NEWSPAPER EDITOR CAREER

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A NEWSPAPER
EDITOR
creating original works ,
proposing topics about which to write
or receiving assignments ;
gathering information about the topic ;
selecting and organizing the material
he or she has gathered ;
using the written word to express
ideas and convey information ;
revising or rewriting material;
preparing advertising copy ;
selling one' s work to publishers ,
advertising agencies, public relations
firms, and publication enterprises;
planning the content of newspaper,
journals, and magazines /newsletter ;
deciding what material will appeal to
readers;
reviewing and editing drafts of books
and articles ;
offering comments to improve the
work;
suggesting possible titles ;
overseeing the production of
publications;
reviewing newspaper proposals ;

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College degree , generally in
communications, English or
journalism.
An affinity for writing is something
those in this field should , without
doubt, have .
Ability to express ideas clearly in
writing, good judgment, creativity, self
motivation and curiosity.
Editors should have the ability to
guide others.
Experience , such as that gained
through internships and writing for
school newspapers ,part -time writing
is valuable.

If qualified send your CV to
bmideva@fep-group. com on or
before 25 th July 2011