Editorial Director Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

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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Managing Editor

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

goals and finding satisfaction in their work Production work Manage production of JCs quarterly print magazine, including keeping the editorial staff accountable to production timelines; coordinating fact-checking...

Revenue Enablement Content Manager

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

New Revenue Enablement Content Manager New York, New York Applecart is the leading technology company creating a new category of Decision Maker Marketing. The most important decisions are made by...

Senior Content Manager

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

Copy edit, proofread, and fact check as needed. As necessary, edit materials from internal sources and from freelancer contributors....

Global Editorial Director, Vanity Fair

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description Location: New York, NY Conde Nast is seeking a highly experienced Global Editorial Director (GED) to lead Vanity Fair across markets....

Lead Editor, Beauty & Personal Care

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 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. It's why we have a...

Assistant Managing Editor, Tor

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Manual of Style Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Track Changes in Word and Acrobat PDF markup tools Ideal Experience: Copyediting and proofreading experience Familiarity with Adobe...

Branded Content Director (NY)

  • New York City, NY (3 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York City, NY (3 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 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...

Editorial Manager, Commercial Fiction

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Prepare slates of recommendations to the Editorial Director and clearly articulate your view on why these titles should or should not be featured....

Editorial Director, Audio & Video, The Verge [Remote]

  • Bowling Green, NY (3 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Bowling Green, NY (3 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

WHAT YOU'LL DO The Verge is seeking an Editorial Director to lead our audio and video teams and to oversee our flagship podcasts, The Vergecast and Decoder with Nilay Patel....

Content Manager

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description We're looking for a Content Manager to join our team in New York as part of our Content function. Your Role: You are a fintech enthusiast with a minimum of 2 years' experience...

Content Manager

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Company Description Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world's most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. Were...

Managing Editor, Strategic Proposals

  • New York City, NY (3 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York City, NY (3 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person's daily commute to reducing humanity's collective environmental footprint - we've got huge...

Chief Editor, Nature Biomedical Engineering

  • New York City, NY (3 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York City, NY (3 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Job Title: Chief Editor, Nature Biomedical Engineering Locations: New York, Beijing or Shanghai (Hybrid Working Model) Application Deadline: April 18, 2025 About Springer Nature Group Springer...

Content Manager

  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Background & Purpose of the Job: As the Content Manager for our premium brands, you will be responsible for briefing, executing, and delivering creative content across multiple consumer-facing...

Assistant to the Global Editorial Director, AD

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Appear at local events in support of the Global Editorial Director, as needed....

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Editorial Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Jersey City, NJ 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 Jersey City, NJ
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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