Book or Script Editor
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 23Cultural and Social Professionals
- Minor group
- 231Arts and Media Professionals
- Unit group
- 2312Authors, and Book and Script Editors
Description
Evaluates manuscripts of books or scripts to determine suitability for publication or production, and edits and supervises material in preparation for publication or for film, television, audio or live performance productions.
Specialisations
- Script Coordinator
Unit group
2312 · Authors, and Book and Script EditorsDescription
Write, edit and evaluate literary works for publication and scripts for film, television, audio and live performance productions.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 1
Australia
1
Tasks
Tasks include
- Provides feedback and helps with the structure and organisation of a manuscript
- Proofreads manuscripts for clarity and coherence
- Evaluates manuscripts for publication or production suitability
- Provides feedback to Authors to improve drafts and produce a final version of the book
- Provides feedback to screenwriters to improve drafts and produce a final version of the screenplay or script
- Coordinates with designers and Illustrators to support production
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/2/23/231/2312
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.