subject: Editors are people who are devoted to looking over certain things [print this page] Author: Paul Ritchie Author: Paul Ritchie
Editors are people who are devoted to looking over certain things. For example, book editors are people who check over books that people have written and check the grammar, spelling, and content. Film editors and television editors edit things like movies, documentaries, and television programs to make sure it flows in a logical order and make sure that everything looks as it is supposed to look. So basically, an editor is someone who checks something over and gives it their stamp of approval. They may also have to do some formatting. If you want to become an editor for books and magazines, there are a few ways you can approach this. First, you will probably have to get at least a bachelors degree in something like English, journalism, or a related field in order to have the qualifications. The competition for this kind of position is very intense. It seems like there are more people who desire these kinds of jobs than there are jobs. But there is also another way you can do it. You can become a freelance editor and start small. Authors, businesses, and small magazines and newspapers will be your clients. You charge by the hour or per project. And then once you have some experience, you can apply for some of the editing positions at publishing houses, newspapers, or magazines if you so desire. In order to get into film and television editing, the competition is even tougher. There are a lot of people who want to work behind the scenes at the movies or in television. This is because this kind of environment is one that a lot of people want to be a part of. In addition, the job is challenging and interesting. In order to do this you will likely need to study film in college and take some film editing courses. Having experience outside of your classes is also a plus either in the form of an internship or working on a local television show, even if it is just public access. So, if you want to be an editor, you need to figure out what kind you want to be. Once you do that, all you need to do is get the proper education and apply for the jobs that you are qualified for.About the Author:
Paul Ingersole is an Australian based business person who enjoys writing.Paul discovered a great system that makes small continuous recurring profits using the internet.You can see Google Sniper at Paul's website
