Executive Editor Jobs

An Executive Editor holds a high-ranking position in the publishing industry, often overseeing other editors and coordinating overall publishing operations. Their responsibilities typically include making critical decisions about which books or pieces to publish, working closely with authors, guiding the editorial staff, and maintaining the voice and quality of the published content. They play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the publication or publishing house, ensuring its commercial success and reputation. They may also be involved in the marketing and promotional aspects of the business.

Executive Editors should possess strong communication and leadership skills along with a keen eye for detail. They must have a solid understanding of the publishing process and the market they are operating in. A degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field is often required. Some may also have a master's degree in publishing or business. Prior to becoming an Executive Editor, an individual might have roles such as a Staff Writer, Copy Editor, or Managing Editor. These roles offer valuable experience in writing, editing, and managing editorial teams, providing the foundation needed to step into an executive role.

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MANAGING EDITOR Location: Washington, DC ( not remote-eligible ) HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE: EWTN News is currently looking to fill two Managing Editor roles in the Washington, DC office....

Digital Content Manager

  • Orlando, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 8 hours ago

Digital Content Manager Location US-FL-Orlando ID 2025-9731 Category Sales & Marketing Position Type Full-Time An inspiring career awaits you! The Kessler Collection is a portfolio of luxury...

Content Manager

  • Omaha, NE
  • 8 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 8 hours ago

Content Manager Location: US-NE-Omaha - 68154 Jobcode: 004 A Content Manager is responsible for planning, creating, publishing, and managing content across various channels to achieve business...

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

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day 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...

Remote Work

Associate Program Manager - Editorial and Sponsorship

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Associate Program Manager - Editorial and Sponsorship 15421 A leading professional networking company seeks an Associate Program Manager - Editorial and Sponsorship. The successful candidate will...

IBM Content Manager (4171-1) Columbus, OH

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

IBM Content Manager (4171-1) Columbus, OH Job Poster : ... Skills:IBM Content Manager | Location: Columbus, OH, Ohio, United States Of America Views:30 IBM Content Manager (4171-1) Columbus, OH...

Content Manager

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 1 day ago

Create applicable style guides, taxonomies, metadata frameworks and content migration plans specific to content engine plans....

Content Manager Wisconsin Law Help

  • Wausau, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Wausau, WI
  • 1 day ago

Job location 401 5th St, Ste 200 Wausau, WI 54403 United States Organization information Organization name: Judicare Legal Aid City: Wausau State: Wisconsin ZIP: 54403 Organization URL: Job type:...

Digital Content Manager

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization Manage end-to-end digital content activation process for NAM eCommerce campaigns. Ensure efficiency, best practices, and strategic execution across...

Content Manager (USA) - Remote

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Content Manager Location: USA (this is a remote role but candidate must be physically located in the USA) About GridGain Modern business-critical applications such as AI modeling, high-performance...

Remote Work

Associate Program Manager - Editorial and Sponsorship

  • New York City, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 2 days ago

Associate Program Manager - Editorial and Sponsorship 15421 A leading professional networking company seeks an Associate Program Manager - Editorial and Sponsorship. The successful candidate will...

Thought Leadership & Social Content Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Company Overview Docusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions to accelerate the process of doing...

Associate Director, Content Operations

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 days ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Digital Content Supervisor

  • Bloomington, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 2 days ago

This is a Hybrid role that is based in the Bloomington, MN Metro area. POSITION SUMMARY QBP is a leading e-commerce and distribution company in the cycling industry, dedicated to delivering...

Marketing Content Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

We are Guggenheim, a global constellation of museums unlike any other in the world. Four museums on three continents, united by the power of groundbreaking art to connect us to ourselves and to...

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Salary for Executive Editor Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Executive Editors 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 Executive Editors
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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