Find Your Next Managing Editor Position with Ladders

As a top-tier platform for high-paying jobs, Ladders offers a curated list of Managing Editor positions for seasoned professionals ready to take the next step in their careers. Find rewarding opportunities across various industries and publish your own masterpiece in your career.

Why Choose Managing Editor Positions?

Managing Editor roles provide the opportunity to strategize, manage and innovate. It's a role that combines creativity with leadership, ensuring everything is aligned with the vision of the publication. As a Managing Editor, you are at the helm of a collaborative effort, directing the publishing process from concept to completion.

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$105K - $130K *

Deliver impactful news coverage as a Managing Editor, overseeing a dedicated team, ensuring high editorial standards, and driving audience engagement in a fast-paced newsroom environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$78K - $90K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of investigative journalism by leading a dynamic newsroom. Oversee projects, mentor emerging journalists, and collaborate with top news organizations to produce i...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$78K - $90K *

Engage in a pivotal Managing Editor role to lead and mentor investigative journalism efforts. Drive editorial excellence, oversee daily operations, and shape the future of accountability-driven report...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $170K *

Elevate technical communication by translating engineering insights into engaging content. Collaborate with teams to drive innovative strategies and produce credible materials for key industries like...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Champion the voice of a publication by leading a team of editors and writers. Drive high-quality content creation in the fast-paced news journalism landscape, ensuring engaging articles and timely pub...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Pioneer the editorial voice and content strategy, shaping cultural narratives across multiple platforms by leading a talented team, ensuring quality storytelling, and elevating brand engagement throug...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing cross-functional programs, aligning teams, and driving impactful results in a dynamic, remote environment. Collaborate to transform complex challenges into actionable stra...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer high-quality educational content production by leading a talented team. Oversee editorial processes, manage complex workflows, and ensure consistency across diverse formats. Collaborate across...

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

$105K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping national discourse by overseeing a dynamic team of writers. Drive impactful journalism through collaboration, innovation, and a keen eye for storytelling across political an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $180K *

Drive product lifecycle ownership in carrier markets, facilitating technical integration and AI workflows. Collaborate across product, engineering, and partners to enhance connectivity and streamline...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Optimize broker workflows by managing the Herald placement app. You'll work with users, leverage AI, and collaborate with engineering to enhance the commercial submission process while maintaining a u...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in technical documentation, editing, and collaboration while supporting a dedicated team focused on program development and maintenance, ensuring clarity and coherence in all written m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $209K *

Lead the charge in shaping the editorial voice across multiple channels, driving audience-first narratives and content excellence. Collaborate enterprise-wide to enhance storytelling and maintain high...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $209K *

Join a team that leads strategic storytelling across multiple channels, elevating editorial voice and impacting business priorities through engaging content tailored for diverse audiences including pa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $209K *

Lead strategic storytelling initiatives to shape editorial vision and voice. Drive audience engagement through compelling narratives while ensuring editorial excellence and collaboration across the or...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $209K *

Transform our storytelling by leading the Newsroom function across multiple channels, elevating our editorial voice, and developing content that resonates with diverse audiences while aligning with bu...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $209K *

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...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $120K *

Transform the future of math education by leading a dynamic team to create engaging, high-quality PreK-5 content, ensuring accuracy and alignment while collaborating with cross-functional partners to...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$89K - $99K *

Elevate the impact of student media by providing strategic leadership, fostering innovation, and ensuring editorial independence while managing operations and finances to create sustainable opportunit...

2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining digital storytelling in sports by leading content strategy, managing editorial excellence, and fostering innovation across NASCAR's digital media platforms for enhanced a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $95K *

Engage with analytical content by ensuring accuracy and clarity, while editing for publication suitability. Drive the development of doctrine and strategic guidance, supporting a national security mis...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $95K *

Empower compelling storytelling by editing diverse travel content. Collaborate within a dynamic team, managing multiple deadlines while fostering relationships with freelancers and driving creative id...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $120K *

Shape the future of award-winning media by guiding editorial vision and driving impactful content across multiple platforms while collaborating with diverse teams to fulfill strategic goals...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to elevate digital journalism through strategic audience engagement and homepage management. Collaborate with diverse teams to amplify our reach and enhance the presentation of Guardia...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Transform audience engagement by leading digital journalism at a national level. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance content presentation and expand reach across platforms, ensuring adherence...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Managing Editor do?question toggle

    A Managing Editor oversees the daily operations of a publication, coordinates with various departments, and ensures the quality and timely release of content. They often have a significant role in the strategic planning and execution of publication goals.

  • What skills are necessary for a Managing Editor job?question toggle

    Skills often needed for Managing Editor positions include excellent written and verbal communication, strong leadership, ability to multitask, thorough understanding of the publishing industry, and previous editorial experience.

  • What is the typical salary for Managing Editor jobs?question toggle

    While salaries can vary based on location, industry, and company size, Managing Editor positions listed on Ladders typically come with a salary of $100,000 or more.