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What’s it like to be an Editor?
Editors read and correct written material for publication, draft and implement
editorial policy, decide on the content of publications or news items and
manage the production of publications and the staff involved, depending on the
position they hold.
Editors have to work under pressure when meeting deadlines, especially those
who work on daily newspapers.
How much can I expect to earn?
Earnings data based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union
Membership survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is either unavailable
or unpublishable (typically for privacy reasons).
Personal requirements
- highly literate, with a sound knowledge of English grammar
- eye for detail
- able to concentrate on written work for long periods
- good general knowledge
- good organisational skills
- able to produce detailed and accurate work, often to tight deadlines
- good management and leadership skills
- aptitude for using computers.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
Sitting for long periods
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs are usually performed sitting
down at a desk, counter, workbench or other location for periods of at least
two hours at a stretch.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Economics
School subjects that include some aspect of ECONOMICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an economics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
English
School subjects that include some aspect of English provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an English-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Languages
School subjects that include some aspect of LANGUAGE provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a language-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of an Editor
Editors may perform the following tasks:
- make decisions about the content of publications with other senior editors in accordance with editorial policies and guidelines
- review copy to ensure it is free from errors and conforms with style and format rules
- manage the day-to-day running of a newspaper or magazine
- assign staff and photographers to stories
- write articles, editorials or reviews
- edit copy, write headlines and plan the layout of news items
- supervise journalists
- undertake administrative tasks
- work with authors to develop text to a publishable standard.
Specialisations
Senior Sub-editor
A senior sub-editor writes headlines to fit the space allocated to a story or
copy, decides on the layout of photographs and drawings, contributes to the
design of the publication and generates new ideas. It is advantageous for
senior sub-editors to have knowledge of computer design programmes.
Book Editor
A book editor prepares book manuscripts for publication. They may work with
authors to ensure manuscripts are suitable for publication. They may also
liaise with and direct graphic designers and printers to take books through to
final production. They are sometimes known as copy editors.
Sub-editor
A sub-editor works for associate editors of magazines and newspapers to assess
the suitability of reports and articles for publication, and edits them as
necessary. They may arrange the production of photographs or illustrations and
liaise with printers to achieve the desired effect.
Commissioning Editor
A commissioning editor seeks out new books for publication and may manage
their progress through the production process.
Proofreader
A proofreader checks typeset proofs and/or computer printouts to detect errors
in typesetting or keyboarding before the final printing of a publication.
Chief Sub-editor
A chief sub-editor monitors the pages of a newspaper or magazine and sorts
through the articles to decide on those that will be included.
Associate Editor
An associate editor directs the preparation of a section of a newspaper,
magazine or other non-book publication, and may also hire casual staff and
approve staff leave and expenses. Associate editors may also work as news
editors, directing the gathering, selecting and editing of news for
newspapers, news agencies, television or radio news reports, or public affairs
programmes. They sometimes work in the field gathering information.