Editor
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Writers and EditorsYou can learn about the nature of the work associated with writing and editing, as well as earnings potential and the job outlook for different types of writers and editors. The latest national, state, and local earnings information can be accessed from separate links at the page.
Princeton Review: EditorA day in the life of an editor is described at the Princeton Review’s career site, where you can learn what you can expect in two, five, and after 10 years of employment. Links at the left side also connect you to information on salary potential, employers, and majors to select in college if you are interested in becoming an editor, graduate programs available, and internships.
Occupational Titles
Associate Editor
Editor
Content Editor
Copyeditor
Managing Editor
Senior Editor
Technical Editor
Web Editor
Accredited Academic Programs
Princeton Review: Editor, College MajorsSince editors can study in a variety of undergraduate programs, you may want to look at the list of potential majors here. After selecting what interests you, click on “Schools Offering the Major” at the left of the page, to be taken to a comprehensive list of colleges.
Salary Levels
Indeed.com: Editor SalariesThe average salaries for editors nationwide can be seen at this page, as well average salaries of jobs with related titles.
PayScale: EditorPayscale’s site for editors provides the median salary of an editor in several cities across the U.S. The median salary by employer type or years of experience is also shown, and you can narrow your search with specifics, such as city, experience, skills, and degree.
Professional Organizations
Magazine Publishers of AmericaEditors of consumer magazines and business publications are the member of this organization, offering an opportunity for editors to get together and exchange information and ideas. Defense of editors on first amendment issues, award programs, online forums, career development workshops, and internships programs are offered. You will also find editorial fact sheets that discuss statistics for different segments of the magazine business.
National Conference of Editorial WritersService to its members includes regional conference information, a List Serve, information on fellowships, awards, contents, discussion groups, and a calendar of events.
Licensing & Certification
Board of Editors in the Life SciencesA specialty certification process, the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences offers a testing and credentialing process if you are interested in scientific editing and publishing. The road to certification is presented at the site.
Job Opportunity Sources
Editor and Publisher: JobsJobs by editor and publisher are organized at this page for you to search by specific editorial industry, keyword, category, city and state. Job seekers can sign in and post their resumes to find nationwide sources of employment.
Indeed.com: Editor JobsListings of jobs available from this page are derived from multiple nationwide databases, for an all-in-one database search.
Publications
Editor and PublisherAn authoritative journal of the newspaper industry, this page will show you headlines in the world of the editorial business, columns, online reports, and syndicated features.
Kirkus ReviewsKirkus Reviews online presents featured book reviews for fiction, mystery, science fiction, and other categories. Kirkus Reports offer lifestyle publication reviews. All reviews are written by experts in selected fields.
Online Forums & Blogs
Indeed.com: Copy Editor ForumForums on typical salaries, on-screen editing, freelance careers, and gaining employment are available for you from this page.
Indeed.com: Editor ForumStart a discussion or post an answer in forums on interviewing, money, starting out, and getting ahead as an editor.
Career Videos
Magazine Publishers of America: Podcasts and PresentationsFrom the American Magazine Conference, program highlights can be accessed from this series of videos on publishing companies, editors’ interests, the digital age, marketing, and other keynote presentations. You can view slide, audio, and video presentations.
