Editorial Director Jobs in San Mateo, 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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Web Content Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 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...

Web Content Manager

  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 days ago

This role is a mix of content creation and web UX, updating the client's website which is currently outdated. The person in this role will need to work with the Director and the team to refresh...

Senior Director, Content Management & Content Review

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The Position Senior Director, Content Management & Content Review Why Genentech We're passionate about delivering on Our Promise to improve the lives of patients and create healthier communities...

Editorial Programmer / Content Manager

  • Cupertino, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 8 days ago

#201529 Editorial Programmer / Content Manager (ONSITE) CUPERTINO, CA DATE: Apr 18, 2025 Overview PLACEMENT TYPE: Temporary SALARY: $39.67 to $44.08 an hour START DATE: 21/05/2025 Step into a...

Event Content Manager, B2B Tech

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 9 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...

Thought Leadership & Social Content Director

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Company Overview Docusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions to accelerate the process of doing...

KCBS-A Managing Editor

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 16 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...

Interim, Editorial Director for e.l.f. SKIN & Well People

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Reporting to the AVP, Brand Voice, the Editorial Director will collaborate closely with the design team to concept campaigns for product launches and collaborations....

Content Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Job Description: The role: Earn up to $5,000 per month (depending on experience) as a Content Manager at Venture Smarter. In this position, you will be instrumental in shaping the company's online...

Content Manager, Digital Content

  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 25 days ago

We are looking for a talented, passionate Content Manager to join our growing Digital Content team based in Fremont. The successful candidate will work directly with Business teams to write,...

Content Manager

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 26 days ago

Job Description: Rakuten International oversees 7 businesses with over 4,000 employees globally. The brand is recognized for its leadership and innovation in e-commerce, digital content,...

Executive Editor - Energy & Materials Transition

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

You will become fluent in McKinsey's production-related processes and resources, with strong editing, fact-checking, and content management support....

Content Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 90+ 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....

Senior Manager, Editorial and Content

  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in San Mateo, CA 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 San Mateo, 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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