EditorAliases: Chief Editor, News Editor, Commercial Editor Industry/Sector(s): Media and Entertainment
JOB DESCRIPTION 1
The tasks an Editor is expected to perform include:
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Editing of newspapers, journals, books and leading articles on contemporary events
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Planning layout of publications
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Assigning and coordinating work of different sections and staff such as sub editor, reporter, photographer, etc.
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Examining and scrutinizing written material
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Editing reports of meetings, important events, etc. received from correspondents for publication
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Writing leading articles on important subjects or events in accordance with prescribed policy
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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It is a desk job
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Need not handle a team
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Local travelling is not a part of this job role
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Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
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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
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Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 2
Minimum – Preferably Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication |
KEY COMPETENCIES 3
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Proficient in preparing, rewriting and editing copy to improve readability, or supervise others
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Adept at reading copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax
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Knowledge of verifying facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources
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Well-versed with reviewing and approving proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production
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Knowledge of publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements
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Adept at developing story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal
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Proficient in assigning topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage
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Well-versed with arrangement for copyright permissions
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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
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Well-versed with making manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher
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AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES
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Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
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Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC)
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The Asian College Of Journalism-ACJ
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Amity School of Journalism & Communication
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Wigan & Leigh College
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Sardar Patel College of Communication & Management
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EMPI Institute of Advertising & Communication
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YMCA Centre for Mass Media
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South Delhi Polytechnic for Women
AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS
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http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx |
SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES
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http://www.igntu.ac.in/syllabus%5CBJMC_Syllabus.pdf |
CAREER PROGRESSION PATH
Chief Editor ↑ Assistant Editor ↑ Editor ↑ Sub-Editor |
Transfer option
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EXPECTED EARNINGS 2
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For freshers - ₹ 8,000 to ₹ 12,000 per month
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For candidates with 2 - 4 years of experience – ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 25,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change) |
PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 2
- 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
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KEYWORDS
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News Editor
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Commercial Editor
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Sports Editor
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Feature Editor
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Literary Editor
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Chief Editor
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Assistant Editor
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Leader Writer
OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS
| Standard | Code | Description |
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| NCO 2015 | 3521.0501 | Editor | | ISCO 2008 | 3521 | Broadcasting and Audiovisual Technicians | | NIC 2008 | 59121 | Post production activities of motion picture | | QP Reference | MES/ Q 1401 | Editor | | NSQF | NA | NA |
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