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Overview
Magazine editors choose stories for publication, assign writers, decide article length and placement, and keep each issue moving toward its publishing deadline.
In job descriptions, look for editorial standards, story selection, journalist coordination, article editing, publication schedules, copyright, press law, fact checking, layout work and reader focus.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Magazine editors connect editorial judgement with production deadlines. They shape what a magazine covers, assign work, review articles and decide how each story fits the issue.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes editorial standards, copyright, press law, writing techniques, source checking, article consistency, journalist coordination, networks, desktop publishing and photo or layout collaboration.
Salary context
Salary context depends on publication size, issue frequency, staff responsibility, commissioning budget, editing depth, deadline pressure, digital channels and whether the role owns final editorial decisions.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward editor-in-chief, managing editor, section editor, content strategy, commissioning editor, publishing project management or specialist editorial roles.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name the magazine subject, audience, article types, editorial authority, production calendar, writer management and fact-checking expectations. This shows the real editorial scope.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
27-3023.00
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Open in O*NETEditors
27-3041.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
journalist (2642.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f8d14b95-6a36-4290-b226-2342e236406e |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2642.1.12 |
| ISCO group | 2642 |
| Concept type | Occupation |