Editorial Director Jobs in Wellesley, MA

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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Publishing and Editorial Manager (Remote)

  • Needham, MA (2 miles from Wellesley, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Needham, MA (2 miles from Wellesley, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

Publishing and Editorial Manager (Remote) Job Employer Name: Debtors Anonymous, IncSpiderID: 13906064 Location: Needham, MassachusettsDate Posted: 12/12/2024 Wage: 7,200Category: Publishing Job...

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Marketing Content Manager IT

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Wellesley, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Wellesley, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Marketing Content Manager IT 12 months contract Location: Danvers, Boston - MA Onsite (locals or nearby state candidates are preferred) Rate: Open on W2 Role Summary: As the Marketing Content...

AEM Digital Content Manager

  • Wellesley, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Wellesley, MA
  • 2 days ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

Personalization Content Manager

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Wellesley, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Wellesley, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Job Description Are you skilled at combining creative work with data and AI-driven technical solutions to deliver personalized shopping experiences? Bring your ability to think big picture,...

Executive Editor - Energy & Materials Transition

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Wellesley, MA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Wellesley, MA)
  • 27 days ago

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

Data & Analytics Content Manager, SVP

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Wellesley, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Wellesley, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Content Manager At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world's financial system we touch nearly 20% of the...

Data & Analytics Content Manager, SVP

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Wellesley, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Wellesley, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Content Manager At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the worlds financial system we touch nearly 20% of the worlds...

Editor-in-Chief of Ploughshares Open-Rank Faculty Position in Writing, Literature and Publishing

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Wellesley, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Wellesley, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

Join our community and experience Emerson College! The Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing invites applications for an Editor-in-Chief for the literary journal Ploughshares /...

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Wellesley, MA

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Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Wellesley, MA 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 Wellesley, MA
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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