Editor in Chief Jobs at Ladders

Discover a curated selection of premier Editor in Chief positions across industries. Our dedicated team at Ladders ensures you get access to the most rewarding Editor in Chief jobs that will help boost your career and pay you $100,000 and above.

Responsibilities of an Editor in Chief

An Editor in Chief oversees all content output from a publication, website, or other journalistic venture. They have the final say over what gets published and manage the team of editors, writers, and journalists who create the content. Moreover, they set the strategic direction for the business and maintain its high standards of journalism.

Highly Valued Skills in this Field

Editors in Chief often find value in strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and of course, excellent writing skills. Being a successful Editor in Chief also requires being up-to-date with the trends in the publishing industry and mastering digital content strategies.

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$80K - $120K *

The Assistant Managing Editor at Law360 will oversee a team of reporters, assigning news stories and features while organizing daily newsletters. This role also involves training and coaching new repo...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $120K *

The Assistant Managing Editor at Law360 will oversee a team of reporters, assigning news stories and features while organizing daily newsletters. This role also involves training and coaching new repo...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $120K *

The Assistant Managing Editor at Law360 will oversee a team of reporters, assigning news stories and features while organizing daily newsletters. This role also involves training and coaching new repo...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$63K - $115K *

The OSINT Tech Editor will support a high-performing team by editing and proofreading technical OSINT reports, ensuring they meet editorial and government standards. This role requires strong communic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $180K *

The Executive Editor for SELF will lead editorial coverage across digital platforms, collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief to define and execute content strategy. This role involves overseeing a team...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $120K *

The Senior Technical Editor is responsible for reviewing intelligence products to ensure proper grammar, clarity, and adherence to agency publication standards. This role involves collaborating with a...

1 month ago

  •     Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $157K *

The Manager, Publications will assist in the planning, execution, and management of publication activities across the company's portfolio, ensuring timely and high-quality publications. This role invo...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $140K *

The Executive Editor at Hone Health will lead the content creation for the blog, The Edge, focusing on producing high-impact consumer health content related to longevity and hormone health. This role...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

The Executive Editor at Hone Health will lead the content creation for the blog, The Edge, focusing on producing high-impact consumer health content related to longevity and hormone health. This role...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $148K *

The Senior Publisher is responsible for developing and maintaining a portfolio of medical and scientific journals, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies. This role involves collaboration w...

1 week ago

  •     Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $148K *

The Senior Publisher is responsible for developing and maintaining a portfolio of medical and scientific journals, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies. This role involves collaboration w...

1 week ago

  •     Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $110K *

Fortune is seeking a talented Photo Editor to lead the news photo desk, responsible for sourcing impactful images and creating photo-illustrations for news stories. The role involves responding to pho...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $180K *

The Editor-in-Chief will lead the Cell Press journal Chem, overseeing all editorial aspects and managing a globally dispersed editorial team. This role involves evaluating submissions, shaping journal...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $180K *

The Editor-in-Chief will lead the Cell Press journal Chem, overseeing all editorial aspects and managing a globally dispersed editorial team. This role involves evaluating submissions, ensuring high-q...

1 week ago

  •     Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $180K *

The Editor-in-Chief will lead the Cell Press journal Chem, overseeing all editorial aspects and managing a globally dispersed editorial team. This role involves evaluating submissions, ensuring high-q...

Elliston, NLIn-Person

1 week ago

  •     Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $180K *

The Editor-in-Chief will lead the Cell Press journal Chem, overseeing all editorial aspects and managing a globally dispersed editorial team. This role involves evaluating submissions, ensuring high-q...

1 week ago

  •     Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $180K *

The Editor-in-Chief will lead the Cell Press journal Chem, overseeing all editorial aspects and managing a globally dispersed editorial team. This role involves evaluating submissions, ensuring high-q...

1 week ago

  •     Retail & Consumer Goods

$69K - $93K *

The Senior Medical Copy Editor at DDB Health will lead the editing process for one or two brands, ensuring the accuracy and clarity of both web-based and print materials. This role requires a strong a...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$146K - $272K *

Reuters is seeking an experienced photojournalist or photo editor to serve as Assignment Editor in Washington DC, responsible for assigning photographers to cover US politics and East Coast news. The...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$146K - $272K *

Reuters is seeking an experienced photojournalist or photo editor to serve as Assignment Editor in Washington DC, responsible for assigning photographers to cover US politics and East Coast news. The...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $160K *

The Technical Manager is responsible for leading a high-performing team of software engineers to develop software using DEVSECOPS and Agile/Lean principles. This role involves collaborating with cross...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $130K *

The Technical Manager is responsible for leading a high-performing team of software engineers to develop software using DEVSECOPS and Agile/Lean principles. This role involves collaborating with cross...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $299K *

The Editorial Director for WP Intelligence will oversee the launch and daily operations of a new editorial product aimed at business and policy leaders. This role requires a seasoned editor with an en...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $150K *

The Managing Editor at Fairchild Media Group will coordinate editorial coverage across multiple publications, including Women's Wear Daily and Footwear News, while managing key staff and overseeing co...

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  •     Media

$110K - $130K *

The Director & Editor-in-Chief of Kellogg Insight is responsible for developing and overseeing thought leadership content across various media platforms, including a digital magazine, podcasts, and we...

2 weeks ago

  •     Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What are the responsibilities of an Editor in Chief?question toggle

    An Editor in Chief is responsible for overseeing all content output, managing the team of editors and writers, setting the strategic direction for the publication, and maintaining its high standards of journalism.

  • What skills are most valuable for an Editor in Chief?question toggle

    The most valuable skills for an Editor in Chief are strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and excellent writing skills. They should also be aware of current trends in the publishing industry and be adept at digital content strategies.

  • How much does an Editor in Chief job pay?question toggle

    An Editor in Chief's salary can significantly vary based on the industry and location. However, all jobs listed on Ladders pay $100,000 or more.