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Career: Editors
Job Description
Perform variety of editorial duties, such as laying out, indexing, and revising content of written materials, in preparation for final publication.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
97
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Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. |
95
|
Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work. |
92
|
Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal. |
89
|
Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources. |
86
|
Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication. |
81
|
Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production. |
78
|
Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories. |
77
|
Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements. |
76
|
Meet frequently with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing directors, and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems. |
72
|
Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles. |
72
|
Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements. |
71
|
Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters. |
70
|
Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage. |
69
|
Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher. |
68
|
Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors. |
57
|
Select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services, based on assessment of items' significance and interest value. |
48
|
Interview and hire writers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, and payments for authors or freelancers. |
41
|
Read material to determine index items and arrange them alphabetically or topically, indicating page or chapter location. |
34
|
Arrange for copyright permissions. |
28
|
Direct the policies and departments of newspapers, magazines and other publishing establishments. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
80
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
73
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
73
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
72
|
Thinking Creatively
|
69
|
Processing Information
|
67
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
64
|
Getting Information
|
63
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
62
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
61
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
58
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
56
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
55
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
55
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
52
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
52
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
49
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
48
|
Interacting With Computers
|
46
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
44
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
44
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
44
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
43
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
42
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
41
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
41
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
39
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
38
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
37
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
36
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
35
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
22
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
22
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
18
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
16
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
15
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
10
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
10
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
8
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
7
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
6
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
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