Discussing with a writer the changes being made to an article
Editors read and correct written material for publication, decide on the editorial policy and the content of publications or news items, and/or manage the production of publications and the staff involved, depending on the position they hold.
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
This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Journalists and Related Professionals
Employment Status
Weekly Income ($)
Full-time
1,286
Part-time
495
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This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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