Job Title: Publishing Director  

Employment Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week 

Reports to: VP of Brand Marketing  

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Position Type: In-Person 

Who We Are 

Life Surge is a leading company in the industry of faith-based live events and financial education programs. One of the fastest growing organizations in the country, Life Surge exists to inspire, train and equip people to build their personal impact in ways that glorify God. By producing 30+ annual events and providing financial education to thousands around the nation, we do just that.  

We are a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about helping people learn, grow, and connect so they may live more enriched lives. Our culture is one where we celebrate each other, individually and as a team. We look to acknowledge and reward our star performers. Let your light shine in our company! 

Opportunity

We are seeking a Publishing Director to focus on building a robust content marketing ecosystem that leverages Life Surge event talent and SurgeU's expansive network of subject matter experts. This role will lead the development of high impact publishing products, including eBooks, memberships and paid subscriptions, books, magazines and digital content, while managing end-to-end publishing operations. Responsibilities span editorial development, compliance alignment, instructional design integration and monetization strategy. 

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in both financial subject matter and publishing management, with a passion for delivering clear, actionable content that empowers learners at all levels. 

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing startup on a mission to transform lives through faith-based financial and business education – shaping a future household brand while building a world-class publishing engine. 

Responsibilities: 

• Define and execute a publishing strategy that aligns with business goals and enhances financial literacy across diverse audiences.  

• Identify market trends, learner needs, and regulatory changes to inform content strategy.  

• Lead the acquisition, creation and editorial development of financial education content including eBooks, memberships and paid subscriptions, books, magazines and digital content. Multimedia content including written, video, audio and digital.  

• Leverage Life Surge event talent and SurgeU SMEs to create impactful, high-quality content that positions SurgeU as a leader in financial education and Life Surge as the leading Christian movement.  

• Books authored by SurgeU instructors, Life Surge event talent and other thought leaders.  

• A high-quality magazine that appeals to both Christian audiences and those seeking financial and business education.  

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of publishing products, from ideation and production to distribution and performance analysis.  

• Develop and implement innovative strategies to grow SurgeU’s customer base, enhance student engagement and improve retention.  

• Collaborate with the marketing and events teams to integrate publishing efforts into broader brand campaigns and initiatives.  

• Identify and cultivate partnerships with key influencers, publishers, and organizations to amplify reach and impact.  

• Lead licensing efforts for curriculum and content reuse in enterprise and academic settings.  

• Build and lead a high-performing publishing team, including editors, content creators and marketing specialists.  

• Oversee budgeting, timelines, quality control, and resource allocation for publishing initiatives. Implement content management systems (CMS) and publishing tools to optimize workflow. 

• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of publishing strategies and refine approaches as needed.  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in education, Finance, Publishing, Journalism, Communications or related field. MBA or master's degree in education or finance preferred.  

• 8-10+ years of experience in educational publishing, financial media or edtech.  

• Exceptional leadership with a talent for working with cross-functional teams and delivering results. 

• Proven track record in senior-level publishing, content marketing or media leadership roles, preferably within the financial education, faith-based or event-driven sectors.  

• Strong understanding of personal finance, investing, wealth management or financial planning topics.  

• Experience developing successful subscription-based or membership models and managing publishing products (e.g., books, magazines or digital media).  

• Expertise working with financial influencers, SMEs or credentialed professionals (e.g., CFPs).  

• Familiarity with financial compliance and regulatory standards.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

• Experience working in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments preferred.  

• Background of working in a regulated industry (financial education) and the Christian market a plus. 

Job Benefits:  

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Holiday, and Paid Time Off.  

• Non-corporate, casual, entrepreneurial, comfortable, fun, and proactive work environment.  

• High-level performers, disciplined, and self-motivated people will do VERY WELL in this environment. 

Life Surge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and seek to empower each individual while supporting the many perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.