Resume Skills and Keywords for Magazine Editor 

Magazine editors are specialists in communication who organise, manage, and produce periodicals for readers. They use effective delegation of responsibilities to establish editorial calendars, develop story ideas, manage authors, edit content, and manage the production process. A magazine features editor is in charge of the publication's content and quality, as well as ensuring that stories are interesting and instructive.

Skills required for a Magazine Editor's role

  • Content Development
  • Traffic and Statistics Monitoring 
  • Content Optimization 
  • Team Collaboration 
  • Planning and  Coordination 
  • Research/Analytics 
  • Print/Digital Media 
  • Editing & Proofreading 
  • Graphic Design
  • Lifestyle
  • Online Publication
  • Photography

What recruiters look for in a Magazine Editor's resume: 

  • Skilled at generating story ideas and managing writing staff including freelance content producers.
  • Competent to approve content, appearance and layout of featured articles.
  • Adept at overseeing photography, design and artwork to be used in the publication.

What can make a Magazine Editor's resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in editing

  • Skilled magazine editor, familiar with multiple writing techniques to serve a variety of media platforms and marketing goals. Technically proficient in print, social media, and digital journalism, with a passion for multimedia storytelling.  Extremely innovative, with the capacity to garner record numbers of followers in both print and digital media. Facilitator with a proven track record of working with multi-disciplined professionals and teams. 

Targeted job description 

  • Send regular briefs to writers that include deadlines, writing style and fees.
  • Network actively at industry events.
  • Commission articles from writing staff and freelance content producers.
  • Proofread, edit and rewrite articles to meet publication standards.

Related academic background 

  • MJMC |  Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, New Delhi 2019 
  • BA (English) |  Delhi University 2016

Sample Resume of Magazine Editor in Text Format

SUNIDHI KHANNA 

Magazine Editor

 9029309044 | sunidhikhanna@gmail.com | Delhi, India 

SUMMARY 

Skilled magazine editor, familiar with multiple writing techniques to serve a variety of media platforms and marketing goals. Technically proficient in print, social media, and digital journalism, with a passion for multimedia storytelling.  Extremely innovative, with the capacity to garner record numbers of followers in both print and digital media. Facilitator with a proven track record of working with multi-disciplined professionals and teams. 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 

Magazine Editor

Talent Zone Consultants, Delhi | 2019 - 2021 

  • Worked simultaneously on multiple projects based on a deadline schedule 
  • Coordinated and wrote content to be published in blogs and magazines 
  • Managed print magazine editing and production workflow 
  • Selected and finalized contractual terms with contributors to publications including authors, photographers, printers  and freelancers 
  • Ensured publication schedules are met according to schedule 
  • Reviewed, edited and rewrote copy as necessary to ensure all documents meet objectives for publication 

Sub-Editor

Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Delhi | 2016 - 2019 

  • Handled reprint requests, responded to licensing issues , resolved complaints from contributors, and managed  disputes regarding published content 
  • Demonstrated expertise on compliance and regulatory industry trends 
  • Edited content for clarity, impact, and practical application to the compliance industry 
  • Coordinated product launches with marketing plans and oversaw print production, layouts, covers, printer selection 
  • Managed daily presence and workflow of news, newsletters, social media, and other brand assets 
  • Engaged with the readership and developed sources using strong editorial judgment 
  • Organized editorial projects simultaneously for long-term and short-term deadlines 

EDUCATION 

  • MJMC |  Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, New Delhi 2019 
  • BA (English) |  Delhi University 2016 

SKILLS 

  • Content Development
  • Traffic and Statistics Monitoring 
  • Content Optimization 
  • Team Collaboration 
  • Planning and  Coordination 
  • Research/Analytics 
  • Print/Digital Media 
  • Editing & Proofreading 

VOLUNTEERING 

Volunteer | RJ Food Distribution Center, Delhi 2018 - 2019 

  • Trained 20 new volunteers, helping them develop a strong commitment to community service. 
  • Assisted with preparing food and dishing out meals to over 200 people per day. 

LANGUAGES 

  • Hindi 
  • English