As editor-in-chief, you are responsible for editorial leadership and responsibility for a publication. You coordinate the editorial team, develop content and ensure the implementation of the editorial strategy. In addition, you are often involved in the planning and design of topics and content and decide on the publication. Your important function requires both creative and organizational skills.
In Germany, a senior editor can expect an average annual salary of about €93,360 and can reach €7,071 or more. Regional differences are also noteworthy: in Berlin, the average salary is about €144,478 per year, while in Bonn it is about €111,406.
The position of editor-in-chief usually requires a degree in journalism, communication sciences or media management, and several years of professional experience in the media industry, ideally in editorial work, is a great advantage.
As editor-in-chief, you have a variety of career opportunities that can lead you to senior positions within publishers, media houses or online platforms. With the right experience, you can also move into more direct roles in management or corporate strategy, or start your own publication.
