Magazine Editor Quiz: Is Your Knowledge Ready To Hit The Press?
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Magazine Editor Quiz Questions
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Question 1
Which of the following terms is NOT used to describe the highest-ranking editor of a publication?
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AExecutive Editor
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BCapital Editor
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CChief Editor
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DLead Editor
Capital Editor
The highest ranking editor of a publication may also be titled lead editor, chief editor, and executive editor.
Question 2
A bachelor's degree in English or _____ is often the minimum requirement to become a magazine editor.
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AAnthropology
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BJournalism
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CEconomy
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DBusiness
Journalism
A bachelor's degree in English or journalism is typically the minimum requirement to become a magazine editor.
Question 3
Who is the editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar?
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AGlenda Bailey
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BCarine Roitfeld
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CGrace Mirabella
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DDiana Vreeland
Glenda Bailey
Dame Glenda Adrianne Bailey DBE, a native of Derbyshire, United Kingdom, has been the editor-in-chief of <i>Harper’s Bazaar</i> since May 2001.
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT a standard advantage of being a magazine editor?
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AIncreased Privacy
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BIncreased Pay
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CNetworking
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DJob Exposure
Increased Privacy
While being a magazine editor has many perks, increased privacy is not high on the list. In fact, editors are responsible for maintaining countless important business relationships while managing coworkers.
Question 5
Who was the founding editor of Lucky?
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AGrace Mirabella
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BAnna Dello Russo
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CKate Betts
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DKim France
Kim France
Kim France is the brilliant mind behind the successful magazine <i>Lucky</i>. Impressively, this award-winning national fashion and lifestyle magazine boasted an initial circulation of 800,000.
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a typical major for an aspiring editor?
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ABroadcast Journalism
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BCommunication
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CCreative Writing
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DPhysical Sciences
Physical Sciences
While creative writing, communication, and broadcast journalism are all typical majors for aspiring editors, physical sciences is the road less traveled.
Question 7
Who served as co-founder and editor of the 1970 magazine National Lampoon?
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AAloysius Michael Sullivan
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BDasari Narayana Rao
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CDouglas Kenney
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DIan Hislop
Douglas Kenney
American comedy writer Douglas Clark Francis Kenney co-founded the hit magazine <i>National Lampoon</i> in 1970. Beyond editing the magazine, he also wrote a great deal of its early content.
Question 8
Which of the following schools was NOT listed on College Magazine's "Top 10 Colleges for Aspiring Editors"?
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AEmerson College
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BAsbury University
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CHarvard University
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DStony Brook University
Harvard University
According to <i>College Magazine's</i> "Top 10 Colleges for Aspiring Editors", Harvard University is not among the best colleges for aspiring editors. When searching for the perfect school, aspiring editors should factor in those with high-ranking journalism programs.
Question 9
Who has been the editor-in-chief of Vogue since 1988?
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ALiz Tilberis
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BFranca Sozzani
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CAnna Wintour
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DCarine Roitfeld
Anna Wintour
Born in Hampstead, London Dame Anna Wintour DBE has been editor-in-chief of Vogue since 1988 and artistic director for Condé Nast, Vogue's publisher, since 2013.
Question 10
The National Magazine Awards are also known as the _____ Awards.
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AEmery
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BAnnie
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CJudy
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DEllie
Ellie
The National Magazine Awards, often referred to as the Ellie Awards, are set to recognize print and digital publications that consistently excel in editorial objectives, techniques, enterprise, and design.
Question 11
Who has been the editor of The New Yorker since 1998?
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ADavid Remnick
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BBarack Obama
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CSusan Choi
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DJia Tolentino
David Remnick
American journalist and writer, David Remnick, has been editor of <i>The New Yorker</i> since 1998. Demonstrating his editing excellence, he was named Editor of the Year by Advertising Age in 2000.
Question 12
In the world of magazine editing, what does "ASME" stand for?
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AAble Subgroup of Managerial Elites
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BAmerican Society of Mechanical Editors
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CAmerican Society of Magazine Editors
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DArticulate Subgroup of Magazine Elites
American Society of Magazine Editors
In the world of magazine editing, "ASME" stands for American Society of Magazine Editors, which is an industry trade group for magazine journalists and editors of magazines published in the United States.
Question 13
As of 2018, who is the editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair?
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AAnna Wintour
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BRadhika Jones
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CJames Baldwin
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DTina Brown
Radhika Jones
Born in New York, NY, Radhika Jones is a highly-successful magazine editor and the fifth editor-in-chief of <i>Vanity Fair</i>.
Question 14
As of 2017, who is the editor in chief of Time?
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ACarmel Snow
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BAlexander Liberman
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CEdward Felsenthal
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DEmmanuelle Alt
Edward Felsenthal
While Emmanuelle Alt is working hard at <i>Vogue Paris</i>, Edward Felsenthal is busy serving as the editor-in-chief of <i>Time</i>, a weekly news magazine and website published in New York City.
Question 15
Mickey Boardman is the editorial director and advice columnist for which magazine?
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APaper
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BVogue
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CGQ
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DEsquire
Paper
Raised in Hanover Park, Illinois, Mickey Boardman graduated from Purdue University in 1989 with a degree in Spanish. Following college, he made the move to New York City to study fashion and design before beginning a career with <i>Paper Magazine</i>.
Question 16
Who is the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan?
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AMichele Promaulayko
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BAmy Astley
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CAnn Shoket
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DJessica Pels
Jessica Pels
Jessica Pels is the editor-in-chief of <i>Cosmopolitan</i>, a hugely successful women's magazine. Prior to her career with <i>Cosmopolitan</i>, Pels worked for <i>The New Yorker</i>, <i>Vogue</i>, <i>Glamour</i>, and <i>Teen Vogue</i>. Talk about an impressive resume!
Question 17
According to a 2016 study conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, what is the median annual salary of a magazine editor?
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A$35,760
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B$28,740
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C$68,980
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D$57,210
$57,210
According to the data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, editors made an average salary of $57,210 in 2016.
Question 18
Who is the editor-in-chief of Better Homes and Gardens?
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AStephen Orr
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BEmmanuelle Alt
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CAlexander Liberman
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DJoan Juliet Buck
Stephen Orr
Stephen Orr is the editor-in-chief of the fourth best selling magazine in the United States, <i>Better Homes and Gardens</i>. This publication focuses heavily on homes, cooking, gardening, crafts, healthy living, decorating, and entertaining.
Question 19
Which of the following is NOT a typical responsibility of a magazine editor?
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AFinalizing Drafts
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BFact Checking
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CInterviewing Reputable Sources
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DGrammar Checking
Interviewing Reputable Sources
The typical responsibilities of editors-in-chief include but aren't limited to checking facts, spelling, grammar, writing style, design, and photos. They're also responsible for ensuring that content is objective, rejecting plagiarized content, contributing editorial pieces, motivating staff, finalizing drafts, and handling reader complaints.
Question 20
Who is the first woman to serve as editor-in-chief of National Geographic?
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AElisabeth Bumiller
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BSusan Goldberg
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CCindi Leive
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DMyrna Blyth
Susan Goldberg
Susan Goldberg became the first woman to serve as editor-in-chief of <i>National Geographic</i> in 2014. Prior to her role at <i>National Geographic</i>, she worked at <i>Bloomberg</i> and <i>USA Today</i>.
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