Editorial Director Jobs in San Francisco, 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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Senior Editorial Content Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Content Manager, Consultant

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, 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,...

SEO & Content Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

As our SEO & Content Manager, you'll own and execute our organic growth engine. This role is equal parts technical SEO manager and content distribution lead. You'll be responsible for ensuring our...

Director, Executive Editor, Salesforce Newsroom

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Marketing & Communications Job...

Executive Editor

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, 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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Web Content Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with...

Event Content Manager, B2B Tech

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Event Content Manager, B2B Tech The Sage Group's client creates software that empowers everyone from small startups to the who's who of tech. They build tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and...

KCBS-A Managing Editor

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Management: train and mentor editorial staff, providing feedback and editorial / coverage guidance Collaboration: work closely with on-air staff to ensure thorough and comprehensive news coverage Fact-Checking...

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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