Editorial Assistant
Provides administrative support to an editorial department — manuscripts, proofs and files.
Overview
An Editorial Assistant provides administrative support to the editorial department. They are expected to read manuscripts, send out proofs, organise and arrange files and ensure smooth operations all around. With time and experience they can also be promoted to a higher post such as Managing Editor or Assistant Editor.
Where they work
- Newspaper groups across India
- News agencies and News bureaus
- Magazines and Journals in English and vernacular languages
- In-house publications of large corporate houses
Work environment
You will have a desk job and it would not require travelling. Working hours are 10 to 12 hours everyday for 6 to 7 days a week, depending upon the organization. You might also have the option of working from home. You can find part-time work and contractual jobs and being self-employed is also an option.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to pay attention to details
- You are proficient in languages and grammar
- You have good communication skills
- You like to work in teams
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in any subject combination.
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree in English, any Languages, Journalism or any related field
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree and then opt for a Master's degree in English, Journalism or a related field
Alternative route 3
- 1Pursue Diploma courses or online courses in Editing.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the Departments of English/Journalism. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, New Delhi
- Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
- Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
- University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra
- Farook College, Kozhikode, Kerala
- Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- NSHM School of Media and Design, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Institute of Creative Excellence, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Garden City University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Sophia College for Women, Mumbai, Maharashtra
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Assistant Editor
- 2Editor
- 3Chief Editor/Managing Editor
- 4Editorial Director
Expected income
₹10,000 – ₹37,000 per month and more
The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Editor
Scrutinises written material for a book or newspaper and shapes it into its best possible version.
Proofreader
Reads an entire text before publication and makes sure it is free of errors.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Languages.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Alice Priestley — An Editorial Assistant and Freelance Copywriter with a history of working in online and print magazines, partwork and book publishing. She has worked with Hachette Partworks. She is skilled in Subediting, Copywriting, Biblio, Microsoft Office, InDesign and Wordpress. She has a Master's (M.A.) focused in Creative Writing from Loughborough University.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 107 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Editorial_Assistant/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.