![]() ![]() Hodgkinson, M, tutor, Whitireia New Zealand, Careers Directorate – Tertiary Education Commission interview, February 2018.Ferguson, C, association director, Publishers' Association of New Zealand, Careers Directorate – Tertiary Education Commission interview, February 2018.marketing and communications organisations.publishing companies that produce books, newspapers, magazines or educational resources.Editors often self-employedĮditors are often self-employed. Publishing diploma boosts chances of securing a jobĬhances of securing a job are higher if you have completed the Graduate Diploma in Publishing, as graduates get help to find internships, or editor/editorial assistant positions. Opportunities are better for editorial assistants, as turnover is higher among them. When vacancies do arise, they are often filled by internal candidates. Senior editors tend to stay in the job for a long time, so vacancies at this level are limited. They tend to hire editors as needed, on contract, so chances are best for those with a good reputation and strong network.Īccording to the Census, 1,800 editors worked in New Zealand in 2018. Limited opportunities at publishing housesĪlthough publishing companies are increasingly moving from print to digital publishing, opportunities for editors at these companies are limited. more organisations are recognising online content needs to go through an editor. ![]() the amount of online content is increasing rapidly.However, demand for those who specialise in online content is good because: Opportunities for editors are limited due to the occupation being relatively small. What are the chances of getting a job? Good demand for editors to work on online content If you’re the kind of person that already picks up mistakes – in books, online, on signs and in menus – then you should consider training as an editor so that you can start putting things right!" "People think of editing as editing fiction at a publishing house, but there are a lot of other roles editors can do, and they are becoming more diverse the more technology plays a role in the publishing world. Some people find it hard to accept constructive criticism, so then I have to take extra time to explain why I made the changes." What advice would you give to someone who wants to be an editor? "It can be hard dealing with reactions from the people whose work you are editing. And I like punctuation!" What is the biggest challenge you face? I get the sense of completion but also always have something to work on. "I like having multiple projects, so it works for me to have five on the go. ![]() It can be a wildly varied job, both subject matter and where it will end up." What is the best part about being an editor? "If it’s for print I might also be thinking about layout as I go. If it’s online content I think about strategically using terms that will draw people to the piece when they’re searching. "I check facts and references, grammar, word choice and use, punctuation, and how the piece flows when reading it. "Typically I have either one big project – a book, or a longer piece – or a bunch of smaller bits of work – like articles, promotional copy, and web content – to work on. It does not store any personal data.Editor What does a typical day as an editor involve? The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. ![]()
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