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Larry Eidelberg, one of the "veterans" at Bert Davis, has been with the firm for 15 years. He has stayed this long not because anyone has forced him to, but because he loves recruiting in the publishing and new media fields.
When Larry graduated from New York University, he followed his dream and entered a career in television news production. But after some of life's unexpected twists and turns, he moved into publishing. He taught himself this new business by opening his own company, Shelter Books, where he developed titles for the professional health care market. After three successful years, Shelter was bought by a Swedish conglomerate, Esselte Video, and Larry ran their US operation and published a series of video directories. When that company was sold, he joined Knowledge Industry Publications as Manager of Directory Publishing.
Throughout his publishing career, Larry's focus (and real love) has been the editorial side of the business. When he joined Bert Davis, he immediately started placing editors in all areas that include trade, legal, medical, new technology, and magazines. Larry has built a specific specialty in educational publishing where has placed many people in the elementary, secondary, English-as-a-Second-Language, and college markets. Larry remembers his days as an editor fondly and, because of that experience, is able to understand the role editors play in the publishing process.
As the publishing and information industries continue to evolve, Larry feels there is still a great deal more opportunity for him to learn and to contribute. He is looking forward to another 15 years of being a part of enhancing both the careers of publishing professionals and the value of their companies.
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Senior Director of Publications
Medical membership society seeks a Senior Director of Publications to oversee an important publishing program that keeps members informed of the latest research and activities in the field. The program includes four highly regarded medical journals and a monthly news magazine.
Responsibilities:
- Exercise full P&L oversight for all existing and new publications.
- Manage operations for the publications program and ensure that consistently high standards are maintained.
- Lead the society in developing and implementing its publishing growth initiatives.
- Oversee editorial functions through effective relationships with editors, editorial boards, reviewers, authors, writers, and stringers.
- Serve as the staff liaison to the society’s Publications Core Committee, the group of members charged with policy development and oversight of the publishing program.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with commercial publishers and other not-for-profit groups.
- Work with the CFO to develop the annual operating budget that includes all pricing, costs of services, technology investments, and staff overhead.
- Negotiate all licensing agreements.
- Manage outside vendors, including printers, rapid review services, agents, and designers.
- Direct additional business aspects of the publishing program, to include reprints, mailing lists, permissions, supplements, and advertising.
- Monitor the state of the STM publishing; stay current on market trends and the competition.
Requirements:
- Ten-plus years in journals publishing, preferably with medical research publications.
- Background in developing innovative print and electronic products.
- The ability to supervise and mentor editorial and administrative staff.
- Solid vendor relations and negotiating skills.
- Strategic, analytical, and financial management experience.
- The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with all stakeholders, including staff, society members, and volunteer committee leadership.
To be considered for this position, please contact Larry Eidelberg, 212-838-4000 or Leidelberg@bertdavis.com
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