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Job Title – Editor-in-Chief

Description

An Editor-in-Chief can work for any type of publication, such as newspapers or magazines. They oversee creating editorial boards and overseeing all department editors. The editor-in-chief has the final say on what gets published and serves as the publication's representative at social functions. They oversee developing budgets for the departments they oversee. Most editors-in-chief started their careers as writers, and a bachelor's degree in journalism or another relevant field is generally required.

Typical Job Activities

Responsible for hiring, especially of the assistant editors
Creates the editorial board, or outline, for each of the publication's editions or issues
Reviews all articles and photographs for accuracy as well as potential libel or slander, and provides suggestions, if needed, about any changes to make before the publication goes to press or is released digitally
Approves layouts and design
Has the final word about which stories and photos get published
Meets regularly with the publisher or publication board to discuss issues, plans, and other business relating to the publication
Responsibility of drawing up budget proposals and any other information requested by the publisher
Generates ideas for new ways of doing things, such as using new technology, implementing ways to increase readership, and how to utilize new media

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Educational Requirements

Senior Certificate with matric exemption for a BA degree or graduate diploma in English, communications, marketing, journalism, advertising, or a related field
Senior Certificate for a diploma course in related fields

Compulsory subjects: Languages
Recommended subjects: History

Required Skills

Working knowledge of HTML and CMS software such as WordPress, Google Analytics and Search Engine Optimisation Techniques
Fluent in Microsoft office - MS Word and MS Excel
5 years' experience of planning, writing, and editing copy in a professional capacity for web projects
3 years of experience comprised of agency, digital and/or media publishing work
Experience in Photoshop
Working knowledge of Facebook and Twitter
Fluent in English: written and spoken
Valid code 8 driver's license

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Have writing and language ability and a good general knowledge
Be curious and persistent
Be accurate, unbiased and objective
Work well with others
Have initiative and be resourceful
Be in good health and have physical stamina
Have a good memory
Have a good command of more than one of the official languages

Do a short course in social media management.

Employment Opportunities

Moderate

Market Competitiveness

High

Income Potential

Moderate

Self-Employment Opportunities

Moderate

International Employment Opportunities

Moderate

Possible Employers

Newspaper firms
Magazine firms
Book publishing firms
Own Publishing business
Online Publishers

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Relevant Contact Details

Naspers
https://www.naspers.com/

Career Progress and Path

Further Studies in the specific career field
Experience in specific field
Work performance
General management studies

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field
Management positions in the specific field
General business management

Employment Stability

Moderately stable

Reasons to consider this career

I can be of service to people
I can work with languages
I can create new things
I can entertain people
I am very interested in a specific subject or field
I can communicate and interact with people