A Commissioning Editor advises a publishing house on which books to publish. A Commissioning Editor also performs a managerial role to authors under contract. He/she ensures the timely submission of scripts to the publishing house and also makes sure that the deadline is strictly followed In book publishing.
Personal Competencies
• You have good verbal and written communication skills
• You possess a sharp eye for detail
• You have sound analytical skills
• You can handle pressure well
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 +2 in any subiect combination
2. Pursue a Bachelor's degree preferably in Mass Communication/Publishing/Digital Publishing OR
Pursue a Bachelor's degree in any discipline and opt for a Master's degree in Mass Communication/Media Science OR
Pursue a Diploma in Mass Communication/ Digital Media
For admissions, entrance exams are conducted by institutions auch as the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Jamia Millia Islamia University, GGSIPU CET Exam, University of Delhi etc.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Mass Communication/Mass media.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, New Delhi
2. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
3. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
4. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar,
6. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
7. Osmania University, Hyderabad
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. NSHM School of Media and Design, Kolkata
2. Institute of Creative Excellence, Kolkata
3. Garden City University, Bengaluru
4. Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai
5.Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun
6. Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai
7. Loyola College, Chennai
8. Sophia College for Women, Mumbai
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 25,000 -2,00,000* for UG courses, and between INR 10,000 - 500,000* for Diploma in Journalism.
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Newspaper houses, News agencies, Magazines, Websites, Publishing houses, Advertising companies, Radio and TV stations, etc.
Work Environment: Your work will mainly be office-based with some outside visits for meetings. Work practices are increasingly dependent on the internet and web-based technologies, and working hours typically include extra hours.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
COMMISSIONING EDITOR
NCS Code: NA | AMM018• You have good verbal and written communication skills
• You possess a sharp eye for detail
• You have sound analytical skills
• You can handle pressure well
1. Complete 10 +2 in any subiect combination
2. Pursue a Bachelor's degree preferably in Mass Communication/Publishing/Digital Publishing
OR
Pursue a Bachelor's degree in any discipline and opt for a Master's degree in Mass Communication/Media Science
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Mass Communication/ Digital Media
For admissions, entrance exams are conducted by institutions auch as the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Jamia Millia Islamia University, GGSIPU CET Exam, University of Delhi etc.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Mass Communication/Mass media.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, New Delhi
2. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
3. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
4. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar,
6. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
7. Osmania University, Hyderabad
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. NSHM School of Media and Design, Kolkata
2. Institute of Creative Excellence, Kolkata
3. Garden City University, Bengaluru
4. Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai
5.Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun
6. Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai
7. Loyola College, Chennai
8. Sophia College for Women, Mumbai
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Ranking/2023/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 25,000 -2,00,000* for UG courses, and between INR 10,000 - 500,000* for Diploma in Journalism.
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Newspaper houses, News agencies, Magazines, Websites, Publishing houses, Advertising companies, Radio and TV stations, etc.
Work Environment: Your work will mainly be office-based with some outside visits for meetings. Work practices are increasingly dependent on the internet and web-based technologies, and working hours typically include extra hours.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Editorial Assistant → Assistant Editor → Commissioning Editor → Senior Commissioning Editor → Editorial Director
The approx. salary of a Commissioning Editor ranges between INR 25,000 - 84,000* and more per month.
Source - https://www.payscale.com/
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
commissioning editor, senior commissioning editor, assistant editor