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The primary qualifications for getting a job as a managing editor are reading, writing, and editing skills. Some employers prefer applicants who have a bachelor's degree in a related field, but this is usually a skill-based position. Employers are more likely to hire you based on the quality of your portfolio than your education. Previous experience managing content is also helpful and can help you stand out from other editors. If you want to make a career out of this role, consider starting with small publications to gain experience. You can work your way up once you have the skills and expertise necessary for success in this field.

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List of the top 10 highest paying Managing Editor positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Lifestyle Magazine Editor

    Salary range: $45,500 - $63,500

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  • Newspaper Editor

    Salary range: $60,000 - $60,000

    A newspaper editor is responsible for choosing which stories to publish and that all articles that are meet the newspaper’s guidelines, including style guidelines. If they are responsible for a particular section, job duties may involve soliciting story pitches from freelance writers or assigning stories to your staff writers and checking their writing, or copy. If they are a managing editor, they may be responsible for the overall layout of the paper, as well as all of the content in the various sections.

  • Freelance Christian Copy Editor

    Salary range: $46,000 - $66,500

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  • Short Film Editor

    Salary range: $44,500 - $82,500

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  • Online Magazine Editor

    Salary range: $35,500 - $60,000

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  • Statistical Editor

    Salary range: $46,000 - $66,500

    Statistical Editor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Statistical Editor jobs pay between $46,000 (25th percentile) and $66,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Statistical Editor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Blog Editor

    Salary range: $50,000 - $72,500

    Blog Editor is a typical job search query Most salaries for Blog Editor jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $72,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Blog Editor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Avid Media Composer

    Salary range: $75,500 - $92,000

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  • Podcast Editor

    Salary range: $44,500 - $82,500

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  • Script Editor

    Salary range: $42,500 - $88,000

    A script editor assesses the commercial viability of a screenplay. Their job duties are to balance the writers’ desires and creative vision with the business requirements of a production company or film studio, which is typically represented by the producers. The script editor may provide feedback or make revisions to a screenplay to improve its chances of being made into a film, and works closely with the screenwriters to help maintain narrative structure and character development.

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