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Editor or Editorial Director

Oversee the editorial process from manuscript acquisition to publication, ensuring high-quality content meets market demands and deadlines.

28 000 – 70 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Master's degree
Education level
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Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
2-4 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Possible
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
2-4 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Possible

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
28 000 – 35 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
36 000 – 48 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
50 000 – 70 000 EUR/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — Belgium

L'accès se fait souvent par des stages en maisons d'édition, des postes d'assistant éditorial ou des expériences en journalisme.

La reconversion est possible depuis des métiers proches avec une formation complémentaire.

Training — Belgium

Le métier d'éditeur ou directeur éditorial nécessite généralement un master en littérature, communication ou édition.

La formation inclut la maîtrise des processus éditoriaux, la gestion de projet et la connaissance des outils numériques.

The job market — Belgium

Le marché de l'édition en Belgique est stable avec une demande modérée.

  • Les employeurs principaux sont les maisons d'édition, les médias et les institutions culturelles.
  • Le télétravail est possible mais pas systématique.

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