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Job Description


	Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	Authors, Writers, and Editors

Most jobs require a college degree, preferably in communications, journalism, or English. Keen competition is expected for writing and editing jobs as many people are attracted to this occupation. Online publications and services are growing in number and sophistication, spurring the demand for writers and editors with Web or multimedia experience.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Editors
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	57,310
Other Information Services	5,440
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations	4,150
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	3,430
Motion Picture and Video Industries	3,360
Radio and Television Broadcasting	3,230
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	2,820
Management of Companies and Enterprises	2,260
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	1,740
Business Support Services	1,250

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Related Majors & Degrees

Communication and Media Studies
	Mass Communication / Media Studies
Journalism
	Broadcast Journalism
	Journalism
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
	Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Business/Corporate Communications
	Business / Corporate Communications
Publishing
	Publishing

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