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Summary Description


	Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Advertising Editor

2.	Art Editor

3.	Assignment Editor

4.	Avid Editor

5.	Book Editor

6.	Bureau Chief

7.	Business Editor

8.	Censor

9.	City Editor

10.	Communications Editor

11.	Computer Publisher, Editing

12.	Congressional Editor

13.	Content Editor

14.	Continuity Director

15.	Continuity Editor

16.	Continuity Reader

17.	Copy Desk Chief

18.	Copy Editor

19.	Copy Reader

20.	Department Editor

21.	Design Editor

22.	Dictionary Editor

23.	Editor

24.	Editor in Chief

25.	Editor-in-Chief

26.	Editorial Assistant

27.	Editorial Director

28.	Editorial Specialist

29.	Executive Editor

30.	Fashion Editor

31.	Features Editor

32.	Food Editor

33.	Greeting Card Editor

34.	Health Editor

35.	Index Editor

36.	Legal Editor

37.	Magazine Editor

38.	Make Up Editor

39.	Managing Editor

40.	Manuscript Editor

41.	Manuscript Reader

42.	Market Editor

43.	Medical Editor

44.	News Editor

45.	Newspaper Copy Editor

46.	Newspaper Editor

47.	Newspaper Managing Editor

48.	Newspaper Photo Editor

49.	Online Editor

50.	Photo Editor

51.	Play Reader

52.	Practice Area Editor

53.	Production Editor

54.	Program Proposals Coordinator

55.	Proofreader

56.	Publication Editor

57.	Publications Editor

58.	Publishing Editor

59.	Reader

60.	Reviewer

61.	Rewrite Editor

62.	Science Editor

63.	Scientific Publications Editor

64.	Script Editor

65.	Script Reader

66.	Slot Editor

67.	Society Editor

68.	Sports Editor

69.	Story Editor

70.	Story Reader

71.	Technical Editor

72.	Telegraph Editor

73.	Web Editor

Job Tasks

	Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work. Edit written materials.

	Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources. Verify accuracy of data.

	Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. Edit written materials.

	Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal. Determine presentation subjects or content.

	Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production. Edit written materials.

	Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.

	Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements. Design layouts for print publications.

	Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication. Edit written materials.

	Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles. Design layouts for print publications.

	Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements. Coordinate activities of production personnel.

	Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher. Edit written materials.

	Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage. Coordinate reporting or editing activities.

	Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories. Discuss production content and progress with others.

	Meet frequently with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing directors, and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems. Discuss production content and progress with others.

	Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters. Manage content of broadcasts or presentations.

	Select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services, based on assessment of items' significance and interest value. Determine presentation subjects or content.

	Interview and hire writers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, and payments for authors or freelancers. Negotiate for services. Audition or interview potential performers or staff members. Select staff, team members, or performers.

	Direct the policies and departments of newspapers, magazines and other publishing establishments. Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organizations.

	Read material to determine index items and arrange them alphabetically or topically, indicating page or chapter location. Edit written materials.

	Arrange for copyright permissions. Obtain copyrights or other legal permissions.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Nature of the Work


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	Editors
	Editors plan, review, and revise content for publication.

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Working Conditions


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	Editors
	Although most editors work in offices, a growing number now work remotely from home. The work can be stressful because editors often have tight deadlines.

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