Suggested College Majors for a Job as an Editor-In-Chief

Laurie Reeves reports:

"One of the key roles of an editor-in-chief of a newspaper, magazine or television news program is to inspire and motivate the editorial staff. The editor-in-chief has the ultimate say when approving articles or manuscripts for publication...The educational path to becoming an editor-in-chief starts with selecting a college that offers key majors, and then gaining experience in the field...If you're interested in working for a newspaper or magazine, then consider a degree in journalism. Traditional bachelor's degrees in journalism prepare you to work in print media, but most programs have added instruction in digital media and the use of social media by journalists...A mass communications degree is another path to take on the way to becoming an editor-in-chief. A mass communications degree focuses on all aspects of communications, the Internet, television, radio and the print media. Students learn about domestic and global media systems...You can obtain a bachelor's degree with a major in English or writing. Both of these degrees can help you get a job as an editor-in-chief after you gain experience in the field. Editors also need to know how to write so that they can effectively edit their staff's work...Some editors-in-chief obtained liberal arts degrees, which offers a rounded education on a variety of subjects. Liberal arts degree students study languages, linguistics, literature, political science, religious studies and science...The editor-in-chief is well served by a liberal arts degree because she is prepared to oversee coverage of a variety of topics often covered in the news."