Chief Editor Jobs in Missouri

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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Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary Reporting to the Director, Research Development, the Manager, Grant Writing and Editing will serve as a shared resource for the School of Public Health...

Grant Writing and Editing Manager - School of Public Health

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago

Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary Reporting to the Director, Research Development, the Manager, Grant Writing and Editing will serve as a shared resource for the School of Public Health...

... Walmart Global Communications is seeking a lead editor/senior videographer to join our in-house films team, focused on creative leadership and narrative excellence in post-production, in...

Content Manager, Healthcare Business Development & Bid Team

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago

Company Overview and Culture EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company. We partner with clients using a data and AI-led approach to reinvent...

Remote Work

Digital Media - Digital Content Manager

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago

POSITION PROFILE: Digital Content Manager DEPARTMENT: Digital Media REPORTS TO: Director of Digital Media STATUS: Salaried Exempt JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for a Digital Content Manager to join...

Graduate Assistant - Muleskinner Managing Editor

  • Warrensburg, MO
  • 7 days ago
  • Warrensburg, MO
  • 7 days ago

The Muleskinner is seeking applications for the position of Managing Editor. General responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to playing a pivotal role in supporting the...

Content Manager, Copywriting

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 19 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 19 days ago

Posting Details Job Summary/Basic Function Maryville University is seeking a skilled Content Manager with a specialization in copywriting to join our Office of Strategic Marketing and...

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - Capitol Media Group

  • Springfield, MO
  • 19 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 19 days ago

Current Opening Springfield, IL: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Full-time position Capitol Media Group is looking for an experienced, driven, digital-savvy journalism leader for the local news site...

Managing Editor, News

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Hiring Department KWMU FM Radio Job Description St. Louis Public Radio, an NPR member station, seeks a Managing Editor of News to set the newsroom's editorial vision, standards and day-to-day...

Demographic Data for Missouri

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Salary for Chief Editor Jobs in Missouri

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

Highest Education Level

Chief Editors in Missouri 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 Missouri
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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