{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:11.726Z","occupation":{"soc":"27-3041.00","title":"Editors","group":"Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media","sector":"51","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers editorial work across print, digital, and multimedia publishing environments, from entry-level copy editing and manuscript review through executive-level content strategy, team leadership, and organizational editorial governance.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors — identify and correct by reading copy carefully under direct editorial supervision in a print or digital newsroom.","Standard reference sources — consult and apply to verify basic facts, dates, and statistics in submitted manuscripts with guidance from a senior editor.","Word processing and document management software — use to track changes and annotate manuscripts during initial editorial review cycles.","Submitted manuscripts — read and summarize key strengths and weaknesses for a senior editor's evaluation in a publishing or media environment.","Reader and audience appeal — recognize and note when reviewing story or content ideas as part of an editorial team under close direction.","Copy readability — improve through basic rewriting tasks assigned by a supervising editor in a structured editorial workflow.","Desktop publishing and layout tools — operate at a foundational level to support production tasks under supervision in a publishing department.","Editorial style guides — follow consistently when proofreading articles, newsletters, or web content in an entry-level editing role.","Written drafts and articles — prepare short-form text such as news briefs or newsletter items under editorial direction in a media organization.","Active listening and note-taking — apply during editorial meetings and author conferences to accurately capture feedback and revision instructions."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Grammar, style, and factual accuracy — independently review and correct across a steady volume of copy in a digital or print publishing environment.","Reference databases and primary sources — routinely consult to verify statistics, dates, and claims in feature articles with minimal supervisory oversight.","Manuscripts and submitted content — evaluate for structure, voice, and audience fit, then communicate revision recommendations directly to authors.","Content ideas and editorial pitches — develop and refine by applying knowledge of audience demographics and platform requirements in a media organization.","Copy for multiple content formats — rewrite and edit to improve readability and consistency across web, print, and social media channels with reduced oversight.","Publication production schedules — monitor and coordinate artwork, layout, and typesetting tasks to support on-time delivery within budget in a mid-size editorial team.","Feature articles, editorials, and web content — write independently to fill editorial gaps or meet specific coverage needs in a newsroom or content studio.","Graphics and photo imaging software — apply to review and approve visual assets for editorial accuracy and style compliance during production cycles.","Junior writers and fact-checkers — provide structured feedback and day-to-day guidance as an established member of an editorial team.","Competing editorial priorities — manage by applying time management techniques to balance multiple assignments against publication deadlines."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex or high-stakes manuscripts — evaluate autonomously for content, organization, and publishability, negotiating substantive revisions directly with authors in a professional publishing context.","Multilayered factual claims — verify across primary and secondary sources, applying advanced research judgment to ensure editorial accuracy in investigative or specialized content.","Full editorial scope — oversee independently, encompassing copy editing, structural revision, and final approval across a publication's complete content pipeline.","Non-routine editorial problems — resolve using critical thinking and deductive reasoning, such as restructuring a failing series or pivoting content strategy mid-cycle.","Publication production workflow — manage end-to-end, coordinating printers, designers, and digital teams to meet deadline and budget requirements without escalation.","Reporters and staff editors — supervise and coordinate, assigning coverage, reviewing output, and maintaining editorial standards across a full team.","Audience engagement and content strategy — develop story ideas informed by analytics, market trends, and editorial mission in a competitive media environment.","Web platform and desktop publishing tools — deploy proficiently to manage digital production, CMS workflows, and layout quality control across multiple channels.","Long-form articles, editorials, and specialized reports — write and publish to a high professional standard, adapting voice and structure to the outlet's editorial identity.","Author and contributor relationships — negotiate revision expectations and manage sensitive editorial conflicts with professionalism and persuasive communication."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Editorial vision and content strategy — define and champion at the organizational level, setting long-term direction for a publication, media brand, or content division.","Editorial standards and style policies — establish and institutionalize across an organization, ensuring consistency and integrity throughout all publication channels and teams.","Senior editors and department leads — develop and mentor, building organizational capability by coaching advanced editorial judgment and leadership skills.","Cross-functional publication production — lead at executive scale, aligning editorial, design, technology, and business teams around shared deadlines and quality standards.","Organizational editorial budgets and resource allocation — oversee and optimize, making high-stakes decisions about staffing, tooling, and production investment in a media enterprise.","Audience analytics and market intelligence — synthesize and translate into editorial strategy, directing content innovation that sustains competitive positioning and reader growth.","Complex organizational problems in editorial operations — solve through systems analysis and strategic judgment, such as redesigning workflows in response to platform disruption.","External stakeholders, contributors, and industry partners — represent the organization in negotiations, partnerships, and public forums as a principal editorial voice.","Ethical and legal editorial risks — adjudicate at the final decision-making level, applying integrity and institutional judgment on issues of accuracy, fairness, and publication liability.","Emerging editorial technologies and platforms — evaluate and lead adoption of new tools such as AI-assisted writing or multimedia production systems to advance organizational capacity."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}