Copy editor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for copy editor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for copy editor is 51110 (Editors), a TEER 1 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
51110
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 51110 covers
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.
| Unit group | 51110 — Editors |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport |
Main duties to compare with yours
- 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
To use NOC 51110 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 51110 →
Other job titles under NOC 51110
- Advertising editor
- Associate editor
- Contributing editor
- Editor
- Editorial consultant
- Literary editor
- Manuscript editor
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 51110, one of these may fit better:
- Editor-in-chief — NOC 50011 (Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts, TEER 0)
- Managing editor — NOC 50011 (Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts, TEER 0)
- Sound effects editor — NOC 52113 (Audio and video recording technicians, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for copy editor?+
In NOC 2021, "copy editor" is an example title in unit group 51110 — Editors. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport" broad category.
Is copy editor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 51110 is TEER 1, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does copy editor get extra CRS points?+
NOC 51110 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a copy editor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 51110 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says copy editor but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 51110. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.