Editorial Director Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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 OnDemand Technical Support Professional

  • Lowell, MA (20 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (20 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Introduction IBM Content Manager OnDemand (CMOD) is an enterprise content management (ECM) and report management solution for archiving and managing high volumes of documents, reports and other...

Content Manager 8 Technical Support Professional

  • Lowell, MA (20 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (20 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Introduction IBM Content Manager 8 (CM8) is an enterprise content management (ECM) system that helps organizations manage, store and retrieve digital content, handling a wide variety of content...

Content Manager OnDemand Software Developer Support Engineer

  • Lowell, MA (20 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (20 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Introduction IBM Content Manager OnDemand (CMOD) is an enterprise content management (ECM) and report management solution for archiving and managing high volumes of documents, reports and other...

Content Manager 8 Software Developer Support Engineer

  • Lowell, MA (20 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (20 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Introduction IBM Content Manager 8 (CM8) is an enterprise content management (ECM) system that helps organizations manage, store and retrieve digital content, handling a wide variety of content...

Data Driven Content Manager

  • Somerville, MA (1 mile from Cambridge, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Somerville, MA (1 mile from Cambridge, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to...

Marketing Content Manager-Boston-Hybrid

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 9 days ago

About us! Vanderweil Engineers is a top ranked national full-service engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP, Power and Technology design services across multiple sectors including Science &...

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, EDITORIAL CONTENT, Sloan Initiative on the Digital Econ, to develop a strategic plan and writes blogs and other content that reflects and analyzes the work, ideas, and insights...

Digital Content Manager

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Attention applicants\: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received. To apply, follow the link below to the Attorney General’s Office direct...

Associate Director, Editorial Content

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 12 days ago

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, EDITORIAL CONTENT, Sloan Initiative on the Digital Econ, to develop a strategic plan and writes blogs and other content that reflects and analyzes the work, ideas, and insights...

Content Manager

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 23 days ago

THE ROLE: Content Manager American Student Assistance (ASA) is national nonprofit that is changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures through access to career-readiness...

Digital Content Manager

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 23 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 23 days ago

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds companies that change the world. We bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them...

Global Web Content Manager

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 24 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 24 days ago

Global Web Content Manager Job Description Global Web Content Manager As our Global Web Content Manager, you will be responsible for supporting our global web management capability for the Philips...

Executive Editor - Northeastern Global News (NGN) Northeastern University

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Must have: Bachelor's degree 7-10 years of newsroom or related experience Excellent writing and copy-editing skills Excellent command of AP style Management experience Excellent sense of what is news...

Executive Editor - Northeastern Global News (NGN)

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Must have: Bachelors degree 7-10 years of newsroom or related experience Excellent writing and copy-editing skills Excellent command of AP style Management experience Excellent sense of what is news...

Senior Global Web Content Manager

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Senior Global Web Content Manager Job Description Senior Global Web Content Manager As our Senior Global Web Content Manager, you will be responsible for driving our global web management...

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Editorial Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Cambridge, MA 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 Cambridge, MA
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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