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Editor

Media and Advertising

  • Average Salary

    RM2000 - RM 4000

  • Career Trends

  • Compability

What is Editor?

Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2000 - RM 4000

Example of a Job Position

Copy Editor
Editor
Features Editor
Managing Editor
News Editor
Newspaper Copy Editor
Sports Editor

Task

? Preparing , editing , or to rewrite the script to increase the interest (the reader), or supervise others who perform this task ? Develop a story or idea by considering the contents of the reader interest ? Checking facts, dates , and statistics contained in the articles using standard reference sources ? Checking the script to find and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and wording ? Review and approve the proposed proofread before publication is done

Knowledge

Communication and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and techniques and methods of dissemination. Includes alternative ways to inform and entertain through writing, verbal, and visual media.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Skills

Instructions

Teach others how to do things

Writing

Communicate effectively through writing that suits the needs of the audience

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Consideration and Decision Making

Consider the shortcomings and advantages of potential action choices to choose the most appropriate action.

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Capability

  • 1

    Fluency of Ideas - The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

  • 2

    Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). See more occupations related to this ability.

  • 3

    Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

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