Editors
What They Do
Editors plan, review, and revise content for publication.
Duties
Copy editors review copy for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling and check the copy for readability, style, and agreement with editorial policy. They suggest revisions, such as changing words and rearranging sentences and paragraphs to improve clarity or accuracy.
Assistant editors are responsible for a particular subject, such as local news, international news, and feature stories
Managing editors typically work for magazines, newspaper publishers
Important Qualities
Language skills. Editors must ensure that all written content has correct grammar, punctuation, and syntax. As a result, strong language skills are essential for an editor.
Writing skills. Editors should enjoy writing and must be excellent writers overall. They must have good knowledge of grammar and punctuation rules and be able