United States
Sector
Keyword
News Editor
Commercial Editor
Sports Editor
Feature Editor
Literary Editor
Chief Editor
Assistant Editor
Leader Writer
Minimum Preferably Bachelor?s degree or diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication
Not Applicable
The tasks an Editor is expected to perform include:
Editing of newspapers, journals, books and leading articles on contemporary events
Planning layout of publications
Assigning and coordinating work of different sections and staff such as sub editor, reporter, photographer, etc.
Examining andscrutinizingwritten material
Editing reports of meetings, important events, etc. received from correspondents for publication
Writing leading articles on important subjects or events in accordance with prescribed policy
Proficient in preparing, rewriting and editing copy to improve readability, or supervise others
Adept at reading copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax
Knowledge of verifying facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources
Well-versed with reviewing and approving proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production
Knowledge of publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements
Adept at developing story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal
Proficient in assigning topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage
Well-versed with arrangement for copyright permissions
Proficient in monitoring news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters
Well-versed with making manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher
Not Applicable
Good writing skills
Attention to detail
Inquisitive nature
Interested in current affairs
Visualization skills
Time management skills
Eye for detail
Computer skills
It is a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is available
Working hours
Working hours are 10/12 hours everyday for 6/7 days a week. This may vary from company to company
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe
This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act 1948 (section 87)
One may develop occupational hazards like body ache, joint pain, fatigue, stress, overexertion, etc.
For freshers -INR8,000 toINR12,000 per month
For candidates with 2 - 4 years of experience ?INR20,000 toINR25,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Overview of Media and Entertainment Industry in India
The Media and Entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the country. The television segment in India accounts for over 40% of the revenues. It also contributes to above 35% of the revenues to the Indian advertising industry. The Print segment in India, with a readership base of over 250 million, is estimated to be the second largest print market in the world.
The current employment across Media & Entertainment sector is estimated to be over 1 million persons (in terms of direct employment only). The Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) on Entertainment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13% to 14% between 2008 and 2022.
Approximately 63,000 people work in the print industry in the content gathering and editing/ pagination roles.
Keeping in mind the current employment, and the expected growth in different segments in the industry, we project that the total employment in the Media and Entertainment industry would increase from about 1 to 1.1 million persons in 2008 to about 4 to 4.1 million persons in 2022, which translates to an incremental human resource requirement of about 3 million persons. According to MESC-Skills Gap Study, the estimated employment in the print industry in editing roles till 2017 is around 74,900 people. All these factors mean that there will be a huge demand of Editors across towns and cities in India.
Newspaper groups across India
News agencies and news bureaus across India
Magazines and journals in English and vernacular languages across India
In-house publications of large corporate houses across India
Towns and cities across India
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Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC)
The Asian College Of Journalism-ACJ
Amity School of Journalism & Communication
Wigan & Leigh College
Sardar Patel College of Communication & Management
EMPI Institute of Advertising & Communication
YMCA Centre for Mass Media
South Delhi Polytechnic for Women
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