Editors plan review and revise content for publication
Last updated: 3/28/2024
Editors plan review and revise content for publication Although most editors work in offices a growing number now work remotely from home The work can be stressful because editors often have tight deadlines Proficiency with computers and a bachelor s in communications journalism or English are typically required to become an editor The median annual wage for editors was 54 890 in May 2014 SOURCE Bureau of Labor and Statistics U S Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook 2016 2017 Edition Editors Editors review story ideas and decide what material will appeal most to readers Editors evaluate submissions from writers to decide what to publish They also typically allocate space for the text photos and illustrations that make up a story A local newspaper is planning a 5 part series of articles on gun control The editor has received 19 submissions from his writers He must decide which articles to publish and the sequence in which to publish them How many different options are there for the editor to consider