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Village Media Inc.

Editor

Champaign, IL · Remote

$72K/yr

Work Arrangement: Remote/Work-from-Home, with a strict requirement of residing within the ... networks, editorial project management, or any work that proves you possess the drive for tight ...

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How much do remote editorial manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote editorial manager in Illinois is $66,629.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,364.00 and $83,799.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote editorial manager?

A Remote Editorial Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the content creation, editing, and publishing processes for a company or publication, all while working from a remote location. They coordinate with writers, editors, and designers to ensure content meets quality standards, editorial guidelines, and deadlines. Remote Editorial Managers also help develop content strategies, manage editorial calendars, and may be involved in hiring and training editorial staff. Their role is crucial in maintaining the brand's voice and ensuring the consistency and accuracy of published materials.

What is the difference between Remote Editorial Manager vs Remote Content Coordinator?

AspectRemote Editorial ManagerRemote Content Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees editorial teams, manages content strategy, edits and approves contentAssists in content creation, manages publishing schedules, supports editorial tasks
Required SkillsEditorial expertise, leadership, project managementWriting, organization, basic editing skills
CredentialsTypically a degree in journalism, communications, or related fieldRelevant experience or degree in communications or related field
Work EnvironmentRemote, collaborative teams, editorial departmentsRemote, support teams, content production environments

The Remote Editorial Manager focuses on leading editorial teams and developing content strategies, requiring leadership skills and editorial expertise. In contrast, the Remote Content Coordinator supports content creation and scheduling, often with less managerial responsibility. Both roles are remote and industry-focused, but differ mainly in scope and level of responsibility.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote editorial manager?

To excel as a Remote Editorial Manager, you need a strong background in editorial processes, content strategy, and project management, typically with a degree in English, Journalism, or Communications. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), collaborative editing tools, and workflow management platforms is commonly required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and time management skills help you coordinate distributed teams and uphold editorial standards. These abilities are crucial for maintaining high-quality content, meeting deadlines, and ensuring effective remote collaboration.

How does a remote editorial manager coordinate effectively with a distributed editorial team?

As a Remote Editorial Manager, you’ll frequently use digital collaboration tools—like project management platforms, shared document editors, and video conferencing—to assign tasks, track progress, and maintain clear communication with your remote team. Establishing regular check-ins and clear editorial guidelines is crucial to ensure consistency across content and meet deadlines. Building strong relationships through proactive communication and recognizing team achievements helps maintain engagement and cohesion, even when working across different time zones.
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Content and Marketing Manager (Part-Time, Remote Contractor)

Jackson LLP Healthcare Lawyers

Chicago, IL • Remote

$55 - $65/hr

Contractor

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

About Us


Jackson LLP is a boutique healthcare law firm with a client-centered ethos and friendly work environment. We represent small and mid-sized healthcare practices on regulatory and transactional business matters.
We seek a Content and Marketing Manager to run the firm's content and marketing operation. This is a fully remote contractor position at 25 to 30 hours per week.


Position Description


This is a mid-level position. Strong editorial judgment is the core requirement. The Content and Marketing Manager runs the firm's content pipeline from draft to publication. You will edit content for clarity, readability, and brand voice, manage the editorial calendar, keep publication on schedule, and measure what the marketing produces. You will work directly with firm leadership and coordinate the work of the firm's marketing team, and you will be expected to bring well-reasoned, data-supported recommendations to the table.


Responsibilities


  • Edit blog posts, feature pages, and other written content for clarity, readability, and brand voice, delivering near-publication-quality drafts for attorney review.
  • Manage the editorial calendar and content pipeline in our project management system, tracking assignments and keeping production on schedule.
  • Assign and scope projects for the firm's content team.
  • Manage recurring marketing content, including LinkedIn posts, Google Business Profile updates, and Mailchimp newsletters.
  • Optimize content for search and execute against the firm's SEO roadmap, including keyword research and content gap analysis.
  • Coordinate publication and site updates with the firm's website team.
  • Review and art-direct freelance design work, including ebooks, logos, and web assets, and evaluate designers when new work arises.
  • Track marketing performance and report regularly on lead flow and related pipeline metrics.
  • Identify opportunities to update, consolidate, or expand existing content, and pitch growth initiatives supported by data.


Requirements


  • Experience running a content operation or editorial workflow.
  • Working knowledge of on-page SEO, including proficiency with a major SEO platform (such as Ahrefs or Semrush) for keyword research and content gap analysis.
  • Analytics literacy, including Google Search Console and Google Analytics, and comfort owning recurring performance reporting.
  • Ability to art-direct and quality-check freelance design work is required; hands-on design skills (Canva, Adobe, Figma) are a plus.
  • Familiarity with an email marketing platform (such as Mailchimp) and WordPress.
  • Prior content work for professional services audiences (legal, medical, accounting, financial advisory, or consulting) is strongly preferred.
  • Organized, reliable, and comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
  • Personable, friendly, and clear in written communication.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.


Hours and Location


  • Independent contractor engagement, 25 to 30 hours per week to start, with room to grow
  • Fully remote; candidates may be located anywhere in the United States
  • Hours are flexible and not fixed to a set schedule


To Apply


Submit a resume, samples of content work with a brief note on your specific role in each (a before-and-after editing sample is especially welcome), and a brief statement describing your experience editing or managing content for professional services audiences. Applications without all three will not be reviewed. Finalists will complete a paid project on actual firm content before any offer is made.


Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: Jackson LLP Healthcare Lawyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind.


Jackson LLP is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Jackson LLP Healthcare Lawyers are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Our firm will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

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