Publishing Director

About Alcoholics Anonymous

Founded in 1935 Alcoholics Anonymous World Services (AAWS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and an international fellowship of people who have had a drinking problem. The Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship is nonprofessional self-supporting multiracial apolitical and available almost everywhere. The General Service Office (GSO) in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of New York City employs approximately 95 people (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and serves over 2 million members in the US and Canada.

Our mission at the GSO is to support carrying the message of Alcoholics Anonymous to the still-suffering alcoholic by providing services to A.A. members groups and others; publishing and distributing A.A. literature preserving A.A. history and sharing A.A.s collective experience. Not only is our team incredibly mission-driven but also tremendously supportive of each other as both colleagues and individuals.

Job Summary

The Publishing Director provides strategic and visionary leadership to our business by leading the strategic planning operations and professional direction of the Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Inc. Publishing Department. This role ensures the highest quality standards in producing Conference-approved and other items of AAWS publications including print digital and audiovisual materials. The Publishing Director drives innovation in publishing formats production and distribution while aligning with the mission of the General Service Conference of A.A. and the General Service Board.

Please note that a minimum of eight years of continuous sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous and knowlege of the 12 Steps Traditions and Concepts and familiarity with A.A. literature is a requirement for this position.

Requirements

Editorial Production & Distribution Strategy

• Direct the development revision and production of all AAWS publications across print digital and audiovisual formats.
• Oversee the application of consistent editorial style formatting and graphic design across all published material.
• Ensures compliance with copyright and licensing agreements for digital distribution across e-book and audiobook platforms.
• Oversee the operations of the AAWS Webstore including product availability pricing strategies and promotional initiatives.
• Ensure that A.A. publications are accessible across multiple formats languages and platforms (print digital audio braille large print etc.) to reach diverse and underserved populations.
• Drive innovation not only in formats but also in distribution exploring partnerships digital platforms and accessibility technologies.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership & Department Oversight

Required Skills

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Location

This position is in New York City we currently work a hybrid schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days remote with occasional additional in office days. We are not able to accommodate a remote schedule for this position.

Pay & Benefits

This is an exempt position with an annual pay range of $200000 - $215000.

AAWS offers outstanding health benefits including majority employer paid medical dental and vision and an employer-funded health reimbursement account. Long- and short-term disability and life insurance is provided at no cost to our employees. We offer generous paid time off including 3 weeks of vacation to start 10 sick days personal days and paid holidays. Additional benefits include a 403(b) plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution tuition reimbursement program and salary continuation program all of which are available after 12 months of employment.

Applying

Please include a cover letter telling us about your interest in this position. Click the Apply button below to complete our application we look forward to hearing from you!

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Fundraising,Management Experience,Coaching,Analysis Skills,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Public Speaking,negotiation,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 200000 - 215000