Editor (Magazine Editing)

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Industry & Occupation

Creative & Media

Classification

Summary

A profession responsible for everything from planning magazines, conducting interviews, editing manuscripts, proofreading, and page layout, creating attractive content tailored to reader needs.

Description

Magazine editors handle a wide range of tasks, including planning the direction of the publication, approaching interview subjects, requesting articles from writers and editing/proofreading them, providing layout instructions in collaboration with designers, and coordinating with advertising and publishing schedules. They analyze market trends and reader preferences, maintain consistency and quality across the entire publication, manage budgets and deadlines, and lead production as a team.

Future Outlook

With the expansion of digital media, demand for online content editing is increasing. Data-driven planning skills and multimedia adaptability are required.

Personality Traits

Able to respond flexibly / Curious and inquisitive / Excellent communication skills / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Flex Time / Office Work / Overtime / Remote / Team-based

Career Path

Assistant Editor → Editor → Senior Editor → Editor-in-Chief → Editing Producer → Line Producer

Required Skills

Proofreading / Publishing Industry Knowledge / Reporting/Interviewing / Schedule Management / Text Editing

Recommended Skills

Data Analysis / English Reading Comprehension / InDesign / Photoshop

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Attention to detail is necessary to prevent typos and content errors.
Communication Skills Because it requires building good relationships with writers, interviewees, and internal/external parties.
Creativity & Ideation Because creative ability is needed to come up with unique ideas that capture readers' interest.
Planning & Organization To manage reporting and production processes and meet deadlines.
Collaboration & Teamwork Because it involves progressing work in collaboration with various stakeholders.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because large-scale numerical analysis is minimal.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because it mainly involves desk work with low physical demands.

Related Qualifications

  • Publishing Professional Certification

Aliases

  • Magazine Editor

Related Jobs

  • Copywriter
  • Editing Producer
  • Journalist
  • Proofreader
  • Writer

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