Editorial Director Jobs in North Carolina

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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Social Media Content Manager

  • Cary, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 2 days ago

WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building...

Content Manager OnDemand Software Developer Support Engineer

  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 3 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

  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 3 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 Technical Support Professional

  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 3 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

  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 3 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...

Global Content Manager

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 12 days ago

INTRODUCTION and WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities) The Global Content Manager will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with our business...

Brand & Content Manager

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 26 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 26 days ago

Who We Are: SPECTRAFORCE is at the forefront of redefining the staffing, technology, and consulting sectors. Privately and diversity-owned, we're among the fastest-growing firms in the US, on a...

Senior Advertising & Content Manager (Search Engine Marketing, SEM)

  • Boone, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boone, NC
  • 45+ days ago

Senior Advertising & Content Manager (Search Engine Marketing, SEM) Location: Boone, NC, United States Job ID: 16240 Date Posted: Jun 30, 2025 Job Description Get Involved! Samaritans Purse is...

Senior Social Media Content Manager

  • Cary, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 45+ days ago

WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building...

Chief Content Officer - Milwaukee PBS

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 45+ days ago

In collaboration with station Vice President and General Manager, assists in setting the vision, strategy, and goals for multi-platform content development and distribution in alignment with the...

Proposal Content Manager

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 60+ days ago

Description & Requirements The Proposal Team Content Manager at Forvis Mazars is responsible for creating impactful, persuasive, and high-quality content for proposals. This position reports to...

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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in North Carolina

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

Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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