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editorial assistant
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An Editorial Assistant writes articles and does essential proofreading on commissioned articles before submitting them to the editor. Their role is to provide direct support and managerial assistance to editors by answering phones, taking messages, running errands, and performing other tasks as needed. Their responsibilities are to proof read and edit texts, create content, conduct interviews, accompany editors on business trips and various conferences, and oversee freelance writers to make sure that they will submit commissioned articles on time.

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Avg Pay: $41K
Jobs: 64
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Avg Pay: $46K
Jobs: 561

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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in History
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,316Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Journalism
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,326Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in English
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,429Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Arts (m.a.) in Classics
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,489Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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2.8 years
$44K
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2.13 years
Entry
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