What does a Publishing Editor do?

You review and edit manuscripts for publication.

How much does a Publishing Editor earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 52'000, mid ~CHF CHF 72'000 per year (approximate).

Publishing Editor

Media & Communication

Publishing editors review and revise manuscripts for publication. They proofread texts, provide content feedback to authors, and oversee the entire creation process of books and other publications.

Entry

~CHF 52'000

CHF 4'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 72'000

CHF 6'000/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration48 months

Your path to Publishing Editor

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Secondary School

You are here

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High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 52'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics2/10

🔬 Science3/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic5/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk6/10

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