Publishing Editor

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Art History
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Kaiwhakaputa Pukapuka

Mary Varnham talking with a writer on the telephone

Publishing editors spend some of their time negotiating contracts

Publishing editors manage the selection, design, editing and printing processes for publications such as books, magazines, journals and resource materials. Most publishing editors also assist in the marketing and distribution of publications, and may manage these areas.

He whakamārama

Ko tā te kaiwhakaputa pukapuka mahi ko te whakahaere i te whiriwhiringa, whakahoahoa hoki, etita hoki, me ngā tikanga tā mō ngā whakaputanga pera i nga pukapuka, hautaka hoki, me ngā rawa. I ētahi wā ka whakahaere rātou i te hokohoko me te tuari i ēnei whakaputanga i roto i ngā whare tā pukapuka iti iho.

Entry Requirements

To become a publishing editor you need to have a Diploma in Publishing from Whitireia Community Polytechnic, or a tertiary qualification in a relevant area such as journalism, graphic arts, public relations or marketing.

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Paora Tibble

“I think of a book as a waka – a canoe taking someone on a journey; I’m privileged to be able to take kids on some really cool journeys."

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Pay

Pay for publishing editors varies depending on experience, responsibility and the size of the business they work for.
 

 

Job Outlook

The chances of getting a job as a publishing editor are low.
 
 

 


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