Editorial Assistant Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does an Editorial Assistant Do?
Editorial assistants support the editorial staff at all stages of the publication process of newspapers, websites, online newsletters, books and journals. They collect, verify and process information, acquire permits and deal with rights. Editorial assistants act as point of contact for the editorial staff, schedule appointments and interviews. They proofread and give recommendations on the content.
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Where Do I Start?
Desktop Publishing
The creation of documents using page layout skills on a computer. Desktop publishing software can generate layouts and produce typographic quality text and images.
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Skills You Need to Become an Editorial Assistant
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialDesktop Publishing knowledge
The creation of documents using page layout skills on a computer. Desktop publishing software can generate layouts and produce typographic quality text and images.
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EssentialEditorial Standards knowledge
The guidelines on how to deal with and report on privacy, children, and death according to impartiality, and other standards.
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EssentialPress Law knowledge
The laws concerning the licensing of books and the freedom of expression in all products of the media.
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EssentialMedia Law knowledge
Set of laws related to the entertainment and telecommunications industry and regulatory activities within the fields of broadcasting, advertising, censorship, and online services.
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EssentialDatabase Management Systems knowledge
The tools for creating, updating and managing databases, such as Oracle, MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
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EssentialLinguistics knowledge
The scientific study of language and its three aspects, language form, language meaning, and language in context.
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EssentialAdapt To Type Of Media skill
Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.
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EssentialCheck Correctness Of Information skill
Check if the information contains factual errors, is reliable, and has news value.
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EssentialConsult Information Sources skill
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
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EssentialStructure Information skill
Organise information using systematic methods such as mental models and according to given standards in order to facilitate user information processing and understanding with respect to the specific requirements and …
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EssentialManage Information Sources skill
Identify relevant internal and external information sources and providers. Organise the information workflow and define information deliverables.
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EssentialUse Spreadsheets skill
Use spreadsheet documents for organisation, analysis and data storage in tabular form.
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EssentialUse Word Processing Software skill
Use computer software applications for composition, editing, formatting, and printing of any sort of written material.
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OptionalAudio Editing Software knowledge
The various software for editing and generating audio, such as Adobe Audition, Soundforge, and Power Sound Editor.
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OptionalAuthoring Software knowledge
The software that provides pre-programmed elements which allow the development of interactive multimedia applications in order to edit, structure and lay out content intended for publication.
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OptionalSearch Engines knowledge
The methods and techniques to navigate search engines and find information quickly.
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OptionalWriting Techniques knowledge
The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.
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OptionalInterview People skill
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
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OptionalParticipate In Editorial Meetings skill
Participate in meetings with fellow editors and journalists to discuss possible topics and to divide the tasks and workload.
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OptionalSearch Databases skill
Search for information or people using databases.
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OptionalUse Specific Writing Techniques skill
Use writing techniques depending on the type of media, the genre, and the story.
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OptionalAnswer Incoming Calls skill
Respond to customers' inquiries and provide customers with appropriate information.
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OptionalEdit Scripts skill
Rewrite scripts. Change dialogue. Mark scripts with relevant information for post-production.
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OptionalEvaluate Interview Reports skill
Assess the quality and plausibility of the interview results on the basis of the documentation while taking various factors into account such as the weighting scale.
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OptionalSelect Scripts skill
Select the scripts that are going to be converted into motion pictures.
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