22 tasks, each one witnessed by the sources that watched the job — and behind every one, a prompt you can use tonight.
You usually start by checking assignments in Asana or your editorial calendar, then read Google Analytics to see which stories attract readers. That shapes what you pitch or rewrite that day.
Most time is writing and revising drafts in Google Docs, sharing them with editors for feedback, and prepping final files in Adobe Acrobat or Figma for publication. Expect research, phone interviews, and a few meetings about tone and deadlines each day.
You’ll use Google Docs daily for drafting and collaborating, Asana for task lists and deadlines, and Google Analytics to track reader interest. Adobe Acrobat is common for preparing PDFs for print.
If you work on visuals or layout, you might use Figma for page mockups. Those five—Google Docs, Asana, Google Analytics, Adobe Acrobat, Figma—cover most production steps from draft to publish.
Yes, you can use AI for brainstorming, headlines, or checking facts, but never publish AI-only text without human verification. Always verify facts with primary sources and cite them; editorial standards require accuracy.
Avoid putting unpublished interviews or confidential documents into public AI prompts. Keep drafts in Google Docs and mark AI-assisted content for an editor to review before finalizing in Adobe Acrobat.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports 47,940 people employed as editorial writers. The median annual wage is $76,910 per year.
BLS also lists the lowest tenth at $44,310 and the top tenth at $139,870. Pay varies by employer, location, and experience.
Start by choosing subjects that interest readers and write short opinion pieces regularly. Use Google Analytics to learn which angles get attention and improve titles and hooks.
Share drafts with editors or mentors for feedback in Google Docs, revise for clarity, and learn to shape material for publication—organizing outlines, cutting weaker sections, and prepping final files in Adobe Acrobat.
An editorial writer focuses on opinions, analysis, or long-form features and helps shape material for publication. A copywriter writes ad text and slogans to sell products; their work is promotional.
Reporters or journalists gather news and factual accounts. Editorial writers still research and interview, but they shape arguments, vary tone for mediums, and often work with editors to craft persuasive pieces.