Editor
Editors read and correct written material for publication, decide on the editorial policy and the content of publications or news items, and/or manage the production of publications and the staff involved, depending on the position they hold.
Editors may perform the following tasks:
- make decisions about the content of publications with other senior editors and in accordance with editorial policies and guidelines
- review copy to ensure that it 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 layout of news items
- supervise journalists
- undertake administrative tasks.
Specialisations:
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 work as news editors directing the gathering, selecting and editing of news for newspapers, news agencies, television or radio news reports, or public affairs programs. Sometimes they work in the field gathering information.
Book Editor
A book editor (sometimes known as copy editor or line editor) prepares manuscripts of books for publication. They may proofread manuscripts and work with authors to ensure the manuscript is suitable for publication.
Chief Sub-editor
A chief sub-editor monitors the pages of a publication and sorts through the articles to decide on those that will be included.
Proofreader
A proofreader checks typeset proofs and/or computer printouts to detect errors in typesetting or keyboarding before the final printing of a publication.
Senior Sub-editor
A senior sub-editor writes headlines to fit the space allocated to a story or copy, decides on 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 applications.
Sub-editor
A sub-editor works for associate editors of magazines and newspapers in assessing the suitability of reports and articles for publication, and edits as necessary. They may arrange the production of photographs or illustrations and liaise with printing compositors to achieve the desired effect.
Editors have to work under pressure when meeting deadlines, especially those who work on daily newspapers.
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.
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