Editor

Common tasks

• Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
• Write text, such as headlines, stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.
• Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
• Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
• Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
• Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles.
• Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.
• Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.
• Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.

Most important skills

Reading Comprehension

Reading work-related information.

Writing

Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Active Listening

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Speaking

Talking to others.

Critical Thinking

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Time Management

Managing your time and the time of other people.

Active Learning

Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Judgment and Decision Making

Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.