Editor

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Work Tasks

• Decide what readers will like and what should be included in a writing
• Give the writers topics and oversee the making of a book, newspaper, or magazine
• Write material and rewrite or edit what others write
• Hire and fire writers and other workers and plan how the company will spend money
• Work in offices for publishers, advertising companies, radio and TV stations, large businesses, and the government
• Work with computers, rough drafts, photographs, ads, contracts, and copyrights

Salary, Size & Growth

• $53,500 average per year ($25.75 per hour)
• A medium occupation (104,800 workers in 2010)
• Expected to not change (0.0% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 4- year liberal arts degree and expertise in an area such as fashion, business, or law
• Employers Prefer: A 4-year degree in communications, journalism, or English, and knowledge of computer technology and video production
• Skills/Courses: Experience working for college newspapers, magazines, or radio/TV stations is valuable.