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Editor duties and responsibilities
Fixing grammar and spelling mistakes is a small part of an editor's work. Editors plan, coordinate, revise, correct and format content for publication.
Editors responsibilities:
- Revising text for content, structure, length, tone, and voice issues.
- Editing text for paragraph and sentence-level,
- Giving feedback and supporting writers.
- Developing ideas and assigning them to writers.
- Communicating and coordinating with writers.
- Managing budgets.
- Setting and coordinating deadlines.
- Tracking performance.
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Different kinds of editing
Editors usually focus on one type of medium. The most common areas include:
- Book editing: Project managing the entire journey of the book and getting it published.
- Newspaper editing. Editors edit text and ensure it matches the paper's voice, style, tone, and ethical standards.
- Magazine editing. Editors bring an article from the idea phase through publication. They work with copy editors, fact-checkers, top editors, designers, illustrators, photographers and lawyers.
- Online media and content editing.
- Communications editing. Many organisations put out written internal and external communications.
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Logistical details of editing as a career
Editors can work for any company putting out written content. Editors can also work as freelancers for several clients. There are many opportunities to work remotely.
The career outlook: Editor positions are expected to grow 5% between 2020 and 2030, slower than the average for other occupations. Editor positions in information services are expected to grow 27.7%, while print magazines and newspapers are projected to decline 4.7%.
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Editor skills
- Strong writing skills. You need to know how writing conveys messages and information and how different choices may affect how your piece is read.
- Good communications skills
- Knowledge of grammar and other language rules
- Knowledge of story and/or article structure
- Style guides and how to stick to them
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Project management skills
- Giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Ability to work under pressure
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Education, training, certification
- Companies often require at least a bachelor's degree, with majors in English, journalism, communications.
- You can also learn from managers and coworkers; however, companies will want to see that you know the basics of writing mechanics and structure.
- Completing an internship in the industry can help your employment chances.
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Considering if editing is the right career
- Do you love reading and language?
- Do you want to be a lifelong learner? Some fields will require you to learn new things constantly.
- Are you OK with working behind the scenes?
- Do you really want to be a writer? Editors are often frustrated writers. If you want to write, then write.
- Do you want to be a writer with a day job? You may find it difficult to write after a long day of editing, but it is not impossible.
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How to get a job as an editor
- Read the medium you want to edit as hiring managers want to see that you're engaging with the industry.
- Study the companies where you apply to. Look at their publications and websites.
- Don't skip the cover letter. That is the first chance you have to show off your writing and editing skills.
- Proofread all application materials.
- Prepare for an editing test.
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