Jobs in the Magazine Industry

Editor
An editor oversees the compilation of a magazine to ensure it is produced according to the editorial vision. In other works to make sure it suits the target audience, meets any legal requirements, fits the original brief etc.
Larger magazines usually have an Editor in Chief who will have other editors such as news editors and picture editors who they will delegate responsibilities to with regards to style and content, but the final magazine will have to be approved my the Editor in Chief and Publisher.
Editors need technical skills in photography and image manipulation as well as journalism in order to critically edit the content of the magazine as well as team leading and communication skills.

Photographer
A Photographer captures the images for the magazine, shooting the subjects on location usually on digital cameras but sometimes on film to be scanned into editing software at a later date.
Photographers need to be very skilled in operating camera equipment as well as being creative and experienced in capturing quality images.
They need to be able to take direction and work to briefs and strict deadlines.
A Photographer also needs to be able to communicate with their subject and get a performance from models, making them feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.

Picture Editor
The Picture Editor takes the images captured by the Photographer/s and uses image editing software such as Photoshop to edit and manipulate them.
To do this job takes an expansive knowledge of editing software and expertise on all Abode and similar software packages.
You must also be able to work to deadlines and with detailed instruction as well as be able to utilise personal creative decisions.