Editors in Battle Creek, Michigan
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Editors on average make:
$68,640 ($33.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
16
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
decrease to 13.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
1 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a bachelor’s degree.
The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.
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Other Job Titles
Acquisitions Editor, Acute Editor, Advertising Editor, Art Editor, Assignment Editor, Book Editor, Business Editor, Censor, Communications Editor, Content Editor
Technology/Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Tools Used
Desktop computers, Digital still cameras, Digital video cameras, Laptop computers, Multi-line telephone systems, Personal computers, Precision rulers, Teleconferencing equipment, Universal serial bus USB flash drives, Video editing equipment
Tasks
- Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
- Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
- Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.
- Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
- Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.
Personality
Attention to Detail, Integrity, Cooperation, Adaptability/Flexibility, Dependability, Stress Tolerance, Initiative, Leadership, Innovation, Self-Control
Certifications, Licenses, or Training
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