Editors review, evaluate and edit manuscripts, articles, news reports and other material for publication, broadcast or interactive media and co-ordinate the activities of writers, journalists and other staff.
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Editors work for:
- publishing firms
- magazines
- journals
- newspapers
- radio and television networks and stations
- companies and government departments that produce publications such as newsletters, handbooks, manuals and websites
They may also work on a freelance basis.
Editors must have excellent writing and communication skills. They must also have highly developed computer skills, be adaptable and able to work with online content.
Common job titles
- blog editor
- consultant, editorial
- editor
- editor, art
- editor, broadcasting
- editor, language - English, French, etc.
- editor, news - assignment / copy
- Web site editor
- blog editor
- consultant, editorial
- editor
- editor, art
- editor, broadcasting
- editor, language - English, French, etc.
- editor, news - assignment / copy
- Web site editor
- writer-editor