iSearch Editor By Sophie Charron Technology Literacy Class Block AB By Sophie Charron Technology Literacy Class Block AB

Why Am I Interested? I know people who are book editors, and I want to learn more about what they do. I love to read, and have always wanted to read author’s drafts.

What can editors do? Can work for small or large businesses Don’t just look for a few mistakes Work alone or in big groups Can work for small or large businesses Don’t just look for a few mistakes Work alone or in big groups

What are the working conditions like? Can work in many different areas – Newspapers, magazines, books Can work at home or in the office-- flexible Can work in many different areas – Newspapers, magazines, books Can work at home or in the office-- flexible

What Type of College Education Do You Need? At least a bachelors degree—more college and studying is better Companies are more likely to hire you when you have a better degree

What is a Sample Career Path? Level 1 – Editorial Assistant Level 2 – Assistant Editor Level 3 - Editor Level 4 - Managing Editor Level 1 – Editorial Assistant Level 2 – Assistant Editor Level 3 - Editor Level 4 - Managing Editor

What are the Minimum Wages in a Few States? Massacusetts - $8 Arizona- $7.65 Minnesota- $6.15 Verrmont- $8.46 Massacusetts - $8 Arizona- $7.65 Minnesota- $6.15 Verrmont- $8.46

What are 2 Laws having to do with Youth working under the age of 18? Youth may not work more than 18 hours a school week Youth may not start working before 7 AM and have to stop before 7 PM Youth may not work more than 18 hours a school week Youth may not start working before 7 AM and have to stop before 7 PM

ZAPPOS.COM Number of employees in US are 1,843 Headquarters are in: Henderson, Nevada Rank on CNN Top 100 Companies: 6 Average annual pay at this company is $52,238 This company does have 100% of health care Number of employees in US are 1,843 Headquarters are in: Henderson, Nevada Rank on CNN Top 100 Companies: 6 Average annual pay at this company is $52,238 This company does have 100% of health care

2 Companies Hiring For an Editing Job Are… The Express – Lock Haven, PA – Editor/Writer McGraw Hill – Chicago, IL – Senior Editor The Express – Lock Haven, PA – Editor/Writer McGraw Hill – Chicago, IL – Senior Editor

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