But to Anita M. Busch, editor of The Hollywood Reporter , writing is as much about power plays as it is about screenplays. The latest tussle came in October 1999 when the controversial Busch took a stand in a column against 20th Century Fox's Fight Club , a violent fantasy film starring Brad Pitt. In a highly unusual retaliation, Fox reportedly threatened to pull its hundreds of thousands of advertising dollars from the trade journal it needs for publicity. Fox ultimately backed down. You cannot write a story and please everyone.
Most training comes on the job, whether that's at the college newspaper or internships.
To become editor typically requires 10 to 15 years in the newsroom trenches. But if I have to give advice, I'd say have great pride in what your name goes on. Make sure you're accurate. Work hard and hope someone notices. And most importantly, protect your sources to the grave.