In this requirements guide for Editors, you will find out what do you need to become an Editor and what it takes to become one.

After reading this, you will be able to plan for your future if you want to be an Editor.

Generally, employers are looking for Editors who have a Bachelors degree. They also prefer someone who is good in Reading Comprehension and Writing.

1 common question that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become An Editor or what courses do I need to take.

We did a survey to ask other Editors what did they major in college or university and here are the most popular majors that came up.

Employers generally prefer Editors with a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or English. They also prefer candidates with mass- or cross-media experience.

You will need a considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be An Editor.

For example: An accountant must complete 4 years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

To become An Editor, you will need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training or vocational training.

Most Editors have 2 to 4 years work experience and 1 to 3 months job training.

To increase your chances of getting a job, you can look for job training while studying to be one.

No license or certification required for Editors

We asked other Editors if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Just like any other job, you will need some know-hows to do the job. To become a successful Editors you need to acquire knowledge in these 5 key areas.