Editorial Director Jobs in Santa Monica, 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 Director

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 4 days ago

**About The Role**As the Editorial Director, you will oversee the editorial vision and execution for goop's editorial team, ensuring alignment with the brand's voice, aesthetic, and strategic goals.This...

Content Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Content Manager Job Employer Name: Jon MorganSpiderID: 13848542 Location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaDate Posted: 9/26/2024 Wage: $96,000Category: Management Job Code: Number Of Openings: 2 Job...

Supervising Editor, True Crime

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 7 days ago

research methods, and investigative storytelling Provide actionable editorial and production feedback Work with freelancers as needed, helping guide and edit them on story pitching and production Oversee fact-checking...

Remote Work

Branded Content Director (LA)

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Editorialist melds personal styling, editorial content, and shopping into one seamless digital experience powered by proprietary technology and e-commerce tools. Editorialist.com, our media...

Executive Editor

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Date Posted April 07, 2025 Industry Digital Media, Nonprofit Specialty Not Specified Job Status Full-time Salary $140,000 to $160,000 Description: Award-Winning Investigative News Publication...

Creative Content Director - Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Creative Content Director - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA THE ROLE We're searching for self-starters, makers, and creative visionaries to lead groundbreaking marketing with a mission to spread joy....

Managing Editor - NBC 4 / Telemundo [Los Angeles]

  • Hollywood, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Hollywood, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 25 days ago

an emphasis on enforcing factual integrity and adhering to NBC4 & T52 standards and guidelines Review scripts for facts and up-to-date information in addition to reviewing scripts for grammar and style...

Digital Content Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

publishing across platforms such as YouTube, Libsyn and Medium/ Blogs Deep understanding of digital publishing/video publishing best practices Comfortable writing copy for an audience of millions Experience...

Remote Work

Director of Content Development, Samsung TV Plus

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary Position Summary Samsung TV Plus is an industry-leading FAST (free ad-supported TV) and VOD (video-on-demand) service reaching 30 countries and over 600 million devices globally...

Editor in Chief, Getty Publications

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Expertise in editorial project management, in-depth experience copyediting and proofreading using The Chicago Manual of Style and up-to-date knowledge of best practices in inclusive editing....

Product Content Manager, LA28 - Olympic & Paralympic Games

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Who We Are: On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports,...

Managing Editor of News Standards - Spectrum News

  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Do you have excellent news judgement and care deeply about journalistic ethics? Do you enjoy working with reporters and producers on getting enterprising stories ready for air by helping bolster...

Marketing Content Manager

  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Marketing Content Manager Martindale-Avvo is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Marketing Content Manager to join our marketing team. This role focuses on supporting marketing campaigns...

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

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Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Santa Monica, 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 Monica, 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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