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Editors plan, review, and revise content for publication.
DutiesEditors typically do the following:
Editors plan, coordinate, and revise material for publication in books, newspapers, magazines, or websites. Editors review story ideas and decide what material will appeal most to readers. During the review process, editors offer comments to improve the product, and suggest titles and headlines. In smaller organizations, a single editor may perform all of the editorial duties or share them with only a few other people.
The following are examples of types of editors:
Copy editors review text for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling and check for readability, style, and agreement with editorial policy. They suggest revisions, such as changing words and rearranging sentences and paragraphs to improve clarity or accuracy. They also may carry out research, confirm sources for writers, and verify facts, dates, and statistics. In addition, they may arrange page layouts of articles, photographs, and advertising.
Publication assistants who work for book-publishing houses may read and evaluate manuscripts submitted by freelance writers, proofread uncorrected drafts, and answer questions about published material. Assistants on small newspapers or in smaller media markets may compile articles available from wire services or the Internet, answer phones, and proofread articles.
Assistant editors are responsible for a particular subject, such as local news, international news, feature stories, or sports. Most assistant editors work for newspaper publishers, television broadcasters, magazines, book publishers, or advertising and public relations firms.
Executive editors oversee assistant editors and generally have the final say about what stories are published and how they are covered. Executive editors typically hire writers, reporters, and other employees. They also plan budgets and negotiate contracts with freelance writers, who are sometimes called “stringers” in the news industry. Although many executive editors work for newspaper publishers, some work for television broadcasters, magazines, or advertising and public relations firms.
Managing editors typically work for magazines, newspaper publishers, and television broadcasters, and are responsible for the daily operations of a news department.
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A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or English, combined with previous writing and proofreading experience, is typically required to be an editor.
EducationEmployers generally prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or English. They also prefer candidates with mass- or cross-media experience.
Those with other backgrounds who can show strong writing skills also may find jobs as editors. Editors who deal with specific subject matter may need previous related work experience. For example, fashion editors may need expertise in fashion that they gain through formal training or work experience.
Work Experience in a Related OccupationMany editors start off as editorial assistants, writers, or reporters.
Those who are particularly skilled at identifying good stories, recognizing writing talent, and interacting with writers may be interested in editing jobs.
Other ExperienceEditors also can gain experience by working on high school and college newspapers, and for magazines, radio and television stations, advertising and publishing companies, or nonprofit organizations. Magazines and newspapers also have internships for students. For example, the American Society of Magazine Editors offers a Magazine Internship Program to qualified full-time students in their junior or senior year of college. Interns may write stories, conduct research and interviews, and gain general publishing experience.
The ability to use computers is necessary for editors to stay in touch with writers and other editors and to work on the increasingly important digital media or online side of a publication. Familiarity with electronic publishing, graphics, Web design, and multimedia production is also important, because more content is being offered online.
AdvancementSome editors hold management positions and must make decisions related to running a business. For them, advancement generally means moving up to publications with larger circulation or greater prestige. Copy editors may move into original writing or substantive editing positions, or become freelancers.
Important QualitiesCreativity. Editors must be creative, curious, and knowledgeable in a broad range of topics. Some editors must regularly come up with interesting story ideas and attention-grabbing headlines.
Detail oriented. One of an editor’s main tasks is to make sure that material is error free and matches the style of a publication.
Good judgment. Editors must decide if certain stories are ethical or if there is enough evidence to report them.
Interpersonal skills. In working with writers, editors must have tact and the ability to guide and encourage them in their work.
Writing skills. Editors must ensure that all written content has correct grammar, punctuation, and syntax. Editors must be able to write clearly and logically.
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Average Length of Employment | |
Editor & Producer
2.9 years
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Online Editor
2.1 years
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Digital Editor
2.1 years
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Assistant Editor
2.0 years
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Production Assistant/Editor
1.7 years
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Editing Internship
1.0 years
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Digital Media Internship
0.5 years
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Top Employers Before | |
Internship
24.7%
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Sales Associate
6.9%
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Editor
6.9%
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Production Assistant
6.7%
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Volunteer
5.2%
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Cashier
4.1%
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Office Assistant
3.7%
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Staff Writer
3.4%
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Editorial Internship
3.4%
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Marketing Internship
3.2%
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Assistant
3.1%
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Copy Editor
3.0%
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Writer
3.0%
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Teaching Assistant
2.9%
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Server
2.9%
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Video Editor
2.7%
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Top Employers After | |
Internship
15.6%
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Editor
10.3%
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Production Assistant
6.8%
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Video Editor
6.6%
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Writer And Editor
6.2%
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Sales Associate
5.4%
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Assistant Editor
4.6%
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Copy Editor
4.5%
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Marketing Internship
4.3%
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Reporter
3.7%
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Volunteer
3.0%
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Substitute Teacher
2.8%
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Server
2.8%
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Editorial Internship
2.7%
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Editor, Freelance
2.6%
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Writer
2.6%
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Gender | |
Female 51.0% |
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Male 43.5% |
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Unknown 5.5% |
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Ethnicity | |
White 73.4% |
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Asian 13.4% |
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Hispanic or Latino 10.8% |
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Unknown 1.7% |
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Black or African American 0.7% |
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Languages Spoken | |
Spanish 38.0% |
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French 14.4% |
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Chinese 10.7% |
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Mandarin 8.3% |
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Japanese 4.4% |
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German 4.1% |
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Korean 3.4% |
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Italian 3.2% |
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Cantonese 2.9% |
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Russian 2.2% |
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Arabic 2.0% |
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Portuguese 1.2% |
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Polish 1.0% |
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Turkish 0.7% |
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Danish 0.7% |
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Greek 0.7% |
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Hindi 0.5% |
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Bosnian 0.5% |
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Bengali 0.5% |
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Irish 0.5% |
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Schools | |
Florida State University 10.4% |
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New York University 6.9% |
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Temple University 6.7% |
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Brigham Young University 5.9% |
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Columbia College Chicago 5.9% |
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San Francisco State University 5.6% |
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Syracuse University 5.3% |
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University of Missouri - Columbia 5.1% |
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Boston University 5.1% |
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Arizona State University 4.5% |
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Full Sail University 4.5% |
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Fashion Institute of Technology 4.3% |
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Ball State University 4.3% |
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Southern New Hampshire University 4.0% |
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George Mason University 3.7% |
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University of Central Florida 3.7% |
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DePaul University 3.7% |
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University of Alabama 3.5% |
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Michigan State University 3.5% |
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Pennsylvania State University 3.5% |
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Majors | |
Communication 17.6% |
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Photography 16.2% |
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English 15.8% |
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Journalism 13.3% |
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Writing 8.6% |
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Digital Media 4.0% |
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Business 3.1% |
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Graphic Design 2.9% |
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Public Relations 2.7% |
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Fine Arts 2.3% |
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Political Science 2.1% |
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Audiovisual Communications Technologies 1.8% |
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Psychology 1.6% |
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Marketing 1.6% |
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Journalism And Mass Communications 1.3% |
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Agricultural Public Services 1.2% |
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Entertainment Business 1.2% |
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History 1.0% |
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Education 0.9% |
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Economics 0.8% |
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Degrees | |
Bachelors 64.6% |
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Masters 17.5% |
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Other 10.8% |
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Associate 3.9% |
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Certificate 1.7% |
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Doctorate 1.1% |
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Diploma 0.5% |
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License 0.0% |
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