Editorial Director Jobs in North Carolina

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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Senior Content Manager

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

Senior Content Manager Job ID: 30000227 Location: Charlotte, NC, United States Department: Communications - Creative Services Posted Date: Mar 6, 2025 Employment Type: Full-Time Worker Sub-Type:...

Content Manager

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 8 days ago

Content Manager Quint - Manager CHARLOTTE NC Marketing: Consumer Marketing/Brand Management 0 3 days ago In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being...

Brand and Content Manager

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 18 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 18 days ago

Brand and Content Manager The Brand & Content Manager drives brand storytelling and digital engagement across multiple platforms. This role ensures consistent and impactful messaging for internal...

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Attorney Editor/Content Manager Corporate and M&A

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 19 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 19 days ago

RELX INC Attorney Editor/Content Manager Corporate and M&A in Raleigh , North Carolina Are you looking for an alternative legal career as an SME in Corporate and M&A law? Do you want to work...

Hygraph Content Manager/Web Developer

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 23 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 23 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...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in North Carolina

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

Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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