Editorial Director Jobs in Fairfax, VA

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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Managing Editor, SCOTUSblog

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Managing Editor - SCOTUSblog SCOTUSblog is seeking a Managing Editor to join the team as part of a broader investment in the company following its recent acquisition by The Dispatch. We are...

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Content Manager

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 3 days ago

Content Manager Job Locations US-VA-Fairfax ID 2025-9176 Company All Native Shared Services Company Category Marketing, Sales and Business Development Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No...

SC34P2 Managing Editor

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 6 days ago

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world's largest scientific membership association, with a mission to "advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of...

Managing Editor, AMERICAN RIFLEMAN

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 6 days ago

LOCATION: Onsite, NRA Headquarters SUMMARY: Assists with the management of and provides editorial support essential to the daily operation of AMERICAN RIFLEMAN magazine and associated properties....

Executive Editor, Endocrine Society Journals

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Endocrinologists are at the core of solving the most pressing health problems of our time, from diabetes and obesity to infertility, bone health, and hormone-related cancers. The Endocrine Society...

Managing Editor

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 9 days ago

Managing Editor Location: Bethesda (Hybrid), MD Job Id: 121 # of Openings: 1 Education Week,a nonprofit media organization that provides the most trusted news on K-12 American education, is...

Deputy Editor in Chief

  • Falls Church, VA (16 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (16 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Adheres to established publication deadlines, and company style guide....

Sr. Event Content Manager Content Strategy & Execution - Remote - 32678

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified...

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Editor in Chief, Tax Notes State

  • Falls Church, VA (16 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (16 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Adheres to company style guide. Responds to internal and external queries related to published articles. Communicates with members of the press as well as government officials....

Content Manager

  • Quantico, VA (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Quantico, VA (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 21 days ago

Ensure content and design adhere to web standards such as accessibility, plain language, style guide and other standards and guidelines....

Managing Editor for Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 27 days ago

APHA Press is looking for a food-related scientist with strong managerial and editing skills to oversee APHAs flagship product (digital, print): Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy...

Executive Editor - Energy & Materials Transition

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Supervising Editor, Justice - CNN

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 30+ 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...

Global Content Manager, GTMO Sales Enablement

  • Arlington, VA (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Come be a part of a rapidly expanding multi billion-dollar global business! At Amazon Business (AB), we set out every day to innovate and disrupt the status quo. We stand at the intersection of...

Content Manager Senior

  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Position: Content Manager Senior Location: Hybrid - Onsite Tuesday through Thursday - Mclean VA Must Have Qualifications: Content management system(no preference),SharePoint, ability to work under...

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Editorial Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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In this course by Javier Jaen - Illustrator specialized in editorial and cultural communication for publications such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, La Vanguardia, El Pais, Vueling or...
Demystifying the Board of Directors
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Salary for Editorial Director Jobs in Fairfax, VA

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Highest Education Level

Editorial Directors in Fairfax, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.0%
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 Fairfax, VA
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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