Group
Occupation
232333 Print or Digital Content Editor
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
232333 Print or Digital Content Editor
Plans and directs editing of content, such as newspapers, magazines, journals, websites, blogs, and social media, in accordance with editorial policies and guidelines and accepted rules of grammar, style, and format prior to publishing.
Book and Script Editors are excluded from this occupation. Book and Script Editors are included in Occupation 232232 Book or Script Editor.
Specialisations
- News Editor
- Subeditor
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Proofreads and edits content for accuracy, clarity, and style, including correcting grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and punctuation errors
- Identifies topics that are relevant to the publication's audience and assigns them to writers
- Verifies information with reliable sources to ensure all content is accurate and backed up by evidence
- Collaborates closely with writers to help them improve their writing skills and to provide feedback on their work
- Conducts regular digital content audits to identify areas for improvements and implement content updates accordingly
- Monitors and analyses performance metrics in digital content to gain insights into content effectiveness