An Editorial Assistant provides administrative support to the editorial department. They are expected to read manuscripts, send out proofs, organise and arrange files and ensure smooth operations all around. With time and experience they can also be promoted to a higher post such as Managing Editor or Assistant Editor.
Personal Competencies
• You like to pay attention to details
• You are proficient in languages and grammar
• You have good communication skills
• You like to work in teams
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any subject combination
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in English, any Languages, Journalism or any related field OR
Complete Bachelor's degree and then opt for a Master's degree in English, Journalism or a related field OR
Pursue Diploma courses or online courses in Editing
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Departments of English/Journalism.
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, Gujarat
4. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
6. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune Maharashtra
7. Farook College, Kozhikode, Kerala
8. Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. NSHM School of Media and Design, Kolkata, West Bengal
2. Institute of Creative Excellence, Kolkata, West Bengal
3, Garden City University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
4. Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5.Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, Uttrakhand
6, Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
7. Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8. Sophia College for Women, Mumbai, Maharashtra
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 groups across India, News agencies and News bureaus, Magazines and Journals in English and vernacular languages, In-house publications of large corporate houses.
Work Environment: You will have a desk job and it would not require travelling. Working hours are 10 to 12 hours everyday for 6 to 7 days a week, depending upon the organization, You might also have the option of working from home. You can find part-time work and contractual jobs and being self employed is also an option.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Alice Priestley is an Editorial Assistant and Freelance Copywriter with a history of working in online and print magazines, partwork and book publishing. She has worked with Hachette Partworks, She is skilled in Subediting, Copywriting, Biblio, Microsoft Office, InDesign and Word- press. She has a Master's (MA.) focused in Creative Writing from Loughborough University.*
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
NCS Code: NA | AMM029• You like to pay attention to details
• You are proficient in languages and grammar
• You have good communication skills
• You like to work in teams
1. Complete 10+2 in any subject combination
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in English, any Languages, Journalism or any related field
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree and then opt for a Master's degree in English, Journalism or a related field
OR
Pursue Diploma courses or online courses in Editing
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Departments of English/Journalism.
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, Gujarat
4. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
6. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune Maharashtra
7. Farook College, Kozhikode, Kerala
8. Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. NSHM School of Media and Design, Kolkata, West Bengal
2. Institute of Creative Excellence, Kolkata, West Bengal
3, Garden City University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
4. Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5.Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, Uttrakhand
6, Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
7. Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8. Sophia College for Women, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Ranking/2023/Ranking.html
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 groups across India, News agencies and News bureaus, Magazines and Journals in English and vernacular languages, In-house publications of large corporate houses.
Work Environment: You will have a desk job and it would not require travelling. Working hours are 10 to 12 hours everyday for 6 to 7 days a week, depending upon the organization, You might also have the option of working from home. You can find part-time work and contractual jobs and being self employed is also an option.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Assistant Editor → Editor → Chief Editor /Managing Editor → Editorial Director
The approx. salary of an Editorial Assistant ranges between INR 10,000 - 37,000* and more per month.
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Editorial_Assistant/Salary
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Alice Priestley is an Editorial Assistant and Freelance Copywriter with a history of working in online and print magazines, partwork and book publishing. She has worked with Hachette Partworks, She is skilled in Subediting, Copywriting, Biblio, Microsoft Office, InDesign and Word- press. She has a Master's (MA.) focused in Creative Writing from Loughborough University.*
Source: https://the-dots.com/users/alice-priestley-224817
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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