Explore Editor Jobs

Editors shape ideas into clear, engaging content. They refine writing, guide contributors, uphold editorial standards, and help organizations communicate with their audiences. Explore editor jobs on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

Editor Roles and Specializations

Editor job titles vary by industry, medium, and level of responsibility. Opportunities may include senior editor, managing editor, executive editor, content editor, copy editor, technical editor, and editorial director. Some roles focus on assigning and developing stories, while others emphasize line editing, fact-checking, content strategy, or team leadership.

What Editors Do

Common responsibilities include reviewing and revising content, coordinating editorial calendars, collaborating with writers and subject-matter experts, checking accuracy and consistency, and ensuring work meets style and brand guidelines. Senior editors may also manage budgets, oversee teams, set editorial direction, and measure content performance.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for exceptional writing and editing skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines. Depending on the position, useful qualifications may include experience with digital publishing platforms, SEO, analytics, multimedia content, specialized subject matter, or people management. Requirements differ across employers and industries.

Find Your Next Editor Opportunity

Whether you’re pursuing a senior editorial role or exploring leadership opportunities, Ladders can help you discover editor jobs aligned with your experience and career goals. Browse vetted positions paying $100,000 or more and find opportunities to make an impact through content and communication.

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$90K - $110K *

Drive the development and execution of a creator marketing program, ensuring seamless campaign management, compliance, and relationship building with creators while analyzing performance metrics to op...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping and expanding bridge design services across New England. Provide strategic direction, oversee project delivery, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue through strategic partnerships in the cybersecurity sector. This role demands adaptability and expertise in managing client relationships and navigating complex sale...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $242K *

Champion innovative expert engagement and regional marketing strategies to enhance awareness in the Pulmonary Vascular & Fibrotic Lung Disease community while driving impactful collaboration across te...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Take ownership of transformative initiatives in higher education, serving as a trusted expert and strategic advisor. Drive top-of-funnel growth, enhance institutional partnerships, and elevate academi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $269K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise-wide digital product strategy, governance, and investment alignment in this pivotal leadership role. Collaborate across functions to enhance decision-making proc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $150K *

Take ownership of a defined territory while collaborating with partner field teams in healthcare IT. Ensure successful sales integration by providing on-site support, training, and account strategy de...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Help us lead the charge in SAP Cloud Managed Services, ensuring operational excellence, service stability, and customer satisfaction through effective management of complex delivery operations and div...

Reston, VARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $105K *

Shape financial performance by partnering with leadership, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance across multiple lines of business within a dynamic environment. Drive strategic insights, impro...

Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on developing responsive applications and secure APIs. Collaborate across teams to implement integrations and optimize performance while leveraging modern...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $155K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping client relationships and driving agency success. Lead complex projects, mentor teams, and leverage your marketing expertise to deliver impactful solutions in a dynami...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $180K *

Shape the future of our threat detection products! Lead a small, dynamic team, take ownership of complex architectures, and collaborate with product management to deliver critical customer-facing solu...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $198K *

Design and implement oncology nurse navigation standards across multiple regions, ensuring seamless patient care coordination and performance improvement. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient exp...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the future of healthcare business operations by driving growth, optimizing performance, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and...

Exton, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$186K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing HEOR team to drive payer engagement and market access strategies, translating complex data into actionable insights that enhance patient access to innovat...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$197K - $228K *

Elevate client partnerships by leading strategic accounts, driving retention and growth while managing complex relationships and commercial outcomes across integrated capabilities...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$155K - $185K *

Drive the development of a scalable care delivery platform, enhancing clinical workflows and provider tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, data-driven solutions that impr...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

Unlock potential by designing advanced systems for ingesting complex data types into knowledge graphs. Collaborate with innovative engineers to drive insights and enhance user experience, shaping the...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Take ownership of daily operations and elevate our team by optimizing processes across multiple locations, focusing on efficiency, compliance, and performance improvement to foster growth and sustain...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Manage data center operations, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. Lead teams, optimize resources, and implement strategic initiatives to enhance infrastructure reliability and se...

Ontario, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Drive financial strategy by owning planning, forecasting, and analysis. Collaborate with leadership to provide insights that inform decisions, while building robust models in Excel to guide revenue an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $110K *

Lead a transformative People function, enhancing talent attraction, development, and employee experience through strategic partnerships and data-driven initiatives. Drive culture, compliance, and perf...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$198K - $233K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust content management system to enhance cross-functional workflows and publishing capabilities, fostering a high-performing engineering team dedicated to scalabilit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$185K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering service delivery for legal and professional clients. Lead a dynamic organization focused on operational excellence, client satisfaction, and continuous improv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $140K *

Drive strategic growth by cultivating relationships with clients in AI and Technology sectors. Leverage consultative sales techniques to expand business opportunities and ensure high customer satisfac...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of editor jobs can I find on Ladders?question toggle

    Editor opportunities may include senior editor, managing editor, executive editor, content editor, copy editor, technical editor, and editorial director roles. Available titles and responsibilities vary by employer and industry.

  • What does an editor do?question toggle

    Editors review and improve content for clarity, accuracy, tone, and consistency. Depending on the role, they may assign stories, manage editorial calendars, collaborate with writers, oversee teams, or set content strategy.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for editor jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek strong writing and editing abilities, attention to detail, sound editorial judgment, and experience meeting deadlines. Some roles also require subject-matter expertise, digital publishing or SEO knowledge, or management experience.

  • How can I find editor jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse editor listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for its specific compensation, qualifications, and location details.