Editors

(NOC 5122)
+7.3%
 

Requirement

You usually need a bachelor's degree in English, French, journalism or a related field.

You usually need several years' experience in journalism, writing, publishing or a related field and may require membership in the Editors Association of Canada.

With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a supervisor or manager, such as editor-in-chief or managing editor.

Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 3 in 20 have a graduate degree.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Certificate
Diploma
Post-diploma
Bachelor
Master
Doctorate

Useful Experience/Skills

Researching
Writing
Publications

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Journalism
English (Composition)
Computer-related courses
A second language
Social Studies

Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Journalism - Mass Media Diploma; University Transfer; Advanced
Journalism and Creative Writing Diploma; Advanced
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Indiana Tech
Fort Wayne, Indiana, US

Related Program(s):
Communication - Journalism & Broadcasting Bachelor
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King's at Western University
London, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
English Language and Literature Bachelor
English Language and Literature (Honours) Bachelor; Honours
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RMIT University
Melbourne CBD, AU

Related Program(s):
Creative Writing Bachelor
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University of Birmingham - Postgraduate Study
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Creative Writing Master
English Language and Linguistics Master
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Charleston Southern University
North Charleston, South Carolina, US

Related Program(s):
English Bachelor
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Modified on January 26, 2022