# Editors > Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. - Code: 27-3041.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 27-3041) - Family: [Arts, Design, Media & Sports](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-27), one of its 45 occupations - Tasks: 21 tasks (13 core and 8 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3041.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/27-3041.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. Core task · Task 1777 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 2. Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources. Core task · Task 1780 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 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 task · Task 1786 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 4. Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal. Core task · Task 1782 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 5. Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work. Core task · Task 1776 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 6. Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements. Core task · Task 1783 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 7. Write text, such as stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters. Core task · Task 21000 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 8. Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors. Core task · Task 1789 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 9. Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories. Core task · Task 1784 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 10. Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements. Core task · Task 1779 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 11. Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production. Core task · Task 1781 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 12. Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage. Core task · Task 1785 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 13. Meet frequently with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing directors, and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems. Core task · Task 1788 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 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 task · Task 1787 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 15. Select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services, based on assessment of items' significance and interest value. Supplemental task · Task 1791 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 16. Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles. Supplemental task · Task 1778 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 17. Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher. Supplemental task · Task 1790 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 18. Direct the policies and departments of newspapers, magazines and other publishing establishments. Supplemental task · Task 1793 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 19. Arrange for copyright permissions. Supplemental task · Task 1794 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 20. Interview and hire writers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, and payments for authors or freelancers. Supplemental task · Task 1792 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 21. Read material to determine index items and arrange them alphabetically or topically, indicating page or chapter location. Supplemental task · Task 1795 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, July 2017 ## More in Arts, Design, Media & Sports - [Actors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2011.00): 18 tasks - [Art Directors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1011.00): 16 tasks - [Artists and Related Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1019.00): no tasks listed - [Athletes and Sports Competitors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2021.00): 9 tasks - [Audio and Video Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4011.00): 29 tasks - [Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3011.00): 24 tasks - [Broadcast Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4012.00): 27 tasks - [Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4031.00): 21 tasks - [Choreographers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2032.00): 18 tasks - [Coaches and Scouts](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2022.00): 27 tasks - [Commercial and Industrial Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1021.00): 17 tasks - [Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3092.00): 14 tasks - [Craft Artists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1012.00): 15 tasks - [Dancers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2031.00): 14 tasks - [Designers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1029.00): no tasks listed - [Disc Jockeys, Except Radio](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2091.00): 19 tasks - [Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2099.00): no tasks listed - [Fashion Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1022.00): 20 tasks - [Film and Video Editors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4032.00): 22 tasks - [Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1013.00): 28 tasks - [Floral Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1023.00): 15 tasks - [Graphic Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1024.00): 19 tasks - [Interior Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1025.00): 16 tasks - [Interpreters and Translators](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3091.00): 17 tasks - [Lighting Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4015.00): 16 tasks - [Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4099.00): no tasks listed - [Media and Communication Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3099.00): no tasks listed - [Media Programming Directors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2012.03): 23 tasks - [Media Technical Directors/Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2012.05): 15 tasks - [Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1026.00): 24 tasks - [Music Directors and Composers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2041.00): 30 tasks - [Musicians and Singers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2042.00): 29 tasks - [News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3023.00): 30 tasks - [Photographers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4021.00): 28 tasks - [Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3043.05): 16 tasks - [Producers and Directors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2012.00): 30 tasks - [Public Relations Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3031.00): 18 tasks - [Set and Exhibit Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1027.00): 27 tasks - [Sound Engineering Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4014.00): 14 tasks - [Special Effects Artists and Animators](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1014.00): 13 tasks - [Talent Directors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2012.04): 15 tasks - [Technical Writers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3042.00): 15 tasks - [Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2023.00): 16 tasks - [Writers and Authors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3043.00): 20 tasks ## Where this comes from Quoted from O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0: free to copy and reuse, with credit. 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