Associate Publisher

David C Cook; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

David C Cook seeks an accomplished Associate Publisher, Brand & Acquisitions to shape the future of our publishing ministry, building influential brands and acquiring high-impact authors and content.

You'll partner with the Executive Publisher to execute strategy, own select portfolios, and develop the Books/Editorial and Acquisitions teams while collaborating with marketing, sales, editorial, and production to drive lifecycle success and global impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level acquisitions of authors, ministries, brands and content platforms.
• Develop and grow key publishing brands and categories.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, editorial, and production to strengthen positioning and go-to-market plans.
• Grow and mentor Books/Editorial and Acquisitions teams.

Job description

Shape the Stories That Shape the Church

David C Cook is looking for an accomplished Associate Publisher, Brand & Acquisitions to help shape the future of our publishing ministry, building influential brands, acquiring high-impact authors and content, and developing a publishing organization positioned for lasting growth and impact.

Partnering closely with the Executive Publisher, you’ll help shape and execute publishing and acquisitions strategy while taking significant ownership of key publishing portfolios and initiatives. You’ll identify opportunities, evaluate investments and risks, establish priorities, and translate our broader vision into publishing strategies that are actionable, commercially sound, and aligned with our mission to serve the global Church.

At the heart of this role is the opportunity to discover and develop content that matters. You’ll lead high-level acquisitions of authors, ministries, brands, and content platforms; evaluate author platforms and long-term brand potential; and build trusted relationships with authors, agents, and ministry partners.

You’ll also help grow key publishing brands and categories, identify new audiences and partnerships, and position David C Cook as a preferred publishing partner.

Your impact will extend well beyond acquisitions. You’ll lead and develop our Books/Editorial and Acquisitions teams, mentor emerging leaders, strengthen publishing capabilities, and establish the structure, priorities, resources, and expectations needed for a high-performing organization.

You’ll also collaborate closely with marketing, sales, editorial, and production to strengthen positioning, go-to-market execution, audience engagement, and product lifecycle success.

This is an opportunity for a publishing leader who wants to combine mission, strategy, creativity, and commercial leadership, helping bring culturally relevant, biblically grounded content to life while expanding its reach and impact around the world.