Posted by An editor plays a very important role in the publishing industry whether it’s books, newspapers, magazines or websites. Their main responsibility is to review, refine and improve written material given by the reporters. They do this to ensure clarity, coherence, accuracy and overall the quality before it goes into the publishing stage. Editors work closely with writers and authors to shape the content into its final form, making sure that it has been proofread and edited properly.
JOB BRIEF
We are looking for an editor with a good sense of understanding on what angle will make the story interesting. You will be planning, coordinating, reviewing and editing all contents before publication. The successful candidate will need to decide the right ideas in order to achieve quality and accuracy. The goal is to always provide exceptional results. Informative and engaging content.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set publication standards and establish goals and expectations
- Suggest story ideas and generate eye-catching headlines
- Proofread, edit and improve stories
- Recruit and manage writers and reporters
- Cooperate with designers, photographers and artists
- Comply with media law and ethical guidelines
- Meet important deadline and budget requirements
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS
- Proven working experience as an editor
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading and editing skills
- Excellent portfolio containing published stories
- Experience with MS Office, InDesign, Photoshop and others
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- An eye for detail
- Able to multitask
- BS degree in journalism or any related field
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the duties and responsibilities of an editor?
Editors are responsible for checking facts and making sure that the story abides with in-house style guides. They also have to ensure that the articles are polished and refined before going into publication. This is done to avoid any legal lawsuits which are quite common in the media industry.
What makes a good editor?
A good editor will need to communicate well with their reporters and writers. This is to ensure that there’s no confusion. They must be able to respect deadlines by ensuring that all contents must not be published until all the details have been checked and approved. They must respect the instincts of the writer and help empower them to continue giving quality content.
Who does an editor work with?
Editors work directly with reporters and writers. They also communicate with the assistant editor on collaboration and to research new story ideas.