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Desktop Publishers

SOC 43-9031.00

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

Zone 3 Office and Administrative Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Active Listening

3.5

Speaking

3.5

Judgment and Decision Making

3.5

Writing

3.4

Monitoring

3.4

Active Learning

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Computers and Electronics

4.3

Design

4.1

English Language

4.0

Production and Processing

3.7

Communications and Media

3.3

Clerical

3.2

Customer and Personal Service

3.1

Administration and Management

3.1

Key Tasks

1Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.

2Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.

3Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.

4Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.

5Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.

Also Known As

Advertising Associate Art Director Computer Compositor Computer Operator Computer Publisher Computer Typesetter Creative Director Design Editor Desk Top Publisher Desktop Publisher