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In addition to total compensation, AOTA offers a competitive total rewards package that offers professional development stipends, wellness programs, and remote flexibility.
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Hybrid/Remote is allowed.
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT (Remote/Hybrid):
This role offers a remote work environment with hybrid options working from AOTA’s Bethesda, Maryland headquarters. • Occasional travel may be required to attend conferences, meetings, or organizational events.
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
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Publishing, Media, or related field (Master’s preferred)
8+ years of experience in publishing, association management, or content/product leadership
Demonstrated success leading multi-channel publishing portfolios (print and digital)
Strong experience in editorial strategy, product development, and content lifecycle management
Experience with vendor strategy, contract negotiation, and RFP processes
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and revenue models
Experience with digital content platforms, publishing systems, or learning technologies strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stream publishing or content operations with strategic accountability
About AOTA
Work with us! Want to be part of a dynamic team? AOTA's staff supports the professional interests of occupational therapy practitioners. From seasoned occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in our Practice Department, to lobbyists and advocates on Capitol Hill, staff skills and talents advance occupational therapy in a variety of ways.
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.