Land Your Dream Job as an Editor in Chief

About the Role

The Editor in Chief is the main driving force behind the content of any publication or media outlet. This professional is responsible for the overall editorial direction, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and consistent quality.

Requirements

Most Editor in Chief positions require a degree in journalism or related field, previous editorial experience, and exceptional skills in communication and leadership.

Opportunities

At Ladders, we provide a range of Editor in Chief positions across industries like media, publishing, and digital marketing. Start exploring now for the job that matches your passion and skills.

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$82K - $100K *

The Assistant Managing Editor / Managing Editor is responsible for the day-to-day management of journals in the sustainable chemistry/engineering portfolio. This role involves developing and implement...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $93K *

The Assistant Managing Editor / Managing Editor is responsible for the day-to-day management of journals in the sustainable chemistry/engineering portfolio. This role involves developing and implement...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $100K *

The Managing Editor oversees the content flow from conception to publishing across various platforms, with a strong focus on digital journalism. This role involves coaching reporters, managing resourc...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $100K *

The Managing Editor oversees the content flow from conception to publishing across various platforms, with a strong focus on digital excellence. This role involves coaching reporters, managing resourc...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $95K *

The Technical Editor - TS/SCI will be responsible for editing and maintaining various technical documents to ensure compliance with established standards. This role involves collaboration with authors...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $203K *

The Visual Investigations Editor at Reuters will lead multimedia teams to create innovative and engaging visual investigations, combining storytelling with advanced reporting techniques. This role req...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$146K - $272K *

The Newsroom AI Editor at Reuters will lead the integration of generative AI into editorial processes, ensuring high standards of journalistic integrity and quality. This role involves collaborating w...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$146K - $272K *

The Newsroom AI Editor at Reuters will lead the integration of generative AI into editorial processes, ensuring high standards of journalistic integrity and quality. This role involves collaborating w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $120K *

The Editorial Director will lead the creation, planning, and implementation of editorial content across UP Entertainment's streaming and digital platforms. This role requires a creative and data-drive...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $140K *

The Product Manager will lead the development of data-driven products for the government affairs industry, focusing on research, discovery, and product strategy. This role involves collaboration with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $140K *

The Product Manager will lead the development of data-driven products for the government affairs industry, focusing on research, discovery, and product strategy. This role involves collaboration with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $135K *

Foreign Policy is seeking a Deputy Editor to lead coverage and commission essays on international affairs. The role involves mentoring junior staff, collaborating across teams, and contributing to var...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $100K *

Farrar, Straus and Giroux is seeking a Senior Editor to lead initiatives on their nonfiction list, focusing on innovative and idea-driven books. The role involves acquiring titles, developing manuscri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$117K - $121K *

The Managing Editor at the United States Institute of Peace is responsible for overseeing the quality, consistency, and timeliness of all editorial content across various platforms. This role involves...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $250K *

The Head of Bloomberg Law is responsible for driving revenue growth and overseeing products designed for legal professionals. This role involves leading product teams, developing new offerings, and in...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $250K *

The Head of Bloomberg Law is responsible for driving revenue growth and overseeing products designed for legal professionals. This role involves leading product teams, developing new offerings, and in...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $120K *

The Senior Content Editor will lead the development of high-quality content aimed at educating and inspiring small business operators and investors. This role involves managing a team of freelance wri...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $120K *

DailyMail.com is looking for an Assistant Opinion/Features Editor to join their New York City team. The role involves pitching ideas, editing articles under tight deadlines, and collaborating with wri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$227K - $422K *

The Managing Editor for the News Hub at The Washington Post is responsible for overseeing the daily news agenda and ensuring high-quality content across digital platforms. This leadership role involve...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

The Editorial Specialist is responsible for writing, editing, and distributing critical safety notifications to users, ensuring timely coverage of breaking incidents and ongoing events. This role requ...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

The Editorial Specialist is responsible for writing, editing, and distributing critical safety notifications to users, ensuring timely coverage of breaking incidents and ongoing events. This role requ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $200K *

The Director Publications Oncology & Pipeline will lead the development and execution of strategic publication plans for oncology and pipeline products, ensuring alignment with overall communications...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $100K *

The Senior Medical Editor at BGB Group is responsible for ensuring the editorial integrity of all medical communications produced by the agency. This role involves editing for grammatical and factual...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $150K *

The Senior Editor at The Atlantic will lead efforts to build and expand community engagement on the platform, leveraging deep knowledge of social media dynamics. This role involves developing strategi...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $150K *

The Senior Editor at The Atlantic will lead efforts to build and expand community engagement on the platform, leveraging deep knowledge of social media dynamics. This role involves developing strategi...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Editor in Chief do?question toggle

    An Editor in Chief is responsible for the overall content and quality of their publication. This includes overseeing all departments, managing staff, making major corporate decisions, and developing a strategic editorially driven plan.

  • What qualifications do I need to become an Editor in Chief?question toggle

    A bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field is typically needed. Prior experience in a similar role, solid understanding of the publication industry, strong leadership skills, and a proven record in producing successful issues are also necessary.

  • Where can I find top paying Editor in Chief jobs?question toggle

    You can find the latest high paying 'Editor in Chief' job listings on Ladders.