Editorial Director Jobs in Maryland

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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Data/Content Manager NEW

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 8 days ago

Data/Content Manager PrimCorp, LLC View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Top Secret/SCI Unspecified Unspecified IT - Data Science Bethesda, MD (ON-SITE/OFFICE) The contractor shall...

Data/Content Manager

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 15 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 15 days ago

The contractor shall provide advice and support to the agency senior staff, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), DIEM management, and stakeholders across the DIE for approaches to identify, gain insight...

Director of Editorial Operations

  • Berwyn Heights, MD
  • 18 days ago
  • Berwyn Heights, MD
  • 18 days ago

Director of Editorial Operations The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated...

Hygraph Content Manager/Web Developer

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 24 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 24 days ago

Our client, in the SaaS space, is looking to add a Web Developer to their team. This person will help managed their CMS (Hygraph) as well as turn creative assets into web pages as they are going...

Associate Managing Editor

  • North Bethesda, MD
  • 29 days ago
  • North Bethesda, MD
  • 29 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Role Summary: As an Associate Managing Editor working with direction and guidance, you will follow established procedures and formats in managing, tracking, and...

Web Content Manager

  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 60+ days ago

Posting Number: 201201366P Position Title: Web Content Manager Department: Marketing & Digital Communications Position Summary: Working under the Senior Director, Web & Digital Marketing, the Web...

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Maryland

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

Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Maryland 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 Maryland
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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