Map editor vs managing editor

The differences between map 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 map editor and a managing editor. Additionally, a managing editor has an average salary of $89,060, which is higher than the $53,978 average annual salary of a map editor.

The top three skills for a map editor include remote sensing, GPS and digitizing. The most important skills for a managing editor are web content, editorial content, and SEO.

Map editor vs managing editor overview

	Map Editor	Managing Editor
Yearly salary	$53,978	$89,060
Hourly rate	$25.95	$42.82
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	4,507	16,781
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 81%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

Map editor vs managing editor salary

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

	Map Editor	Managing Editor
Average salary	$53,978	$89,060
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $89,000	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 map editor and managing editor education

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

	Map Editor	Managing Editor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 81%
Most common major	Geography	Journalism
Most common college	Northwestern University	Northwestern University

Map editor vs managing editor demographics

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

	Map Editor	Managing Editor
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 66.3% Female, 33.7%	Male, 46.6% Female, 53.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.5% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.0% Asian, 7.1% White, 76.5% 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 map editor and managing editor duties and responsibilities

Map editor example responsibilities.

Manage international man-made fiber market research/publishing company and supervise editorial content and sales of industry statistical journal.
Create and edit orthophotos using ERDAS software.
Collect geospatial and landmark information and update USGS maps
Review submitted manuscripts, brainstorm & implement promotional strategies, track community involvement, and plan literary events with the editor-in-chief.
Review and edit FEMA (U.S. Government) floodplain map overlays from firm's engineering dept.
Specify type sizes and styles of names, labels and other symbols appropriate for FEMA maps and other materials.

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.

Map editor vs managing editor skills

Common map editor skills

Remote Sensing, 66%
GPS, 12%
Digitizing, 6%
CAD, 6%
Data Integrity, 6%
Aerial Photographs, 5%

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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