Editorial Director Jobs in California

An Editorial Director in the publishing industry oversees the entire editorial process, from manuscript acquisition to the final editing stages. This role involves making key decisions on what content is published, managing the editorial team, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective production of high-quality publications. They interact with authors, agents, and internal teams such as design, production, and marketing to bring the printed material to life. They also play a crucial part in business strategy by identifying new publishing opportunities and market trends.

Key skills for this role include excellent written and verbal communication, strong leadership and team management abilities, and a deep understanding of the publishing process. They need to have a keen eye for detail, creative thinking, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. A bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or a related field is generally required, along with extensive experience in publishing. Some positions may prefer a master's degree or certification in publishing. Prior roles en route to becoming an Editorial Director may include Editorial Assistant, Associate Editor, and Senior Editor.

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KCBS-A Managing Editor

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Management: train and mentor editorial staff, providing feedback and editorial / coverage guidance Collaboration: work closely with on-air staff to ensure thorough and comprehensive news coverage Fact-Checking...

International Content Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 days ago

International Content Manager Elevate - Manager Santa Clara CA Web/Creative Services: Graphic Design/Creative Services 1 8 hours ago ABOUT ELEVATE: Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that...

Branded Content Director (LA)

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

Editorialist melds personal styling, editorial content, and shopping into one seamless digital experience powered by proprietary technology and e-commerce tools. Editorialist.com, our media...

Interim, Editorial Director for e.l.f. SKIN & Well People

  • Oakland, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 8 days ago

Reporting to the AVP, Brand Voice, the Editorial Director will collaborate closely with the design team to concept campaigns for product launches and collaborations....

Executive Editor

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

Date Posted April 07, 2025 Industry Digital Media, Nonprofit Specialty Not Specified Job Status Full-time Salary $140,000 to $160,000 Description: Award-Winning Investigative News Publication...

Content Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago

Job Description: The role: Earn up to $5,000 per month (depending on experience) as a Content Manager at Venture Smarter. In this position, you will be instrumental in shaping the company's online...

Creative Content Director - Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago

Creative Content Director - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA THE ROLE We're searching for self-starters, makers, and creative visionaries to lead groundbreaking marketing with a mission to spread joy....

Managing Editor - NBC 4 / Telemundo [Los Angeles]

  • Hollywood, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Hollywood, CA
  • 9 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...

Content Manager, Digital Content

  • Fremont, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 9 days ago

We are looking for a talented, passionate Content Manager to join our growing Digital Content team based in Fremont. The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with multiple...

Content Director, Golden State Entertainment

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

About the Position Golden State Entertainment (GSE) is the entertainment and content vertical under the larger company umbrella that encompasses the seven-time NBA Champion Golden State Warriors,...

Content Manager

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 10 days ago

Job Description: Rakuten International oversees 7 businesses with over 4,000 employees globally. The brand is recognized for its leadership and innovation in e-commerce, digital content,...

Content Manager

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 10 days ago

Meta's Product Content Operations team is a global group of content experts whose remit is to refine content experiences across platforms and products. The team is looking for a skilled content...

Executive Editor - Energy & Materials Transition

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 18 days ago

You will become fluent in McKinsey's production-related processes and resources, with strong editing, fact-checking, and content management support....

Digital Content Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 18 days ago

publishing across platforms such as YouTube, Libsyn and Medium/ Blogs Deep understanding of digital publishing/video publishing best practices Comfortable writing copy for an audience of millions Experience...

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Director of Content Development, Samsung TV Plus

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 20 days ago

Position Summary Position Summary Samsung TV Plus is an industry-leading FAST (free ad-supported TV) and VOD (video-on-demand) service reaching 30 countries and over 600 million devices globally...

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors 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 Editorial Directors 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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