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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$130K - $230K *

Elevate your impact by collaborating with engineering and GTM teams to translate complex customer needs into actionable product strategies that enhance enterprise software and drive success...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage strategic initiatives across healthcare teams, developing project plans that define scope and timelines, while serving as a key liaison to ensure effective communication and collaboration withi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful projects with executives, optimizing workflows and scaling processes, while managing external partnerships and ensuring smooth delivery of materials for factory buildout. Embrace chall...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Pioneer project delivery excellence by managing digital health initiatives, ensuring adherence to standards, and fostering stakeholder relationships to achieve organizational goals within scope, timel...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing high-quality medical content for healthcare professionals. Collaborate with experts to create impactful publications that enhance patient care and drive clin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Engage with a dynamic team to shape the future of medical imaging. Drive product strategy and enhance user experiences by collaborating with healthcare professionals to simplify workflows and improve...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Manage and lead a multi-shift production facility, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance while fostering a positive team environment and driving continuous improvement initiatives...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$104K - $110K *

Champion exceptional client experiences by leading a dynamic team dedicated to successful software delivery and implementation. Drive performance through mentoring, resource management, and collaborat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $110K *

Join us to oversee a dynamic team driving client satisfaction through efficient software implementations. You'll lead hiring, manage performance, and ensure optimal utilization while consulting on pro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $170K *

Drive Harper's SEO and GEO strategy to enhance visibility in search and AI platforms. Collaborate across teams to optimize technical aspects while creating content that resonates with small business n...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology by owning product releases and metrics for a cutting-edge application. Collaborate closely with engineering and leadership to drive impac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $135K *

Champion our quality assurance initiatives by managing quality plans, audits, and compliance. Oversee QA/QC staff while ensuring adherence to regulations and enhancing project execution in transit and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$97K - $132K *

Shape impactful educational proposals by leading RFP responses and submissions. Collaborate across teams to craft persuasive narratives and ensure compliance, driving state approvals and district awar...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$126K - $157K *

Lead the development and oversight of clinical regulatory documents, ensuring compliance and clarity in submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality materials that supp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $116K *

Optimize daily operations at the health center, driving superior patient care and staff engagement while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. Lead initiatives that enhance servic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$194K - $282K *

Join our team to define and optimize monetization strategies for Adobe's Creativity and Productivity segment, driving growth through innovative pricing, market analysis, and cross-functional collabora...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion transformative solutions as a Principal Product Manager, driving product vision and strategy. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer-centric development and manage product lifecycles, ma...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize quality operations for large-scale data pipelines, ensuring high standards and consistency across diverse datasets. Lead a team to enhance efficiency and reliability in audio data processing...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $253K *

Join a team that's driving impactful storytelling to enhance brand trust, reputation, and growth. Lead the editorial direction across diverse channels, ensuring high-quality content that resonates wit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion data excellence by leading master data management and governance initiatives. Drive operational continuity, enhance data quality, and implement automation across enterprise platforms while fo...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $124K *

Unlock potential by driving the creation and maintenance of Gainsight CSP content, ensuring seamless integration across marketing and RevOps. Lead quality assurance, collaborative workflows, and repor...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$183K - $340K *

Lead automation initiatives within global service operations to transform workflows by integrating AI and redefining processes, enhancing efficiency and governance throughout IT operations and service...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $130K *

Elevate product management by driving strategy, lifecycle, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance member experiences and operational effectiveness. Utilize data-driven insights to prioritize initiat...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $215K *

Join a team that's driving growth by leading sales strategies and building a high-performing team. You'll engage with key stakeholders in higher education, manage complex deals, and shape the sales pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$175K - $215K *

Lead the sales strategy and team for a fast-growing EdTech startup, driving new revenue and building scalable processes. Engage with key stakeholders in higher education while coaching a high-performi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.