Spotlight on newspaper and magazine editors

What does the job involve?

Newspaper and magazine editors manage the style and content of printed publications. They may oversee the overall editorial directin of a publication or be responsible for a particular section. As an editor you will work with sub editors, designers, production staff and printers to: -

• Ensure deadlines are met



• Decide which articles will feature



• Decide the layout of the publication



• Commission articles

What hours can I expect?

The hours can be quite irregular including evenings and weekends often. If you work for a reguar monthly or weekly publication then it will involve more regular office hours with extra hours leading up to deadlines. You will mainly be office based in this job.

Income

In the UK, editors usually earn between 30,000 and 80,000 sterling a year.

Entry requirements

A degree is usually required. Common subjects include English, publishing and journalism.

The biggest requirement for any career in journalism is experience. Get writing voluntarily as much as you can for local papers, magazines, school publications etc..