Editor, Kaitakatā
Also known as
- Copy editor, website editor, news editor, publications editor, book editor, sub editor, magazine editor
Editors oversee the editing of written material. They may review proposals and drafts for publication, and manage editorial staff.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$62K to $109K
Most common
$143K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Editors
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in offices and newsrooms
- need to be accurate, communicate well and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Edit written materials.
- Verify accuracy of data.
- Determine presentation subjects or content.
- Coordinate activities of production personnel.
- Write informational material.
- Manage content of broadcasts or presentations.
- Discuss production content and progress with others.
- Design layouts for print publications.
- Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organisations.
- Co-ordinate reporting or editing activities.
You need experience to become an editor and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in writing and editing
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification
- to join a professional organisation
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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