[Core] [62% incumbents] Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
  DWAs: Edit written materials.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of data.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
  DWAs: Edit written materials.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
  DWAs: Determine presentation subjects or content.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
  DWAs: Edit written materials.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.
  DWAs: Coordinate activities of production personnel.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Write text, such as stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.
  DWAs: Write informational material.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.
  DWAs: Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities. | Supervise employees.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.
  DWAs: Discuss production content and progress with others.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.
  DWAs: Design layouts for print publications.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.
  DWAs: Edit written materials.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.
  DWAs: Coordinate reporting or editing activities.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Meet frequently with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing directors, and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.
  DWAs: Discuss production content and progress with others.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters.
  DWAs: Manage content of broadcasts or presentations.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services, based on assessment of items' significance and interest value.
  DWAs: Determine presentation subjects or content.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles.
  DWAs: Design layouts for print publications.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher.
  DWAs: Edit written materials.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Direct the policies and departments of newspapers, magazines and other publishing establishments.
  DWAs: Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organizations.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Arrange for copyright permissions.
  DWAs: Obtain copyrights or other legal permissions.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Interview and hire writers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, and payments for authors or freelancers.
  DWAs: Negotiate for services. | Audition or interview potential performers or staff members. | Select staff, team members, or performers.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Read material to determine index items and arrange them alphabetically or topically, indicating page or chapter location.
  DWAs: Edit written materials.

[EMERGING:New] Respond to questions from the public.

[EMERGING:Revision] Write text, such as headlines, stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.88 lvl:5.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:4.25 lvl:5.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Speaking (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.80 lvl:5.53) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Communications and Media (imp:4.52 lvl:5.63) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administration and Management (imp:3.34 lvl:3.66) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:3.26 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Education and Training (imp:3.25 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.11 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.06 lvl:3.55) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Law and Government (imp:2.69 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Geography (imp:2.65 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Telecommunications (imp:2.65 lvl:2.12) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  History and Archeology (imp:2.61 lvl:2.85) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.47 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Design (imp:2.40 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Production and Processing (imp:2.21 lvl:2.03) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mathematics (imp:2.21 lvl:2.83) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.20 lvl:2.89) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.16 lvl:2.44) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Psychology (imp:1.96 lvl:1.99) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.92 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.92 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Transportation (imp:1.91 lvl:1.80) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Foreign Language (imp:1.63 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.61 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Fine Arts (imp:1.58 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.42 lvl:0.64) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Biology (imp:1.35 lvl:0.55) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Physics (imp:1.30 lvl:0.68) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.22 lvl:0.64) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Mechanical (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Chemistry (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Building and Construction (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.88 lvl:4.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:4.62 lvl:5.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Originality (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Far Vision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Control Precision (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Depth Perception (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.57 lvl:3.28) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Getting Information (imp:4.45 lvl:4.23) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.15 lvl:4.75) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.07 lvl:4.56) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.00 lvl:4.42) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.96 lvl:3.92) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Processing Information (imp:3.89 lvl:3.90) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.89 lvl:4.71) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.79 lvl:3.24) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.72 lvl:4.67) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.69 lvl:4.70) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.56 lvl:3.62) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.51 lvl:3.19) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.40 lvl:3.88) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.37 lvl:3.40) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.35 lvl:3.36) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.32 lvl:3.22) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.13 lvl:2.93) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.08 lvl:2.87) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.07 lvl:3.35) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.03 lvl:3.98) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.95 lvl:3.41) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.90 lvl:2.74) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.89 lvl:2.81) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.85 lvl:2.68) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.79 lvl:2.45) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.78 lvl:3.10) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.71 lvl:3.16) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.55 lvl:2.69) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.35 lvl:2.17) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.15 lvl:1.98) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.03 lvl:1.97) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.88 lvl:1.44) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:1.88 lvl:1.52) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.83 lvl:1.38) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.80 lvl:1.94) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.72 lvl:1.22) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.66 lvl:1.29) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.62 lvl:0.89) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.57 lvl:1.16) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.28) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:3.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.13) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.12) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.01) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Integrity (imp:1.89) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.86) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Initiative (imp:1.82) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.80) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.80) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.63) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.63) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Adaptability (imp:1.61) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:1.55) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:1.43) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.39) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.38) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.90) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy (imp:0.82) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:0.71) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.22) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Time Management (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Service Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operation and Control (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 91,690
  annual_median    : $77,920
  annual_pct10     : $41,250
  annual_pct25     : $57,300
  annual_pct75     : $106,100
  annual_pct90     : $153,700
  annual_mean      : $90,060
  hourly_median    : $37.46

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New York ($101,480)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($39,640)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.560x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (51 total) ---
  Information                              emp:   53,620  median: $  78,310
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   18,260  median: $  77,400
  Educational Services                     emp:    5,020  median: $  76,380
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    4,500  median: $  79,570
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,270  median: $  77,750
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    1,520  median: $  54,260
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    1,290  median: $  75,970
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,170  median: $ 100,360
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      970  median: $  68,370
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      650  median: $  72,990

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (14 total) ---
  Information                              emp:   53,620  median: $  78,310
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Editors are an English rock band, formed in 2002 in Birmingham. Previously known as Pilot, The Pride and Snowfield, the band consists of Tom Smith (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Russell Leetch (bass guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals), Ed Lay (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Justin Lockey (lead guitar), Elliott Williams (keys, synthesizer, guitar, backing vocals). During live performances, the band are joined by longtime touring member Nicholas Willes (guitar, keyboards).
Editors have released seven studio albums, with several million combined sales. Their debut album The Back Room was released in 2005. It contained the hits "Munich" and "Blood" and the following year received a Mercury Prize nomination.
Their follow-up album An End Has a Start went to number one on the UK Albums Chart in June 2007 and earned the band a Brit Awards nomination for best British Band. It also spawned another top 10 hit single, "Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors". The band's third album, In This Light and on This Evening, was released in October 2009 and went to number one on the UK Albums Chart. The band released their fourth studio album, The Weight of Your Love, in July 2013, followed by the self-produced In Dream in October 2015. In 2018, the band released their sixth album Violence. Their seventh album, EBM, was released in September 2022.


== History ==


=== Formation (2002–2004) ===
The band met while studying Music Technology at Staffordshire University. They lived in Birmingham and played at venues such as the Jug of Ale and the Flapper & Firkin.
The band was initially known as Pilot and played its first show under that name in 2002. While in college, the band constructed a marketing strategy which involved placing hundreds of promotional stickers across the walls of Stafford asking "Who's the Pilot?". They realized the name was already taken by a 1970s Scottish pop group, so they changed their name to The Pride.
They made a promo under this name with the tracks "Come Share the View" and "Forest Fire" and made the songs available on BBC Radio 1's Onemusic Unsigned. A review of the songs read, "The Pride keep things subliminally lo-fi. Refreshingly simple and restrained, 'Come Share The View' is a lesson in welding hypnotic soundscapes with white noise while showing allegiance to the school of slo-mo on "Forest Fire"". The band took its music offline to encourage more "A&R" representatives to see them perform.
Ed Lay replaced drummer Geraint Owen, who began to focus on his Welsh band The Heights. Under this lineup they became known as Snowfield. They played their debut gig under that name at the request of Fused Magazine in March 2003. The following summer the band self-released a demo six-track EP, of which all six songs went on to become future Editors songs. In the autumn of 2003, after graduation, the band relocated to Birmingham, the home of their management and the nearest big city.
For the next year, the band members worked part-time jobs along in addition to working in the band. After regular gigging around the Midlands, it was not long until word of mouth helped them become a popular unsigned band. They sent out a one-track demo of "Bullets".  The demo attracted the interest of several British labels, including thirty A&R reps who came to see them play in Birmingham. In October 2004, the group signed to indie label Kitchenware Records. At that point they changed their band name to Editors.


=== The Back Room (2005–2006) ===

After supporting bands such as Puressence and Oceansize, Editors released debut single "Bullets", which was recorded with producer Gavin Monaghan, as a limited edition of 1000 copies on Kitchenware Records on 24 January 2005. The song had previously been played by Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1, where it was 'Single of the Week'. The limited run sold out on the day of its release, with copies selling later the same week for more than £30 on eBay.
The release of "Munich" followed in April of that year and gave the band their first top 25 hit, a sold out UK tour and a place on MTV's Spanking New Music show in Manchester. At this point, due to the band's increasing popularity, Editors and Kitchenware signed an exclusive distribution deal with Sony BMG. "Blood" was released two months later, reaching number 18 in the UK Singles Chart in its first week, selling 5,286 copies. With these releases their fanbase continued to grow and on 25 July 2005 their debut album The Back Room was released to critical acclaim and commercial success. In its first week, the album entered the charts at number 13, selling 17,627 copies. After re-issuing "Bullets" and achieving another Top 30 hit, Editors gained a high-profile support slot, supporting Franz Ferdinand in arenas across the UK and Europe.
Editors re-issued "Munich" in January 2006, selling one and half thousand more copies than the last time it was released. The song gave Editors their first Top 10 single and an appearance on Top of the Pops. With the single release, The Back Room rose back up the album charts, peaking at number 2. It sold an additional 40,000 copies in the week of "Munich"'s release and went platinum in the process. A joint North American tour with Stellastarr* coincided with the American release of The Back Room in March 2006. It was released by Fader label and sold 35,000 albums after 20 weeks. The band went on to play influential American festivals in 2006 such as Coachella and Lollapalooza. Editors proceeded to perform "Munich" on the American television show Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
At the end of March, Editors released "All Sparks" as a single in the United Kingdom, achieving a position of 21 in the singles chart. After a European tour which included three successive nights at Brixton Academy, Editors re-issued a limited edition of "Blood". It entered the Top 40, pushing the album up the chart 45 places. Shortly after this, The Back Room hit the million mark in sales worldwide and was also nominated for the 2006 Mercury Prize. After a string of high-profile festival shows across Europe, including slots on T in the Park, V 2006 and the Isle of Wight Festival, Editors began work on their second album.


=== An End Has a Start (2007–2008) ===

Editors recorded their second album An End Has a Start with producer Jacknife Lee in Grouse Lodge, Ireland over a two-month period beginning in late November 2006. It was released on 25 June 2007 and went straight to number one on the UK Albums Chart, selling 59,405 copies in its first week. The album was preceded by the top 10 single "Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors" on the 18th. The song was Editors' highest-charting single, reaching number 7. It also earned its own Making the Video episode on MTV.

Just after the album's release, Editors played at the Glastonbury Festival with a second from top slot on The Other Stage. They also played many other festivals such as Oxegen, Lowlands and Pukkelpop over the following weeks, as well as playing their first ever tour dates in Australia and New Zealand. They then released the album's title track "An End Has a Start" in September to coincide with their North American tour. Editors went on to play the song live on American television shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Upon returning to the UK, the band contributed a cover of the Cure's "Lullaby" to the Radio 1 Established 1967 compilation, again working with producer Gavin Monaghan, which was released on 1 October 2007. Shortly after this, Editors played a 75-minute set for the BBC Electric Proms at KOKO in London with backing from a classical string quartet. In November, they released "The Racing Rats" as the third single off the album. Editors played it live on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross and it helped the song reach number 26 on the UK charts. It also reached number 12 on the Dutch Top 40, the band's highest ever single charting outside of the UK at that point.
For the first two months of 2

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Editors plan, coordinate, revise, and edit written material across various media platforms, ensuring accuracy, readability, and adherence to publication standards. They review manuscripts, verify facts, develop content ideas, and oversee publication production processes. With a median annual wage of $77,920 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, editors work primarily in information industries, professional services, and educational institutions.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Editors spend their days reading and evaluating manuscripts submitted for publication, detecting and correcting errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. They verify facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources while developing story or content ideas that appeal to target audiences. Much of their time involves working with computers to prepare, rewrite, and edit copy for improved readability. They coordinate with authors regarding necessary changes, supervise other editorial staff, and oversee publication production including artwork, layout, and printing processes. Editors also confer with management about story placement and emphasis while planning publication contents according to editorial policies.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as editors possess exceptional written comprehension and expression abilities, ranking among the highest required skills with importance levels of 4.9 and 4.6 respectively. They demonstrate strong dependability and attention to detail, critical work styles for this role. The RIASEC profile shows high artistic (5.39) and conventional (4.68) interests, indicating those who thrive combine creative sensibilities with systematic, detail-oriented approaches. Successful editors exhibit intellectual curiosity and fluency of ideas, enabling them to think creatively while maintaining rigorous standards for accuracy and quality.

CAREER ENTRY:
The vast majority of editors (80.4%) hold bachelor's degrees, with 17.0% possessing master's degrees, reflecting the considerable preparation needed for this Job Zone 4 occupation. Entry typically requires strong foundational knowledge in English language, communications, and media, along with demonstrated writing and critical thinking abilities. Many editors begin their careers as junior editors, proofreaders, or in related writing positions before advancing to full editorial roles.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Editors can advance to senior editorial positions, editor-in-chief roles, or transition into related areas such as content management, publishing leadership, or specialized editorial consulting. The role provides pathways to broader media and communications careers, including positions in public relations, technical writing, or production management. Some editors leverage their skills to become independent consultants or start their own publishing ventures.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
With 91,690 employed nationwide and a median annual wage of $77,920 (BLS OEWS May 2025), the editorial field shows geographic wage variation from $39,640 in Puerto Rico to $101,480 in New York, reflecting a 2.56x ratio. The Information industry employs the largest share (53,620), followed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (18,260) and Educational Services (5,020). Wage ranges span from $41,250 at the 10th percentile to $153,700 at the 90th percentile, indicating significant earning potential for experienced professionals. The concentration in major media markets like New York suggests geographic clustering around publishing and media hubs.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Editing faces moderate automation pressure, as AI tools increasingly handle basic proofreading and grammar correction tasks. However, the role's emphasis on creative thinking (importance 4.1), complex decision-making, and nuanced communication with authors and stakeholders provides protection against full automation. The need for human judgment in content development, fact verification, and managing editorial relationships suggests editors will adapt by focusing more on strategic and creative aspects while leveraging AI for routine tasks.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
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    data: Communications and Media knowledge 4.5
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  [riasec_cluster] Film and Video Editors (27-4032.00) — confidence:medium
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    data: Related occupation Primary-Short
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    reasoning: Both roles emphasize communication skills and social perceptiveness, with editors rating 3.1 importance in social perceptiveness.
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