Editors

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Editor to lead content publication. The role involves writing and editing articles, planning publication content, and ensuring editorial standards are met. Candidates should possess strong writing and critical thinking skills, alongside proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office and HTML. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality of material published and developing content strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong comprehension of written material, skilled in various writing styles.
• Excellent listening skills to understand and engage with others' feedback.
• Proficient in critical thinking to evaluate different approaches.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit articles, newsletters, and other publication materials.
• Coordinate content planning according to editorial guidelines.
• Select news items for publication based on relevance.
• Arrange necessary copyright permissions.
• Hire and manage freelance writers.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

HTML

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Web browser software

Microsoft Project

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Visio

Adobe Photoshop

Facebook

Microsoft Publisher

Google Docs

FileMaker Pro

Adobe Illustrator

XML

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Dreamweaver

Job description

Editor Job Description

Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.

Responsibilities

• Write text, such as stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.
• Plan the contents of publications according to the publication’s style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.
• Select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services, based on assessment of items’ significance and interest value.
• Arrange for copyright permissions.
• Interview and hire writers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, and payments for authors or freelancers.
• Monitor news‑gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters.

Skills and Qualifications

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Tools & Technologies Used by Editors

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Microsoft Project
• Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Visio
• Adobe Photoshop
• Facebook
• Microsoft Publisher
• Google Docs
• FileMaker Pro
• Adobe Illustrator
• XML
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Dreamweaver

Types of Editor

• Fashion Editor
• Manuscript Reader
• Sports Editor
• Reviewer
• Dictionary Editor