Editor Jobs

Are you working in magazines and business media and looking to move into your next role as an editor? Then let PPA Jobs find your next editorial job. With dozens of jobs in publishing, PPA jobs should be your first port of call for your next editorial role. So if you are an journalist or senior reporter ready to make your next move to editor, PPA Jobs can help you with your search.

What does working as an editor involve?

The editor is a senior role within a media organisation with responsibility for the editorial output of a particular newspaper, magazine or website. The editor will lead the editorial team, liaising with section editors and the production editor, art editor and news editor, as well as report to either a publisher or managing editor. In many cases the role of editor is also to act as a figure head for the title and be called on to be interviewed by the media as an expert and represent the title at events. The editor also has a financial role, ensuring the product is produced within budget.

Editor - Key Requirements

A journalism qualification or degree, with the National Council for the Training of Journalists among the most respected qualifications bodies
At least five years' experience as a journalist
Good organisational skills
Excellent management skills, especially people management skills
Good IT skills

Editor - Key Responsibilities

Managing the editorial team
Making swift editorial decisions
Taking responsibility for legal problems such as libel
Representing the media group at events
Speaking to the media as an expert
Ensuring deadlines are met
Commissioning freelancers and ensuring budgets are met
Writing copy such as comment pieces and the occasional news story or feature, especially if at a small publication

Typical career route for an editor

Most editors will have had a number of years' experience as a journalist and section editor. Often experience as a deputy editor is required. Most editors either take more managerial roles such as publisher or managing editor, but some move into senior roles within public relations.

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