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Managing Editor
The job descriptions of magazine managing editors can vary widely depending on the type and size of publication they work on. They're broadly responsible for commissioning articles, arranging copy, managing other editors and writers and making sure the publication gets out on time. If you'd like to become one, you'll typically need a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or English, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many managing editors start out as reporters, writers or copy editors before working their way up to more senior positions.
Ad Sales Agent
Most magazines derive their income from two sources; their cover price and advertising. Without money generated by the latter, most publications wouldn't survive. Advertising sales agents spend their working days selling media space to businesses, mostly over the phone. A high school diploma is typically enough to land an entry-level media sales position, although some publishers prefer applicants with a bachelor’s degree. To succeed as an ad sales agent, you'll need to have good communication and sales skills, combined with a determined and dogged personality.
Writer
Many magazines use both staff and freelance writers. Aspiring writers or reporters looking to secure a staff role on a magazine will typically need a first degree in either journalism, English or communications. Freelance writers can pitch ideas to magazine editors, but will stand a better chance of having work commissioned if they have a strong portfolio of previously published features. Those interested in a career as a magazine writer would be well advised to get work experience by writing for their college newspaper or magazine.
Circulation Director
A magazine circulation director has overall responsibility for growing and keeping a publication's readership. They're charged with analyzing a magazine's audience and coming up with ways to attract new readers through retail, subscription and digital channels. You'll need at least a bachelor's degree if you want to become a circulation manager, according to Inside Jobs. Folio's 2011 Circulation and Audience Development Salary Survey found circulation directors made a typical salary of $73,700 that year, $2,000 less than they earned 12 months earlier.
Photo Editor/Researcher
Magazine photo and picture editors and researchers are responsible for selecting images and artwork to accompany a publication's articles. They may commission original work, or buy images and artwork from agencies, individual artists and photographers. When buying images or artwork, picture editors are charged with drawing up licensing agreements with the owners of the copyright of the work they want to use. A bachelor's degree in photography, visual arts or digital media will typically be required for those who would like to work as picture editors.
Editorial Assistant
Editorial assistant roles are largely administrative, but can involve some editorial tasks such as writing or proofreading. A magazine editorial assistant will typically provide support to a publication's editorial team. They can be tasked with liaising with freelance contributors, chasing up paperwork and archiving articles, pictures and other materials. The precise nature of an editorial assistant's role will depend on the type of magazine he's working for. Although an entry-level position, aspiring editorial assistants would benefit from having a bachelor's degree in journalism, English or communications, Education-Portal.com advises.
Art Director
If you're creative and have good time-management and leadership skills, you could work your way up to become a magazine's art director. Art directors are responsible for the overall visual style of a magazine. Most start their careers as graphic designers, illustrators, copy editors or photographers after having gained at least a bachelor's degree, according to the BLS. They work closely with editors and writers to work out how best to present content on the page or screen and typically oversee a team of designers.
Editorial Jobs
A magazine is nothing without good content. Articles need to be well-researched, well-written and edited before they make their way into print. Whether the articles are investigative pieces, opinion columns or the latest celebrity gossip, a magazine needs a team of strong writers, and eagle-eyed editors and fact-checkers to enable the articles to shine. Editorial jobs in magazine publishing include the following:
In most cases, people seeking editorial positions at magazines have a degree in journalism, English or communications. They’ve often interned at publications during college, or have worked on their college newspapers.
Design Jobs
Just as important as the content of a magazine is how it looks. Publishers want people to pick up their magazine, so they need a compelling cover. The inside layouts and artwork should also be of interest to target readers of the magazine. Design jobs in magazine publishing include:
Those working in design positions on magazines often have degrees in illustration, graphic design or photography.
Sales Jobs
Advertising is what keeps many magazines in business. Most magazines derive their income from two sources: their cover price and advertising. Without money generated by the latter, most publications wouldn't survive. Each publication sets its own rates for running ads in print and online. There is a team who oversees advertising so that the editorial and design teams can focus on their roles. Sales jobs in magazine publishing include:
Other Positions
There are a variety of other positions that help keep a magazine organized and on schedule. These include:
Online Positions
Most magazines have an online edition of their publication. While many of the staff oversees the same duties in both the print and online versions, some staff may be dedicated only to the online publications. Online positions in magazine publishing include:
Those interested in magazine publishing will find no shortage of jobs, both entry-level and more senior.
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The job descriptions of magazine managing editors can vary widely depending on the type and size of publication they work on. They're broadly responsible for commissioning articles, arranging copy, managing other editors and writers and making sure the publication gets out on time. If you'd like to become one, you'll typically need a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or English, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many managing editors start out as reporters, writers or copy editors before working their way up to more senior positions.
Ad Sales Agent
Most magazines derive their income from two sources; their cover price and advertising. Without money generated by the latter, most publications wouldn't survive. Advertising sales agents spend their working days selling media space to businesses, mostly over the phone. A high school diploma is typically enough to land an entry-level media sales position, although some publishers prefer applicants with a bachelor’s degree. To succeed as an ad sales agent, you'll need to have good communication and sales skills, combined with a determined and dogged personality.
Writer
Many magazines use both staff and freelance writers. Aspiring writers or reporters looking to secure a staff role on a magazine will typically need a first degree in either journalism, English or communications. Freelance writers can pitch ideas to magazine editors, but will stand a better chance of having work commissioned if they have a strong portfolio of previously published features. Those interested in a career as a magazine writer would be well advised to get work experience by writing for their college newspaper or magazine.
Circulation Director
A magazine circulation director has overall responsibility for growing and keeping a publication's readership. They're charged with analyzing a magazine's audience and coming up with ways to attract new readers through retail, subscription and digital channels. You'll need at least a bachelor's degree if you want to become a circulation manager, according to Inside Jobs. Folio's 2011 Circulation and Audience Development Salary Survey found circulation directors made a typical salary of $73,700 that year, $2,000 less than they earned 12 months earlier.
Photo Editor/Researcher
Magazine photo and picture editors and researchers are responsible for selecting images and artwork to accompany a publication's articles. They may commission original work, or buy images and artwork from agencies, individual artists and photographers. When buying images or artwork, picture editors are charged with drawing up licensing agreements with the owners of the copyright of the work they want to use. A bachelor's degree in photography, visual arts or digital media will typically be required for those who would like to work as picture editors.
Editorial Assistant
Editorial assistant roles are largely administrative, but can involve some editorial tasks such as writing or proofreading. A magazine editorial assistant will typically provide support to a publication's editorial team. They can be tasked with liaising with freelance contributors, chasing up paperwork and archiving articles, pictures and other materials. The precise nature of an editorial assistant's role will depend on the type of magazine he's working for. Although an entry-level position, aspiring editorial assistants would benefit from having a bachelor's degree in journalism, English or communications, Education-Portal.com advises.
Art Director
If you're creative and have good time-management and leadership skills, you could work your way up to become a magazine's art director. Art directors are responsible for the overall visual style of a magazine. Most start their careers as graphic designers, illustrators, copy editors or photographers after having gained at least a bachelor's degree, according to the BLS. They work closely with editors and writers to work out how best to present content on the page or screen and typically oversee a team of designers.
Editorial Jobs
A magazine is nothing without good content. Articles need to be well-researched, well-written and edited before they make their way into print. Whether the articles are investigative pieces, opinion columns or the latest celebrity gossip, a magazine needs a team of strong writers, and eagle-eyed editors and fact-checkers to enable the articles to shine. Editorial jobs in magazine publishing include the following:
- Editor-in-chief. Also known as the executive editor, the Editor-in-chief is the top editorial position at a magazine. This position is responsible for overseeing the vision for the publication and for managing the entire staff.
- Managing editor. This position typically manages the publication schedule, deadlines and other staff. The managing editor often oversees the editorial calendar and also assigns articles.
- Editors. Often, there are varying levels of editors in a publication, including assistant editors, an associate editor and an executive editor. Each editor has various levels of responsibility involving writing and editing. Some editors oversee specific departments, such as a fashion editor or sports editor. Editors also check text for proper spelling and grammar.
- Writers.Many magazines use staff and freelance writers. And writers who have all kinds of editorial voices and writing styles are hired at publications. Many seek jobs at publications that cover an industry that is of specific interest.
- Fact-checkers. Fact-checkers ensure that all the information and statistics in the articles are accurate. This role may be part of an editor’s duties, or it may be its own position.
In most cases, people seeking editorial positions at magazines have a degree in journalism, English or communications. They’ve often interned at publications during college, or have worked on their college newspapers.
Design Jobs
Just as important as the content of a magazine is how it looks. Publishers want people to pick up their magazine, so they need a compelling cover. The inside layouts and artwork should also be of interest to target readers of the magazine. Design jobs in magazine publishing include:
- Art director. Art directors are responsible for the overall visual style of a magazine. They work closely with editors and writers to determine how best to present content on the page or screen, and typically, they oversee a team of designers.
- Graphic designer. Graphic designers work on specific articles or specific components of the magazine. There is often a team of designers working on one publication.
- Photo editor/researcher. Magazine photo and picture editors and researchers are responsible for selecting images and artwork to accompany a publication's articles. They may commission original work, or buy images and artwork from agencies, individual artists and photographers.
Those working in design positions on magazines often have degrees in illustration, graphic design or photography.
Sales Jobs
Advertising is what keeps many magazines in business. Most magazines derive their income from two sources: their cover price and advertising. Without money generated by the latter, most publications wouldn't survive. Each publication sets its own rates for running ads in print and online. There is a team who oversees advertising so that the editorial and design teams can focus on their roles. Sales jobs in magazine publishing include:
- Ad sales manager.This role helps set the advertising strategy for the publication and oversees a team of sales agents.
- Ad sales agent.Advertising sales agents spend their working days selling media space to businesses, mostly over the phone.
Other Positions
There are a variety of other positions that help keep a magazine organized and on schedule. These include:
- Production manager. The production manager sets the magazine’s production schedule and ensures all the departments meet the deadlines needed to get the magazine to print. This position works with the print house to get the publication printed and in circulation.
- Circulation director. Circulation directors work on maintaining and increasing a publication’s subscriber base. This may involve some marketing duties.
- Administrative assistant. Administrative assistants may be used in each department to carry out regular daily tasks to help keep everything on track. Many work their way up within a department to take on a position of more responsibility.
Online Positions
Most magazines have an online edition of their publication. While many of the staff oversees the same duties in both the print and online versions, some staff may be dedicated only to the online publications. Online positions in magazine publishing include:
- Web editor. The web editor oversees content for the web version of the publication. This means adapting print content for the Internet and managing a team of bloggers.
- Bloggers. Bloggers are the online equivalent of staff writers. They may have more frequent deadlines and shorter articles to cater to the publication’s web audience.
- Social media manager. This position manages the various social media platforms a publication has. They curate content and graphics that help promote the publication and its contents.
Those interested in magazine publishing will find no shortage of jobs, both entry-level and more senior.
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