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6. What I want to be when I grow up… Editing & Publications Sarah Moody

7. JobDescription Editors have the following general responsibilities: Review, rewrite, and edit the work of writers Do original writing Review/edit story ideas and drafts proposed by staff and freelance writers Oversee the production of publications In the book-publishing industry: Review proposals for books and decide whether to buy the publication rights from the author Read and evaluate manuscripts submitted by freelance writers Proofread printers' galleys, and answer inquiries about published material

8. Types of Editing

9. Why Proofreading Matters

10. Education & Training A bachelor’s degree or higher is typically needed for a job as an author, writer, or editor. Many employers like to hire people with degrees in communications, journalism, or English. Writers who want to focus on writing about a particular topic may need formal training or experience related to that topic. The Internet and other media allow some people to gain writing experience. Some of this writing may lead to paid assignments without regard to the absence of a degree. Training and experience for author, writer, and editor jobs can be obtained by working on high school, college, and community newspapers, and radio and television stations. Many magazines, newspapers, and broadcast stations also have internships for students.

11. Job Outlook & Availability Editors often employ others, such as interns, fact checkers, or editorial assistants, for some entry-level positions. While gaining practical experience, they may: carry out research and verify facts, dates, and statistics for other writers arrange page layouts of articles, photographs, and advertising compose headlines and prepare copy for printing. Editors held about 129,600 jobsin 2008. While 51 percent of salaried editors worked in the publishing, a large number of editors were also employed in other industries. Business, professional and social organizations, information services, and educational institutions employed editors to work on their publications or Web content.

12. Job Outlook & Availability Jobs are somewhat concentrated in major media and entertainment markets Boston Chicago Los Angeles New York Washington, DC Many prefer to work outside these cities and travel regularly to meet with publishers and clients and to do research or conduct interviews in person. Employment is expected to grow at seven to thirteen percent annually. Competition is expected for writing and editing jobs as many people are attracted to this occupation. Writers and editors who have adapted to the new media and are comfortable writing for and working with a variety of electronic and digital tools will have an advantage in finding new work.

13. Salaries Median annual wages for salaried editors were $49,990 in May 2008 Median annual wages of those working for newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers were $49,280 The middle 50 percent earned between $36,690 and $69,140 The lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,090 The highest 10 percent earned more than $95,490 The chart below shows statistics for May of 2011 of editors in the United States:

14. Why this Profession? I’ve never had any clear idea on what profession I want to go into, or even what major I would like to pursue in college. A few years ago, my mom suggested that being an editor would be a good idea for me—because I’m always fixing her mistakes and am strong in English. She pointed out that I went to a lot of spelling bees in elementary and middle school and also was a reading fanatic. Sitting at desk surrounded by books all day sounded like a good idea to me, so I took her suggestion into consideration. It made sense, so I’ve been looking into English and Journalism majors (or at the least a Liberal Arts degree).

15. Laura Ingalls Wilder Laura Wilder was born February 7, 1867 in Lake Pepin, Wisconsin and died Feb. 10, 1957 in Mansfield, Mo. Laura Ingalls grew up in a family that moved frequently. She lived in Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Indian Territory, and Dakota Territory. At age 15, she began teaching in rural schools. Some years later she began writing for various periodicals. She contributed to McCall's Magazine and Country Gentleman, served as poultry editor for the St. Louis Star, and for 12 years was home editor of the Missouri Ruralist.

16. University of Chicago City: Chicago, IL City Highlights: Navy Pier Wrigley Field Millennium Park Jazz & Blues Festivals Boat Tours Shedd Aquarium Giordano’s Pizza Years for Degree: 4 Tuition: $41, 853 Room & Board: $12, 633 UChicago English Language & Lit Courses

17. University of Washington City: Seattle, WA Highlights: Space Needle Original Starbucks Bill Gates’s House Fremont Troll Experience Music Project Museum Seattle Art Museum (Hammering Man) Hat ‘N’ Boots Gas Station Years for Degree: 4 Tuition: $27,830 Room & Board: $9,771 UW English Courses

18. College Comparison

19. My Resume Bands-3 years Leadership (1 year) Church Bells (2.5 years) National Honor Society- 2 years Class Officer Vice President (1 year) President (2 years) Organizations FCCLA-3 years Secretary (1 year) Vice President (1 year) FBLA-3 years Reporter (1 year) Key Club-1 year Student Council-3 years QuizBowl-3 years Captain (1 year) Speech Team-2 years Bands-3 years Leadership (1 year) Church Bells (2.5 years) National Honor Society- 2 years Class Officer Vice President (1 year) President (2 years)

20. My Resume Other Activities Sophomore Pilgrim Poetry Out Loud Outdoor Ed Counselor Yearbook Tutoring Youth Group and Godparents National Merit Finalist Contender Honor Roll-3 years Soccer-2 years Volleyball-5 years Softball-8 years

21. Why Hire Me? Qualifications and Qualities: I have already held some jobs throughout the last five years or so. I’ve been a babysitter for family, friends, and neighbors since I was about 12 years old. I spent one year detasseling for Sloup/Thorell. Last summer, I was a WSIA at the Dowding Swimming Pool and assisted in teaching swimming lessons. I am currently employed at the Seward Café on the Square as a hostess and waitress. I’ve worked there for nearly 8 months and plan to continue until I go to college. I’ve also held many leadership positions throughout the various clubs and groups that I’m a part of at school, church, and in extracurricular activities. I’m hard-working, helpful, friendly, motivated, and a quick learner. I believe I would be a good hire in this occupation. Qualifications and Qualities: I have already held some jobs throughout the last five years or so. I’ve been a babysitter for family, friends, and neighbors since I was about 12 years old. I spent one year detasseling for Sloup/Thorell. Last summer, I was a WSIA at the Dowding Swimming Pool and assisted in teaching swimming lessons. I am currently employed at the Seward Café on the Square as a hostess and waitress. I’ve worked there for nearly 8 months and plan to continue until I go to college. I’ve also held many leadership positions throughout the various clubs and groups that I’m a part of at school, church, and in extracurricular activities. I’m hard-working, helpful, friendly, motivated, and a quick learner. I believe I would be a good hire in this occupation. Qualifications and Qualities: I have already held some jobs throughout the last five years or so. I’ve been a babysitter for family, friends, and neighbors since I was about 12 years old. I spent one year detasseling for Sloup/Thorell. Last summer, I was a WSIA at the Dowding Swimming Pool and assisted in teaching swimming lessons. I am currently employed at the Seward Café on the Square as a hostess and waitress. I’ve worked there for nearly 8 months and plan to continue until I go to college. I’ve also held many leadership positions throughout the various clubs and groups that I’m a part of at school, church, and in extracurricular activities. I’m hard-working, helpful, friendly, motivated, and a quick learner. I believe I would be a good hire in this occupation. Qualifications and Qualities: I have already held some jobs throughout the last five years or so. I’ve been a babysitter for family, friends, and neighbors since I was about 12 years old. I spent one year detasseling for Sloup/Thorell. Last summer, I was a WSIA at the Dowding Swimming Pool and assisted in teaching swimming lessons. I am currently employed at the Seward Café on the Square as a hostess and waitress. I’ve worked there for nearly 8 months and plan to continue until I go to college. I’ve also held many leadership positions throughout the various clubs and groups that I’m a part of at school, church, and in extracurricular activities. I’m hard-working, helpful, friendly, motivated, and a quick learner. I believe I would be a good hire in this occupation. Qualifications and Qualities: I have already held some jobs throughout the last five years or so. I’ve been a babysitter for family, friends, and neighbors since I was about 12 years old. I spent one year detasseling for Sloup/Thorell. Last summer, I was a WSIA at the Dowding Swimming Pool and assisted in teaching swimming lessons. I am currently employed at the Seward Café on the Square as a hostess and waitress. I’ve worked there for nearly 8 months and plan to continue until I go to college. I’ve also held many leadership positions throughout the various clubs and groups that I’m a part of at school, church, and in extracurricular activities. I’m hard-working, helpful, friendly, motivated, and a quick learner. I believe I would be a good hire in this occupation.

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