Editors

Also Called: Editor, News Editor, Newspaper Copy Editor, Sports Editor

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$38,790

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Editors do

Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.

  • Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
  • Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
  • Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Videoconferencing systems
  • Teleconference equipment
  • Notebook computers
  • Digital cameras
  • Flash memory storage card

Technology

Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Web page creation and editing software
LinkedIn
Social media sites
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Communications
multimedia
Business
management
administrative services
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 80% Bachelor's degree
  • 17% Master's degree
  • 1% Post-baccalaureate certificate

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Administrative Services Managers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Travel Guides

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Technical Writers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Editors Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Stress Tolerance

Values

  • Independence
  • Achievement
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Editors across the country typically make.

$18.65 / hour
$38,790 /year

Entry Level

$36.07 / hour
$75,020 /year

Median Level

$66.79 / hour
$138,920 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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