Editor Jobs Paying $100K and Above

Find editor jobs for experienced professionals seeking their next career move. Ladders features vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior editor, managing editor, executive editor, and content editor positions. Explore roles across publishing, media, technology, marketing, and other industries.

Explore Editor Career Opportunities

Editor roles vary by organization and specialty. You might shape articles and publications, guide a newsroom or editorial team, oversee a content strategy, or ensure that digital and print materials meet high standards for accuracy, clarity, and voice. Search listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and leadership scope.

Skills and Experience for Editor Roles

Employers often seek strong writing and editing skills, sound editorial judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines and collaborate across teams. Senior positions may also require experience with content planning, audience development, publishing workflows, team leadership, or subject-matter expertise. Requirements differ by employer and role.

Find Your Next Editor Job

Use Ladders to discover vetted editor opportunities with salaries at or above $100,000. Review each listing for compensation, qualifications, and location or work arrangements, then focus your search on the editor roles that fit your experience and career goals.

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$72K - $94K *

Join a dynamic team to create compelling content for design professionals, focusing on trends and practical insights. Leverage your editorial expertise to shape the conversation in the design industry...

4 days ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining video storytelling, driving creative vision, and crafting compelling narratives that highlight the human experience behind technology. You'll own core projects and elevat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform your career by joining a creative team focused on impactful video storytelling. Lead post-production processes to craft engaging narratives, positively influencing public perception while cr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with our community by creating authentic, impactful content across various formats. Take ownership of content production cycles, leveraging AI to enhance quality and speed, while connecting dee...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $85K *

Unlock potential by managing the editing workflow, sourcing assets, and creating engaging content for various platforms. Collaborate with creative teams to deliver high-quality projects on time in a f...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$104K - $115K *

Drive impactful journalism by leading a dynamic team focused on accountability and investigative reporting. Foster collaboration, mentor reporters, and elevate coverage of local government and politic...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $160K *

Join a prestigious team as an investigative editor, leading groundbreaking journalism that challenges authority and promotes transparency. Drive impactful stories while mentoring reporters and shaping...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate to design and maintain Edifecs applications, improving healthcare EDI interoperability through effective analysis and robust solutions while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Engage with subject matter experts to produce compelling content across various formats. Drive editorial processes, manage publication schedules, and ensure compliance while enhancing thought leadersh...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform content creation by collaborating with experts to produce engaging thought leadership and collateral across various formats, ensuring clarity and compliance while managing multiple projects...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Develop compelling content strategies and lead production across various formats, collaborating with subject matter experts to create impactful thought leadership and collateral that resonates with in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping thought leadership in financial content. Drive editorial operations, collaborate with experts, and produce engaging materials across various formats while managing a dynamic...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $99K *

Join a dynamic team to create engaging vertical video content for social platforms. Collaborate with newsroom staff to transform diverse materials into compelling stories, ensuring high editorial stan...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $90K *

Champion innovative audience engagement strategies through cutting-edge video production, managing social media, and analyzing metrics to expand reach and deepen connections with New Yorkers...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $90K *

Lead the editorial process for pharmaceutical marketing materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality content across digital and print ch...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $263K *

Grow your career by leading editorial strategy in a dynamic music platform, balancing visionary insights with hands-on curation. Collaborate across teams to enhance music discovery and community engag...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $263K *

Drive the editorial vision and strategy for music discovery within the platform, leading curation initiatives, team building, and partnerships to celebrate diverse musical talent and enhance user enga...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $263K *

Lead the charge in shaping editorial vision at a groundbreaking music platform. Collaborate with creators and data to cultivate a vibrant community of listeners while driving engagement and innovation...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic growth team as a Video Editor, where your creative expertise will drive impactful performance marketing across social platforms, blending UGC with polished brand...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $170K *

Drive innovative YouTube strategies and content creation to enhance brand growth, engage audiences, and lead a creative team in establishing a compelling educational presence on digital platforms...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in content creation for Central Solutions and Institutional sectors. Collaborate with experts to produce engaging thought leadership across various formats, ensuring quality and compli...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

The Editorial Director at Loop Magazine will oversee the editorial vision and content development, focusing on luxury lifestyle and nightlife in Los Angeles. This role requires a creative leader to gu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Advance our editorial excellence by delivering high-quality materials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to guidelines, while collaborating effectively across teams in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Discover and curate cultural events while crafting engaging content for a global audience. Collaborate with artists and institutions to enhance our Culture Calendar, leveraging AI tools to streamline...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Drive enterprise growth by managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals. Foster relationships with executive stakeholders and position strategic workforce solutions to meet evolvin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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    Editors work across industries such as publishing, news and media, technology, marketing, and corporate communications. Their work may involve print, digital, or multimedia content.

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