to meet revenue and profit objectives; and solid oversight of a team of acquisition and product development experts.

What You Will Do

As the Publisher for Tyndale Nonfiction, you’ll lead a team of top acquisitions publishing professionals to maximize a dynamic and thriving nonfiction publishing enterprise that expands the global impact of Tyndale House Publishers.

You will excel in three key areas:

Relationships

• Cultivate a healthy and collaborative internal culture within the nonfiction team and interdepartmentally, encouraging an environment in which both individuals and teams will thrive.
• Create opportunities to acquire top-tier and groundbreaking books by developing and maintaining excellent relationships with agents, authors, and organizations.
• Contribute to the senior management of the Tyndale Books publishing program and of Tyndale House Publishers supporting the overall growth and health of the organization.
• Prioritize teamwork, service, and the mission of Tyndale House to minister to the spiritual needs of people.

Strategy

• Grow the Tyndale nonfiction imprints’ revenue and ministry impact through strategic line planning and partnership with Marketing and Sales.
• Evaluate market trends, product sales patterns, and customer needs to inform product strategies.
• Lead nonfiction teams in development of annual fiscal year budgets for the imprints.
• Optimize sales and profit from backlist with effective management.

Content

• Acquire and develop A-level nonfiction books and Bible studies, including streaming video content from key Christian voices
• Decide on the projects and properties to advance into the corporate approval process, and champion those properties to the publications committee and interdepartmentally throughout the life of the product.
• Build the imprint reputations in terms of their commitment to orthodox Christian theology as well as excellence in literary quality.

Skills and Qualifications Needed

Position Profile:

• College degree in communications, English, marketing or a related area
• Well-networked throughout publishing industry
• Eight or more years in a leadership role in publishing, preferably as Publisher or Associate Publisher
• Familiarity with Christian books and media; some experience with curriculum and study resources preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Personal Profile:

• Active Christian faith with knowledge of evangelical theology, culture, and the Bible
• Lover of books and ideas
• Strategic thinker
• Excellent verbal and written communicator
• Servant leader
• People developer committed to helping others grow and flourish professionally
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment
• Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God’s Word, and agreement with our Statement of Faith

We want to hear more about you and why you are interested in Tyndale and this role, so we highly recommend including a cover letter.

Tyndale has been repeatedly certified as a Best Christian Workplace. Learn more about us and what we believe at www.tyndale.com/our-mission.

The hiring range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 annually. Actual offers will take into consideration the candidate’s education, experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, and other relevant factors. A summary of Tyndale’s comprehensive benefits is: https://www.tyndale.com/careers/.