Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

The editor-in-chief develops the content and makes key publishing decisions, for example in a magazine or newspaper. He tracks the development and writing of publications, works with department editors and authors, and ultimately reports on progress to the publisher or board of directors. Writers, editors, or artists learn to become editor-in-chief, gain more responsibility, make more money, and finally gain even more media exposure.

Steps

1. 1 Earn a bachelor's degree in journalism, mass communication, media, Russian, or another writing field. Although education has never been a prerequisite for writers, most publishers still prefer to hire people who have both experience and education as editor-in-chief.
2. 2 Learn the style of the Associated Press, which is the industry standard for most media coverage. Accredited journalism education programs teach this style, but writers and editors can easily purchase relevant materials on their own to stay informed. Many newspapers and magazines are based on the style of the Associated Press news agency, to which the publishing house's own rules have been added.A necessary skill is the ability to quickly learn new rules.
3. 3 Work in this area as much as possible. Write for a newspaper in an educational institution, edit a magazine in a small town, proofread newsletters (firms or institutions), or create a website. The more experience you have in the field of journalism in various places, the more in demand you will become for your current and future employers.
4. 4 Strike the right balance between magazine and creative styles. Write a few short stories in a magazine or internet blog, or take the assignment to write a few essays on specific topics. Focus on correct grammar, interesting quotes and vivid imagery, but be objective.
5. 5 Try yourself as a leader. Learn to be an editor-in-chief by working hard and honing your skills. Many journalists can work 10 to 15 years in journalism in positions such as assistant editor, literary editor, art editor, and deputy editor-in-chief before being promoted to editor-in-chief.
6. 6 Prepare a portfolio of your best work. Save your copyright notes, page layouts, editorial statistics, and a list of business contacts; put the best of these materials in a folder or burn it on disk for showing to potential employers during interviews.
7. 7 Contact only those publishers for which you have sufficient qualifications, and work in which you are truly interested. Stay on top of changes in the industry, demonstrate to potential employers that you have done the necessary research and understand what the publisher wants from its editors.

Tips

• Start with entry-level positions and work your way up when you feel ready for it. Working as a general news reporter will provide you with the necessary portfolio to help you in your future editorial interviews.
• Keep writing and learning. Journalism is a rapidly changing field, so consider pursuing a Master's Degree or Creative Writing Certificate in order to keep up with the demands of the times.

Warnings

• Take your time to occupy a high position. Most of the editors-in-chief are not just college graduates. They have years of experience in copyright writing and editing, proofreading, and college degrees, all of which have helped them develop the skills they need to get the job.