Editorial Director Jobs in Washington, DC

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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Content Manager

  • Silver Spring, MD (9 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (9 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 2 days ago

Career Title: Content Manager Department: Strategic Communications and Member Engagement Note: Competitive salary commensurate with content manager experience FLSA: Exempt (salaried) Career...

Sr. Global Content Manager, GTMO Sales Enablement

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

Come be a part of a rapidly expanding multi billion-dollar global business! At Amazon Business (AB), we set out every day to innovate and disrupt the status quo. We stand at the intersection of...

Content Manager - TS/SCI Required

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Overview What Youll Be Doing Cadmus seeks a Content Manager ( TS/SCI required ) to join our Health Security Team in our Public Sector Division (PSD). The ideal candidate must be talented,...

Content Manager Professional (3+ Content management system (no preference) ,SharePoint)

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 9 days ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 9 days ago

Content Manager Professional (3+ Content management system (no preference),SharePoint) Hello All, We currently have an exciting opportunity for Content Manager Professional in McLean, VA (onsite)...

Corporate Content Manager

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 14 days ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 14 days ago

Corporate Content Manager#25-16629 McLean, VA On-site Contract Starts 7/29/2025 Ends 7/28/2026 Job Description Genesis10 is seeking a Corporate Communications - Content Manager Professional for a...

Senior Supervising Editor, Weekend Edition and Up First

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago

OVERVIEW A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations...

Demand Generation Content Manager

  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Reston, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 18 days ago

Demand Generation Content Manager Location: Reston, VA What we're looking for We are looking for a content-first demand generation professional to lead content development for integrated...

Marketing Content Director

  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 19 days ago

Company Description About Adtalem Global Education Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry....

Content Manager

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 20 days ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 20 days ago

Akkodis is seeking a Content Manager for a Contract job with a client in Mclean, VA. The ideal candidate will drive change management initiatives and create engaging multimedia content to support...

Content Manager

  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 23 days ago

The HiLabs Story HiLabs is a leading provider of AI-powered solutions to clean dirty data, unlocking its hidden potential for healthcare transformation. HiLabs is committed to transforming the...

Supervising Editor, National Security

  • Washington, DC
  • 25 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 25 days ago

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or...

Editorial Director- Hybrid

  • Greenbelt, MD (11 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 26 days ago
  • Greenbelt, MD (11 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 26 days ago

Bloomsbury Academic seeks an Editorial Director to lead a team of acquiring editors and EAs publishing high-quality, timely higher ed textbooks and professional titles in subject areas including Education...

Supervising Editor, Morning Edition

  • Washington, DC
  • 29 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 29 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...

Content Manager

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 30+ days ago

Content Manager#25-15961 McLean, VA On-site Contract Starts 7/15/2025 Ends 7/14/2026 Job Description Genesis10 is currently seeking a Content Manager with our mortgage loan corporation client in...

FLEX Content Manager

  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 30+ days ago

This is a temporary position. Hotel design and operations are being transformed with technology at an incredible pace. Marriotts Design Technology team will define how technology will transform...

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Washington, DC

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Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC
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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