Editors
Code: 27-3041.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Acquisitions Editor
Assignment Editor
Business Editor
Features Editor
Legal Editor
Newspaper Copy Editor
Opinions Page Editor
Publishing Editor
Science Editor
Sports Editor
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
- Write text, such as headlines, stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.
- Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Web page creation and editing software
Facebook
WordPress
Desktop publishing software
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Publisher
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
writing things for co-workers or customers
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
bringing people together to solve differences
understanding people's reactions
Arts and Humanities
English language
Communications
multimedia
Business
customer service
management
Engineering and Technology
design
Verbal
communicate by writing
read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
come up with lots of ideas
create new and original ideas
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Artistic
People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
Key Work Styles:
Leadership Orientation
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Frequently Asked Questions About Editors
Salaries for a Editors vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Editors in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Editors include: Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Facebook, WordPress, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Editors professionals across diverse sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Editors
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Bauer Media Group
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LuxExperience
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Sr. Specialist Legal Editor
Thomson Reuters
london
Contract
Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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