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.
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.
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 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.
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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Help us transform our customer success strategy by leading renewals and expansions, driving operational excellence, and unlocking the value of our AI-native ERP for finance teams, influencing long-ter...
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Program Manager, Medical Communications
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Manage and oversee multiple medical communications projects, ensuring timely delivery and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients to drive impactful healthca...
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Drive the future of defense technology by leading a dynamic team in software development, managing a $13M program, and ensuring excellence in air and missile defense exercises globally...
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Champion the delivery of mission-critical IT services, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction while managing complex federal programs and multidisciplinary teams to drive continuous...
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Lead the charge in delivering mission-critical IT Operations and Maintenance services, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction while managing complex federal programs and multidiscip...
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Transform program delivery by managing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and fostering customer relationships. Leverage your expertise in large-scale integr...
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Champion the successful delivery of diverse programs, ensuring technical, schedule, and financial performance while managing customer relationships and program staffing across multiple projects...
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Lead the charge in delivering complex programs while managing diverse portfolios. Drive customer satisfaction and performance through effective risk management and integration of activities across mul...
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Innovate with us to drive AI-enabled product strategies, collaborating across teams to translate business needs into impactful solutions. Lead the product lifecycle from vision to delivery, ensuring a...
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Drive the development and execution of innovative content strategies that enhance brand storytelling, engage diverse audiences, and support organizational missions in healthcare, while leading a high...
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Manage mission-critical IT Operations and Maintenance services, ensuring high performance, security, and customer satisfaction while leading multidisciplinary teams and driving continuous improvement...
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Lead the charge in Quality Assurance management, ensuring compliance with GMP standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives across packaging operations and quality systems for operational...
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Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex CAPEX projects from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while utilizing best practices and project manage...
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$97K - $114K *
Drive data management excellence by overseeing records, configuration, and database systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and optimize processes while supporting cybersecurity initiativ...
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Drive your career with a senior IT Manager role overseeing infrastructure, systems, and teams. Lead strategic planning, manage operations, and ensure cybersecurity compliance while aligning IT resourc...
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$99K - $133K *
Join a team that's advancing semiconductor technology by managing technical projects and cross-functional engineering efforts. You'll coordinate program workstreams, track progress, and support produc...
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Academic Center Executive / Great Plains
$144K - $189K *
Accelerate progress at leading academic centers by promoting innovative rare disease treatments. Build relationships with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and drive product adoption in...
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Unlock potential by leading large-scale power generation projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success from incep...
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Field Access Manager- New England South
$117K - $184K *
Redefine patient access strategies by collaborating with healthcare professionals and organizations. Leverage expertise in reimbursement processes to ensure timely therapy access while maintaining com...
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Field Access Manager- New England South
$117K - $184K *
Unlock patient access by serving as a key resource for healthcare professionals, providing expert guidance on reimbursement and support programs while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance patie...
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Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing readiness across multiple sites, ensuring seamless execution of capacity ramps and operational excellence in semiconductor production. Drive cross-functiona...
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Lead the charge in executing manufacturing ramps across multiple sites, ensuring readiness in equipment, processes, and resources to meet production targets. Drive cross-functional collaboration and m...
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Copy of Senior Media Manager / Media Asset Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in media asset management for live broadcasts, ensuring seamless workflows and collaboration. Drive system evolution and mentor a high-performing team to enhance operational excellence...
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$126K - $155K *
Lead the charge in editorial excellence for the Lao Desk, driving impactful journalism across platforms. Oversee operations, manage staff, and foster original reporting while adapting to audience need...
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Drive operational excellence in regional Fulfillment operations, enhancing client experience and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and improve sc...
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What does an Editorial Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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.