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An Executive Editor organizes, supervises and participates in the management and development of all copy submitted for publication. Their role is to work with editors and designers on the development of the editorial calendar, and set and enforce deadlines for a copy. Their responsibilities are to consult with editors, designers and publishing managers on content for each issue, provide evaluations of manuscripts to editors, supervise the submission process and tracking system, conduct negotiations with writers and agents, issue and record contracts with writers and agents, ensure that timely payments are made to the contributors, maintain liaisons between the author, associate editor and c...

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  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Journalism
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$33,715Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • 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 Degree in Journalism
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,326Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Arts (m.a.) in Journalism
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$33,715Type: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
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10.5 years
$69K
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3.02 years
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