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Editors

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Editors
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Median pay

$75,260
Median annual pay for Editors.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

0.6%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

9,800
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

115,800
Estimated U.S. employment for Editors in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+700
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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O*NET occupation profile

What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Reading Comprehension
  2. 2Writing
  3. 3Active Listening
  4. 4Critical Thinking
  5. 5Speaking
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1English Language
  2. 2Communications and Media
  3. 3Administration and Management
  4. 4Administrative
  5. 5Education and Training
  6. 6Customer and Personal Service

Abilities

  1. 1Written Comprehension
  2. 2Written Expression
  3. 3Oral Comprehension
  4. 4Oral Expression
  5. 5Fluency of Ideas
  6. 6Near Vision

Career interests

  1. 1Artistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Enterprising
  4. 4Investigative
  5. 5Social
  6. 6Realistic

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Leadership Orientation
  4. 4Intellectual Curiosity
  5. 5Achievement Orientation
  6. 6Integrity

Work activities

  1. 1Working with Computers
  2. 2Getting Information
  3. 3Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  4. 4Thinking Creatively
  5. 5Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  6. 6Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work context

  1. 1Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  2. 2E-Mail
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  5. 5Time Pressure
  6. 6Contact With Others

Representative tasks

  • Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
  • Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
  • Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
  • Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
  • Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
  • Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.
  • Write text, such as stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.
  • Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.

Software and tools

Microsoft Word · in demandMicrosoft PowerPoint · in demandMicrosoft Outlook · in demandMicrosoft Office software · in demandMicrosoft Excel · in demandAdobe Photoshop · in demandHypertext markup language HTML · in demandContent management systems CMS · in demandAdobe Acrobat · hot technologyMicrosoft Visio · hot technologyMicrosoft SharePoint · hot technologyMicrosoft Project · hot technology

Sources

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