Duties and Tasks

Editors may perform the following tasks:

• make decisions about the content of publications with other senior editors and in accordance with editorial policies and guidelines
• review copy to ensure that it conforms with style and format rules
• manage the day-to-day running of a newspaper or magazine
• assign staff and photographers to stories
• write articles, editorials or reviews
• edit copy, write headlines and plan layout of news items
• supervise journalists
• undertake administrative tasks.

Specialisations

Associate Editor
Book Editor
Chief Sub-editor
Proofreader
Senior Sub-editor
Sub-editor

Work Conditions

Editors have to work under pressure when meeting deadlines, especially those who work on daily newspapers.

Personal Requirements

• highly literate, with a sound knowledge of English grammar
• eye for detail
• able to concentrate on written work for long periods
• good general knowledge
• good organisational skills
• able to produce detailed and accurate work, often to tight deadlines
• good management and leadership skills
• aptitude for using computers.

Related Industries

Publishing (except Internet and Music Publishing)
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting
Administrative Services

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Journalists and Other Writers

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Journalists (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Work Opportunities websites

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