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Newspaper/Magazine Editor - Personal requirements

Etita Niupepa/Puka Maheni

Skills & knowledge

Newspaper and magazine editors need to have:
  • a good understanding of the processes involved in publishing a newspaper or magazine
  • an understanding of their audience and what people want to read
  • business management skills
  • leadership, communication and people skills
  • analytical skills
  • writing skills
  • knowledge of media law, including defamation.

 

Debra Campbell

"The most challenging thing as a magazine editor is getting as much information out of different sources as possible."

Debra Campbell - Magazine Editor

 

Personal Qualities

Newspaper and magazine editors need to be:
  • organised and motivated
  • responsible
  • adaptable
  • enquiring and diplomatic
  • able to work well under pressure.

 

Paul Taggart

"The training course gives people some pointers on what they have to do to get ahead in the industry, but an equal part of it is the attitude and personality of the individual."

Paul Taggart - Newspaper Editor

 
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Updated September 2009
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