Editor Jobs
What does a Editor do?
Editors work across text, video, and multimedia formats to review, refine, and prepare content for publication or broadcast. Depending on specialisation, a day may involve line-editing articles for grammar, style, and factual accuracy; cutting and assembling video footage in an editing suite; or shaping a newsletter's voice and structure for a specific audience. They collaborate closely with writers, producers, photographers, and social media teams to ensure every piece meets editorial standards, platform requirements, and deadlines. In branded or digital contexts, editors also consider SEO, engagement metrics, and audience data when making editorial decisions.
Key responsibilities
- Review and edit written copy or video footage for accuracy, clarity, style, and tone
- Manage editorial workflows and ensure content meets publication deadlines
- Collaborate with writers, producers, and designers to develop and refine content
- Apply house style guides and platform-specific formatting standards
- Cut, sequence, and colour-grade video or audio for broadcast and digital platforms
- Commission or brief content from freelance contributors when required
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How to become a Editor
Education & background
Degree in journalism, English, communications, or a related field common, though a strong portfolio and demonstrated editing experience are often equally weighted.
Career path
Typically progresses from Assistant or Staff Editor to Senior Editor, then to Editorial Director or Executive Producer; specialisations include video, copy, newsletters, branded content, or vertical-specific editing (finance, lifestyle, news).
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What work does an editor do?
Editors work across text, video, and multimedia formats to review, refine, and prepare content for publication or broadcast. Depending on specialisation, a day may involve line-editing articles for grammar, style, and factual accuracy; cutting and assembling video footage in an editing suite; or shaping a newsletter's voice and structure for a specific audience. They collaborate closely with writers, producers, photographers, and social media teams to ensure every piece meets editorial standards, platform requirements, and deadlines. In branded or digital contexts, editors also consider SEO, engagement metrics, and audience data when making editorial decisions.
Do editors get paid a lot?
Across 126 Editor postings on our board that disclose pay, the median is $107K USD per year, with the middle half between $83K and $137K.
Are editors in high demand?
We track 584 live Editor openings right now, pulled straight from company job boards and refreshed hourly.
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