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Editors direct the policy of the publication, manage the staff and coordinate all the work. Editors are responsible for the content of their publication. They decide what will appeal to readers, assign topics and oversee the production of the newspaper. In very large newspapers there are associate or assistant editors who have responsibility for particular subjects, such as sports, international news, education, careers, family, etc. Administrative duties of editors include hiring writers, planning budgets, negotiating contracts with freelance writers, etc.

Job Profile

Every newspaper or periodical whether in print, television or online format has an editor in overall charge and depending on its size, special editorial teams
Editor directs the policy of the publication
She/he manages the staff and coordinates all the work
Editors have regular meetings with their staff and writers which takes up considerable time
Establish priorities and follow deadlines
Oversee the work from ideation of stories/articles or preparation of outline of books to the final production

Salary/package

An entry-level editor gets an average salary of approx Rs. 2.3 lakhs p.a. An editor who is at a mid-career level gets an average salary of approx. Rs. 4 lakhs p.a while an editor who is more experienced can expect approx. Rs. 6-7 lakhs p.a. The salary figures may vary from individual to individual and company to company. The salaries may also vary based on experience, skills, roles, location, etc.

Pros and Cons of an Editor

Pros

Creative workday
Managerial opportunities
Option to telecommute (can work wherever they are as long as they have a computer)

Cons

High pressure environment
Might need to relocate (may have to change locations from one city off to another)
Highly competitive job

How do I be one

Path 1

Std XII (Stream: Any) >> Graduation (Bachelors in Journalism) >> Work Experience (Publishing House/Media Co.) >> Post graduation (Journalism or relevant subject) >> Goal (Expert/Analyst/Writer>Editor)

Path 2

Std XII (Stream: Any) >> Graduation (Law/PolSc/international studies) >> Post graduation (Diploma/Degree Journalism) >> Experience (Publishing House/Media Co.) >> Goal (Expert/Analyst/Writer>Editor)

Editors are appointed from amongst the ranks of correspondents, chief reporters and sub-editors. Some editors are recruited from among eminent persons who have been researchers and political or social analysts.

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