Editorial Director Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in Illinois

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, Antitrust Law Journal

  • American Bar Association
  • IL
  • 10 days ago
  • IL
  • 10 days ago

AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Managing Editor, Antitrust Law Journal The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical...

Remote

Editor in Chief

  • The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 days ago

Proficiency with the major style guides (APA, MLA, Chicago). Proficiency with web and mobile content management systems, including WordPress, Drupal, and similar platforms; basic HTML knowledge....

Remote

Content Manager - Secondary Content Strategy

  • RELX INC
  • Springfield, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 23 days ago

at RELX INC in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Content Manager - Secondary Content Strategy Are you looking for an alternative legal career that blends legal expertise with...

Remote

Antitrust - Managing Editor, Antitrust Law Journal

  • American Bar Association
  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 days ago

Antitrust - Managing Editor, Antitrust Law Journal American Bar Association - 3.6 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $78,240 - $105,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health...

Hybrid

Associate Project Manager - Knowledge Content Manager (Remote)

  • Maximus
  • Springfield, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 23 days ago

The Associate Project Manager - Knowledge Content Management will serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the knowledge/content management services to deliver, operate and maintain knowledge...

Remote

SEO Content Manager

  • Asana
  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago

The Asana Marketing team is responsible for fueling business growth and building a brand customers love. We create campaigns and content to attract new accounts and inspire current ones to grow...

Hybrid

Content Manager - Commercial Transactions

  • RELX
  • Chicago, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 28 days ago

REMOTE - Attorney Content Manager - Commercial Transactions About the Team Are you looking for an alternative legal career as a commercial transactions subject matter expert? Do you want to work...

Remote

Proposal & Content Manager

  • McGuireWoods LLP
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Overview We are seeking to fill this position in one of the following offices : Richmond, VA; New York, NY; Washington, DC; Tysons, VA; Chicago, IL; Charlotte, NC; Houston, TX; Austin, TX...

Hybrid

Associate Principal Content Manager, Qualifications & Exams

  • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Item development - Edit new items submitted by committee members and bank items to conform with FINRA/client style guide....

Hybrid

Managing Editor

  • Fever
  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Hey there! We're Fever, the world's leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment. Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge...

Remote Hybrid

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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