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Annual Salary (Wages)

Lower End Wage (10th Percentile)

$37,956($18.25/hr)

Middle Wage (50th Percentile)

$62,639($30.11/hr)

Higher End Wage (90th Percentile)

$96,445($46.37/hr)

Ratings

Wage (4/5)
****$-
Job Openings (4/5)
****$-
Job Growth Rate (5/5)
*****$
Experience Level (4/5)
****$-

Common Job Titles

Editor
Assignment Editor
News Editor
Technical Editor
Acute Editor
Content Editor
Digital Editor
Online Content Editor
Opinion Editor
Photo Editor
Sports Editor
Production Editor
Acquisitions Editor
Business Editor
Features Editor
Legal Editor
Newspaper Copy Editor
Science Editor
Web Editor
Book Editor
Index Editor
Script Reader
Story Editor
Telegraph Editor
Advertising Editor
Art Editor
Censor
Continuity Editor
Continuity Reader
Editorial Specialist
Magazine Editor
Make Up Editor
Manuscript Editor
Manuscript Reader
Market Editor
Medical Editor
Newspaper Editor
Play Reader
Publication Editor
Reader
Reviewer
Rewrite Editor
Scientific Publications Editor
Script Editor
Slot Editor
Society Editor
Story Reader
Communications Editor
Copy Reader
Dictionary Editor

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Occupation Code

273041 - Editors

Pathway

Journalism and Broadcasting

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Annual Median Wage
$ 62,639
$37,956 $96,445
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing

Editors plan, review, and revise content for publication.
What do they typically do
Read content and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors
Rewrite text to make it easier for readers to understand
Verify facts cited in material for publication
Evaluate submissions from writers to decide what to publish
Work with writers to help their ideas and stories succeed
Develop story and content ideas according to the publication's style and editorial policy
Allocate space for the text, photos, and illustrations that make up a story or content
Approve final versions submitted by staff
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +1.5%
Job Opening 17
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Education & Training
Education
Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Associated Programs or Majors
English Language And Literature/Letters, Other
General Literature
Rhetoric And Composition
Creative Writing
Writing, General
English Language And Literature, General
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Interests

Artistic
Conventional
Enterprising

Work Place

Most editors work in offices, whether onsite with their employer or from a remote location. They often use desktop or electronic publishing software, scanners, and other electronic communications equipment. Jobs are somewhat concentrated in major media and entertainment markets—Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, DC—but improved communications and Internet capabilities are allowing editors to work from a greater variety of locations. Overseeing and coordinating multiple writing projects simultaneously is common among editors and may lead to stress or fatigue. Self-employed editors face the added pressures of finding work on an ongoing basis and continually adjusting to new work environments. Most editors work full time, and their schedules are generally determined by production deadlines and type of editorial position. Editors typically work in busy offices and have to deal with production deadline pressures and the stresses of ensuring that the information they publish is correct. As a result, editors often work many hours, especially at those times leading up to a publication deadline. These work hours can be even more frequent when an editor is working on digital material for the Internet or for a live broadcast.

Top Skills & Abilities

Reading Comprehension
Quality Testing
Writing
Systems Analysis
Managing People
Negotiation
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Persuasion
Active Listening

Knowledge/Specialties

Communications and Media
History and Archeology
Geography
Philosophy and Theology
English Language
Telecommunications
Administrative
Fine Arts
Sociology and Anthropology
Administration and Management

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed.

Training

Usually several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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