Description:

Masters Union (www.mastersunion.org) is a new-age business school offering industry-immersive business education where the classes are led by top industry leaders and practitioners. It is a first-of-its-kind institute where distinguished leaders from different walks of life have re-imagined business education in order to create effective business professionals for the ever-changing economy. Our leadership consists of alumni from IITs, IIMs, and Ivy League Schools like Stanford and UPenn.

The institute is strategically located in the very heart of Gurugram's business district, flanked by several Fortune 500 companies, in order to provide the ultimate industry-immersive and hands-on learning experience from day one. The most ground-breaking feature of its Programme is that the courses are taught by CXOs, MDs, Eminent Public Leaders, and even Members of Parliament, apart from distinguished global faculty from top B-schools who regularly consult with Fortune 500 companies.

In its 5 years of run, our flagship Post Graduate Program in Technology and Business Management has already surpassed the placement records of IIM Ahmedabad and ISB with top-notch recruiters (including Amazon, Citibank, Microsoft, Unacademy, Razorpay, BCG, Bain) hiring our graduates.

About the Role:

The Head of Publishing will lead the end-to-end publishing function, driving content strategy, editorial excellence, and business growth across formats and platforms. This role combines creative leadership with strong commercial acumen, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content while expanding audience reach and revenue streams.

The ideal candidate will oversee editorial, production, and marketing teams, scale the publishing portfolio, and lead innovation across digital and multimedia formats.

Responsibilities:

Content Strategy & Leadership:

- Define and execute the overall publishing and content strategy aligned with business objectives

- Lead editorial direction across formats including digital, print, and multimedia

- Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, engaging, and impactful content

Team Leadership & Management:

- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams across editorial, production, and marketing

- Build a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable team culture

- Hire, train, and develop talent within the publishing function

Portfolio Growth & Innovation:

- Drive expansion of the publishing portfolio across new categories, formats, and audiences

- Identify market trends and opportunities for new content initiatives

- Lead innovation in emerging formats such as video, podcasts, and digital-first content

Production & Operations:

- Oversee the end-to-end content production lifecycle

- Ensure timely delivery, quality control, and cost efficiency

- Streamline workflows and optimize operational processes

Revenue & Business Management:

- Own and manage the P&L for the publishing function

- Develop and execute monetization strategies across subscriptions, partnerships, ads, and licensing

- Optimize budgets and drive revenue growth

Partnerships & Stakeholder Management:

- Lead contract negotiations with authors, agencies, and external partners

- Build strategic partnerships to enhance distribution and audience reach

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure cross-functional alignment

Digital Transformation & Analytics:

- Drive adoption of new publishing technologies and digital platforms

- Leverage data and analytics to optimize content performance and audience engagement

- Strengthen online presence, discoverability, and digital growth

Requirements:

- 8- 10+ years of experience in publishing, content, or media

- Proven track record of leading editorial and content teams

- Strong understanding of digital publishing, content marketing, and distribution channels

- Experience managing budgets and driving revenue growth

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in EdTech, media, or publishing environments

- Familiarity with SEO, analytics tools, and performance tracking metrics

- Strong network within the publishing and media ecosystem