Editorial Director Jobs in Bethesda, MD

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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Editor in Chief, Tax Notes International

  • Falls Church, VA (8 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (8 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Adheres to company style guide and established publication deadlines. Responds to internal and external queries related to published articles....

Managing Editor

  • Columbia, MD (19 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (19 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 5 days ago

and freelance writers to ensure timely, high-quality content for weekly print and daily digital platforms Edit stories for clarity, grammar, accuracy, and adherence to AP Style and house standards Fact-check...

Director of Editorial Services

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

Job Type Full-time Description The Cato Institute seeks a writer and editor to edit, polish, and place opinion pieces in major news media outlets. The director of editorial services will also work...

Multimedia Content Manager

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 9 days ago

Multimedia Content Manager remote type Onsite locations Washington, District of Columbia, USA time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R50029545 OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox TV...

Multimedia Content Manager

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

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest...

Manager, Editorial Strategy and Impact

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

Establish and enforce editorial standards for fact-checking, sourcing, tone, and attribution in accordance with best practices in journalism and advocacy....

Remote Work

Executive Editor, Features, CNN Digital Products & Services

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 17 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," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes,...

Managing Editor, EdWeek Market Brief

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 24 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 24 days ago

Managing Editor, EdWeek Market Brief EdWeek Market Brief is an award-winning publication that provides education companies and other audiences with independent journalism, analysis, and original...

Open Rank (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor), Investigative Journalism and Executive Editor of the Investigative Reporting Workshop (IRW)

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

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating...

Deputy Managing Editor - Politics, MSNBC Digital

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

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and...

G2 SharePoint Content Manager Active Top Secret clearance

  • Falls Church, VA (8 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (8 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities for this Position Location: Any Location / Remote Full Part/Time: Full time Job Req: RQ202934 Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret...

Content Manager - TS/SCI Required

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 45+ 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,...

Supervising Editor, National Security

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 60+ 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...

Web Content Manager R8004

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

Web Content Manager R8004 Web Administration Development Washington, DC Full-Time The Web Content Manager will create, edit and update the content on a which includes newly created s. Provides...

Supervising Editor, Justice - CNN

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 90+ 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...

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Bethesda, MD

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

Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Bethesda, MD 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 Bethesda, MD
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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