This document discusses the role and responsibilities of a magazine editor. A magazine editor is a senior-level journalist who is responsible for planning and producing consumer and trade magazines. They choose the written and visual content and layout of each issue. The document outlines the typical education requirements, internship experience, communication skills, challenges, salary, and career progression needed to become a magazine editor.

1. Progressive Publishing
P.O. Box 585
238 W. Nez Perce
Jerome, ID 83338

2. 
 A magazine editor is a senior-level journalist
responsible for the planning and execution of
issues of consumer and trade magazines. These
editors choose the exact content, including
written work and photos, the print or Web
magazine will publish.
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What exactly does an
editor do?

3.  Education
 Bachelor's degree or higher in English, journalism or
communications is required of most magazine editors
 Internships
 Multiple, varied internships
 Write and Edit
 Entry-level fact checker or editorial assistant positions
 Associate or assistant editors
 Senior-level editor
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How does one become a
Managing Editor?

4. 
Excellent skills:
 Writing
 Verbal
 Interviewing
 Email
 Transcribing
 Note-taking
What communication skills
are needed in the position?

5. 
 Might require relocation to a major city
 Competition is strong
 Long work hours, especially before magazine
deadlines
 Requires extreme focus and attention to detail
while proofreading and fact checking articles
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What are the difficulties
and challenges of the job?

6. 
 A bachelor's degree is sufficient for most positions
 Relatively high median salary
 Allows you to show your creativity in article
selections and magazine layouts
 Leadership position that can give you management
experience
 More editing job opportunities are expected at online
publications
 Travel time is expected
 Opportunity to meet lots of people
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What are unique aspects
of the job?

7. 
 Magic Valley – Idaho
 Progressive $32,000-$36,000
 Newspaper $24,000-$28,000
 National Average
 $45,545 per year as of May 2013
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What is the average
salary?

8. 
 Internships!
 Apply and work in as many as possible to gain
experience
 Write under different editors
 Practice writing different styles
 Find your own voice and style
What are suggestions for
obtaining this job?

9. 
 Work from home
 Supplemental income
 Avenue of expression
 Way to give back
 Organization and people
Why is Ellie interested
in this job?

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