VISUAL EDITOR AND RESEARCHER SPECIALIZATION | Austin Community College District

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingTime ManagementQuality Control AnalysisComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

English LanguageCommunications and MediaAdministration and ManagementAdministrativeEducation and Training

Abilities

Written ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionFluency of IdeasNear VisionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityCategory FlexibilityOriginality

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 au
Respond to questions from the public.
Write text, such as headlines, stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.

Technology

Document management softwareVideo creation and editing softwareComputer based training softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing software

Tools

Desktop computersDigital still camerasDigital video camerasLaptop computersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPrecision rulersTeleconferencing equipmentUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesVideo editing equipmentVideoconferencing equipment

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium27-3041.00	Editors	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Grammar, style, and factual accuracy — independently review and correct across a steady volume of copy in a digital or print publishing environment.
Reference databases and primary sources — routinely consult to verify statistics, dates, and claims in feature articles with minimal supervisory oversight.
Manuscripts and submitted content — evaluate for structure, voice, and audience fit, then communicate revision recommendations directly to authors.
Content ideas and editorial pitches — develop and refine by applying knowledge of audience demographics and platform requirements in a media organization.
Copy for multiple content formats — rewrite and edit to improve readability and consistency across web, print, and social media channels with reduced oversight.
Publication production schedules — monitor and coordinate artwork, layout, and typesetting tasks to support on-time delivery within budget in a mid-size editorial team.
Feature articles, editorials, and web content — write independently to fill editorial gaps or meet specific coverage needs in a newsroom or content studio.
Graphics and photo imaging software — apply to review and approve visual assets for editorial accuracy and style compliance during production cycles.
Junior writers and fact-checkers — provide structured feedback and day-to-day guidance as an established member of an editorial team.
Competing editorial priorities — manage by applying time management techniques to balance multiple assignments against publication deadlines.

Course Pathway

19 courses in this program

119 courses