Career as an Editor

The Good Careers Guide: How to become an Editor states that editors read and correct written material for publication, draft and implement editorial policy, decide on the content of publications or news items, and manage the production of publications and the staff involved, depending on the position they hold. Besides writing articles, editorials or reviews, editors also - 

Edit copy, write headlines and plan the layout of news items.

• Supervise journalists.
• Undertake administrative tasks.
• Work with authors to develop text to a publishable standard.

Students keen on careers in editing usually study courses in professional writing, communication, media & communication to gain the skills to be successful.  Below are three interesting courses to consider are:

• Bachelor of Media and Communication at La Trobe University
• Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT University
• Bachelor of Media and Communication (Professional) at Swinburne