As already mentioned, the editorial office is headed by the editor-in-chief. He exercises his powers on the basis of the Law on Mass Media, the charter of the editorial office, the agreement between the founder and the editorial office and is responsible for fulfilling the requirements for the activities of the magazine by this Law and other legislative acts of the Russian Federation. The editor-in-chief represents the editorial office in relations with the founder, publisher, distributor, citizens, citizens' associations, enterprises, institutions, organizations and government agencies, as well as in court.
The editor-in-chief is personally responsible for the content of the journal, its scientific, professional and literary level. He is responsible for meeting the requirements of regulatory and technical documentation in the field of editorial and publishing. Along with high responsibility, he also has great rights and responsibilities.
The editor-in-chief is obliged to provide conditions for creative work team, take care to satisfy the production and personal needs of employees. In accordance with current legislation, he issues instructions and orders on rewarding employees and imposing penalties on them, granting vacations, sending them on business trips, etc. He involves creative workers who are not on the editorial staff to carry out individual tasks; regulates the use of funds (including fees) provided for by the journal’s budget and applicable regulations; carries out in in the prescribed manner contractual relations with authors based on the rules and regulations of copyright; signs the issue of the magazine for typesetting, printing and publication.
The editor-in-chief, in agreement with the publisher, determines the circulation of the magazine and only after his permission for the publication of the magazine is the publication allowed to be distributed.
The editor-in-chief may have deputies (deputies). The responsibilities of the deputy editor-in-chief depend on the type of journal, the structure of the editorial office, and the nature and scope of its work. Most often, the editor-in-chief and his deputy complement each other. For example, the editor-in-chief, who has the necessary qualities for this position, including outstanding journalistic abilities, may have a deputy who can focus on organizational work.
Organizing the work of the editorial office is also the responsibility of its executive secretary, whose functions are varied. This includes monitoring the implementation of thematic plans, coordinating the actions of the editorial departments, managing the work on designing the issue, regulating relationships with the printing base, and getting to know all the materials received by the editorial office, etc. It is designed to harmonize and coordinate the efforts of all participants in the creation of the magazine (in the editorial office, in the publishing house, and in the printing house) so that each issue is published on time and meets all the requirements both in content and in artistic design.
The executive secretary is responsible for reviewing mail received by the editorial office and maintaining, together with the head of the editorial office, correspondence with authors, reviewers and readers; he is personally responsible for correct and timely work with readers' letters.
In agreement with the editor-in-chief of the journal, the executive secretary sends received manuscripts of articles to reviewers and systematically monitors the timely receipt of materials from reviewers. He completes the next issue of the magazine and reports the draft of its contents at a meeting of the editorial board; ensures strict adherence by the editors to the journal’s release schedule; regularly informs members of the editorial board about the state of the editorial portfolio; monitors the progress of the work plan of the editorial board and its decisions, reports on the results of the work at the meeting of the editorial board.
The executive secretary directs the work of the editorial director of the journal in accordance with the current plan.
One of the tasks solved by the executive secretary is the formation of the author's asset, its constant expansion and replenishment.
JOB DESCRIPTION
executive editor
1. General Provisions
1.1. This job description defines the functional, job responsibilities, rights and responsibilities of the executive editor of the “Own Technologies” division (hereinafter referred to as the Executive Editor) of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President Russian Federation"(RANEPA) (hereinafter referred to as the Institution).
1.2. A person who meets the following education and training requirements is appointed to the position of executive editor:
with practical work experience:
1.3. The responsible editor should know:
1.4. The responsible editor must be able to:
1.5. The executive editor is appointed and dismissed by order of the Vice-Rector of the Institution in accordance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation.
1.6. The executive editor reports to the Vice-Rector of the Institution and the head of the “Own Technologies” division
2. Labor functions
3. Job responsibilities
4. Rights
The responsible editor has the right:
4.1. Request and receive the necessary information, as well as materials and documents related to the activities of the executive editor.
4.2. Improve your qualifications, undergo retraining (retraining).
4.3. Enter into relationships with departments of third-party institutions and organizations to resolve issues within the competence of the executive editor.
4.4. Take part in the discussion of issues included in his functional responsibilities.
4.5. Make suggestions and comments on how to improve activities in the assigned area of work.
4.6. Contact the relevant local government bodies or the court to resolve disputes arising during the performance of functional duties.
4.7. enjoy information materials and regulatory documents necessary to perform their official duties.
4.8. Pass certification in the prescribed manner.
5. Responsibility
The executive editor is responsible for:
5.1. Failure to perform (improper performance) of one’s functional duties.
5.2. Failure to comply with the orders and instructions of the Vice-Rector of the Institution.
5.3. Inaccurate information about the status of fulfillment of assigned tasks and instructions, violation of deadlines for their execution.
5.4. Violation of internal labor regulations, fire safety and safety rules established in the Institution.
5.5. Causing material damage within the limits established by the current legislation of the Russian Federation.
5.6. Disclosure of information that has become known in connection with the performance of official duties.
For the above violations, the responsible editor may be subject to disciplinary, material, administrative, civil and criminal liability in accordance with current legislation, depending on the severity of the offense.
This job description has been developed in accordance with the provisions (requirements) Labor Code Russian Federation dated December 30, 2001 No. 197 Federal Law (Labor Code of the Russian Federation) (with amendments and additions), the professional standard “Media Editor” approved by order of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation dated August 4, 2014 No. 538n and other regulations –legal acts regulating labor relations.
Hello to all readers of the blog site! Today I propose to consider another option for working from home.
The editor profession is not easy, but interesting for creative individuals. It is also for those who are purposeful, ambitious, and have organizational skills. In this article we will look at who an editor is, how to become one, what a specialist does and how much a specialist earns. So, let's go!
Let me start with the fact that this is one of the most ancient professions. With the development of printing, the need for text editing arose. There was a need for a person who would monitor the literacy of the printed word, its correct formation into sentences, clarity and interest for the reader.
Over time, editing covered all areas of stylistic activity. Work in the field of literature and the media is not possible without the participation of an editor. Newspapers, magazines, books, articles on websites pass through the hands of this specialist before reaching the reader’s eye.
Editor - who is he and what does he do?
The name of the profession comes from the Latin “redactus”, which means “put in order”. What does the editor put in order? Of course, the text. He is responsible for preparing it for publication.
This process includes:
- selection of exciting and relevant topics,
- tracking thematic content,
- adjusting the content in accordance with the requirements of a particular genre,
- editing and finalization of finished material.
But not only that. The editor combines the skills of a journalist, and even... He is also a manager/manager, since he has to deal with authors, publishing houses and other services.
Types of profession
An editor is a creative and multifaceted profession. It all depends on what profile you want to create in, what kind of editor you want to become:
- literary (editor of a book publishing house) - responsible for the artistic component of the text, its stylistic design, expressiveness of speech;
- artistic (build editor) - engaged in the design of the publication, its aesthetic content;
- scientific – consult and edit popular science and educational works;
- technical - control the correctness of the text, be responsible for the technical process of the route: editorial - printing house;
- The main thing is to manage the publishing department, control the direction of activity, and be responsible for all the work of the publishing house.
The development and popularity of the Internet have made it possible to do all this remotely and have lifted the curtain on another type of profession - electronic publication editor/website editor/content editor.
The functional features of the latter differ only in that all work is carried out online, and publications are presented to a wide readership in electronic form.
What are the responsibilities of an editor?
There is an opinion that the main and only responsibility of an editor is to edit printed text. This is a deep misconception, because without special education, the gift of writing texts and understanding speech styles, without innate or acquired literacy, you will not become a professional.
Editorial work is not an easy creative process and you can’t just get into this position, as they say “from the street”, you need to have certain skills and be able to perform certain duties.
Editor's responsibilities:
- Working with printed material, first of all: meeting its genre and style requirements, correcting speech defects and errors in the text, paraphrasing incorrect phrases/words, etc.
- Creation of the basic concept of the project, which includes determining the general direction of activity, topics, titles of articles, tasks for authors and control over deadlines, analysis of material, quality control, and, if necessary, refinement and editing of edited materials.
- Help in solving various kinds issues: artistic as well as technical design of the material before preparing it for publication.
- Performing management tasks.
This is not the entire range of responsibilities. It can be supplemented, expanded or, conversely, reduced depending on staffing characteristics, the presence or absence of specialists, as well as the concept of the editorial office/organization/site.
Important professional qualities
Who can become an editor? Who is this profession suitable for? What qualities should a person have who wants to become a professional in this business?
Unfortunately, many will have to be upset: not everyone who already sees themselves in the editor’s chair can achieve success. It is necessary to have many personal qualities on which the result of the work will depend.
- responsible,
- attentive,
- hardy,
- creative,
- sociable,
- literate,
- erudite,
- emotionally balanced and stress-resistant,
- have organizational and public speaking skills,
- have an analytical mind and good memory,
- love to read
- good computer skills
this job is for you. If you don’t have any of the listed qualities, it doesn’t matter, “there is no limit to perfection” - you can develop them in yourself if you wish. Experience in journalism, teaching in the field of philology, and knowledge of languages will be an excellent help. And the main thing is to love what you do.
A purposeful professional who is confident in his abilities, having a solid store of knowledge and skills behind him, will not be unclaimed.
Pros and cons of the profession
Like any other profession, being an editor has its pros and cons.
The positives include:
- Moral component
The publication of the next edition brings joy and satisfaction from the work done. The work itself, be it an article or a book, entails the formation of opinions, attitudes, tastes and preferences of readers. This is largely due to the editor.
- The opportunity to calmly work remotely in privacy with a computer, original material and linguistic splendor, to be first in line for a masterpiece.
- Constant self-development and improvement. Working with educated, intelligent people is a powerful incentive for self-education, knowledge and realization of one’s capabilities.
- “A good increase in pension,” as Lenya Golubkov said from the once sensational MMM advertisement, i.e. your ability to write and edit gives you an excellent opportunity to earn extra money.
- Career prospects.
The disadvantages, first of all, include medical contraindications:
- vision limitations,
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system,
- diseases of the nervous system.
- numerous stresses due to a large amount of work within a tough,
- high responsibility,
- big competition.
The profession is in high demand, as editorial organizations and Internet resources are rapidly developing. More and more new projects appear every day, and the need for competent and timely editing increases significantly.
How much can you earn
A question that is difficult to answer definitively. The editor's fee may depend on many components: education (it must be higher philological or journalistic, extreme case, pedagogical), qualifications, place of work (which is very important), your experience, the complexity of the projects being carried out, related skills (knowledge foreign languages, for example) etc.
An important factor influencing the level of income is great competition. It is clear that the prestigious publishing house of a newfangled magazine or the editorial office of a book publishing house are more competitive and the salaries there are many times higher than the editorial office of a regional periodical or electronic publication.
If you are specifically interested in numbers, then on the World Wide Web they range from $300 to $1,000. How much you will earn depends only on you and your desire.
Employment
How to become a remote editor? As mentioned above, without experience no one will trust you with their project. Usually, a career begins with work, and as the level of professionalism in this field increases, you can already count on the position of editor.
You can apply for a job the same way as for any other remote job; search and apply for vacancies.
Conclusion
I think everyone made their own conclusion. A job that allows you to combine business with pleasure, turning a hobby into a source of income.
If you are seriously thinking about getting into this work, then here are some final tips from established pros in this niche:
- To get better at editing, don’t limit yourself to just one thing, work in different genres, focus on your target audience;
- do not leave facts unverified;
- learn to work with a large amount of information;
- master spelling rules (remember: the editor has no room for error!);
- study the computer (master the programs necessary for editing);
- develop;
- the site editor needs to know;
- Constantly improve yourself by reading educational literature, expanding your horizons.
“Oh, this is not an easy job...” Well, who said it would be easy? But then how nice it will be to boast about your ability to turn even the most boring article into a masterpiece.
That's all, friends. I hope you found the article useful and interesting. Share your opinions and thoughts. I look forward to your comments. See you on the blog pages.
Dear authors!
Today is a moment of usefulness about the HIERARCHY OF EDITORS in publishing houses. It will help you decide who to send an article to if you find a million names in the “contact” section, all of which seem to be editors.
Let's look at the example of the magazine "Secret of the Firm"
We scan from top to bottom and select the recipient of our important letter.
1) So, our first number is Chief Editor. There is no point in sending him the article. He is busy with his administrative affairs and is very irritated by thousands of letters. He is bombarded with everything, from questions about when salaries will be paid, to claims from shareholders who are dissatisfied with the party’s policies. It is unlikely that he will pay attention to another letter from an unfamiliar address.
2) Deputy Chief Editor- a forced person.
The system and, in fact, the editor-in-chief himself. Depending on the size of the publication and their internal kitchen, its powers range from great to ultra-great. His tasks include supervising a certain block (for example, dealing with correspondents dissatisfied with delayed salaries, or even searching for new authors), but it will be extremely difficult for you as an external searcher to establish this, unless someone from inside the editorial office tells you out loud how it works right at their place. I don’t recommend counting on this, but I recommend making a copy of the deputy editor-in-chief just in case, in case you get lucky and it is in his jurisdiction that the search for young talents takes place.
3) Chief Editor That's why the boss, the name speaks for itself. He controls everything that comes out of the editorial kitchen. His task is not to miss either a spelling error or a semantic one. In fact, he is the leader of all proofreaders and editors, but he does not determine the party’s policy, but only implements it. Making a copy of it and sending it to a huge publishing house (for example, international gloss or first-tier publications - RBC, Kommersant, Vedomosti) is pointless. First of all, because of the volume of articles falling on his poor head. But if the publication is small and it is clear from the structure that the Chief supervises two or three people, as, for example, in the Secret of the Firm, it is quite possible. It would be useful to draw his attention to yourself.
4) Section Editors / Senior Editor.
The person we need most!
Usually he is responsible for a specific direction of the publication - politics, economics, secular gossip.
For example, in the Northern Federation there are two such editors: Oleg and Polina.
It is impossible to find out who is responsible for what from the website - these are the secrets of their internal kitchen.
At the same time, in international glossies or news publications in the “contacts” section everything is usually signed, it’s difficult to make a mistake.
The editors themselves usually either only polish existing texts or don’t work on them at all. Their task is to supervise the actions of “junior staff” - see below. However, if you are a novice author and send them an article directly, they may well roll up their sleeves, shake off the old days and re-edit your text, bringing the novice author onto the stage. In principle, this is one of their honorary KPIs, for which they will be paid a bonus and patted on the head.
5) Special correspondents, junior editors and proofreaders. They do what they do to make news. That is, they work tirelessly. I recommend not to poison their souls with your exercises and not to clog their mailbox. Their work is already difficult: the Chief’s instructions pour in from above, senior editors do not accept the text, colleagues add fuel to the fire with comments and criticism.
Editor (from Latin redactus - put in order)- is a specialist professionally engaged in editing, i.e. preparation for the publication of works (articles, literary works), as well as preparation for the release of publications in general (books, magazines, online publications). Today's books, newspapers and magazines are published not only on paper. They can be released in the form of CDs for reading, viewing and even listening (audiobooks). In addition, many periodicals have been successfully existing on the Internet for a long time. The profession is suitable for those who are interested in Russian language and literature (see choosing a profession based on interest in school subjects).
The editor's responsibilities include developing the concept of a future publication, ordering (or commissioning) the writing of texts, evaluating the author's text and its literary processing. The editor also works with illustrators and graphic designers, proofreaders and layout designers. In large book publishing houses, the art editor deals with problems of artistic design. He develops a design concept together with the editor of the publication and then implements it.
In large publishing houses there is usually a division of labor between editors.
Chief Editor is responsible for the strategy of the entire publishing house, determines its topics and, together with the financial director, the marketing policy of the publishing house. The editors of departments, editions or series report to him. They work with authors, order manuscripts, evaluate finished manuscripts, decide on revisions, and are directly involved in this revision.
Book publishers are often invited to work on manuscripts literary editors from the outside. And if you need to evaluate the material with scientific point view, invite scientific editors- specialists in a specific field of knowledge (medicine, chemistry, literary criticism, etc.).
Editor Training
Universities
Large newspapers and magazines, as well as online publishing houses, usually employ full-time literary editors. They are responsible for the literary literacy of texts. Sometimes the editor's intervention in the text is very significant. It literary enriches and sometimes completely rewrites articles written by non-professional authors. This not only eliminates errors, but also changes the overall style and even the structure of the article. This kind of intervention is called rewriting.
Literary editors in periodicals work under the guidance of the chief and producing editors. If the editor-in-chief is responsible for the unified editorial policy of a newspaper or magazine, then the editor is responsible for its specific implementation in each issue. The production editor is responsible for the timely publication of a newspaper or magazine, interacts with the printing house, coordinates the work of journalists, literary editor, proofreader, illustrators, layout designer and editor-in-chief, if he participates as an author (for example, writes in the “Editor-in-Chief Column”).
Commissioning Editor participates in the development of publication plans, makes proposals on fees, replaces the editor-in-chief in his absence, etc.
Work on the website is carried out differently, where some of the functions of the production editor are performed by Content manager or Internet project manager. It is interesting that the division of labor occurs differently in different editions.
In some magazine and newspaper editorial offices they work editors for working with authors(search for authors, formulate tasks for them, etc.), illustration editors(build editors). In others, these duties are performed by the production editor.
As for leadership positions, in addition to the chief and producing editors, in periodicals there are executive Secretary And chief editor.
Executive Secretary- the line between him and the producing editor is sometimes indistinguishable, and in some editorial offices the producing editor is called the executive secretary (and vice versa). The main difference is that the responsible section is more focused on process technology, and the producing editor controls the content of published newspapers and magazines.
Chief Editor is necessary when a publishing house publishes several publications at once, and the editor-in-chief cannot deal with them all with due dedication. The editor-in-chief carries out the publishing policy in a specific newspaper or a specific magazine.
There is a misconception that an editor is a person who only edits other people's texts. But all outstanding editors - from A. Pushkin with his Sovremennik to P. Gusev, who runs Moskovsky Komsomolets - are people who write. To work as an editor (regardless of the place of work and specific position), you need a good humanitarian education and the ability to create your own texts, understand the nature of the word, various genres and styles from the inside. In this case, it is desirable to have a diploma in an editor, journalist, literary worker or philologist. However, the editor must have a good understanding of the topic of his publication and constantly develop in this direction. Often, editors (scientific and even chief) are specialists in their respective fields. For example, a professional biologist might run an animal magazine.
