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Saks

Sr. Editorial Manager

San Francisco, CA

$131K - $172K/yr

The Saks Global Sr. Editorial Manager, Brand Strategy is responsible for developing and guiding brand storytelling for Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus, ensuring every ...

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Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$142K - $160K/yr

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for editorial manager in California is $74,857.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,596.00 and $103,308.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Editorial Manager oversees the planning, editing, and production of content for publications, websites, or media platforms. They coordinate with writers, editors, and designers to ensure content meets quality standards and aligns with brand or organizational goals. Responsibilities often include managing editorial calendars, enforcing deadlines, and maintaining consistency in tone and style. They may also collaborate with stakeholders to develop content strategies and optimize workflows.

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Editorial Managers often manage multiple projects and tight deadlines, so balancing priorities and ensuring consistent quality across deliverables can be challenging. They must coordinate input from writers, editors, designers, and stakeholders, which requires strong organizational and communication skills. Additionally, adapting to evolving content trends and changing audience preferences requires flexibility and a proactive approach. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for maintaining content standards and meeting both business and audience goals.

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Sr. Editorial Manager

Saks

San Francisco, CA

$131K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Salary Range $131,000 - $172,000*

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry's most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.

YOU WILL BE:

The Saks Global Sr. Editorial Manager, Brand Strategy is responsible for developing and guiding brand storytelling for Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus, ensuring every touchpoint reflects the distinct voice and vision of the banner. The ideal candidate is deeply immersed in fashion, luxury, and culture. They are both visionary and hands-on: equally adept at shaping narrative direction, mentoring copy development, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver cohesive, elevated content.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Partner closely with the AVP of Editorial Copy to develop innovative editorial concepts, franchise ideas, and storytelling formats that reinforce each brand's authority in luxury fashion and culture

  • Oversee content development from concept through final execution across digital, social, print, and experiential platforms

  • Ensure all content reflects the distinct voice, positioning, and brand vision of each store while maintaining consistency and editorial excellence

  • Guide and mentor copy development, providing clear creative direction and editorial oversight across projects and teams

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with design, content, marketing, growth teams, and external partners to deliver cohesive storytelling across all touchpoints

  • Maintain a strong understanding of the luxury consumer, emerging trends, and the evolving fashion and cultural landscape

  • Balance high-level strategic thinking with hands-on creative execution in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

  • New York-based

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Fashion, or a related field

  • 10+ years of editorial, copywriting, content strategy, or brand storytelling experience within fashion, luxury, media, or retail

  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a refined sensibility

  • Deep understanding of the fashion landscape, cultural trends, and the luxury consumer

  • Proven ability to develop and execute multi-platform content strategies across digital, social, print, and experiential channels

  • Strong editorial judgment with the ability to balance creative storytelling and business objectives

  • Demonstrated ability to lead creative projects from concept through execution in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills with experience working cross-functionally across creative, marketing, social, design, and merchandising teams

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with exceptional attention to detail and organization

  • Highly collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications (nice to haves):

  • Proficiency in Wrike and Figma

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS GLOBAL:

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation

  • Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

  • Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

  • An amazing employee discount

BENEFITS:

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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