Low to No Risk

15

Moderate Risk

3

High Risk

1

Extreme Risk

1

• 1.8Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
• 1.7Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.
• 2.2Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.
• 0.8Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
• 1.5Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.
• 2.2Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.
• 1.2Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
• 1Meet frequently with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing directors, and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.
• 1.5Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.
• 1.2Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher.
• 1.2Select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services, based on assessment of items' significance and interest value.
• 1.2Interview and hire writers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, and payments for authors or freelancers.
• 0.5Direct the policies and departments of newspapers, magazines and other publishing establishments.
• 1Arrange for copyright permissions.
• 2.1Write text, such as stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.

10.0% of Editors tasks can be automated with AI or robotics