Editorial Director Jobs in Palo Alto, 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, Consultant

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Your Role The Digital Experience, Design, and Content team oversees the strategy and design of digital experiences across Blue Shield of California's digital products. The Content Manager,...

Head of Editorial

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Brand Consistency and Editorial Standards: Establish and implement detailed editorial standards to maintain, including developing style guides, and conducting regular content audits....

Content Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 14 days ago

REQ-00045656Content ManagerSunnyvale}ContractDuration: 12 Months CMS AEM authoring Localization Web Production/Dev Posted on: 05-28-2025 Posted by: Vishank Arun

Senior Content Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 15 days ago

About SmartNews SmartNews is a leading global information and news discovery company dedicated to delivering quality information to the people who need it. Thanks to our unique machine-learning...

Content Manager - AEM

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Content Manager ( CMS & STRONG AEM) Location : Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid) Duration : 6+ months LOCALS ONLY Pay rate :45/Hour Must-Have Skills: AEM CMS Publishing Localization Asset Management Content...

Senior Content Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Back to job listings Senior Content Manager Sunnyvale, 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...

Staff UX Writer and Content Manager, Google Fi

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Literature, Business, Marketing, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in UX...

Executive Editor

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Date Posted May 12, 2025 Industry Nonprofit Specialty Education Telecommute? Hybrid Job Status Full-time Salary $140,000 to $155,000 Description: Executive Editor, EdSource Join a dynamic team as...

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Content Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world's top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestle, Mondelez and Dyson....

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.1%
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 Palo Alto, 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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