Newspaper/Magazine Editor - Working conditions
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Working Conditions
Newspaper and magazine editors usually work in offices.
They may travel locally, around New Zealand, or overseas depending on the size and location of the newspaper or magazine they work for.
The work may be stressful due to deadlines.
Equipment
Equipment newspaper and magazine editors may use includes:
- general office equipment
- shorthand notebooks
- voice recorders and cameras
- specialist newspaper editing computer software.
Newspaper and magazine editors spend much of their time working in offices
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Hours
Newspaper and magazine editors usually work long hours, and may need to work weekends and evenings to meet deadlines. They may also be on call.
Contact with people
Newspaper and magazine editors work closely with:
- reporters
- sub-editors and news editors
- advertising staff
- printers and publishers.
They also deal with press secretaries, public relations officers and newspaper or magazine readers.
Newspaper and magazine editors work closely with journalists to prepare articles
Updated
September 2009
