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Editors
SOC 27-3041.00
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
4
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Reading Comprehension4.9
Writing4.2
Active Listening3.9
Critical Thinking3.9
Speaking3.8
Time Management3.4
Quality Control Analysis3.2
Active Learning3.1
Knowledge Areas 8
English Language4.8
Communications and Media4.5
Administration and Management3.3
Clerical3.3
Education and Training3.2
Customer and Personal Service3.1
Computers and Electronics3.1
Law and Government2.7
Key Tasks
1Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
2Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
3Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
4Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
5Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
Also Known As
Acquisitions Editor
Acute Editor
Advertising Editor
Art Editor
Assignment Editor
Book Editor
Bureau Chief
Business Editor
Censor
Chief Editor
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