Editor
Scrutinises written material for a book or newspaper and shapes it into its best possible version.
Overview
An Editor is responsible for scrutinizing the written material of a book/newspaper and ensuring its best possible version. An Editor's job includes editing of Newspapers, Journals, Books, and Articles, Planning layout of publications, Writing leading articles on important subjects or events, etc.
Where they work
- Newspaper groups
- News agencies and News bureaus
- Magazines and Journals of different languages
- In-house publications of large corporate houses across India
Work environment
You will have a desk job and would require travelling for work. 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.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You have an eye for details
- You have leadership skills
- You are a careful and organised person
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in any subject combination.
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism/Mass Communication or any related field
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree and then follow it up with a Master's degree in English/Journalism/Mass Communication or a related field
Alternative route 3
- 1Pursue a Diploma course in Editing.
Forms, exams and applications
For admission to Bachelor's courses, institutions may have their own entrance exam. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) holds the biggest entrance exam all over India. Master's level entrance exams include those offered by the IIMC, Jamia Millia Islamia University, GGSIPU CET Exam, Delhi University, etc. Check the official notification for current eligibility and dates.
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Departments of Mass Communication/Mass Media. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, New Delhi
- Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
- Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
- University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra
- Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Mass Communication Research Centre, New Delhi
- Institute of Creative Excellence, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Garden City University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- YMCA Centre for Mass Media, New Delhi
- South Delhi Polytechnic for Women, New Delhi
- Sophia College for Women, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Sub-Editor
- 2Assistant Editor
- 3Editor
- 4Chief Editor/Managing Editor
- 5Editorial Director
Expected income
₹16,000 – ₹84,000 per month with experience
The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Copy Editor
Checks and edits the final written product for grammar, word choice and tone.
Commissioning Editor
Advises a publishing house on which books to publish and manages authors under contract.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Languages.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Malini Parthasarathy — The Chairperson of The Hindu Group of Publications (Pvt. Ltd). She is also the former Editor of The Hindu (2013-16). During her tenure as Editor, the Mumbai edition of The Hindu was launched on November 28, 2015, a major landmark in the 140 year-history of the newspaper. She was earlier Executive Editor of the paper from 1996 to 2004. She has been a political journalist for three decades and more, writing reports and editorials on major themes in Indian politics and on India's foreign policy, with a major focus on relations with Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 105 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Editor/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.