Desktop Publishers

Also called: Computer Typesetter, Electronic Console Display Operator,

What they do:

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

On the job, you would:

Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.

Engineering and Technology

computers and electronics
design

Arts and Humanities

English language

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

manufacture and distribution of products

Communications

multimedia

Basic Skills

thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
reading work related information

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Ideas and Logic

order or arrange things
come up with lots of ideas

Verbal

read and understand what is written
listen and understand what people say

Visual Understanding

quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
see hidden patterns

People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Dependability
Innovation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative

You might use software like this on the job:

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Desktop publishing software

Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Publisher

associate's degree
bachelor's degree

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$45,390

$23,850

$78,190