Editor
Proofread text, correct grammatical errors, and improve overall flow of written work.
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What's it like to be an Editor?
Editors ensure a written work meets specific editorial standards, is free of any factual errors, and conveys a particular writing style and tone. To do this, they must have meticulous attention to detail. They may also plan content, manage a team of writers, and assign and approve written works. Editors may work for a news or lifestyle publication such as a publishing house, magazine publishing company, or newspaper press. They have decision-making powers in terms of content they feel does not reach the quality fit for readers and does not accurately represent their company's standards.
Tasks and duties
- Assigning content to be written.
- Providing coaching and training for writers.
- Overseeing timely submission of write-ups.
- Reviewing drafts and providing feedback.
- Checking for grammatical errors.
- Verifying facts.
- Adjusting text to suit the audience and platform where it will be published.
- Finalising and approving articles.
How to become an Editor
Aspiring Editors must at least hold a bachelor degree in literature, broadcasting communications, journalism, or language studies. Having published work may be advantageous.
- Complete a bachelor degree in the field of broadcasting communications, journalism, or media studies. Depending on the educational institution, the course may take as little as 18 months to four years.
- Come up with a portfolio of written works. This may be produced from internships or from volunteer work for a print or online publication, or from your own blog. Involvement in college or university presses, journals, and newspapers may give you the opportunity to fill your portfolio.
- Gain experience in an entry level job such as a Content Writer, Editorial Assistant, or Reporter.
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