magazine editor

Description

Magazine editors decide which stories are interesting enough and will be covered in the magazine. They assign journalists to each item. Magazine editors determine the length of each article and where it will be featured in the magazine. They also ensure that publications are finished on time for publishing.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

writing techniques press law copyright legislation editorial standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

grammar desktop publishing spelling interview techniques graphic design

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

consult information sources participate in editorial meetings follow ethical code of conduct of journalists manage staff adapt to type of media meet deadlines create editorial board ensure consistency of published articles apply organisational techniques develop professional network

OPTIONALOptional competences

check stories apply grammar and spelling rules perform image editing edit photographs check correctness of information proofread text use word processing software recruit employees follow the news write headlines adapt to changing situations interview people edit negatives use specific writing techniques apply desktop publishing techniques manage budgets write to a deadline write captions