Perform variety of editorial duties, such as laying out, indexing, and revising content of written materials, in preparation for final publication.

Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

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

2. Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.

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

4. Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.

5. Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.

6. Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.

7. Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.

8. Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.

9. Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.

10. Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.

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

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Editors. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Editors, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$38,960 for entry level workers, and $93,340 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 17,780 Editors employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 16,590  employed in NY. This represents a decrease of 0 job(s) each year, and a total of 530 job openings each year.

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Broadcast News Analysts - Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.

Reporters and Correspondents - Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.

Technical Writers - Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

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