NOC 51110: Editors

What is NOC 51110?

NOC 51110 is the code for editors in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include advertising editor, associate editor, contributing editor and copy editor. It is a TEER 1 occupation (usually a university degree), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $34.62 an hour.

NOC code

51110

TEER

1: University degree

Broad category

Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

Express Entry

Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)

Category draws

None

Median wage

$34.62 an hour

Job titles under NOC 51110

Editors review, evaluate and edit manuscripts, articles, news reports and other material for publication, broadcast or interactive media and coordinate the activities of writers, journalists and other staff. They are employed by publishing firms, magazines, journals, newspapers, radio and television networks and stations, and by companies and government departments that produce publications such as newsletters, handbooks, manuals and Web sites. Editors may also work on a freelance basis.

Main job titles

• advertising editor
• associate editor
• contributing editor
• copy editor
• editor
• editorial consultant
• literary editor
• manuscript editor
• medical editor
• news editor
• news service editor
• sports editor
• technical editor

All 54 job titles in the NOC index

advertising editor, art editor, assistant editor, associate editor, bilingual editor, book editor, business editor, caption editor, city editor, contributing editor, control room editor - broadcasting, copy chief, copy editor, copy preparer, dictionary editor, editor, editorial consultant, editorial page editor, English editor, feature editor, financial editor, financial news editor, foreign news broadcasting editor, foreign news service editor, French editor, information editor, journal editor, line editor, line-up editor, literary editor, local news editor, magazine editor, manuscript editor, medical editor, news desk editor, news editor, news editor - broadcasting, news service editor, newspaper editor, picture editor, production editor, publications editor, scientific editor, script editor, senior editor, society editor, special features editor, sport desk editor, sports editor, sub-editor, technical editor, telecommunications editor, Web site editor, writer-editor.

Main duties of NOC 51110

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Evaluate suitability of manuscripts, articles, news copy and wire service dispatches for publication, broadcast or electronic media and recommend or make changes in content, style and organization
• Read and edit copy to be published or broadcast to detect and correct errors in spelling, grammar and syntax, and shorten or lengthen copy as space or time requires
• Confer with authors, staff writers, reporters and others regarding revisions to copy
• Plan and implement layout or format of copy according to space or time allocations and significance of copy
• Plan and coordinate activities of staff and assure production deadlines are met
• Plan coverage of upcoming events and assign work accordingly
• Write or prepare introductions, marketing and promotional materials, bibliographic references, indexes and other text
• May negotiate royalties with authors and arrange for payment of freelance staff.
• Editors may specialize in a particular subject area, such as news, sports or features, or in a particular type of publication, such as books, magazines, newspapers or manuals.

Employment requirements

• A bachelor's degree in English, French, journalism or a related discipline is usually required.
• Several years of experience in journalism, writing, publishing or a related field are usually required.
• Membership in the Editors Association of Canada may be required.
• Editors who specialize in a specific subject matter may be required to have training in that subject.

Additional information

• Progression to supervisory and management positions, such as editor-in-chief or managing editor, is possible with experience.

Is NOC 51110 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 1 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.

Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.

How much does NOC 51110 pay?

Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.

Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.

Similar NOC codes to compare

If your work leans toward one of these, read its duties too. The closest match is the one whose lead statement and main duties describe most of what you did.

Classified somewhere else

• Authors and writers: 51111 Authors and writers (except technical)
• Editorial assistant: 14301 Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks
• Film editor: 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
• Journalists: 51113 Journalists
• Managing editor: 50011 Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
• Map editor: 22214 Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
• Sound editor: 52113 Audio and video recording technicians
• Translator-reviser: 51114 Translators, terminologists and interpreters

Same minor group (5111 Writing, translating and related communications professionals)

• 51111 Authors and writers (except technical), TEER 1
• 51112 Technical writers, TEER 1
• 51113 Journalists, TEER 1
• 51114 Translators, terminologists and interpreters, TEER 1

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Using NOC 51110 duties on your resume

Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.

For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 51110 as you write.

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Where this information comes from

Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NOC code for a advertising editor?

NOC 51110, Editors, a TEER 1 occupation in NOC 2021.

What TEER is NOC 51110?

TEER 1. Usually a university degree. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.

Is NOC 51110 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. As a TEER 1 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.

Is NOC 51110 in an Express Entry category-based draw?

No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.

How much does NOC 51110 pay in Canada?

The Job Bank median across Canada is $34.62 an hour, with most wages between $20.00 and $50.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.

Where is the official description?

On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 51110 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.

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