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Journalists, Newspaper and Periodical Editors

Jobholders in this unit group investigate and write up stories and features for broadcasting and for newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, evaluate and manage their style and content and oversee the editorial direction of these types of output and publication.

More about this Career

Average Salary

£29840

New workers start around £13695. Normal pay is £29840 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £37754.

Jobs

838

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

Daily Tasks

  • Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
  • Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
  • Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
  • Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..

Skills Employers are looking for

Soft skills

Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work

  • Writing

    85

  • Reading Comprehension

    80

  • Active Listening

    80

  • Critical Thinking

    75

  • Speaking

    72

  • Active Learning

    72

  • Monitoring

    61

  • Learning Strategies

    52

  • Mathematics

    48

  • Science

    20

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