Editorial Director Jobs in Bannockburn, IL

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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Managing Editor

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Crains Chicago Business the citys most trusted source for business news, analysis, and insight is seeking a motivated, strategic newsroom leader to serve as Managing Editor. This role demands...

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Enablement Technical Content Manager

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 7 days ago

at DocuSign in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Company Overview Docusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries...

Internal Content Manager

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 10 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Xavierite Deputy Editor-in-Chief - Student Employment

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 18 days ago

The Deputy Editor-in-Chief is responsible for assisting the Editor-in-Chief in running the newspaper. Normal responsibilities including assisting in planning story assignments and layouts,...

Xavierite Editor-in-Chief - Student Employment

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 18 days ago

The Deputy Editor-in-Chief is responsible for assisting the Editor-in-Chief in running the newspaper. Normal responsibilities including assisting in planning story assignments and layouts,...

Editorial Manager, Secondary Literacy

  • Northbrook, IL (4 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (4 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 21 days ago

at Savvas Learning Company LLC in Northbrook, Illinois, United States Job Description Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that...

Creative Content Manager

  • Bannockburn, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bannockburn, IL
  • 30+ days ago

By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with...

Editorial Director, Amazing America

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

To help bring our vision to life, we are seeking an experienced Editorial Director who will work as equal parts curator and creator....

Creative Content Manager (FPO)

  • Bannockburn, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bannockburn, IL
  • 30+ days ago

By clicking the Apply button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with...

Associate Content Director

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Company description Present in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on...

Clinical Content Manager

  • Barrington, IL (14 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Barrington, IL (14 miles from Bannockburn, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Create educational resources, including presentations, white papers, and digital learning tools, that equip the Sales team with expert-level product knowledge....

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Bannockburn, IL

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Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Bannockburn, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.1%
Master's Degree
28.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.3%
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 Bannockburn, IL
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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