Editors

Does not pass

• Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.9% of the role's time · $789M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

• Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.9% of the role's time · $630M

• Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.7% of the role's time · $617M · waiting on a check

• Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.8% of the role's time · $545M

• Write text, such as stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.8% of the role's time · $540M

• Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.2% of the role's time · $492M

• Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $434M

• Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $428M

• Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $407M

• Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $400M

• Select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services, based on assessment of items' significance and interest value.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $371M

• Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 4.0% of the role's time · $319M

• Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.7% of the role's time · $296M

• Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $262M · waiting on a check

• Meet frequently with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing directors, and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $223M

• Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $207M

• Direct the policies and departments of newspapers, magazines and other publishing establishments.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.6% of the role's time · $204M

• Arrange for copyright permissions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.8% of the role's time · $66.2M

• Interview and hire writers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, and payments for authors or freelancers.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $60.3M

• Read material to determine index items and arrange them alphabetically or topically, indicating page or chapter location.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $54.9M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check