Editing Manager

Marcom is the creatively led global team that oversees Apple's consumer-facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging, and inspiring marketing experiences. Marcom's Editing team works closely with writers, producers, legal staff, and others to ensure clarity and accuracy in Apple's marketing communications. The team reviews many types of materials, including product packaging, retail and channel marketing, apple.com, social media, video, special events, brand guidelines, and more. We review projects at all stages of development, from copy decks to final mechanicals and builds. Our work requires editorial expertise and a firm understanding of Apple products, current language trends, and Marcom's unique tone of voice. This is an opportunity to join an established, experienced, fully remote editing department.

Description

The Editing Manager role is responsible for overseeing a large number of editing deliverables across a variety of high-profile lines of business. The role will manage several senior editors and may also oversee the work of multiple contractors. This manager will partner closely with other leaders on the Editing team as well as cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivering a large volume of error-free editing work.
• Edit complex, high-profile deliverables including printed assets, web pages, social campaigns, DMs, and technical specification comparison charts, ensuring all content is clear, accurate, and adheres to brand standards.
• Lead and/or participate in regular meetings with cross-functional stakeholders to gather feedback, provide updates, and make sure the larger team is aligned on project goals.
• Manage editing projects including assigning resources, defining project scope, tracking progress, and providing regular status updates.
• Brief employees and contractors on project expectations.
• Participate in planning and status meetings with senior Editing leadership.
• Coach, mentor, and manage employees. Provide growth and development opportunities and a supportive, productive work environment.
• Train contractors on style guidelines and project requirements and expectations. Provide ongoing oversight of their work.
• Hire and onboard new staff as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional copyediting experience, including proofreading, line editing, and developmental editing.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Firm understanding of U.S. English usage, grammar, and punctuation.
• Familiar with Apple hardware and software products and services.
• Experience editing in a marketing communications department or ad agency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Great attention to detail.
• Strong people skills with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Able to be flexible, build consensus, and foster collaboration.
• Skilled at prioritizing work in response to business needs.
• Deep understanding of the creative development and production process.
• Experience working and managing remotely.
• Adept at using editing tools such as Track Changes, Comment, and Preview.
• Thrive in a demanding, high-profile, dynamic, and confidential work environment.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $191,400 and $288,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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Client-provided location(s): Emeryville, CA

Job ID: apple-200626821-3401

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-28T19:19:12