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TASK

Editors

ID

work_arts_media/editors

Type

TASK

Children

21

Child Nodes (21)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Write text, such as stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.

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Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.

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

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

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

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

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Meet frequently with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing directors, and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.

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Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters.

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Select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services, based on assessment of items' significance and interest value.

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

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Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher.

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Direct the policies and departments of newspapers, magazines and other publishing establishments.

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Arrange for copyright permissions.

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Interview and hire writers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, and payments for authors or freelancers.

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Read material to determine index items and arrange them alphabetically or topically, indicating page or chapter location.