Editorial cartoonist vs commercial artist

Differences between editorial cartoonist and commercial artist duties and responsibilities

Editorial cartoonist example responsibilities.

• Manage proofreading and pre-press stages, collaborating with graphic design firm to prepare content for publication.
• Contribute through blogging, copy editing, participating in weekly editorial meetings, and managing social channels
• Assist editor-in-chief in hiring of editorial interns; assign and proofread interns' newspaper and magazine stories.
• Provide support to the associate sponsoring editors by proofreading manuscripts, securing permissions, and conducting photo and video research.
• Develop templates and style guides to meet customer and military specifications.
• Provide coverage of fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, draft editorial correspondence with agents and authors.
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Commercial artist example responsibilities.

• Manage external communications such as brochures and other sales collateral for direct mail from inception to circulation.
• Utilize a variety of creative media including illustration, photography and digital design to convey ideas beautifully and intelligently.
• Create online stores and sell artwork through Zazzle, Etsy, and Cafepress.