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.

Certificate
Diploma
Post-diploma
Bachelor
Master
Doctorate

Researching
Writing
Publications

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