Editor

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Perfect for those passionate about refining and enhancing written content.
Shape narratives and ensure clarity, impacting readers worldwide.
Collaborate with authors to bring unique stories to life.

💰 Earn $65K-$132K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 -2% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.

Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Shaky (Decreasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

9,300 Annually

Median Earnings

$88,100 in California

$75,020 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Being creative or artistic
Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Learning
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Speaking

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Receiving recognition

Deep Dive

Editor

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years