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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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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...
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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 writ...
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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...
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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
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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,...
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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...
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