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Humanity, honestness and clarity/transparency in the assigned tasks/duties.

Editors-in-chief need to have a strong command of language and writing so that they can confidently maintain their audience, voice, and scope—both in their own writing, and when determining if submitted or solicited articles are appropriate for their publication. Strong leadership.

Strong attention to detail: Attention to detail involves the ability to recognize both small and large details with a high level of consistent accuracy. An editor-in-chief needs to have strong attention to detail to ensure consistency in the style and tone of their publications.

An editor-in-chief must have exceptional writing and editing skills, relevant to company needs. The writing and editing skills needed to lead a successful online editorial team differ from those necessary for a print publication. The ability to produce outstanding content relative to the intended audience is a necessity.

The capacity to understand the reader base and know the types of content readers want is essential for an editor-in-chief. As the person who approves all story ideas, the editor-in-chief knows the types of content that draws readers in and keeps them coming back and uses good judgment to avoid pieces that may be offensive to readers. He keeps up with the latest trends and news that affect target readers to generate and publish timely and compelling content.

A great deal of work goes into publishing a print or online publication, so the editor-in-chief must be well organized to manage every aspect. He is responsible for creating and maintaining a well-rounded editorial calendar, filled with fresh content for readers to enjoy

An editor-in-chief is a natural leader with the ability to engage and inspire writers and editors to complete their best work. He listens to the suggestions and opinions of others to make the publication a collaborative work. When providing feedback to the editorial team, he does so in a way that is helpful, not hurtful and demeaning. He earns the respect of the team and is someone subordinates respect and admire.

A quick learner. Because of the rapidly changing nature of the web and the steep learning curve they will have to go through once in position, a quick learner is vital. You need somebody with a proven track record of taking on new skills at a fast pace and capable of self-learning.

To become an editor-in-chief, you need a minimum of a four-year bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism or another related field. Certain employers may also accept candidates who have a degree in a specialized field relevant to the publication's primary content focus. For example, a bachelor's degree in education may be acceptable to a magazine that publishes content for teachers.

While working toward your degree, consider taking part in an internship program at a local newspaper, magazine or publishing company, if your school offers it. You might also consider working on your school's newspaper staff to gain experience. Many schools offer a copyediting certificate program as well, which can give you helpful knowledge and experience that might separate you from other candidates when applying for editing jobs after graduation.

You need to gain as much relevant work experience as possible to become editor-in-chief. Most employers prefer candidates who have at least five years of experience working in publishing as an editor. Certain publications also prefer candidates who have experience within the specific industry of their publication. For example, fashion magazines may require their editor-in-chief to have extensive knowledge and expertise in the fashion industry.

You should begin gaining relevant work experience as early as possible. If your schedule allows it, get a part-time job as a copywriter or editorial assistant at a local newspaper, magazine or publishing company while you are in college. Upon graduation, you can begin looking for full-time work as a junior editor.

Professional certifications enable you to prove your qualifications to present and future employers. Editors can earn professional certifications in copyediting to gain advanced knowledge of their role, develop new skills, prove and enhance existing skills and further advance their career. Three of the most common certifications for copyediting include:

Writer's Digest Copyediting Certification: This 10-week course covers the fundamentals of grammar and punctuation as well as the guidelines for form and composition, and it teaches you how to write using style guides and advanced copyediting skills. Throughout the course, you complete critiqued writing assignments and quizzes to test your knowledge. At the end of the course, you have two additional weeks to prepare for and successfully pass the final examination. Students who complete all assignments and pass the final exam receive documentation from Writer's Digest that shows completion of the course.

Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing: The American Copy Editors Society (ACES) and Poynter Institute's News University teamed up to create the Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing program. This certification is a six-course, self-paced program that covers the standards, essential skills and best practices of editing.

Advanced Editing Certificate Program: ACES and Poynter Institute also offer the Advanced Editing Certificate Program. This advanced certification is a two-part program that includes the ACES In-Depth Online Group Seminar and the Accurate, Audience-Focused Editing Course Pack. The first part of the program is a four-week, faculty-led program that focuses on substantive editing and critical-thinking skills, while the second part of the program comprises seven self-paced courses that help experienced editors refine their skills.

You need to gain as much relevant work experience as possible to become editor-in-chief. Most employers prefer candidates who have at least five years of experience working in publishing as an editor. Certain publications also prefer candidates who have experience within the specific industry of their publication. For example, fashion magazines may require their editor-in-chief to have extensive knowledge and expertise in the fashion industry.

You should begin gaining relevant work experience as early as possible. If your schedule allows it, get a part-time job as a copywriter or editorial assistant at a local newspaper, magazine or publishing company while you are in college. Upon graduation, you can begin looking for full-time work as a junior editor.

The role of editor-in-chief is a managerial-level role that requires a combination of formal education, industry expertise and real-world experience. Many editors-in-chief begin their careers as copywriters, journalists, junior editors or editorial assistants. They then work their way up to the position of editor-in-chief by first earning promotions to associate editor, senior editor and deputy editor. Once you have attained the role of editor-in-chief, you become the highest-ranking professional within the editorial team.

Editors-in-chief require several hard and soft skills to be successful in their role, including the following:

Proofreading: Proofreading skills involve the ability to identify errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, style and tone while reading written text.

Copyediting: Copyediting skills involve revising written text to improve readability while also ensuring the information is accurate, consistent and free of omissions or repetitiveness.

Communication skills: These skills involve the ability to clearly and professionally communicate information orally and in writing. Editors-in-chief need strong communication skills to provide feedback to copywriters, journalists and editors in a positive manner that encourages growth and change when necessary.

Excellent editorial judgment: An editor-in-chief must know how to fact-check articles and references for accuracy. They also need to identify whether the content is appropriate for publishing and determine the right time to publish the content.

Leadership skills: Leadership skills involve the ability to guide others in a manner that results in success for the entire group. As the highest-ranking position on the editorial staff, the editor-in-chief must motivate, encourage and provide instruction to the other members of the editorial team to lead the publication to success.

Interpersonal skills: These skills involve the ability to communicate professionally and build strong relationships with people you meet in person. An editor-in-chief has supervisory authority over their team and represents their team at social events and gatherings, so they need to have strong listening skills, empathy and the ability to build positive professional relationships.

Organization and time-management: An editor-in-chief needs excellent organization and time-management skills to ensure they can prioritize tasks, plan and complete projects by their deadlines, remember important details and maximize their efficiency and productivity.

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To become an editor-in-chief, you need a minimum of a four-year bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism or another related field. Certain employers may also accept candidates who have a degree in a specialized field relevant to the publication's primary content focus.

Writing and Editing Skills. An editor-in-chief must have exceptional writing and editing skills, relevant to company needs. ...

Ability to Identify Appropriate Content. ...

Exceptional Organizational Skills and Attention to Detail. ...

Ability to Lead a Team.

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An Editor-in-Chief is assigned to the manuscript and decides whether to send the manuscript out to review. If the decision is not to send the manuscript for review, the Editor-in-Chief contacts the author with the decision. ... The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision.