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editorial assistant

Editorial assistants support the editorial staff at all stages of the publication process of newspapers, websites, online newsletters, books and journals.

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DESCRIPTION

Editorial assistants support the editorial staff at all stages of the publication process of newspapers, websites, online newsletters, books and journals. They collect, verify and process information, acquire permits and deal with rights. Editorial assistants act as point of contact for the editorial staff, schedule appointments and interviews. They proofread and give recommendations on the content.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
authoring software

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
consult information sources
structure information
check correctness of information
OPTIONALOptional competences
edit scripts
participate in editorial meetings

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Skills overview

28total
15 essential
13 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 15 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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