Editors

<ul><li>Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.</li><li>Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.</li><li>Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.</li><li>Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.</li><li>Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.</li><li>Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.</li><li>Write text, such as stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.</li><li>Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.</li><li>Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.</li><li>Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.</li><li>Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.</li><li>Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.</li><li>Meet frequently with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing directors, and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.</li></ul>