Newspaper Journal Editor Job Descriptions

Newspaper and journal editors manage the style and content of written publications such as newspapers, magazines and trade journals. They may oversee the overall editorial direction of a publication, or they may be responsible for an individual section.
As an editor you would:
· commission articles
· decide which articles will be included in the publication
· decide how they will be laid out for publishing
· Consider submissions for inclusion from freelance journalists, photographers and illustrators.

Key Skills
· a good command of English with strong writing and IT skills
· planning, organisational and staff management skills
· creativity and good visual sense
· financial skills and commercial flair
· some legal knowledge regarding the content of publications
· an eye for detail
· an understanding of target audiences
· Negotiating and decision-making skills.