How to hire a commercial production editor

How to hire a commercial production editor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step commercial production editor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a commercial production editor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new commercial production editor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the commercial production editor you need to hire. Certain commercial production editor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A commercial production editor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, commercial production editors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of commercial production editor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Commercial Production Editor	Description	Hourly rate
   Commercial Production Editor	Editors plan, review, and revise content for publication.	$15-39
   Editing Internship	An editorial intern is responsible for assisting the editorial department of an organization with publishing various media and digital content. Editorial interns shadow tenured editorial staff on researching stories, validating information, writing captivating articles, interviewing target audiences, and screening submitted manuscripts... Show more	$12-21
   Editorial Internship	An editorial intern is responsible for assisting the editorial team in publishing digital and media content, writing articles, and managing readers' reviews. Editorial interns must have excellent knowledge of the industry they work for, suggesting the latest trends and featured topics, taking notes of the tenured employees' advice and observations, and actively joining brainstorming sessions... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Television Commercials
   • Motion Graphics
   • Adobe Creative Suite
   • Promotional Videos
   • Adobe Photoshop
   • Edit Commercials
   • ABC
   • Camera Operators

   Responsibilities:

   • Provide right-hand executive assistance to the editor-in-chief; manage all aspects of professional life.
   • Adjust process to better fit new system while working with CI and sales team to implement these changes.
   • Demonstrate expert videography and composition skills while filming community events and scenic locations, including a-roll and b-roll.
   • Match up commercials order with instructions from various agencies.
   • Create email marketing calendar, gather necessary assets, and ensure QA process is followed for email launches.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your commercial production editor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A commercial production editor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, commercial production editors' average salary in nebraska is 51% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level commercial production editors 61% less than senior-level commercial production editors.
   • Certifications. A commercial production editor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a commercial production editor's salary.

   Average commercial production editor salary

   $52,114yearly

   $25.05 hourly rate

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   Entry-level commercial production editor salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a commercial production editor job description

   A commercial production editor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a commercial production editor job description:

   Commercial production editor job description example

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   • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology or related field and a minimum of six (6) years’ experience within a GMP or GMP like biological vaccine and pharmaceutical production environment.
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   • Experience must be inclusive of a minimum of four (4) years in a leadership role managing people and projects.
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   • Networks cross-functionally to influence, understand, and translate manufacturing requirements of specified area.
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   • Shares expertise in a state of the art vaccine manufacturing facility.
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   • Strategic leader with influence to impact/improve processes in support of the business.
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   • Ensures that schedules, plans, equipment and resources are deployed to optimize cost, quality, delivery and compliance requirements.
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   • Coaches and develops others, grows talent, plans and organizes work, delivers results, manages conflict, innovates and demonstrates business and technical competence.
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   • Thorough understanding of ERP and automated process control systems; preferably SAP.
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   • Technical knowledge of production equipment and all operations necessary to produce high quality vaccines.
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   • Ability to evaluate and interpret data and formulate logical conclusions and recommendations.
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   • Excellent management, verbal and written communication, coaching and teamwork skills.
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   • Ability to lead teams to achieve results.

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   • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
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   • Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
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   • Must be 18 years of age or older.
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   • This position will require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious accommodation. Click here for more information on the vaccine mandate and COVID-19.This position will require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious accommodation. Click here for more information on the vaccine mandate and COVID-19.

   Who We Are\:

   At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal\: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 50.000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth.

   Want to learn more? Visit boehringer-ingelheim.com and join us in our effort to make more health.

   Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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5. Post your job

   To find commercial production editors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any commercial production editors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level commercial production editors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your commercial production editor job on Zippia to find and recruit commercial production editor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with commercial production editor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new commercial production editor

   Once you've found the commercial production editor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new commercial production editor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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