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

Nipissing University
North Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
English Studies Bachelor; Honours
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University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Drama and Creative Writing Bachelor; Honours
English Literature and Digital Media and Communications Bachelor; Honours
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Trent University - Durham Greater Toronto Area
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism and Creative Writing Bachelor
English Literature Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
English (BA) Waterloo Campus Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Arts Degree (BA) and Master's Degree (MA or MAP) Bachelor; Honours
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
English Bachelor
English Bachelor; Honours
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Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Writing 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