editorial assistant
Magazine staff member
An editorial assistant supports the work of editors at publishing houses, magazines, newspapers, or other media organizations.
The role typically involves administrative tasks—managing correspondence, scheduling, maintaining files—alongside editorial work like proofreading, fact-checking, and evaluating submissions.
It's often an entry-level position for those pursuing careers in publishing: She started as an editorial assistant and worked her way up to senior editor.
- proofreaderOne who corrects texts
- red penWriting tool for edits
- track changesEdit visibility feature
- style guidePublication formatting rules
- internSupervised workplace learner
manuscript · copyeditor · deadline · submissions · slush pile · galley · markup · fact-checking · first reader · publishing house · publishing industry · desk · coffee run · query letter · cover letter · literary · magazine · journal
editorial assistanteditor-in-chief
Publication's top authority
executive editor · managing editor · editorial director · senior editor · publisher
editorial assistantdecision-maker
One with choosing power
boss · principal · supervisor · manager · creative director
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