Magazine Roles & Career Guide2 min read
Full List: The Hidden Gears of the Magazine (100+ Roles)
All roles from editorial board to print coordinator, legal counsel to cyber security officer.
More Than 100 Roles in Magazine Publishing
What brings a publication to its feet is the coming together of different expertises. Here are all the other critical roles that can take place in your magazine:
Editorial and Content
- Copy Editor & Proofreader: Final reading and language audit.
- Section Editor: Expert in areas such as Gastronomy, Technology, Art.
- Podcast Host: The audio face of the publication.
- Columnist & Critic: The intellectual voice of the magazine.
- Academic & Technical Writer: Producer of in-depth and technical information.
Visual and Design
- Illustrator & Cartoonist: Linear narrative geniuses.
- Motion Designer: The moving face of the digital magazine.
- Infographic Designer: The architect visualizing the data.
- Typography Designer: The expert responsible for the aesthetics of letters.
Technology and Digital
- Frontend & Backend Developer: The digital skeleton of the magazine.
- SEO Specialist: The architect of discoverability.
- CMS Manager: The heart of content systems.
- ASO Specialist: App store visibility expert.
Business and Operation
- Advertising Sales Executive: Source of financial fuel.
- Legal Counsel: Legal protection shield.
- Print Coordinator: Bridge between paper and ink.
- Community Manager: Architect of the bond established with readers.
Magazine publishing is a constantly transforming sector. This list is being enriched with new areas of expertise every passing day along with digitalization.