Editors
Also called: Editor, Managing Editor, Newspaper Copy Editor, Sports Editor
What they do:
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
On the job, you would:
- Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
- Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
- Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
Knowledge
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Communications
- multimedia
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Skills
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- writing things for co-workers or customers
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
- come up with lots of ideas
- create new and original ideas
Visual Understanding
- see hidden patterns
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
creating, designing, and making your own rules.
creating, designing, and making your own rules.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Innovation
- Achievement/Effort
Technology
Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
Education
bachelor's degree
usually needed
usually needed
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$52,380
per year, on average
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