212412: Newspaper or Periodical Editor
Labour market
Skills assessment
Agreements
ANZSCO Identity
ANZSCO code
212412
Skill level
Level 1
Unit group
2124
Journalists and Other Writers
Skills assessor
VETASSESS
Newspaper or Periodical Editor (ANZSCO 212412) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Journalists and Other Writers unit group (2124), classified under Arts and Media Professionals. Plans and directs editing of a publication, such as a newspaper, magazine or journal, in accordance with editorial policies and guidelines and accepted rules of grammar, style and format prior to printing and distribution. Also known as Associate Editor. Common specialisations include Features Editor, News Editor, Pictures Editor. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS).
Migration snapshot
Workforce snapshot
Based on ABS data, workers in the Journalists and Other Writers unit group earn an average of $1,794 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,718 per week and male workers average $1,894 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 42.5 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.
Avg. weekly earnings
$1,794
↑ 25% above national avg
Female avg.
$1,718
↑ 20% above national avg
Male avg.
$1,894
↑ 32% above national avg
Average age
42.5 yrs
↑ older than national avg
Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average
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