Magazine editor
Also searched as: Redactor · Redactora · Content writer
Code 2642.1.12
What does a Magazine editor do?
The writer / editor (redactora o content writer) produces clear texts for media, corporate or digital briefs per the editorial brief. Use this Job Dictionary profile to profile general writing as distinct from ad copy.
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Essential skills
Knowledge
- copyright legislation
- press law
- editorial standards
- writing techniques
Skills and competences
- adapt to type of media
- consult information sources
- develop professional network
- participate in editorial meetings
- follow ethical code of conduct of journalists
Transversal competences
- apply organisational techniques
- meet deadlines
- ensure consistency of published articles
- manage staff
- create editorial board
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What to assess for this role
Assess structure, basic verification and tone adaptation.
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Common questions about this role when you are hiring or writing the job profile.
- What does a writer do?
- Researches, writes and edits content aligned to a brief and an audience.
- Writer vs journalist?
- The journalist prioritises news and sources; the writer may be more corporate or content-led.
- What to measure when hiring?
- Edited samples, speed with quality and feedback handling.
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences