Chief Editor Jobs in California

The Chief Editor in the publishing industry is responsible for the content that gets published in books, magazines, online publications, and more. They oversee the entire editorial process, from manuscript submission and selection, to editing and proofreading, to final publication. They work closely with writers to develop compelling content, ensuring that it meets the style, quality, and tone expected by the readers. The Chief Editor also collaborates with the marketing, design, and sales teams to ensure that the content is marketable and appealing to the target audience.

A Chief Editor should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong leadership and decision-making abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Knowledge of editing software and content management systems is often necessary. A degree in Journalism, English, Communications or a related field is generally required, along with several years of experience in editing or related roles. Prior to becoming a Chief Editor, a person might have roles such as Copy Editor, Assistant Editor, or Managing Editor. In addition, industry-specific certifications or memberships, like that of the American Society of Magazine Editors or the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences, could be beneficial.

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Affiliate Content Manager

  • San Ramon, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA
  • 1 day ago

guide Key partner and adviser to all cross-functional teams on all things Affiliate content Key content partnership and adviser to the Creative team on all Affiliate-facing copy Work closely with the...

Executive Assistant (Chief Content Officer)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Executive Assistant (Chief Content Officer) IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience. With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, our employees and...

The Panther Editor-in-Chief AY25-26

  • Orange, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 3 days ago

Student Title Classification Information Quick Link: Job Number: SE104224 Position Information Department or Unit Name: Panther Newspaper Position Headcount: 1 Position Title: The Panther...

Product Content Manager, LA28 - Olympic & Paralympic Games

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

Who We Are: On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports,...

Social Content Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

LOCATION San Francisco, CA SALARY $40/hr - $48/hr EMPLOYMENT TYPE Temp To Hire CATEGORY Creative DIVISION Syndicatebleu Social Content Manager Our client, a leading eCommerce Rewards Platform, is...

Content Manager & Producer at David Suh LLC

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago

Engagement > Followers. Compensation, Location & Perks Compensation: $8,000 per month. Location: Los Angeles (hybrid: mostly in-person, some WFH flexibility). Schedule: M-F (flexible, but must be...

Senior Content Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 7 days ago

Senior Content Manager Sunnyvale, California USA Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world's top 100 brands including...

Managing Editor of News Standards - Spectrum News

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 7 days ago

Do you have excellent news judgement and care deeply about journalistic ethics? Do you enjoy working with reporters and producers on getting enterprising stories ready for air by helping bolster...

Editor in Chief, Getty Publications

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago

Expertise in editorial project management, in-depth experience copyediting and proofreading using The Chicago Manual of Style and up-to-date knowledge of best practices in inclusive editing....

Web Content Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with...

Managing Editor

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 days ago

Are you a top-quality leader who can direct an award-winning team of journalists at the largest news organization in California focused on state issues? With deep knowledge of politics and policy...

Managing Editor - NBC 4 / Telemundo 52 Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

an emphasis on enforcing factual integrity and adhering to NBC4 & T52 standards and guidelines Review scripts for facts and up-to-date information in addition to reviewing scripts for grammar and style...

Sr. Manager, Editorial

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 days ago

TATCHA Sr. Manager, Editorial in San Francisco , California Who We Are Tatcha is a skincare brand rooted in timeless Japanese wisdom, offering transformative yet kind-to-skin formulas that marry...

Part Time Marketing & Content Manager for Childrens Brand

  • Glendale, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 19 days ago

un Part Time Marketing & Content Manager for Children's Brand (Glendale, CA) Zomi Gems compensation: $25/hr employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Marketing & Content Manager...

Content Manager ( Sales Ops / Global Deal Governance )

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 20 days ago

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a...

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Salary for Chief Editor Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Chief Editors in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.0%
Master's Degree
28.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.4%
Associate's Degree
1.9%
High School or GED
1.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.4%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chief Editors in California
2-4 years
30.0%
4-6 years
19.6%
Less than 1 year
14.9%
1-2 years
14.7%
8-10 years
12.2%
6-8 years
8.6%


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