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To be an editor...
Hello! I am wondering exactly what editors do, how much do they get paid, what sort of educations do they need, all the information I can get because I'm thinking this might be the career that I will enjoy... I'd try doing it alone, but I don't quite know how to start looking into this...
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An editor basically proof reads and tries to improve upon a piece of written work. This is the basic summary of the job and there will be different responsibilities depending on the editorial position. There are a large variety of editorial jobs that can be pursued.
Ofcourse in publishing the position of editor is the job that most people want and is therefore very competitive. I only know the qualifications required of someone in the UK (as i live there and am myself hoping to become an editor) so if you live in the US or other then you can simply google the required educative requirements.
Generally an excellent grasp of english is essential; you will need to score top grades at top levels in your english exams as well as going the extra mile in taking any optional advanced examinations in english.
You would do well to search your city/state etc. for the universities that offer the best course in publishing and I expect that a masters in english or a similar degree would be required.
Salary-wise in the UK for, say, an editorial assistant works out at around $20,000 - $35,000. I cant imagine a significant difference in the profession if you were in the US, Australia etc. But again this is an estimate. Job title, employer, country etc all determine your annual income. It's not a job that provides wealth. It's pretty average. Though in the beginning be prepared to work long and exhaustive hours for little pay.
You'd also do best to learn everything you can about publishing. Buy books, speak to people in the business: get a great deal of information on it. Work experience is always great so approach different kinds of publishing companies such as magazines, newspapers, literature publications etc. Most are willing to take on people for work experience. The more prepared you are and the more initiative you take the better your chances are. So work hard at school and best of luck!
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H i; I'm most likely old enough to be you grandfather. While I do not know much about being an editor I am hoping the wisdom that comes with age will be of help to you.
Being an editor can be a very rewarding career. I am aware that there are to very different although similar jobs for editors. The first is a newspaper editor. They edit the reporters stories, checking the story for facts, the content of the story for grammar punctuation and spelling. The various editors then help arrange the content of the paper for the pressmen for printing.
The book editor does some of the same things working with the author of the manuscript to bring it forward for publication.
I would suggest you contact an editor for a local paper, TV news organization and a book publication and ask them what you need in the way of education and work skills to work towards the goal of becoming an editor. As for the local newspaper and TV station you might also ask if you could visit and observe them as they they do their job.
I would be very surprised if you're request to job follow them was turned down. Most newspapers and television stations generally are only to happy to help develop the next generation of editors, producers and other staff.
You have picked a very rewarding career. Not every career is going to make you a millionaire. what is important about a career is that you are doing something you genuinely like. How much you earn is secondary, for you can earn a fortune and be miserable. The goal for most people is to do something you love doing and make enough money to comfortably support your family. That is the American Dream.
Then there is the book editor
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