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Editorial Manager or Series Editor

Supervise the editorial pipeline to ensure timely delivery of high-quality thematic publications across both print and digital formats.

45 000 – 120 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Bachelor's degree
Education level
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Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
1-3 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Possible
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
1-3 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Possible
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Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
45 000 – 60 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
60 000 – 85 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
85 000 – 120 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry is often through roles such as editorial assistant or content coordinator, gaining experience in publishing and project management.

Training — United States

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or related fields.

Professional certifications and editorial training are advantageous.

The job market — United States

Employment opportunities are generally found in publishing houses, media companies, and academic publishers, with a moderate demand for skilled editorial managers.

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How to become a Editorial Manager or Series Editor?

How to train for this job

Programmes suggested by Ulydia to enter this profession.

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Chattahoochee Technical CollegeMarietta
Certificate
Communication and Media Studies
00
Communication and Media Studies
California State University, FullertonFullerton
Bachelor's
Journalism
00
Journalism
University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia
Bachelor's
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
00
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester
Bachelor's
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
00
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
High Point UniversityHigh Point
Master's
Business/Corporate Communications
00
Business/Corporate Communications
Baruch CollegeNew York
Bachelor's

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