What college major should I go in to be a magazine editor?

Question

I am currently the editor in chief for my school newspaper. One day, I would like to be a writer or even an editor for a high fashion magazine like Vogue, Elle, or W. What kind of major should I go into? And what university is appropriate for that?

Answer 1

I'm sorry to say that most people, including those posted here, will give you bad advice. Most people think journalism is the obvious answer. But, there is no one answer.

Journalism programs will teach you to write like a journalist. For exmaple, journalists usually use the Associated Press writing style, as opposed to the MLA (used by English majors), APA (used by social sciences), or Chicago (used by business) styles. But, you can learn AP on your own. Or you can simply become a writer for the college's student newspaper. You will learn as much about writing through writing for the paper as being a journalism major. You can also do internships with newspapers or magazines.

You should also consider what type of magazine you want to edit. If you want to edit a science magazine, a science major could be helpful. If you want to edit a news magazine, a political science or history major could be useful.

Ultimately, there is no single major required for being an editor. Getting a job and being successful is about having the right skills. So, find out what skills are required for the type of job you want and then find out how to get those skills.

This is the time when you can act like a journalist--do research. Get sources. Find a local magazine or newspaper and call their editors. Tell them you want to be an editor and ask their advice. You'll have better luck with smaller, local publications. Keep notes and compare interviews. Be prepared for some editors to not have time to talk. But, if you don't have the perseverence and ingenuity to get the answers you need, you probably don't have what it takes to be an editor. At least not yet.

Answer 2

It would be better for you to go to school in NY - it does mean internships and job possibilities in a filed that seems to be dying out. You probably should look at art schools, not very many regular universities offer a major that is strictly photography, one of the only ones I have found is Syracuse, which happens to be in NY. If your dream school is outside of NY, I would say do it, but I think because like one of the other posters said, it is a field that seems to be closing down, try to be as close to New York City as possible. You probably should pair photography with something like communications or journalism if you want to double major. Yes, it is possible, but it really depends on the university, you'd need to read up specifically if you were wondering about a certain university.

Answer 3

Journalism

Answer 4

I am going to change the list to English with a minor in journalism. Which type of school you want, I recommend Brown

Answer 5

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Don't waste your time, and your parents' money. Fashion Magazines are in decline. There are no jobs.

Answer 6

journalism you could go to my college UW-Eau Claire

Answer 7

You should major in stupid rap songs.