Editorial Director Jobs in Brooklyn, NY

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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Locum Chief Editor, BMC Genome Medicine

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Locum Chief Editor, BMC Genome Medicine Locations: New York or Berlin (Hybrid Working Model) Application Deadline: June 13, 2025 About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the...

Social Media Content Manager

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Our Mission At Prose, we don't believe in one-size-fits-most. We create custom beauty that's inclusive to all hair & skin types, needs, and preferences. Each of our beauty products are customized...

Marketing Content Manager

  • Westfield, NJ (18 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westfield, NJ (18 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Do you love getting in front of the camera and filming content for the world to see? Do you love Digital Marketing & creating ads that drive conversions? Well then you might be a great fit for...

Managing Editor, Investigations Unit, NBC News

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 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...

Content Manager

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago

CONTENT MANAGER JOB FUNCTION: Marketing JOB TYPE: Temp LOCATION: Piscataway, NJ COMPENSATION: $40/hr REMOTE / ONSITE: Not Specified POSTED: Jun 9, 2025 ABOUT ATRIUM: What you do matters. As a...

Executive Managing Editor, Harpers Bazaar

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Executive Managing Editor, Harper's Bazaar New York, NY, United States (Hybrid) JOB DESCRIPTION Harper's Bazaar is looking for an Executive Managing Editor to help deliver the magazine on time,...

Assistant Director, Content Development and Strategy, SBTD

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago

NY HELP No Agency Empire State Development, NYS Title Assistant Director, Content Development and Strategy, SBTD Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit...

Assistant Director, Content Development and Strategy, SBTD

  • New York City, NY (1 mile from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York City, NY (1 mile from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago

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Director, Executive Editor, Salesforce Newsroom

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Marketing & Communications Job...

Social Media Content Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 3 days ago

Our Mission At Prose, we don't believe in "one-size-fits-most." We create custom beauty that's inclusive to all hair & skin types, needs, and preferences. Each of our beauty products are...

Executive Managing Editor, Harper's Bazaar

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Harpers Bazaar is looking for an Executive Managing Editor to help deliver the magazine on time, while maintaining content of the highest quality. The EME will be responsible for managing...

Member Experience, Senior Content Manager

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Maven is the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families on a mission to make healthcare work for all of us. Maven's award-winning digital programs provide clinical, emotional, and...

Chief Editor, Nature Reviews Earth & Environment

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Chief Editor, Nature Reviews Earth & Environment locations New York Shanghai time type Vollzeit posted on Vor 5 Tagen ausgeschrieben time left to apply Enddatum: 28. Juni 2025 (Noch 20 Tage Zeit...

Digital Content Manager

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 7 days ago

DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER CATEGORY: ADMINISTRATIVE St. Ann's Warehouse Brooklyn, NY US JOB DETAILS DESCRIPTION St. Ann's Warehouse plays a vital role in the global theater landscape as an artistic...

Senior Manager, Editorial

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 8 days ago

This role will partner closely with the Editorial Director to ensure content consistency, clarity, and alignment with brand voice across all channels, including digital platforms, internal communications...

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Brooklyn, NY

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Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Brooklyn, NY 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 Brooklyn, NY
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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