3,881 Editor Jobs Nationwide
Editors read, correct and rewrite text according to standards set by their employer or client. They can work in a variety of industries, including for book publishers, print media and online media, as well for any business that produces written material, such as public relations pieces, content for customers, in-house publications and more. On a typical day they meet with writers, receive text, edit the text and assist in producing content in its final print or digital format.
Skill Set: It is important to have an excellent command of language, know how to communicate effectively in writing and strive for perfection. In addition to being well-versed in spelling, grammar, punctuation and other basics, they often have expertise in specific writing styles, such as those for news, medicine, technical writing or academia.
Education: A common requirement is to have a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, public relations, online media or related fields. Some editors have advanced degrees. They also often have a secondary background in the field in which they are editing.
Career Path: Editors often start as writers and work their way up into editing positions. Depending on their industry, they sometimes start in a small market before growing into jobs with larger companies.
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