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Magazine editor help?

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please give me info on being a magazine editor and answer the following:

(1) how to start off your career as a magazine editor

(2) how much do magazine editors make a month?

(3) what does the job intail?

(4) how would you go about getting a job at cosmogirl, seventeen,teen vogue etc.?

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  1. How to Become a Magazine Editor

    Aim for a college degree in journalism or English, or take writing and editing classes. Build up your vocabulary, grammar skills and current events knowledge by regularly reading different magazines, newspapers and journals.

    Call various magazines to find out if they are hiring interns. Write a letter to the head of the department at companies where you would like to work. Submit information on your academic background and experience and include the reason for choosing the magazine.

    Gain writing and publishing experience by getting involved in your local magazines. Write articles and editorials and offer to help with the other functions such as layout. Some editors start as researchers. Join trade associations to network.

    Once you think that you are ready for a magazine editing position, begin your search for a job. There are a range of positions to consider including senior editor, associate editor, assistant editor and assignments editor. Prepare your resume and samples of your work. Ask people where you previously worked if they will give references.

    Search the classified section of the newspapers for any editorial job openings in your area. Send your resume to apply for any editorial position that fits your experience and academic background.

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