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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Enrollment Content Manager

  • Cypress, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cypress, CA
  • 1 day ago

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Senior Editorial Content Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day 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
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 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...

Head of Editorial

  • CA
  • 3 days ago
  • CA
  • 3 days ago

Brand Consistency and Editorial Standards: Establish and implement detailed editorial standards to maintain, including developing style guides, and conducting regular content audits....

Supervising Editor

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

Supervising Editor Conde Nast United States, California, Los Angeles 757 South Alameda Street (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 Conde Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content...

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...

Head of Editorial

  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago

Brand Consistency and Editorial Standards: Establish and implement detailed editorial standards to maintain, including developing style guides, and conducting regular content audits....

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...

Sr. Manager, Editorial-Xumo

  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 days ago

Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, was formed to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform for the entire entertainment industry. The company consists...

Director of Content Development, Samsung TV Plus

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary Apply Position Summary Samsung TV Plus is a premium global entertainment service and is the most used streaming app on Samsung Smart TVs. A leader in FAST, Samsung TV Plus offers...

Supervising Editor, Morning Edition

  • Culver City, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 12 days ago

REQUIRED SKILLS Expert knowledge and demonstrated skill in news-writing techniques for varied formats such as feature stories, web stories, guest interviews, Demonstrated ability and experience in writing...

Operations Training Content Manager

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 12 days ago

Overview At BJ’s Restaurants, we serve our award-winning craft beer, a Southern California twist on deep dish pizza, the world-renowned dessert – the Pizookie, and much more. BJ’s is a $1 billion...

Content Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 14 days ago

REQ-00045656Content ManagerSunnyvale}ContractDuration: 12 Months CMS AEM authoring Localization Web Production/Dev Posted on: 05-28-2025 Posted by: Vishank Arun

Senior Content Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 15 days ago

About SmartNews SmartNews is a leading global information and news discovery company dedicated to delivering quality information to the people who need it. Thanks to our unique machine-learning...

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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
60.1%
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 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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