Editors
SOC Code: 27-3041
Editorss read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 81.6/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Writing, Reading Comprehension.
AI-Proof Score: 81.6 — Very High
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Median Salary
$75,260
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Job Growth
0.6%
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Training Time
Considerable preparation (2-4 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 4 / 5
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Training Cost
~$40,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Writing
- •Active Listening
- •Critical Thinking
- •Speaking
- •Time Management
Common Tasks
- ✓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.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation