Magazine Editor Job Description, Career as a Magazine Editor, Salary, Employment - Definition and Nature of the Work, Education and Training Requirements, Getting the Job

Hi, my name is Brittany. I am applying to univerity as of this month, and I want to know what courses are best to take for the interest of working as a magazine editor. However, a managing editor or editor in chief is what I am interested in working towards. Is it better to take courses in journalism or english? There are many more options of universities for english, therefore I want to know which one I should apply for.

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hi, i am applying to many colleges right now, but I want to be sure of what colleges offer the best classes for english or journalism classes. and what colleges really help graduates get internships or jobs in the magazine editing field. thanks.

OK, people. You all say you're interested in becoming a magazine editor, right? Well, How about you start off with writing in proper English, and starting your sentences with a capital letter. Spelling words correctly also helps.

Just a suggestion...

Hi I am a freshman and I love to write. It is my passion in life. I would love to work for teen vogue. It is my favorite magazine. I love how they put everything together. I am not sure on what I want to do. If I love to write and want to work for a magazine. Should I be a magazine editor or is there something else that would suite me?

I've had a sudden interest in becoming a magazine editor, and I would just like to thank you for the information. It was exactly what I was looking for and it covered all of the basic fields. I'm only a junior, but I like to have all the information I can before I go ahead and do something and this helped greatly. And for the others who commented on this : If you want to become a magazine editor, learn proper English grammar and spelling first, please.

Hello everyone! My name is LaTavia. I live in Chicago and I am also very interested in becoming a magazine editor. Im not sure which magazine i would like to work for at the moment but i do know I wanna work for a big coporation. I would like to work for Essence, Jet, Vogue, Ebony, or Cosmopolitan. Im going into my senior year in high school so right now Im researching the best colleges for my major(Jounralism and English). At this very moment I thinkin about going with Columbia College in Downtown Chicago because it is the very best in my field. But I always dreamed about going out of state for college what shall I do.

Hello, My name is Crystal. I'm interested in becoming a magazine editor. What should I major in when I go to college. I'm a junior right now but graduating with my senior class. So what should my major be? Thank You!

I own a statewide magazine. I would jump at the chance to have a student help us out...so my suggestion to any who wish to get into the field, contact your smaller publications. You may have an opportunity to get some real hands on job experience under your belt and a star on your resume! If you are in SC and have an interest in motorcycles, send me an e-mail. As you make your choice to enter this field please have a clear understanding, this is a 'deadline driven' business!

hi,my name is joanie.i'm a sophmore right now.i'm interested in becoming a magazine editor and i wanted to know what exactly should i major in in college.and also what would the salary be monthly.

Hello. I've decided I want to become a magazine editor but was wondering where to start. I'm only going into the eight grade but it's never too early to start right? So i was wondering what I could do now to advance my chances of becoming a magazine editor. Also thinking ahead, what colleges would you recomend for majoring (possibly) in English and journalism. Also, what other classes would you recomend I take in highschool and in college? Just curious. Thanks for your time.

Hi,

my name is stephanie im a sophmore and i was intristed in working on magazine editorial or photography. i was planing to just go strate to college or a university after i finish college so i could work as a photogrepher or a magazine editor.what classes or requierment do i need to do this kind of work?

how much do magazine editors get paid a month?

I am a writer and editor for magazine and book publishers.



For high schoolers, the best training you can get is by working on your school newspaper, radio station, and by paying attention in English class.



Many writers end up graduating college with Journalism, English, or Literature degrees.



But you don't have to wait for a college degree to start writing. Your early efforts may not earn money, but you can offer to cover town events for a community newspaper (you know, those feel-good papers, not the ones with all the crime and bad news in them).



Also, keep in mind that print magazines and newspapers are all experiencing some major layoffs. Everything is going digital, so keep that in mind as you pursue your schooling and first job.



Good luck! It's a great field.

hey hey,im preety sure that i really want to be a Photography and a magizine editor,and im also a junior at the moment at this year,so i was just wondering like what does it take to be one? or what math do i have to concentrate to be a photography and magazine editor?

!thanks very much!

Hi, Im not completely sure on a carreer yet. Photography and magizine editing has came to mind. Im going to be a junior this coming year, and i was wondering what classes or course should i take? Thanks!

hey...the information given in the above article is very useful..im 16 and going in the 11th grade. i would like to know what subjects i should take in school and which undergraduate course should i take up after school to become an editor in a fshion magazine??

i would like to know what courses i should chose in high school and collage, if i want to be a magazine editor or layout designer, etc... ??

i would like to know what courses i should chose in high school and collage, if i want to be a magazine editor or layout designer, etc... ??

im emma and i want to be a magazine editor or layout designer at seventeen or teen vogue and i was just wondering what classes i should take in high school and college..and what i should major in in college????

what exactly should i major in college, if i want to become a magazine editor?

Im a Senior and High School and next year when I go to college i want to take classes to help me pursue the career of becoming a Editor of a Magazine Like Seventeen or Cosmo Girl.What classes should i take?

hi i am doing a report of being a magazine editor and i have no clue on what colledge degree i should have? any sugestions?

I wanted to know what courses in high school and in college I should take in order to achieve my goals of becoming a future magazine editor or journalist. please email me!

This really helped me out and make a lot of important decisions about my future. I really love Journalism and I can honestly say that it is my passion!

Hi, my names is Tiffany and i am in tenth grade. I've always had the dream to be an editor at seventeen magazine. i am really into fashion, movies, music, sports, reading, and i always what to know what is going on. i am persistent, creative and a perfectionist. i was wondering what classes i should take in high school or even classes that i could take out of school. I also was interested in knowing if the acting classes that i was planning to take in the near future would benefit. I live in miami, Florida and would prefer to stay close to home, but if there are better opportunities some where else I'm more than ready to part it miami. Also colleges, what schools would provide me the a good education that would help me accomplish my goals. I am also interested in online editing or even journalism. i would one day like to start my own magazine. please send me any information. truly thankful - Tiffany

Hey im Ashley, and i have always wanted to be a magazine editor, or a fashion coordinator. i Have heard that these jobs are very difficult to get into. I want to work for a popular magazine like Vogue, or seventeen magazine. I am currently doing a project for class about what you want to be when you grow up and i found what i wanted on this site. Thankyou very much and please tell me about this job more by writing back:). Have a great dayy!

Hi,

my name is Taylor and i really want a job as a magazine editor in a high fashion magazine, like Vogue. So I was wondering what the steps I would need to follow in order to make that happen. I am a 9th grader right now but what classes would I need to take in collage to follow my dream. I also wanted to know if "The Devil Wears Prada" is a realistic view on a high fashion cheif and editor.

Thank you for your time

-Taylor

hi there.... my name is Meggan and i would like to know if anyone can direct me, interms of writing for the internet?thanks!

Hello,my name is Kendra and i am a junior this year and my mind is set on becoming a magazine editor. I want to work for a well known magazine but of course I will have to start off small then grow big...i live in Georgia and i was wondering if there are any good colleges that i should consider to pursue my goal..Well if there are please contact me at my email address..Thank you

Hi, Im courtney and am in the 8th grade! I want to be a magazine editor and like make the magazines aka decide what goes in the magazine, what articles and pictures and stories and things like that. I want to do this prefrably in New York, and i want to know what colleges you go to [If you even need college, i would like to know that] what classes i should take in high school or things like that. I would like to know alot about so if you know, please email me and give me some info!

Wow I can't believe those rude comments at the bottom of the page. Young aspiring magazine editors, it doesn't matter if you're in elementary, middle, or high school. If you want to work at a magazine, do it!! Don't let negative comments from people bring you down, they're irrelevant. Just work on the skills you need to get to where you want to be, and you'll get there :)

...thank god i found this site. I had a school project abot what i want to do in life...in life skills. I chose magazine editing. Then i went go to google type in magazine editing to get the pay, descriprion, and education. I had to go to site to site for info...then i foun yours and it was what i was looking for....so again thanks:)

Thanks so much for those address. I'm only in tenth grade but I've been looking forward to going to NYU and becoming a editor. Thanks again!

hey thanks for the info..... i just wanna know if it would be enough to take media journalism, communications and media at tafe and do journalism and english in uni to get the job??

i want to work in fashion journalsim- editor of a fashion mag!!!!!! Like the next ANNA WINTOUR! amzing- not sure how though!

Thanks for the information. It seems like a lot of people on here want to be editors for different magazines, and have set high goals, just like me. It's kind of interesting, because I went through each comment and found a mistake in almost every one.

I hope someday I can look back at this site and be proud of the aspirations I set for myself.

Thanks again!

I really enjoy reading this, i know for sure that this is something i want to do now.I have to abmit i was a little scard about going to SCAD ( Savannah college of arts & design) in the fall,for photography amd this kind of work, so i can become a photo editor, but i'm pretty excited now.

I am 17 and Im going into grade 12. I have always been stuck when thinking about what to do after highschool. I am an art student and always just figured I would end up doing something to do with art or graphic design. Well, now its getting closer and closer and I need to make up my mind. Then, the idea of being a magazine editor for a teen magazine like Popstar or TigerBeat really caught my interest. I was on the yearbook committe last year but sadly there didnt end up being a yearbook. So, this year I am going to take charge of getting my school a yearbook. I do my own scrapbooking and I buy all the newest teen magazines, they fascinate me. This is what I want and I want to know how to achieve this dream of mine. I read that you need a degree in engish or journalism, but what about the design element of this career path?

I am very interested and I want to know more.

Well after reading this very interesting and yet none the doubtful article, I felt more up to entering the field of magazine publishing.I' am currently 16 years old and currently clubs & organizations editor for my high school yearbook (Editor-in-Chief as of next year). This article really helped a lot and I know that I want to be a editor for Blender,GQ, or Teen Vogue. Thanks.

thanks for the info this is the type of research i was looking for for my career project i have a big passion for writing and i know that i'm going to be a magazine editor one day and maybe even start my own magazine

Thank you...I know now that I definitely want to be a magazine editor for like Blender or AP

I'm 14 turning 15 and already know I want to be a magazine editor. It just seems like such an exciting job and something I would look forward to do everyday. At first I wanted to be a journalist, but magazine editing seems more like me.

You just saved my life!



yes, this is all i needed

for my computer class.



Thank you so much!



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Being a magazine editor is my dream job! I'm going to be a junior in high school next year and have been spending more time concentrating on my career goals in this field and very excited to start my career.

This site helped alot!! And makes me even more anxious!!

The information given is just right, not too much and not too little; ideal for my career project.

this gave me basically, everything I needed to know on my research project

thank yuo for creating this it's

really provided a reliable and informational source

this really helped me with my research project. i'm getting a intern job s00n!

I'm 16 years old and I'm currently a section editor for my high school yearbook. It's a lot of hard work and dedication but I love doing my job. I really want to become a magazine editor for layout deisgn or something and I'm looking for colleges. Do you know any good ones? Thanks :)

I think magazines are really cool and stuff. Like, i love looking at the advertisements! =))) m only 9 years old!

yea i just needed this for a powerpoint in computer class....seriously...im 14...not exactly lookin for a job right now. just livin life with every passing moment. so all these 14 year olds who cant spell worth crap, really need to re-think this whole thing.

Hey, I am beginning the process of selecting colleges to apply for next year. I am currently in the midwest but am looking to attend a university with an extensive curriculum based upon journalism, broadcasting, advertising and/or editorial opportunities. If you happen to have any information in which may be helpful in making such decision a reply would be immensely appreciated.

Thanks.

THANKS IM LIKE 11 AND I HAVE BEEN EXCEPTED INTO A MAGAZINE INTERN JOB :) YAY

Bueno pss yo no kiero ser magazine editor, ando viendo esto por k la maestra de yearbook nos iso k hisieramos un powerpoint en algo de journalism y pss yo escoji esto.. pero pa decirte la verdad ni se si esto sea de journalism... pero pss ni modo kon k pase la clase... bueno adios!!!

Hey There! So like I really want to be a magazine editor because I really love to wright! I hope i get in!

yeah, im 15 and i want to be an editor for a skate mag, like thrasher or transworld, just because i have a huge interest in skateboarding. i was wondering what the benefits or perks might be for something like that.

Being a magazine editor has always been a DREAM I wanted to pursue. Growing up in Philadelphia many young girls dreams are deferred but i hope to be a change and work 4 a really famous magazine. This site helped me get alot of information for my English project about my Dream career. Me,this girl writing this will be famous one day.

wow I didn't know there would be so many 14 year olds on here.like me. well tommorw i have to present this job to the WHOLE freshman class yea it sucks. BIG TIME!!

Amazing. You people really need to get a life. Seriously, like, a life you can actually lead. I want to be a maazine editor! It's not happening if you can't spell. You little kids are 13. When you're possible 16, 17, and 18 and you still want to be a magazine editor, then come back and say, "Hey, thanks for the article!" Until then, shut up. It's not anything like you'll see in the movies. NOTHING like you'll see in the movies.

the people on this site average 14years old. big dreams thow i want to be a mag editor but were i liv all the chics just end up as hairdressers lamo i want to aspire to be grate so good on every one hear who have such a dream wen there young enough to realy work for it

im 16 i havent worked hard on my grades so i doubt i will evr make it i will try thow

Whoa! The majority of the people her want to be a "MAGAZINE EDITOR!!", but they cant even write.

Hello, thank you very much for this information. I don't plan on becoming the editor for seventeen or cosmogirl, I plan on making my own magazine bigger than those!! So this information was very very helpful! thanks again! :]

hi..i have always wanted to become a magazine editor and this site has really helped me with some info. thanks a bunch! <33

thanks you guys soooooo much for posting this information, because i would like to become a magazine eitor for "SEVENTEEN MAGAZINES," when i get older but now i'm 14! You are going to see my name everywhere in the magazine business cause I'm gone be so smooth and excellent for this fantastic dream job! But thanks again, because I really do appreciate this info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks this really helped me with my paper

thank you for this information. I needed to understand the majors in college i needed to take in becoming a kick-ass magazine editor. lol

oh my gosh i have read the whol thing and i have wanted to be a maazine editior in ages! I'm only 11 but i can't wait till i pass my literature and journalism degree because i enjoy Englis so much and am desperate to be a magazine editor, thanks aot for the information, it means a lot.

thanks for all the useful information a lot of my questions have now been answered!

I am sooooooooooooo going to be a magazine editor...in NY! I plan on going to NYU...I want all the training and information I can get!!!!

I've even put creating and publishing my own magazine into consideration!!!!

Thank you sooooooooooo much for this article...

Hi i have always been interested in magazine editing but after high school i choose i different path of my creativeness and decided to go to cosmetology school. I was wondering is it at all possible to get a job such as editing without college education?

hello, i came by to see how this editorial for magazines work

it interesting i would like to know more about this and what do i have to do to apply to a unniversity that will help me become and editor or in public relationships, i'll appreciate if i get an answer thanks!

Hello... I am going to college to take classes to become a magazine columnist. Then I read about it and they have to write lots of articles. I like writing, but I also love to design work. An editor tweakes them and works with the more art side right? If you have a site to recomend, please e-mail it to me. I need/want information on becoming an editor. Thank you for your time. :]

i am doing a project on becomeing a magazine editor if there is anymore info on mthis job post it on the web site. i really liked this web site it gane a lot of information i needed!

Hey, Im a senior in high school, and all four years I have been on my schools yearbook staff. I have been a regualr staffer, an advertising manager, a business manager, and now in my final year I am editor in chief! Im really interested in going into the magazine field, and hopefully one day go onto being an editor for a magazine. Im not big into writing articles, which is good because it says that editors dont usually write them. So my question is, is an english or journalism major the only choices I have to be able to major in if I want a good position on a magazine staff?

This website was a huge help in intoducing me the main details of becoming a magazine editor . I now look foward to becoming one.

Hey.

i am 15 and i really want to know everything about becoming a magazine editor for example what subjects i need to be good at and if i need anything else to become one. If you have the time please email me telling me everything about becomming a magazine editor. Thank you for your time.

Yours Sincerely,



Ljubica

hi um..i was checking this site out cuz i really want to be one when i get older so i was just checking it out!My friends and I all want to work as a magazine editor when we get older and im deadly excited so ya!i wish i could right now but im only 11 so i dont no what i was thinking but you no im just a kid right!oh..and just to say im from ontario so i was kinda looking for something in ontario or close enough!anyway thanks for taking the time to read my e-mail and if you have a chase please e-mail me !thx<3