Instead they write what they are interested in and hope to find a buyer. Editors review, rewrite, and edit the work of writers. Occasionally editors even write. However, they mostly plan the contents and preparation of books, magazines, or newspapers. They decide what will appeal to readers and assign topics to writers.
Editors also hire writers, reporters, and other employees.
They plan budgets and negotiate contracts with freelance writers. In small organizations, a single editor may do all of these duties. In larger ones, an executive editor oversees assistant editors. These assistants have responsibility for particular subjects, such as local news or sports. Some editors are in charge of more than one publication.