Do you want to become a Newspaper Editor? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
Job Description - 
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Newspaper editors have overall responsibility for the quality, accuracy and tone of their publication, or a section within it. Their main responsibilities may include:
• deciding on which stories to run
• interviewing and writing
• editing other writers' work
• designing layout
• recruiting and training
• meeting distribution and advertising targets.
Most of the work is done at a computer. A newspaper editor works closely with the editorial team, reporters, advertising staff, printers and publishers to meet deadlines. It can be a highly pressured job.
Newspaper editors generally work around 40 hours a week. They often work into the evening and may work some weekends. If a big story breaks, they could be expected to cover it, even on a day off. The work is office based.
Salaries range from around £14,000 to over £50,000 a year.
A newspaper editor needs to:
• have excellent oral and written communication skills
• be creative with a good command of English
• have good organisational and time-management skills
• be able to remain calm under pressure
• be able to work to deadlines
• be flexible and adaptable
• have an interest in current affairs.
All areas of journalism are popular career choices, so applicants should expect strong competition for vacancies. Jobs are available throughout the UK, but the majority of vacancies are in London, Edinburgh and the South East.
Although it is not a standard entry requirement, most new journalists are graduates. Relevant degrees include English, history and politics, as well as those with a specific journalistic emphasis, although most subjects can be acceptable. Work experience can be very beneficial, and examples of published work may be necessary to gain employment or a place on a relevant course.
Most training takes place on the job. Editors can work towards NVQ/SVQ Level 4 in Newspaper Journalism. Other short and distance learning courses are available from various colleges nationwide.
A successful editing career may begin with the post of copy sub-editor, leading to an editorial assistant or sub-editor position. Editors may move into related work with PR organisations or press offices. There are also opportunities to work freelance.
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