Editorial Manager Jobs

Editorial Managers guide the people, processes, and standards behind compelling, accurate content. They lead editorial teams, oversee publishing calendars, and help organizations deliver work that serves readers and supports business goals. Explore vetted Editorial Manager opportunities on Ladders, including roles at organizations hiring experienced professionals for positions that pay $100,000 or more.

What Does an Editorial Manager Do?

Editorial Manager responsibilities vary by employer and industry. Common duties include setting editorial priorities, assigning and reviewing work, managing deadlines, maintaining style and quality standards, and coordinating with writers, designers, marketers, subject-matter experts, and executives. Some roles focus on digital publishing, while others oversee corporate communications, journalism, books, or specialized content.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for strong editing and writing judgment, people-management experience, project planning, and the ability to communicate a clear editorial vision. Familiarity with content management systems, audience analytics, SEO, and publishing workflows may also be valuable. Industry knowledge and experience balancing accuracy, brand voice, and production timelines can help candidates stand out.

Editorial Manager Career Opportunities

Editorial Managers can pursue leadership roles across media, technology, healthcare, finance, education, and other sectors. Depending on the organization, the position may offer a path to senior editorial leadership, content strategy, or broader communications management. Compare opportunities by responsibilities, team structure, workplace expectations, and compensation to find a role aligned with your experience and goals.

Find Editorial Manager Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse Editorial Manager listings to discover roles where you can shape content programs, develop editorial talent, and help deliver work that earns audience trust.

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$154K - $175K *

Lead the charge in enhancing building systems by mentoring teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with operational requirements while driving operational excellence and account...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing building performance and operational excellence. As a leader in commissioning, you will mentor professionals, streamline processes, and ensure systems align w...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Manage day-to-day research studies from planning to execution within specified budgets and timelines while ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. Collaborate with various stakeholders to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by managing complex research studies that drive impactful outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure studies meet protocol, budget, and timeline requiremen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $173K *

Transform clinical quality operations by embedding quality-by-design principles and ensuring inspection readiness across clinical programs, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive ope...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $173K *

Accelerate your career by leading quality operations in clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality-by-design principles and ensure inspection readiness, driving operatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead dynamic medical writing initiatives while enhancing quality control processes and managing client relationships. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements, oversee resource management...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in CRM strategy execution for a growing subscription base. Optimize and adapt campaigns tailored to the US market while ensuring compliance and performance through data-driven insights...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $125K *

Transform asset management by overseeing software and hardware assets, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance inventory control and reporting while managing t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of content creation for AI innovations. You'll transform founder insights into impactful narratives while driving SEO strategy, scaling creator programs, and enha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you shape product strategy and execution to enhance agricultural sustainability. Influence core product features and engage deeply with customers to drive profi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a fast-paced team as you shape our product direction, driving customer engagement and retention for a climate tech company focused on sustainable agriculture. Collaborate cross-functionally to de...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape impactful product strategies and drive execution in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on enhancing agricultural sustainability and profitability. Collaborate across teams to foste...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform product operations by leading strategy and execution, ensuring cross-functional alignment, optimizing tools, and driving AI enablement. Oversee a team of product delivery managers to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing change for large-scale civil infrastructure projects. Oversee change control processes, ensuring accurate scope, cost, and schedule management while supporting program lead...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to manage change control for large-scale civil infrastructure projects. You'll oversee entitlement determinations, cost evaluations, and ensure accurate documentation, supporting p...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion patient care by leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced imaging center. Drive operational excellence, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while promoting business growt...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic imaging center team, driving operational excellence, and fostering patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and financial perfor...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join us to own the product lifecycle from concept to launch, aligning strategies with market demands. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate insights into features, manage trade-offs, and deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us in shaping the future of legal technology by owning the end-to-end product experience for attorneys. Drive adoption and innovation in our AI-native platform, impacting users and revenue direct...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$101K *

Optimize project implementation and lead teams to streamline processes, ensuring quality deliverables within budget and timelines. Drive customer-oriented solutions through effective leadership and te...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing technical delivery for digital marketing, overseeing developer teams to optimize email, SMS, and automated marketing systems, ensuring quality execution while nurturing a c...

4 weeks ago

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

$70K - $120K *

Develop and refine high-quality technical documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and usability while adhering to established style guidelines and security protocol...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead multiple CPM engagements by providing strategic oversight and critical project guidance. Develop lasting client relationships while driving successful program execution and fostering team collabo...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading production operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhanc...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Editorial Manager do?question toggle

    An Editorial Manager oversees editorial planning and production. The role may include managing editors or writers, assigning and reviewing content, maintaining quality standards, coordinating schedules, and aligning published work with audience and organizational goals.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Editorial Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer, but many positions seek substantial writing or editing experience, a record of managing projects or teams, strong communication skills, and familiarity with relevant publishing tools and workflows. Some employers also require expertise in a particular industry.

  • Where do Editorial Managers work?question toggle

    Editorial Managers work in a range of settings, including media and publishing, technology, corporate communications, healthcare, finance, education, and nonprofit organizations. Their focus may be print, digital, brand, or specialized content.

  • How can I find high-paying Editorial Manager jobs?question toggle

    Browse Editorial Manager listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting for salary details, responsibilities, location, and workplace expectations.