The following subjects are widely considered useful for aspiring journalists: * English Literature * Economics * Journalism
Major in it at college. Then apply for the job.
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you need to become a member on the forms and then you may see a form asking you about becoming an editor good luck
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In order to become a resume editor, you will first need to be a writer. Most people who are resume editors also have a bachelors degree in English, journalism, or communications. http://degreedirectory.org/articles/How_Do_I_Become_a_Professional_Resume_Editor.html
Although wanting to edit just resumes greatly limits you, you can become a resume editor by setting up a website that outlines the services you will offer. You also need to charge.
what matters more is your major in college. you wont become an editor with just a high school diploma
Nursing you need to major in nursing in order to become a nurse and work at a hospital.
Course work in English, Literaterature and/or Journalism would be helpful. So might Communications (think editor as in newspaper).
Psychology.
To become a movie editor you must go to college and learn mass communication and video production.
Cornelia Walter was the second editor of the Boston Transcript, making her the first woman to become the editor of a major American Daily newspaper in the United States. She held the position from 1842-1847, after her elder brother, Lynde Walter, who had helped establish the Transcript and was the original editor passed away.