Careers 101: Writing & Editing Jobs in New York

Published on 2008-05-27

Schools:

Apart from the basic requirement of a bachelor's degree, the educational qualifications for writer and editor jobs in New York are as varied as those of any profession. An aspiring NY writer or editor could major in English, journalism, communications or the liberal arts. He or she could study a business or science-related subject with an eye toward a career in journalism or technical writing. The growing market for Internet writers and editors also makes a second major or a minor in Web design or another computer-related subject a highly useful career tool. New York State has over 300 colleges and universities with degree programs that would be suitable for a writer or editor. Some of the foremost schools in New York include Columbia University, Cornell University, New York University, and Sarah Lawrence College.

Employers:

If you're interested in editing and writing jobs, New York is the place to be. New York City is the book publishing capital of the U.S., and all four of the largest English-language publishers (Penguin, HarperCollins, Random House, and Simon & Schuster) have their U.S. headquarters there. Some of the most influential newspapers, magazines and literary journals are published in New York. NYC's status as a global capital of finance, advertising and communication also presents a wealth of career opportunities for writers and editors.