Senior Editor Jobs in Washington

A Senior Editor in the publishing industry is essentially responsible for overseeing the content creation process. They supervise other editors and writers, ensuring that the materials being produced meet the publisher's quality standards, editorial guidelines, and deadlines. They are also involved in planning, reviewing and revising content for publication, and may even play a role in the final approval of manuscripts. Additionally, they collaborate closely with other departments like marketing, sales, and production to ensure the successful release of publications.

Before becoming a Senior Editor, one might have roles as an Associate Editor, Staff Writer, or Copy Editor. The role requires strong leadership, excellent writing and editing skills, and a keen eye for detail. They need to have a deep understanding of the subject matter they're dealing with and stay updated on industry trends. Familiarity with publishing tools and technology is also crucial. While a bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, or a related field is typically required, certifications in editing, journalism, or even specific subjects relevant to the publishing house can be beneficial.

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Sr. Editor, Community Impact, Internal Corporate Communications

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking an experienced storyteller to lead strategic internal communications initiatives that showcase Amazons community engagement and social impact efforts to corporate employees. The Sr....

Proposal Writer

  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago

Proposal Writer 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Olympia, WA 98507 As part of the proposals team, the Proposal Writer will work closely with Sales and Contract Management (S&CM), Subject Matter Experts...

Philanthropy Writer/Content Editing Strategist - Remote

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 5 days ago

PeaceHealth is seeking a full time Philanthropy Writer/Content Editing Strategist. This remote role requires the incumbent to work & reside in OR, WA or AK by date of hire. The Philanthropy Writer...

Copywriter I

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

Position Title: Copywriter I Department: Marketing Reports to: Creative Manager Pay Class: Full-time Regular FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY Pacific Science Center is seeking a...

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Performance Marketing Copywriter

  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago

Employee Applicant Privacy Notice Who we are: Shape a brighter financial future with us. Together with our members, we're changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance....

Technical Proposal Writer

  • Sumner, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Sumner, WA
  • 10 days ago

About Us Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing,...

APPLY NOW Bureau Reporter-Multi-Media Journalist - APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW TV - Yakima, WA About us: Apple Valley News Now, the local ABC affiliate in the Yakima/Tri Cities market of Washington...

Senior Content Editor

  • Bothell, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 15 days ago

Ensure best practices in grammar, messaging, writing, and editorial style, including the corporate brand style Write for a variety of content types Research and fact-check for all content types from...

Multimedia Journalist APPLE VALLEY NEWS TV

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 17 days ago

MultiMedia Journalist APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW TV Kennewick WA About us: Apple Valley News Now, the local ABC affiliate in the Yakima/Tri Cities market of Washington state, is part of Morgan Murphy...

Senior Content Editor

  • Renton, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Renton, WA
  • 19 days ago

This Senior Editor [(Marketing Consultant IV, Sales & Administration)] position supports Kaiser Permanente’s integrated marketing communications programs by reviewing, editing, and proofreading content...

Sr. UX Writer

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 19 days ago

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes,...

Philanthropy Writer

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in...

Are you a programmer who loves to write? Are you excited about centralized management of AWS services? The Technical Content Experience (TCX) group, also known as AWS Documentation is looking for...

Marketing Writer Internship

  • Silverdale, WA
  • 21 days ago
  • Silverdale, WA
  • 21 days ago

Job Description Detail: Learn and use donor-centric language, proper grammar, correct spelling, and house style (using the Chicago Manual of Style and COTNs Editorial Style Guide) Write blog posts,...

Copywriter I

  • Auburn, WA
  • 21 days ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 21 days ago

Company Overview: When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, theres really...

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Salary for Senior Editor Jobs in Washington

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Highest Education Level

Senior Editors in Washington offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.2%
Master's Degree
23.2%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Associate's Degree
2.7%
High School or GED
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.5%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.1%


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