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burton

Brand Creative Director

Burton, MI · On-site

Decides what constitutes a campaign vs. a supporting story vs. editorial * Establishes seasonal ... Partner with Product Creative Director to establish creative direction for major moments where ...

burton

Brand Creative Director

Burton, MI

Decides what constitutes a campaign vs. a supporting story vs. editorial * Establishes seasonal ... Partner with Product Creative Director to establish creative direction for major moments where ...

StockX

Creative Director

Detroit, MI · Hybrid

$250K - $270K/yr

Why you'll love this role As the StockX Creative Director you'll lead the global creative direction ... editorial creative, events, partnerships, cultural moments, paid media and performance, as well as ...

StockX

Creative Director

Detroit, MI · On-site

$250K - $270K/yr

Why you'll love this role As the StockX Creative Director you'll lead the global creative direction ... Demonstrated experience in senior creative roles at a consumer brand, creative agency, editorial ...

OneMagnify

Associate Creative Director

Detroit, MI · On-site

$80 - $120/hr

The Associate Creative Director, Copy is a senior creative lead responsible for shaping the voice ... Bring editorial judgment to AI-assisted workflows -- knowing when to use generative tools to ...

OneMagnify

Associate Creative Director

Detroit, MI · On-site

The Associate Creative Director, Copy is a senior creative lead responsible for shaping the voice ... Bring editorial judgment to AI-assisted workflows - knowing when to use generative tools to ...

Medbio, Inc.

Marketing Director

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$140 - $190/hr

Develop a disciplined content strategy and editorial calendar that delivers technical case studies ... The Director of Marketing reports directly to the Chief Commercial Officer and provides leadership ...

Fox Factory

Marketing Director

Coldwater, MI · On-site

Managing direct staff of marketing managers and partnering with Creative Services and Promotions ... Content development (i.e. PR, editorial, digital, product descriptions, etc.) * Maximizing brand ...

Foxfactory

Marketing Director

Coldwater, MI · On-site

Managing direct staff of marketing managers and partnering with Creative Services and Promotions ... Content development (i.e. PR, editorial, digital, product descriptions, etc.) * Maximizing brand ...

ST USA Holding Corp.

Marketing Director

Coldwater, MI · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Managing direct staff of marketing managers and partnering with Creative Services and Promotions ... Content development (i.e. PR, editorial, digital, product descriptions, etc.) * Maximizing brand ...

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How much do editorial director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for editorial director in Michigan is $104,103.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an editorial director?

An editorial director is in charge of editorial content for an advertising or media publication, either in print or online. They develop the overall direction of the publication and its content. All writing selected for the publication should fit in with the vision of the editorial director. Other responsibilities include managing vendor and community relationships and ensuring content is developed on schedule. People in this position often represent the company or publication and should have strong communication skills. Qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism, English, marketing, or a related field and significant experience.

What does an editorial director do?

An Editorial Director oversees the content strategy, development, and editorial operations for a publication or media organization. They are responsible for shaping the editorial vision, managing editorial teams, and ensuring that all content aligns with the brand's goals and standards. Editorial Directors often collaborate with writers, editors, and other departments to deliver high-quality content and may also be involved in budgeting and long-term planning. Their role requires strong leadership, editorial judgment, and an understanding of their target audience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an editorial director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Editorial Director, you need a strong background in content strategy, editing, and leadership, often supported by a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), analytics tools, and editorial workflow platforms is essential. Outstanding communication, creative vision, and the ability to manage and motivate teams are critical soft skills. These qualities ensure the creation of high-quality content, effective team collaboration, and the achievement of organizational editorial goals.

How does an editorial director typically collaborate with other departments to shape content strategy?

An Editorial Director works closely with teams such as marketing, design, and product development to ensure that content aligns with broader business goals and brand messaging. Regular meetings and strategic planning sessions are common, where the Editorial Director provides guidance on tone, topics, and publication schedules. This cross-functional collaboration helps maintain consistency, drive audience engagement, and adapt editorial plans based on analytics and market trends. Effective communication and leadership are essential, as the Editorial Director often acts as the bridge between creative teams and organizational objectives.

What is the difference between Editorial Director vs Content Manager?

AspectEditorial Director
ResponsibilitiesOversees overall content strategy, manages editorial teams, and sets content policies.
FocusHigh-level content planning, brand voice, and long-term vision.
Required SkillsLeadership, strategic thinking, editorial expertise, communication skills.
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, media companies, publishing houses.
Common CertificationsJournalism, communications, media management.

While both roles involve content oversight, the Editorial Director focuses on strategic leadership and brand voice, whereas the Content Manager handles day-to-day content production and project management. The Editorial Director sets the vision, and the Content Manager executes it.

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Infographic showing various Editorial Director job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,103 per year, or $50 per hour.

Director, Content Marketing

THOMSON REUTERS

Ann Arbor, MI • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Thomson Reuters rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 496 rated business services

Job description

Summary of the role

The legal industry is in the middle of its most consequential technology shift in a generation. Generative AI is rewriting how lawyers research, draft, and advise, and the firms that get this right will define the next decade of legal practice. Thomson Reuters sits at the center of that shift.

This role leads the content engine behind that strategy.You'llsetthe editorial agenda for our Legal Professionals business, shape how the market understands the future of legalwork, andbuild the content programs that drive demand forCoCounsel, Westlaw, Practical Law, HighQ, andNoetica.

You'llreport to the VP ofRevenueMarketing - Legal and Government, and partner closely with Brand,Product Marketing,Thomson Reuters Institute, Communications, Product, and Sales leadership.You'lllead a team of writers, strategists, and producers.

About the Role

Whatyou'llown

  • Editorial strategy.The themes, narratives, and point of view we bring to market across the Legal Professionals portfolio, grounded in deep customer understanding, commercial priorities, and a clear competitive read.

  • Content that drivespipeline.Organic search and SEO, demand generation content for nurture and conversion, sales enablement, and integrated content for launches and campaigns.

  • The content operating model.Editorial calendar, production workflows, distribution across paid, owned, earned, and partner channels, and the measurement framework that ties content to business outcomes.

  • Team and partner network.A high-performing team of content leaders, writers, and producers, extending via relationships with our internal Studio, agency, and contributor network.

Outcomesyou'lldrive in year one

  • A defined editorial point of viewthat'srecognized in the market, measured through share of voice

  • Measurable lift in organic traffic and content-influenced pipeline across the Legal Professionals portfolio.

  • A content team and operating model that scales with the business, including a clear bar for AI-assisted production that protects voice, accuracy, and authority.

About You

  • 7+ years in content strategy and editorial leadership at a B2B SaaS, professional services, or media company, with 3+ years leading and scaling a team.

  • A track recordof building original content programs thatmoveda market, not just produced volume. You can point to specific franchises and what theyearnedthe business.

  • Strong editorial judgment. You can read a draft, namewhat'swrong with it, and rewrite theledeyourself when needed.

  • Fluency with AI content tools and a clear point of view on how to use them without flattening voice or eroding accuracy.

  • Comfort working with senior executives, including extracting their point of view, ghostwriting at their level, and pushing back when needed.

  • Fluency with content performance data and marketing analytics. You manage to numbers without losing the craft.

  • Familiarity with the modern content stack: CMS, content operations platforms (Workfront, Contently, Writer), SEO and analytics tools, and AI-assisted production.

  • Experience in legal, regulated, or professional services markets is a strong plus. If youdon'thave it,you'vemoved into a complex vertical before andgottensmart fast.

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What's in it For You?

  • Hybrid Work Model: We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
  • Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
  • Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
  • Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
  • Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
  • Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
  • Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The base compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $158,100 USD - $293,500 USD. For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $137,200 USD - $254,800 USD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.

We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

Thomson Reuters makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities, and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. If you reside in the United States and require an accommodation in the recruiting process, you may contact our Human Resources Department atHR.Leave-Expert@thomsonreuters.com. Disability accommodations in the recruiting process may include things like a sign language interpreter, making interview rooms accessible, providing assistive technology, or other relevant accommodations. Please note this email is not intended for general recruitment questions and we will promptly respond to inquiries regarding accommodations. More information on requesting an accommodation here.

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