Editorial Director Jobs in Lakewood, CA

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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Content Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Back to job listings Content Manager Los Angeles, California USA Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world's top 100 brands...

Sr Director, Editorial & Content Strategy

  • Orange, CA (16 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orange, CA (16 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Work Location Orange, California Work Shift Day - 08hrs (United States of America) Why CHOC? At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children's health by providing exceptional and...

Content Manager 8 Software Developer Support Engineer

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Introduction IBM Content Manager 8 (CM8) is an enterprise content management (ECM) system that helps organizations manage, store and retrieve digital content, handling a wide variety of content...

Content Manager 8 Technical Support Professional

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Introduction IBM Content Manager 8 (CM8) is an enterprise content management (ECM) system that helps organizations manage, store and retrieve digital content, handling a wide variety of content...

Content Manager OnDemand Technical Support Professional

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Introduction IBM Content Manager OnDemand (CMOD) is an enterprise content management (ECM) and report management solution for archiving and managing high volumes of documents, reports and other...

Content Manager OnDemand Software Developer Support Engineer

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Introduction IBM Content Manager OnDemand (CMOD) is an enterprise content management (ECM) and report management solution for archiving and managing high volumes of documents, reports and other...

Principal, Publishing Content Strategy (Editor in Chief)

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Riftbound is looking for a seasoned communications professional to lead communications vision for Riot's first tabletop TCG game, shaping how players experience and connect with the brand....

Senior Digital Content Manager

  • Gardena, CA (9 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Gardena, CA (9 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Senior Digital Content Manager Leading D2C Ecommerce Brand Direct Hire Hybrid Work Schedule Were looking for a Senior Digital Content Manager with a background in fashion, home, or lifestyle brand...

Athletics Media and Content Manager (Temp)

  • La Mirada, CA (8 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • La Mirada, CA (8 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Athletics Media and Content Manager (Temp) United States | req2447 Posted on: 7/30/2025 Back to Search Athletics Media and Content Manager (Temp) Reports to: Sports Information Director...

Social Media & Content Manager, Full Time

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 25 days ago

SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTENT MANAGER, FULL TIME Contract type Full-Time Location Los Angeles, CA Specialty Marketing Remote No Reference 487929 Contact name Maria Alberto Job description Are you a...

Content Manager and Writer - Venice Family Clinic

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 25 days ago

General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fixed Hybrid Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm Posted Date...

Social Media and Content Manager

  • Lakewood, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lakewood, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : Bristol Hospice Greater LA - Lakewood, CA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $70000.00 - $100000.00 Salary/year Job Shift : Day Why Bristol Hospice? As our Social...

Remote Work

Branded Content Manager

  • Santa Monica, CA (23 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (23 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every...

Senior Digital Content Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

About Ruggable: Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on...

Senior Social Media Content Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building...

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Lakewood, CA

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Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Lakewood, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.1%
Master's Degree
28.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.3%
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 Lakewood, CA
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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