Salary Breakdown
Editors
Average
$53,150
ANNUAL
$25.55
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,940
ANNUAL
$14.39
HOURLY
Mid Level
$48,930
ANNUAL
$23.52
HOURLY
Expert Level
$80,570
ANNUAL
$38.73
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Editors
1,260
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Editors
Supporting Programs
Editors
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Top Expected Tasks
Editors
01
Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
02
Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
03
Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
04
Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
05
Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
06
Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.
07
Write text, such as stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.
08
Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.
09
Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.
10
Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Editors
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Fluency of Ideas
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