Unleash the ways to become a Fashion Editor

Unleash the ways to become a Fashion Editor

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Updated on Sep 1, 2021 20:56 IST

By Richha Bhatnagar

 

Fashion is not set in stone; it loves to change. It's inescapable; wherever you go, it will follow you. ‘Live fashion and breathe fashion' - If you are born with this zeal then you have a long way to go with a career in fashion.

 

A fashion editor is a professional who has gained expertise in creating content pertaining to fashion. An established editor can go on to write columns and articles for various fashion magazines and newspapers to share his informed perspective and valuable opinion on the fashion industry and its trends and developments.

 

Fashion editors work closely with the editor-in-chief of a magazine or website, and producer of a television show. Fashion editors develop an understanding and appreciation of the fashion scenario and trends as they go on to be opinion makers for the fashion industry. The profile requires great aesthetic sense and a knack for fashion to understand trends and also the target audience.

 

Fashion editors can work with various publications across magazines, newspapers and Internet to gain relevant experience in the field. As part of the standard skill set for a career in writing and editing, Fashion editors are proficient in conducting interviews to gain insight and information that they translate into meaningful writing. It is a versatile job that requires specialization in various arenas of fashion including apparel, shoes & accessories and also cosmetics.

 

Besides the standard skill set for the profile, making a successful career as a fashion editor requires great networking abilities to build strong contacts in the industry circles. The job requires staying in touch with various PR companies to get updates on news and events in the industry. Fashion editors have to live up to the expectations of the dynamic fashion industry, the fashionistas and the amateur reader alike as they map fashion trends and strive to deliver stylish content.

 

Job profile of a fashion editor:

 

  • Read copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax
  • Rewrite and edit copy to add to the readability
  • Create new content ideas
  • Select appropriate photos in sync with fashion trends
  • Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources
  • Coordinate with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing directors, and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems

 

Eligibility criteria:

 

  • Should have a bachelor's degree in fine arts or journalism
  • A master's degree in fashion designing or merchandising will be an added advantage
  • Must have completed internship from any fashion publication
  • Production assistants can get promotion as assistant editor or fashion editor
  • Should have minimum work experience as a production assistant in any television show or magazine

 

Must have skills to become a fashion editor:

 

  • Excellent networking abilities and contacts in the fashion industry
  • Strong creative and communication skills
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Ability to plan effectively
  • Ability to coordinate with a team of photographers, writers and freelancers
  • Aptitude to perform under pressure conditions

 

Career prospects:

 

Career prospects as a fashion editor are pretty good if you understand your job profile and responsibilities assigned to you.

 

In the years to come, it is expected that the employment for fashion editors will grow by 10 to 20 per cent.

 

Apart from full-time employment as fashion editors or writers, professionals can also choose to work as fashion bloggers or freelance writers.

 

Remuneration:

 

A fresher in the industry can earn around Rs 20,000 a month. After gaining 3-4 years of experience, the remuneration can go up to Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000 a month. Senior fashion editors can earn up to Rs 1.5 lakh per month.

 

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