Editors
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
23 tasks analyzed
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.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$75,260
per year
Mean Wage
$85,700
per year
Employment
95K
workers
Wage Range
$36,200 - $140,840
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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