Index editor vs managing editor

The differences between index editors and managing editors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an index editor and a managing editor. Additionally, a managing editor has an average salary of $89,060, which is higher than the $55,790 average annual salary of an index editor.

The top three skills for an index editor include proofread, and . The most important skills for a managing editor are web content, editorial content, and SEO.

Index editor vs managing editor overview

	Index Editor	Managing Editor
Yearly salary	$55,790	$89,060
Hourly rate	$26.82	$42.82
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	4,498	16,781
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 76%	Bachelor's Degree, 81%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Index editor vs managing editor salary

Index editors and managing editors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Index Editor	Managing Editor
Average salary	$55,790	$89,060
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $94,000	Between $59,000 And $132,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Federal Reserve Bank
Best paying industry	-	Media

Differences between index editor and managing editor education

There are a few differences between an index editor and a managing editor in terms of educational background:

	Index Editor	Managing Editor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 76%	Bachelor's Degree, 81%
Most common major	English	Journalism
Most common college	Northwestern University	Northwestern University

Index editor vs managing editor demographics

Here are the differences between index editors' and managing editors' demographics:

	Index Editor	Managing Editor
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 45.9% Female, 54.1%	Male, 46.6% Female, 53.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.5% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 7.0% White, 76.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 3.5% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 7.1% White, 76.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between index editor and managing editor duties and responsibilities

Index editor example responsibilities.

Manage international man-made fiber market research/publishing company and supervise editorial content and sales of industry statistical journal.
Review submitted manuscripts, brainstorm & implement promotional strategies, track community involvement, and plan literary events with the editor-in-chief.
Assist in hiring/training contributing writers; oversee intern assignments, and edit contributor submissions!

Managing editor example responsibilities.

Manage programs such as schedule overhaul, YouTube channel creation, and new blog site.
Manage editorial process: assigning stories to line-editing to HTML publishing/page placement.
Manage editorial departments: ensure timely receipt of copy and photos, including coordinating and overseeing all freelance and in-house submissions.
Edit and proofread submissions for weekly publication.
Proofread and edit articles for several UN publications.
Launch and create the first digital edition online and via iPad.

Index editor vs managing editor skills

Common index editor skills

Proofread, 100%

Common managing editor skills

Web Content, 13%
Editorial Content, 10%
SEO, 7%
Editorial Calendar, 5%
Digital Content, 5%
Editor-In-Chief, 4%

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