Anchorman (Magazine)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who handles article planning, reporting, writing, editing, and proofreading for magazines consistently, directing the completion of the pages.
Description
Magazine Anchorman is a professional who devises the overall tone and planning of the pages, assigns reporting destinations, conducts interviews, writes manuscripts, edits, and proofreads. Through theme setting in editorial meetings, collaboration with writers and cameramen, schedule management, and coordination with the design department, they enhance the consistency and appeal as pages. Planning based on reader trend analysis and market research results, responsiveness to troubles, and deadline management are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
With the progress of digitalization, demand for web collaboration and multimedia planning is expanding. Although print media is in a shrinking trend, the value of personnel with digital editing skills increases.
Personality Traits
Curious or inquisitive / Has planning ability / Likes communication / Patient
Work Style
Freelance / Print Media Editorial Department / Remote / Web Media
Career Path
Assistant Editor → Editor → Senior Editor → Editor-in-Chief → Publishing Producer
Required Skills
Article Writing / Communication Skills / Planning / Proofreading Editing / Reporting Interview Skills
Recommended Skills
Digital Media Operation / Information Gathering in English / Photography / SNS Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is essential to prevent typos and factual errors. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth dialogue with reporting sources and writers is essential. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the ability to create planning and perspectives that attract readers is required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because proactivity in advancing planning oneself and leading the pages is important. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to manage and coordinate various processes such as reporting, writing, editing, and proofreading. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it basically does not involve large-scale numerical analysis tasks. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves desk work and reporting activities, with little heavy labor. |
Aliases
- Magazine Anchor
- Magazine Anchorman
- Magazine Editor
Related Jobs
- Cameraman
- Editor
- Journalist
- Writer