Chief Editor Jobs in New York City, NY

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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Supervising Editor

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Conde Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms....

Product Content Manager

  • New York City, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 2 days ago

Pearson's PRoPL interim assessment is intended to represent individual state academic standards with rigorous content, mirroring state summative assessments. The Product Content Manager will track...

Remote Work

Executive Assistant to Editor- in-Chief Emeritus

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Description & Requirements The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy...

Managing Editor

  • Newark, NJ (8 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (8 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 2 days ago

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender...

Executive Editor, News & Operations - People App

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Job Title Executive Editor, News & Operations - People App Job Description About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements PEOPLE is hiring an executive editor to oversee...

New Senior Editor or Executive Editor, Basic Venture

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 4 days ago

SENIOR EDITOR OR EXECUTIVE EDITOR, BASIC VENTURE Editorial New York, New York SUMMARY: The Basic Books Group is a division of Hachette Book Group dedicated to making the world smarter by...

Editorial Director, Podcasts [Remote]

  • Bowling Green, NY (1 mile from New York City, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bowling Green, NY (1 mile from New York City, NY)
  • 5 days ago

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Supervising Editor, Kitchen, NYT Wirecutter

  • Long Island City, NY (4 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Long Island City, NY (4 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 6 days ago

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a...

Social Content Manager

  • Ridgewood, NJ (19 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (19 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Social Content Manager INEOS Automotive - Built For More Story so far Since we started our journey to build a no nonsense 4X4, we've come a long way. We've established INEOS Automotive as a...

Social Media & Content Manager

  • Long Island City, NY (4 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Long Island City, NY (4 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary Murray's Cheese is seeking a creative, organized, and highly motivated Social Media & Content Manager to engage our customers, build community, and drive awareness of our brand...

Associate Content Manager - R25962

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 6 days ago

FactSet Associate Content Manager - R25962 in New York City , New York Full Job DescriptionWe're looking for a Product Data Manager/Owner to join our team of software and AI/ML engineers as we...

Editorial Director, Business Insider Live

  • New York City, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 7 days ago

Business Insider is hiring an experienced editor to help launch and build our Live Events offerings. BI's award-winning journalism reaches millions of readers and video viewers, and now we're...

Managing Editor of News Standards - Spectrum News

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 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...

Editorial Director, Audio & Video

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 7 days ago

WHO WE ARE The Verge is an ambitious multimedia effort founded in 2011 to examine how technology will change life in the future for a massive mainstream audience. The Verge is part of Vox Media,...

Supervising Editor, Kitchen, NYT Wirecutter

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 7 days ago

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. Its why we have a...

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Salary for Chief Editor Jobs in New York City, NY

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

Highest Education Level

Chief Editors in New York City, NY 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 New York City, NY
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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