Editors

(NOC 5122)
+7.3%
 

What do Editors do?

Editors review, evaluate and edit manuscripts, articles, news reports and other material for publication, broadcast or interactive media and co-ordinate the activities of writers, journalists and other staff.

How to become: Editors

You usually need a bachelor's degree in English, French, journalism or a related field.

You usually need several years' experience in journalism, writing, publishing or a related field and may require membership in the Editors Association of Canada.

With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a supervisor or manager, such as editor-in-chief or managing editor.

Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 3 in 20 have a graduate degree.

Where to study for a career as: Editors

Memorial University – St. John’s Campus
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA

Related Program(s):
English Bachelor
Creative Writing Diploma
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University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
English/History Joint Major Bachelor
English Bachelor
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Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism - Mass Media Diploma; University Transfer; Advanced
Journalism and Creative Writing Diploma; Advanced
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Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Media, Journalism and Publishing Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
English Literature Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Lakehead University - Orillia
Orillia, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
English Bachelor; Honours
English Bachelor
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Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
English Language and Literature Bachelor; Honours
English Language and Literature Bachelor
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Editors make?

Low:
$38,480
Average:
$59,010
High:
$89,606

Job openings for Editors

Job Seekers:
18,400
Job Openings:
15,700