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What You'll Do: The primary job of an editor is to polish a work so that it is attractive, easy to understand, and free of technical errors. The most common technical errors include improper spelling, poor grammar, and flawed usage of punctuation. After revising a submitted draft, you will rewrite the article in presentable form. In many cases, you will offer the client suggestions on how to make the written work better. This might include headline and title suggestions, format and layout suggestions, or style and tone suggestions. Some writers may come to you with several versions of a text and ask you which one you believe is best. Others may want to work side-by-side with you from start to finish. Your duties will really depend on where you work, your clients' demands, and how large the organization is.

You'll likely work in an office-type environment in front of a computer for many hours a day. Full-time work is typical, but you probably put many extras hours into your work when deadlines are nearing.

Education and Training: Most people who hold professional editing jobs have four-year college degrees in a related field such as English, journalism, or communications. Some may need to have in-depth knowledge about a particular subject like health or fashion in order to be considered for a position.

The majority of employers want to see at least one year of work-related experience on a resume, but two or three years is preferred. This experience can be gained through an internship, volunteering, or a temporary job. In-depth knowledge of English and computers is highly recommended.

If you work in audio or video editing, you will need to learn how to use advanced digital equipment in order to do much of the editing.

The Future: The editing profession is expected to experience zero growth through 2020. That means competition for available jobs will be keen. The advantage will go to those professionals who have developed a comfort level with online media and a variety of electronic and digital tools.

The Pay: Annual salaries for Editors in the U.S. range from $28,800 to $96,800, with the average median annual wage hitting $52,300 in 2011 as per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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