Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type ___
approve proofs submitted by composing room prior
to publication production. Develop story or content
ideas, considering reader or audience appeal. Oversee
publication production, including artwork, layout,
computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adher-
ence to deadlines and budget requirements. Confer
with management and editorial staff members regard-
ing placement and emphasis of developing news sto-
ries. Assign topics, events, and stories to individual
writers or reporters for coverage. Read, evaluate, and
edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for pub-
lication and confer with authors regarding changes in
content, style or organization, or publication. Mon-
itor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization
of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone
contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other
reporters. Meet frequently with artists, typesetters,
layout personnel, marketing directors, and produc-
tion managers to discuss projects and resolve prob-
lems. Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and
other editors. Make manuscript acceptance or revi-
sion recommendations to the publisher. Select local,
state, national, and international news items received
from wire services based on assessment of items’ sig-
nifi cance and interest value. Interview and hire writ-
ers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, and
payments for authors or freelancers. Direct the poli-
cies and departments of newspapers, magazines, and
other publishing establishments. Arrange for copy-
right permissions. Read material to determine index
items and arrange them alphabetically or topically,
indicating page or chapter location.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 03. Arts and Com-
munication. Work Group: 03.02. Writing and Edit-
ing. Ot her Jobs in " is Work Group: Copy Writers;
Poets, Lyricists, and Creative Writers; Technical
Writers; Writers and Authors.
Skills: Writing; Reading Comprehension; Active
Listening; Judgment and Decision Making; Time
Management; Critical # inking; Persuasion; Active
Learning.
Education and Training Programs: Mass Commu-
nication/Media Studies; Journalism; Broadcast Jour-
nalism; Publishing; Communication, Journalism,
and Related Programs, Other; Family and Consumer
Sciences/Human Sciences Communication; Creative
Writing; Technica l a nd Business Writing; Business/
Corporate Communications. Related Knowledge/
Courses: Communications and Media; History and
Archeology; Geography; English Language; Sales
and Marketing; Clerical Practices.
Work Env ironment : Indoors; sitting; using hands
on objects, tools, or controls; repetitive motions.Education Teachers, Postsecondary
! e primary personality type for this occupation is Social.
Look for the description among the Social jobs.Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
! e primary personality type for this occupation is Social.
Look for the description among the Social jobs.English Language and Literature
Teachers, Postsecondary
! e primary personality type for this occupation is Social.
Look for the description among the Social jobs.Fashion Designers
! Personality Code: AER
! Education/Training Required: Associate
degree
! Annual Earnings: $62,810
! Beginning Wage: $31,340
! Earnings Growth Potential: Very high
! Growth: 5.0%
! Annual Job Openings: 1,968
! Self-Employed: 23.6%
! Part-Time: 16.7%