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Editorial Director

Pressrun · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

You own the editorial voice and quality standard for everything Pressrun publishes. You'll lead a team of writers, editors, and content strategists to produce work that positions our clients as the definitive voice in their category — books, articles, newsletters, and beyond.
What you'll do Set and enforce editorial standards across all client content programs
Lead the editorial team through the full lifecycle of book and content production
Develop editorial frameworks that translate founder expertise into compelling narratives
Work directly with clients to shape their ideas into publishable, market-moving content
Manage editorial calendars, production timelines, and quality checkpoints
Recruit, develop, and retain world-class editorial talent
Stay ahead of shifts in publishing, media, and content distribution
What we're looking for 10+ years in editorial leadership at a publisher, media company, or content agency
A track record of producing work that drove measurable business outcomes
Experience managing the full book production lifecycle from manuscript to launch
Ability to work with subject-matter experts and translate complex ideas into clear prose
Strong editorial judgment and the confidence to push back on mediocre work
Experience building and leading editorial teams of 5+ people
Nice to have Experience with AI-assisted writing and editing workflows
Background in business, technology, or entrepreneurship content
Published author or ghostwriting experience
Equity participation
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO with a 3-week minimum
$2,500 annual learning & development budget

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