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Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.

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21 tasks13 core, 8 supplemental
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Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
Code
27-3041.00SOC 2018: 27-3041

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13 core tasks and 8 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.Core taskTask 1777Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  2. Task 2. Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.Core taskTask 1780Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  3. Task 3. Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.Core taskTask 1786Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  4. Task 4. Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.Core taskTask 1782Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  5. Task 5. Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.Core taskTask 1776Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  6. Task 6. Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.Core taskTask 1783Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  7. Task 7. Write text, such as stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.Core taskTask 21000Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  8. Task 8. Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.Core taskTask 1789Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  9. Task 9. Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.Core taskTask 1784Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  10. Task 10. Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.Core taskTask 1779Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  11. Task 11. Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.Core taskTask 1781Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  12. Task 12. Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.Core taskTask 1785Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  13. Task 13. Meet frequently with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing directors, and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.Core taskTask 1788Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  14. Task 14. Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters.Supplemental taskTask 1787Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  15. Task 15. Select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services, based on assessment of items' significance and interest value.Supplemental taskTask 1791Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  16. Task 16. Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles.Supplemental taskTask 1778Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  17. Task 17. Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher.Supplemental taskTask 1790Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  18. Task 18. Direct the policies and departments of newspapers, magazines and other publishing establishments.Supplemental taskTask 1793Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  19. Task 19. Arrange for copyright permissions.Supplemental taskTask 1794Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  20. Task 20. Interview and hire writers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, and payments for authors or freelancers.Supplemental taskTask 1792Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017
  21. Task 21. Read material to determine index items and arrange them alphabetically or topically, indicating page or chapter location.Supplemental taskTask 1795Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 27-3041
  3. License
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