Junior editor vs managing editor

The differences between junior 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 a junior editor and a managing editor. Additionally, a managing editor has an average salary of $89,060, which is higher than the $50,396 average annual salary of a junior editor.

The top three skills for a junior editor include adobe premiere, media management and proofreading. The most important skills for a managing editor are web content, editorial content, and SEO.

Junior editor vs managing editor overview

	Junior Editor	Managing Editor
Yearly salary	$50,396	$89,060
Hourly rate	$24.23	$42.82
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	18,857	16,781
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 78%	Bachelor's Degree, 81%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

What does a junior editor do?

A junior editor helps the editor-in-chief in ensuring that the editorial process goes smoothly and accurately. They coordinate with team members to ensure that deadlines will be met on time. They support the editor by doing tasks such as research or conducting interviews to be used on an article or story. They must also conduct simple editing, including fact-checking and accuracy. A junior editor may suggest content and conduct line editing.

What does a managing editor do?

Managing editors are individuals who coordinate and oversee the editorial activities of a publication. They administer the daily operations or a website or publication, such as generating ideas and planning and editing content. Their responsibilities include the recruitment, promotion, and firing of staff members. They even create and implement deadlines. Great managing editors are those who are updated on the latest trends and make informed decisions. They should also be equipped with skills in management and coaching.

Junior editor vs managing editor salary

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

	Junior Editor	Managing Editor
Average salary	$50,396	$89,060
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $68,000	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 junior editor and managing editor education

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

	Junior Editor	Managing Editor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 78%	Bachelor's Degree, 81%
Most common major	Photography	Journalism
Most common college	Northwestern University	Northwestern University

Junior editor vs managing editor demographics

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

	Junior Editor	Managing Editor
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 43.1% Female, 56.9%	Male, 46.6% Female, 53.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.6% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.1% Asian, 7.2% White, 76.2% 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 junior editor and managing editor duties and responsibilities

Junior editor example responsibilities.

Manage international man-made fiber market research/publishing company and supervise editorial content and sales of industry statistical journal.
Contribute article ideas and assist editors with fact-checking, proofreading and style changes.
Provide general proofreading services and fact checking for authors prior to publication of their historical novel
Review submitted manuscripts, brainstorm & implement promotional strategies, track community involvement, and plan literary events with the editor-in-chief.
Update and maintain tracking reports/libraries in SharePoint.
Manage business documentation for the department's strategic alignment SharePoint database.

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.

Junior editor vs managing editor skills

Common junior editor skills

Adobe Premiere, 16%
Media Management, 9%
Proofreading, 9%
Motion Graphics, 8%
Editorial Content, 6%
Video Production, 6%

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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