Editor Jobs in Massachusetts

Editor jobs in Massachusetts concentrate in publishing, higher education, digital media, and life sciences communications, with demand at every level from editorial assistant to senior content strategist. Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville anchor the market, where employers like Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, MIT Press, and Harvard University Press maintain long-standing editorial teams. The most sought-after specialties are academic and scholarly editing, digital content editing, and technical and scientific writing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerRELX
Top cityMedford, MA
Cities hiring11
Work type64% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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21GRAMS- Senior Editor
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21GRAMS- Senior Editor
Real Chemistry
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
$105k - $120k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Video Producer & Editor
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Video Producer & Editor
Level99
Boston, Massachusetts
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
$70k - $85k/yr
Hybrid
201-500

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Technical Editor
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Technical Editor
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Acton, Massachusetts
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$70k - $105k/yr
Bachelor's degree in English
501-1,000

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Part-Time Videographer/Video Editor
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Part-Time Videographer/Video Editor
BCATV
Brockton, Massachusetts
Account Management
Business Operations
Customer Success

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Acquisitions Editor
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Acquisitions Editor
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$80k - $87k/yr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Editor Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Medford
7 jobs
Boston
6 jobs
Cambridge
4 jobs
Acton
1 job
Belmont
1 job
Needham
1 job
Waltham
1 job
Wayland
1 job
Brockton
1 job

Editor Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

RELX4 open roles
Elsevier3 open roles
LexisNexis Legal & Professional2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • News & Publishing

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in editor jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a closely related field
  • Demonstrated editing experience with published work samples or a portfolio
  • Proficiency with content management systems such as WordPress or Adobe Experience Manager
  • Strong command of AP, Chicago, or APA style depending on the employer's editorial standards
  • Experience collaborating with writers, designers, and subject-matter experts across departments
  • Familiarity with SEO principles and digital publishing workflows for online content

Editor Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a editor in Massachusetts?

There is no state-issued license or registration required to work as an editor in Massachusetts. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or communications, along with a portfolio of edited work. Many Massachusetts publishers and universities favor candidates who have completed internships at local outlets or academic presses. Building expertise in a subject area, such as science, law, or technology, significantly strengthens your candidacy for specialized roles.

Which companies hire editors in Massachusetts?

Companies currently hiring editors in Massachusetts include RELX, Elsevier, and LexisNexis Legal & Professional, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of universities, academic publishers, and life sciences firms means editorial openings appear consistently across both traditional media and institutional communications teams.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most editor jobs?

Medford, Boston, and Cambridge have the most editor openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge drive the bulk of demand through their publishing houses, universities, hospitals, and technology companies, while suburban markets like Somerville and Waltham add volume through biotech communications and digital media firms headquartered in the Route 128 corridor.

Are there remote editor jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 82% of editor openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how thoroughly editorial work translates to asynchronous, screen-based collaboration. Digital content editing and copyediting roles are most likely to be fully remote, while roles tied to print production or editorial leadership at academic presses more often require in-office presence.

How can I get hired as a editor in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an editorial internship at one of Massachusetts's academic presses, regional magazines, or university communications offices, where many full-time roles are filled from the intern pool. Employers like Harvard University Press and MIT Press run structured programs for early-career candidates. Lateral moves from roles in content coordination, copywriting, or communications writing are common. A clean, proofread writing and editing portfolio, even from academic or freelance work, carries more weight than a credential alone.

Where can I find and apply to editor jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to editor jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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