Job requirements News Editor in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a news editor in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Editors (NOC 51110).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's degree in English, French, journalism or a related discipline is usually required.
  • Several years of experience in journalism, writing, publishing or a related field are usually required.
  • Membership in the Editors Association of Canada may be required.
  • Editors who specialize in a specific subject matter may be required to have training in that subject.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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