ISCO Specialization 2642.1.12 Magazine Editor
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Magazine Editor: Magazine editors decide which stories are interesting enough and will be covered in the magazine. They assign journalists to each item. Magazine editors determine the length of each article and where it will be featured in the magazine. They also ensure that publications are finished on time for publishing.
Essential Skills
- Copyright Legislation
- Editorial Standards
- Writing Techniques
- Consult Information Sources
- Adapt To Type Of Media
- Manage Staff
- Press Law
- Participate In Editorial Meetings
- Meet Deadlines
- Apply Organisational Techniques
- Delegate Activities
- Ensure Consistency Of Published Articles
- Follow Ethical Code Of Conduct Of Journalists
- Develop Professional Network
- Create Editorial Board
Optional Skills
- Perform Image Editing
- Adapt To Changing Situations
- Write Captions
- Write Headlines
- Interview Techniques
- Desktop Publishing
- Check Correctness Of Information
- Manage Budgets
- Edit Negatives
- Hire New Personnel
- Follow The News
- Graphic Design
- Apply Grammar And Spelling Rules
- Grammar
- Proofread Text
- Check Stories
- Interview People
- Edit Photographs
- Use Specific Writing Techniques
- Write To A Deadline
- Spelling
- Apply Desktop Publishing Techniques
Alternative Names
- Features Editor
- Magazine Supplements Editor
- Magazine Features Editor
