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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 Comprehension
4.9
Writing
4.2
Active Listening
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.9
Speaking
3.8
Time Management
3.4
Quality Control Analysis
3.2
Active Learning
3.1
Knowledge Areas 8
English Language
4.8
Communications and Media
4.5
Administration and Management
3.3
Clerical
3.3
Education and Training
3.2
Customer and Personal Service
3.1
Computers and Electronics
3.1
Law and Government
2.7
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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