Editorial Director Remote & Hybrid Only 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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SEO/GEO & Content Manager

  • Shopmonkey
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago

As our SEO/GEO Content Manager, you'll own and execute our organic growth engine at a pivotal moment in search. Traditional SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and AI-driven search are...

Hybrid

Medical Scientific Communications & Content, Director

  • Pfizer
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 11 days ago

ROLE SUMMARY: The Medical Scientific Communications & Content Director will plan and deliver an end-to-end medical communications strategy across Pfizer medicines and therapeutic areas to optimize...

Hybrid

Digital Content Manager (Actor Awards)

  • SAG-AFTRA
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

Collaborate with Producers on the development of branding collateral including: style guides, logos, posters, ads, and other branded and promotional material....

Hybrid

Website Content Manager

  • Wedgewood Weddings
  • Temecula, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 25 days ago

We’re looking for someone who understands that a website is more than just content. It’s a sales tool, a brand experience, and a conversion engine. This role is responsible for managing and...

Remote Hybrid

Marketing Content Manager

  • GoFormz
  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 days ago

Job Description GoFormz is a San Diego-based company leading the mobile data capture industry. We empower businesses to replace paper forms with web and mobile-based digital forms that provide...

Remote

Global Brand Activation & Content Manager, Professional Solutions

  • Harman
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 27 days ago

Global Brand Activation & Content Manager, Professional Solutions Harman life insurance, sick time, long term disability, remote work United States, California, Northridge May 05, 2026 Description...

Remote

Head of Editorial + Platforms, Mozilla Ecosystem

  • Pocket
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 28 days ago

Head of Editorial + Platforms, Mozilla Ecosystem at Mozilla Corporation Team: Mozilla.org Locations: Remote US Apply Now Remote US About Mozilla.org Founded in 1998, the Mozilla Project is a...

Remote

Sales Content Manager

  • FIGMA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma's platform helps teams bring ideas to life-whether you're brainstorming,...

Remote

Senior Principal Content Strategist, Agentic AI (US / Canada, Remote)

  • Autodesk
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Job Requisition ID # 26WD97073 Position Overview At Autodesk, we do what no other company can: we help our customers design and make anything. The Experience Foundations team at Autodesk plays a...

Remote

Lead Editor

  • TubeScience
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Lead Editor Los Angeles, CA Job Details $85,000 - $105,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Work from home stipend Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health...

Remote

Marketing Content Manager

  • Forward Networks, Inc.
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Build and maintain a company style guide and messaging framework. Stay current on competitive messaging, industry language, and emerging trends in enterprise networking and cybersecurity....

Hybrid

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Editorial Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Boardroom Foundations: What Every Future Board Director Should Know
Step into the boardroom and discover the fundamentals of governance, leadership, and effective decision-making. Across five weeks, youll explore the role of governance in organisational settings,...
Editorial Design 101
Creating visually stunning editorial content has never been easier with the help of design experts Alex Reece and Isabella Bunnell. The pair are cofounders of the renowned Friendhood Studio in...
Editorial Illustration
In this course by Javier Jaen - Illustrator specialized in editorial and cultural communication for publications such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, La Vanguardia, El Pais, Vueling or...

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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
6.3%
Associate's Degree
2.0%
High School or GED
1.6%
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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