Editorial Director Jobs in Waltham, 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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Global Managing Editor - SEO and Content Editing New

  • Waltham, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 5 days ago

New Global Managing Editor - SEO and Content Editing Hybrid from Waltham, MA or Boston, MA At Constant Contact, we are seriously awesome people who take ownership and make an impact by operating...

Global Managing Editor - SEO and Content Editing

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 7 days ago

At Constant Contact, we are seriously awesome people who take ownership and make an impact by operating with the mindset, integrity and courage of a small business owner. There's something so...

Manager - Editorial

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Develops, writes and edits marketing content including marketplace insights, corporate and product marketing materials, retail investment insights, white papers, brochures and flyers to support firm-wide...

Clinical Content Manager - Oncology

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Clinical Content Manager - Oncology Company: Dedham Group Location: Remote, United States Date Posted: May 27, 2025 Employment Type: Full Time Job ID: R-1165 **Description** **About The Dedham...

Content Manager

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 21 days ago

About the role Are you passionate about telling stories that make a real impact on families and young people around the world? At Cultural Care Au Pair, you'll lead content strategy that brings...

Pathways Content Manager

  • Salem, MA (19 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Salem, MA (19 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4271569 Job Title: Pathways Content Manager Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Salem Date Posted: 05/14/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided Shift: Not...

Pathways Content Manager

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 24 days ago

Pathways Content Manager Company: Dedham Group Location: Remote, United States Date Posted: May 12, 2025 Employment Type: Full Time Job ID: R-1165 **Description** **About The Dedham Group** We set...

Publishing and Editorial Manager (Remote)

  • Needham, MA (8 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Needham, MA (8 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Publishing and Editorial Manager (Remote) Job Employer Name: Debtors Anonymous, IncSpiderID: 13906064 Location: Needham, MassachusettsDate Posted: 12/12/2024 Wage: 7,200Category: Publishing Job...

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Executive Editor - Energy & Materials Transition

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

You will become fluent in McKinsey's production-related processes and resources, with strong editing, fact-checking, and content management support....

Data & Analytics Content Manager, SVP

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Content Manager At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world's financial system we touch nearly 20% of the...

Data & Analytics Content Manager, SVP

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Content Manager At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the worlds financial system we touch nearly 20% of the worlds...

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Waltham, MA

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Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Waltham, MA 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 Waltham, 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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