Editorial Manager Jobs

Editorial Manager jobs are open across publishing, media, marketing, and content agencies, from associate to director level, with specializations in content strategy, brand editorial, and digital publishing. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top stateNew York
Top employerWWE
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type43% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Senior Editorial Manager
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Senior Editorial Manager
Wipro
Seattle, Washington
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$60k - $149k/yr
10,000+

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Editorial Business Manager, WIRED
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Editorial Business Manager, WIRED
Condé Nast
New York, New York
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$75k - $103k/yr

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Editorial Manager
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Editorial Manager
secretariat
Chicago, Illinois
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$100k - $130k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Editorial Strategy Manager
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Editorial Strategy Manager
City University of New York
New York, New York
Communications
Customer Service
Public Relations (PR)
$90k - $98k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Sr. Editorial Content Marketing Manager , Amazon Ads
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Sr. Editorial Content Marketing Manager , Amazon Ads
Amazon.com
New York, New York
Growth Marketing
Performance Marketing
$155k - $210k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Editorial Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

WWE1 open role
Adobe1 open role
Wipro1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in editorial manager jobs.

  • Five or more years of editorial, content, or journalism experience with at least two in a management role
  • Proven ability to lead and develop a team of writers, editors, or content strategists
  • Strong command of AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, or a house style equivalent
  • Experience building and managing editorial calendars across multiple content channels
  • Proficiency with content management systems such as WordPress, Contentful, or Adobe Experience Manager
  • Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field

Tips for Your Editorial Manager Job Search

Quantify your editorial impact clearly

Swap vague claims for numbers your resume can support: pages published per month, team size you managed, audience growth tied to your content program. Editorial managers are hired to run operations, so show you've run them.

Tailor your portfolio to the industry

A portfolio built for a B2B SaaS company looks different from one for a consumer magazine. Pull three to five samples that match the format, tone, and subject matter of the employer you're targeting before you apply.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists editorial manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target job titles one level up and down

Companies post the same role as Content Manager, Editorial Director, or Managing Editor depending on their size. Search all three variants so you don't miss openings that match your actual responsibilities and scope.

Prepare a sample editorial calendar for interviews

Many hiring panels ask you to walk through how you'd plan content for their publication or brand. Bringing a short sample calendar built around their known topics signals you've done the work before the first day.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary

Ask exactly how many direct reports the role has, which tools the team uses, and whether the budget sits with you. Editorial manager roles vary wildly in authority, and clarifying scope upfront prevents a title that doesn't match the job.

Editorial Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most editorial managers?

The companies hiring the most editorial managers right now include WWE, Adobe, and Wipro, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in media companies, marketing agencies, and large brands with in-house content teams.

How many editorial manager jobs are remote?

About 86% of editorial manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible senior content roles. Digital publishing, content marketing, and brand editorial sub-areas carry the highest share of remote listings compared to print or broadcast-adjacent roles.

How do you become an editorial manager?

Most editorial managers start as writers or editors, build a portfolio of published work, then move into a senior individual-contributor role before taking on direct reports. From there, the path involves leading small teams, owning an editorial calendar, and demonstrating that your content decisions drive measurable outcomes for the publication or brand.

Can you get hired as an editorial manager with little or no management experience?

Yes, particularly at smaller companies or startups where the first editorial manager hire is expected to build the function from scratch. The strongest candidates without formal management experience show they've led editorial projects, coordinated contributors, and owned a publication schedule, even if the title never said manager.

What does the editorial manager interview process look like?

Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial screening with HR is followed by a working interview with the hiring manager that covers editorial philosophy and how you structure a team. A practical exercise, such as auditing a content calendar or editing a sample piece, is common before a final round with senior leadership or cross-functional stakeholders.

Where can I find and apply to editorial manager jobs?

You can find and apply to editorial manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that fit your experience and the type of editorial work you want to do, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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