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.
Director, Technical Products and Operations
$200K - $235K *
Lead the charge in managing client-facing SaaS products on AWS, ensuring operational excellence, security compliance, and performance optimization while overseeing a dedicated team. Drive innovation a...
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Director, Technical Products and Operations
$200K - $235K *
Elevate operational excellence by leading end-to-end management of client-facing AWS SaaS products, ensuring security, compliance, and optimization while directly engaging in architecture and support...
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Director, Technical Products and Operations
$200K - $235K *
Drive product excellence by owning the lifecycle and security of high-performance client SaaS platforms hosted on AWS. Lead a dedicated team to optimize operations, ensure compliance, and deliver seam...
Reposted 4 days ago
Director, Technical Products and Operations
$200K - $235K *
Join a team that's committed to optimizing and securing our AWS-hosted SaaS platforms, ensuring compliance and performance. Take on hands-on leadership in architecture, operations, and product reliabi...
Reposted 4 days ago
$100K - $110K *
Deliver strategic management of affordable multi-family properties, ensuring optimal operations, budget development, and effective team leadership while maintaining high standards of tenant satisfacti...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
As a Creative Producer (Video Producer) at Air Apps, you will lead the end-to-end production of video content that enhances brand storytelling and engages users across digital platforms. This role req...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial operations and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial management, streamline workflows, and support decisio...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Drive end-to-end operations excellence by leading teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring high-quality service delivery while managing production schedules and logistics effectively...
4 days ago
Engineering Program Manager, System Build
$120K - $300K *
Drive innovation in AI consumer product builds, leading prototypes through launch. Partner cross-functionally to ensure efficient execution and validation, with occasional in-region travel to support...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $115K *
Drive capital projects and operational improvements across multiple aggregate sites, ensuring safety, efficiency, and alignment with business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...
5 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in expanding our global DevOps portfolio by driving commercial strategies, establishing key partnerships, and mentoring a dynamic team to achieve measurable growth and thought leadersh...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Medical Writing, Immunology
$134K - $184K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of immunology by leading medical writing efforts. You'll prepare clinical documents, mentor staff, and drive process improvements while collaborating with cross-f...
1 week ago
$150K *
Champion the Performance Media division by leading a team to drive profitable growth through strategic media buying, risk management, and cross-channel optimization while ensuring compliance and deliv...
1 week ago
$109K - $142K *
Partner with us to drive strategic initiatives by coordinating cross-functional projects, managing executive communications, and supporting the Office of the CEO. Leverage your analytical skills to en...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead key clinical trial operations, from start-up to enrollment, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity while collaborating closely with investigators and managing resources effectively to...
3 weeks ago
Sr Manager, Regulatory Operations - Publishing & Registration Management (Devices)
$152K - $196K *
Transform compliance and quality in regulatory affairs by leading strategic operations, ensuring timely approvals, and optimizing submission processes for medical devices and pharmaceuticals across gl...
Reposted 1 week ago
$70K - $95K *
Engage with a dynamic team to conduct thorough due diligence for diverse property types. Your expertise will ensure quality assessments and reports while navigating local, state, and federal resources...
3 weeks ago
$70K - $95K *
Discover an exciting opportunity as a Project Engineer, conducting due diligence services on diverse commercial properties. Engage in field assessments, report writing, and travel while delivering qua...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $240K *
Empower product development by evaluating LLM models, defining strategic roadmaps, and managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring customer enablement and adoption of cutting-edge AI capabilities whi...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $130K *
Optimize research operations by leading cross-team initiatives, establishing effective tracking systems, and maintaining a dynamic evidence repository. Drive efficiency and clarity in processes while...
2 weeks ago
$354K - $416K *
Elevate your career as a Medical Director, overseeing utilization management with a focus on clinical excellence and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of ca...
2 weeks ago
Senior Content Producer- Vice President
$150K - $170K *
Innovate and lead the creation of compelling financial content across various platforms, translating complex market trends into engaging narratives. You'll shape investment insights for private wealth...
3 weeks ago
Program Manager - Research Operations
$100K - $120K *
Shape your career by revolutionizing global participant recruitment. Own the recruitment process, optimize partner performance, and enhance the product experience with your expertise. Drive systematic...
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Program Manager - Research Operations
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in designing and optimizing a scalable participant recruitment system across our global partner network, ensuring quality and efficiency at every step of the process...
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Program Manager - Research Operations
$110K - $130K *
Champion the evolution of participant recruitment, bridging internal teams and external partners to create a scalable, efficient system for high-quality recruitment across diverse projects...
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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.