60 Managing editor jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Managing Editor Jobs in 2026

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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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Top Types Of Managing Editor Jobs

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

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

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

  • News Editor

    Salary range: $65,000 - $166,000

    As a news editor, your role is to oversee the news department at a magazine, newspaper, or online publication. News editors can also work in TV and radio. In this career, you meet daily with your news team and take story pitches from each reporter or assign them specific stories to cover. Some publications have multiple news editors, each responsible for different types of news, such as local, regional, national, or international news. Writers then submit drafts to you, and your role is to ensure that the content is ready for publication. You often pass pieces to fact-checkers who do background research to ensure the content is factually accurate.

  • Freelance Copy Editing

    Salary range: $53,500 - $77,500

    Freelance Copy Editing is a common job search query. Most salaries for Freelance Copy Editing jobs pay between $53,500 (25th percentile) and $77,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Freelance Copy Editing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Facebook Editor

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

    Facebook Editor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Facebook Editor jobs pay between $44,500 (25th percentile) and $82,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Facebook Editor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote Managing Editor

    Salary range: $49,500 - $94,000

    Remote Managing Editor is a typical job search query Most salaries for Remote Managing Editor jobs pay between $49,500 (25th percentile) and $94,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Remote Managing Editor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Grammar Editor

    Salary range: $41,500 - $59,000

    Grammar Editor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Grammar Editor jobs pay between $41,500 (25th percentile) and $59,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Grammar Editor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Freelance Science Copy Editor

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

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

  • Online Magazine Editor

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

    Online Magazine Editor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Online Magazine Editor jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $60,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Online Magazine Editor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Freelance Copy Editor

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

    As a freelance copy editor, your job is to review spelling, grammar, and previous editing of a piece of content. Content can range from small pieces of less than two hundred words to complete books or manuscripts. Some freelance copy editors focus on particular types of content, such as medical content or the format of textbooks. In this role, you may proofread significant amounts of content each day, extrapolate the overall quality of work from a sample of it, and communicate with other editors to explain how much content needs to change. Some freelance copy editors edit the same material through several drafts, so the ability to remain focused while reviewing similar content is essential to your success.

  • Print Editor

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

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