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Description
Editors review, evaluate and edit manuscripts, articles, news reports and other material for publication, broadcast or interactive media and coordinate the activities of writers, journalists and other staff. They are employed by publishing firms, magazines, journals, newspapers, radio and television networks and stations, and by companies and government departments that produce publications such as newsletters, handbooks, manuals and Web sites. Editors may also work on a freelance basis.
Job Titles
- Advertising editor
- Associate editor
- Contributing editor
- Copy editor
- Editor
- Editorial consultant
- Literary editor
- Manuscript editor
- News service editor
- Sports editor
- Technical editor
Main Duties
- Evaluate suitability of manuscripts, articles, news copy and wire service dispatches for publication, broadcast or electronic media and recommend or make changes in content, style and organization
- Read and edit copy to be published or broadcast to detect and correct errors in spelling, grammar and syntax, and shorten or lengthen copy as space or time requires
- Confer with authors, staff writers, reporters and others regarding revisions to copy
- Plan and implement layout or format of copy according to space or time allocations and significance of copy
- Plan and coordinate activities of staff and assure production deadlines are met
- Plan coverage of upcoming events and assign work accordingly
- Write or prepare introductions, marketing and promotional materials, bibliographic references, indexes and other text
- May negotiate royalties with authors and arrange for payment of freelance staff.
Workplaces
- Journals
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Publishing departments of companies
- Publishing departments within government
- Publishing firms
- Radio stations
- Self-employment/free-lance
- Television stations and networks
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Time Management
- Writing
- Coordinating
- Negotiating
Abilities
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Perceptual Speed
- Speech Clarity
- Verbal Ability
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Creativity
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Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
Here are some key facts about Editors in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Editors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 80%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 20%
- 22% of editors are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 56% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 44% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 30% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: 40% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canada | $18.00 | $31.42 | $46.78 |
Training
| TRAINING PROGRAM | INSTITUTION | CREDENTIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism and Communications | Holland College | Diploma |
| Journalism and Commications | Holland College | Post-Graduate Certificate |
| Applied Arts in Journalism | UPEI | Undergraduate |
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View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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