Editor

Editor

Editors oversee the editing of written material. They may review proposals and drafts for publication, and manage editorial staff.

Also known as

Copy editor, website editor, news editor, publications editor, book editor, sub editor, magazine editor

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Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
  • Usually work in offices and newsrooms
  • Need to be accurate, communicate well and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

  • Edit written materials
  • Verify accuracy of data
  • Determine presentation subjects or content
  • Coordinate activities of production personnel
  • Write informational material
  • Manage content of broadcasts or presentations
  • Discuss production content and progress with others
  • Design layouts for print publications
  • Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organisations
  • Co-ordinate reporting or editing activities

Salary information

$50K-$150K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$61K-$111K$150K

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