Editorial Director Jobs in California

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
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, 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...

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
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, 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...

Web Content Manager

  • Alameda, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Alameda, 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This role is a mix of content creation and web UX, updating the client's website which is currently outdated.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...

Supervising Editor, True Crime

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, 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...

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Senior Director, Content Management & Content Review

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 7 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
  • 8 days ago
  • Cupertino, 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...

Dickies: eCommerce Content Manager

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 8 days ago

For over a century, Dickies has been worn by those forging their own path to shape the world we live in. We celebrate the can-do spirit of tradespeople, skaters, and doers who continue to put...

Event Content Manager, B2B Tech

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, 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
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 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...

Executive Editor

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, 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...

KCBS-A Managing Editor

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Francisco, 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...

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...

Branded Content Director (LA)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Los Angeles, 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...

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

  • Oakland, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Oakland, 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....

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in California 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 California
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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