Publishing
Copy Editor It
is the Copy Editors job to make sure that the text is good enough and suitable
for the public so it ready for publication. They work on all kinds of
publishing. E.g. books, journals, newspapers and magazines. Copy editors can earn from
£16,000 to around £35,000 a year. Salaries for in-house copy editors vary
widely depending on the size and location of the employer.
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a good command of English
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excellent levels of
concentration, accuracy and attention to detail
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the ability to work under
pressure and to tight deadlines
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tact and diplomacy for
working with authors
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a methodical and
well-organized approach
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good computer skills
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A high level of
self-motivation.
Magazine
Journalist
it is the Magazine Journalists job to write news article and all types of publication. These range from consumer magazine to specialist trade journals. Starting salaries can be between £18,000 and around £25,000 a year. With experience earnings can be up to £35,000 or more a year.
it is the Magazine Journalists job to write news article and all types of publication. These range from consumer magazine to specialist trade journals. Starting salaries can be between £18,000 and around £25,000 a year. With experience earnings can be up to £35,000 or more a year.
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excellent writing skills
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good listening and
questioning skills
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an enquiring mind and a
lively interest in people, places and events
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research skills
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an interest in the subject
of the magazine
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self-confidence, and the
ability to make people feel relaxed
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the ability to absorb
information quickly and write about it in a style that is interesting and easy
to understand
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determination and
persistence
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Keyboard and IT skills.
Newspaper
Journalist
Journalists seek out news and report it to the public as quickly as possible. They aim to present stories in a clear style. This is so the public can easily understand it. Trainees earn around £15,000 a year on local newspapers. Experienced journalists can earn from £15,000 a year to over £40,000. The highest paid journalists and national newspaper editors can earn up to £100,000.
Journalists seek out news and report it to the public as quickly as possible. They aim to present stories in a clear style. This is so the public can easily understand it. Trainees earn around £15,000 a year on local newspapers. Experienced journalists can earn from £15,000 a year to over £40,000. The highest paid journalists and national newspaper editors can earn up to £100,000.
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excellent writing skills
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good listening and
questioning skills
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an enquiring mind and a
lively, inquisitive interest in people, places and events
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an interest in current
affairs at all levels
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research skills
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self-confidence and the
ability to put people at ease
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the ability to absorb
information quickly and write it up in a style which is easy to understand
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determination and
persistence
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the ability to achieve
shorthand speeds of 100 words per minute
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Keyboard and IT skills.
Proof-reader
A proof-reader performs a 'quality check' on publications, usually immediately before they are issued or go to print. They may work on books, magazines, newspapers and websites, as well as specialist publications such as academic or technical manuals. The minimum rate suggested by the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) from March 2012 is £20.75 an hour.
A proof-reader performs a 'quality check' on publications, usually immediately before they are issued or go to print. They may work on books, magazines, newspapers and websites, as well as specialist publications such as academic or technical manuals. The minimum rate suggested by the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) from March 2012 is £20.75 an hour.
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a good standard of English,
especially grammar and spelling
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a high level of
concentration, accuracy and attention to detail
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good IT skills
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self-motivation
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a methodical approach
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the ability to cope with
repetitive tasks
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tact and diplomacy for
working with writers.
Publishing
Commissioning Editor
Publishing commissioning editors work for book publishing companies. It can be a senior position in the business. Their main role involves identifying the sort of books that people want to buy and attempting to ensure that their company can publish the right products to meet these demands. Commissioning editors can earn between £18,000 and £28,000 a year. At senior level earnings can be £40,000 or more.
Publishing commissioning editors work for book publishing companies. It can be a senior position in the business. Their main role involves identifying the sort of books that people want to buy and attempting to ensure that their company can publish the right products to meet these demands. Commissioning editors can earn between £18,000 and £28,000 a year. At senior level earnings can be £40,000 or more.
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excellent spoken and
written communication skills
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negotiating skills
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planning and organizational
skills
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financial management skills
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the ability to work to
deadlines and within budget
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project management skills
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commercial flair
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Administration and IT
skills.
Publishing Editor
Publishing editors work in a number of publishing areas. These include newspaper and magazine publishing, book publishing and online publishing. A publishing editor's main responsibility is for the style and content of the publication. Copy editors can earn from £16,000 to around £35,000 a year. Salaries for in-house copy editors vary widely depending on the size and location of the employer.
Publishing editors work in a number of publishing areas. These include newspaper and magazine publishing, book publishing and online publishing. A publishing editor's main responsibility is for the style and content of the publication. Copy editors can earn from £16,000 to around £35,000 a year. Salaries for in-house copy editors vary widely depending on the size and location of the employer.
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a good command of English
·
excellent levels of
concentration, accuracy and attention to detail
·
the ability to work under
pressure and to tight deadlines
·
tact and diplomacy for
working with authors
·
a methodical and well-organized
approach
·
good computer skills
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a high level of self-motivation.
Art Editor
Art editors work in the design or art teams of magazines, both printed and digital, and are responsible for the way a magazine looks. Their main responsibility is to ensure that a consistent look and feel to the pages is conveyed across the publication. Starting salaries can be around £18,000 a year. With experience earnings can be from around £25,000 to over £32,000.
Art editors work in the design or art teams of magazines, both printed and digital, and are responsible for the way a magazine looks. Their main responsibility is to ensure that a consistent look and feel to the pages is conveyed across the publication. Starting salaries can be around £18,000 a year. With experience earnings can be from around £25,000 to over £32,000.
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creativity
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commercial awareness
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confidence to present your
ideas
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the ability to work to
tight deadlines and within budget
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excellent IT skills,
including the use of software such as Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Illustrator and
InDesign
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the ability to explain your
ideas clearly to other staff
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attention to detail
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organizational and time
management skills
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the ability to work well in
a team.
Technical
Author
Technical authors produce technical information in the form of instructions to help users get to grips with all kinds of technology. The material they write is designed to allow their readers to use or operate a particular piece of equipment or understand a subject. Starting salaries can be around £20,000 a year. Experienced technical authors can earn over £40,000.
Technical authors produce technical information in the form of instructions to help users get to grips with all kinds of technology. The material they write is designed to allow their readers to use or operate a particular piece of equipment or understand a subject. Starting salaries can be around £20,000 a year. Experienced technical authors can earn over £40,000.
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clear and concise writing
skills
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the ability to research
complex technical information
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the ability to absorb
information quickly and structure it logically
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an organized and methodical
approach
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accuracy and attention to
detail
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ability to meet deadlines
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an awareness of graphic
design and publishing processes
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IT skills
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the ability to work in a
team.
Writer
Writers produce works of fiction and non-fiction. They may work on novels, short stories, poetry, scripts for radio, TV, film or theatre, non-fiction books, newspaper and magazine articles or website content. There pay for their work may vary as could earn anything from £10,000 to £50,000 depending on how the books they wright that year do in book shops. When they work in company writing articles for magazines they will get a fixed salary.
Writers produce works of fiction and non-fiction. They may work on novels, short stories, poetry, scripts for radio, TV, film or theatre, non-fiction books, newspaper and magazine articles or website content. There pay for their work may vary as could earn anything from £10,000 to £50,000 depending on how the books they wright that year do in book shops. When they work in company writing articles for magazines they will get a fixed salary.
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Writing Skills
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Motivation
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perseverance and determination
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willingness to work alone for long periods
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the ability to accept criticism
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excellent research skills
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the ability to meet deadlines
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IT skills
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The ability to market and promote your work.
