Editorial Director Jobs in Santa Clara, 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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Editorial Programmer / Content Manager

  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, 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...

Executive Editor

  • Santa Cruz, CA (22 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (22 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Date Posted April 15, 2025 Industry Newspapers, Digital Media Specialty Not Specified Required Education Bachelor's Degree Job Status Full-time Salary $115,000-130,000 Description: Executive...

International Content Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 20 days ago

International Content Manager Elevate - Manager Santa Clara CA Web/Creative Services: Graphic Design/Creative Services 1 8 hours ago ABOUT ELEVATE: Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that...

Content Manager, Digital Content

  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, 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

  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, 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....

Demographic Data for Santa Clara, CA

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

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Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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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