Job responsibilities. Carries out technical editing of publications in order to ensure their high-quality printing performance. Participates in the development of artistic and technical design publications. In accordance with the nature of the publications, he clarifies the structure of the manuscript, checks the correctness of its structure (breaking down into sections, parts, chapters, etc.) and the subordination of headings in the table of contents. Determines the technical suitability of the original for typesetting. Makes markup of the original publication, indicates the typing technique, the order of illustrations and design elements of publications. Prepares layouts for the artistic and technical design of complex publications, complex in terms of the construction of strips (tables, drawings, ornaments). Checks the author's original illustrations in order to determine the possibility of using them to create originals suitable for printing reproduction, and determines technological features their manufacture. Draws up technical publishing specifications and monitors the implementation of instructions for the printing design of the printed publication. Checks and processes proof prints, evaluates the quality of the set, the composition of each strip and spread. Monitors compliance by printing companies with the requirements established by the specifications, gives appropriate instructions for correcting errors and shortcomings in technical design made during typing. Handles the proofreading of proof prints of illustrations, pastes them in the order of numbering. Eliminates violations caused by text changes by the editor, checks the table of contents with the text, checks the correct construction of headings and their font design, marks out inserts. Together with the art editor prepares the cover (binding) for printing. Checks and completes publication output data. Views signal copies, checks the quality of printing, binding and finishing works. Takes measures to improve the printing performance of publications in the manufacture of circulation.

Must know: methods of technical editing of scientific and methodological literature, information and regulatory materials; technical rules preparation and markup of text originals for book and magazine publications, preparation and design of original illustrations; the procedure for compiling a technical publishing specification, projects for the artistic and technical design of publications; rules for preparing a manuscript for submission to production, proofreading prints for printing; standards and specifications artistic and technical design of publications; typographic fonts and rules for their use; procedure for calculating the volume of publications; planning and accounting units of measurement of publishing and printing products; standard proof marks and designations; current regulations for technical editing; technology of printing production; economics and organization of printing production; basics of labor organization and labor legislation; labor protection rules and regulations.

Qualification requirements. Higher professional education without presenting requirements for work experience or secondary vocational education and work experience in the specialty for at least 3 years.

I. General provisions

1. The technical editor belongs to the category of specialists.

2. A person who has higher professional education without presenting requirements for work experience or secondary vocational education and work experience in the specialty for at least 3 years is appointed to the position of technical editor.

3. Appointment to the position of a technical editor and dismissal from it is carried out by order of the director of the enterprise on the proposal of the head of the editorial and publishing department.

4. The technical editor must know:

4.1. Methods of technical editing of scientific and methodological literature, information and regulatory materials.

4.2. Technical rules for the preparation and marking of text originals for book and magazine publications, the preparation and design of original illustrations.

4.3. The procedure for compiling a technical publishing specification, projects for the artistic and technical design of publications.

4.4. Rules for preparing drawings for delivery to production, proofreading prints for printing.

4.5. Standards and specifications for the artistic and technical design of publications.

4.6. Planning and accounting units of measurement of publishing and printing products.

4.7. Standard proof marks and designations.

4.8. Current regulations for technical editing.

4.9. Technology of printing production.

4.10. Economics and organization of printing production.

4.11. Fundamentals of labor organization and labor legislation.

4.12. Rules and norms of labor protection.

6. During the absence of the technical editor (vacation, illness, etc.), his duties are performed by a person appointed in the prescribed manner. This person acquires the appropriate rights and is responsible for the high-quality and timely performance of the duties assigned to him.

II. Job Responsibilities

Technical editor:

1. Carries out technical editing of publications in order to ensure their high-quality printing performance.

2. Participates in the development of projects for the artistic and technical design of publications.

3. In accordance with the nature of the publications, he clarifies the structure of the manuscript, checks the correctness of its structure (breaking down into sections, parts, chapters, etc.) and the subordination of headings in the table of contents.

4. Determines the technical suitability of the original for the set.

5. Makes markup of the original publication, indicates the typing technique, the order of illustrations and design elements of publications.

6. Prepares layouts for the artistic and technical design of complex publications, complex in terms of the construction of strips (tables, drawings, ornaments).

7. Checks the author's original illustrations in order to establish the possibility of their use to create originals suitable for printing reproduction, and determines the technological features of their production.

8. Draws up technical publishing specifications and controls the implementation of instructions for the printing design of the printed publication.

9. Checks and processes proofs, evaluates the quality of the set, the composition of each strip and spread.

10. Monitors the compliance of printing companies with the requirements established by the specifications, gives appropriate instructions for correcting mistakes made during typing and technical design shortcomings.

11. Processes the proofreading of proof prints of illustrations, pastes them in the order of numbering.

12. Eliminates violations caused by text changes by the editor, checks the table of contents with the text, checks the correct construction of headings and their font design, marks out inserts.

13. Together with the art editor prepares the cover (binding) for printing.

14. Checks and completes publication output.

15. Looks through signal copies, checks the quality of printing, binding and finishing works.

16. Takes measures to improve the printing performance of publications in the production of circulation.

III. Rights

The technical editor has the right to:

1. Get acquainted with the draft decisions of the management of the editorial and publishing department related to its activities.

2. Make proposals for improving the work related to the provisions of this responsibilities.

3. Within the limits of its competence, report to the immediate supervisor about all the shortcomings identified in the course of the performance of their duties, and make proposals for their elimination.

4. Involve all (individual) specialists of the editorial and publishing department in solving the tasks assigned to it.

5. Require the management of the editorial and publishing department to assist in the performance of their duties and rights.

IV. Responsibility

The technical editor is responsible for:

1. For improper performance or non-performance of their official duties under this job description- within the limits determined by the current labor legislation of the Russian Federation.

2. For offenses committed in the course of carrying out their activities - within the limits determined by the current administrative, criminal and civil law Russian Federation.

3. For causing material damage - within the limits determined by the current labor and civil legislation of the Russian Federation.

We bring to your attention a typical example of a job description for a technical editor, a sample of 2019. should include the following sections: general position, official duties technical editor, technical editor's rights, technical editor's responsibility.

Job description of a technical editor belongs to the section Qualification characteristics positions of employees employed in research institutions, design, technological, design and survey organizations".

The job description of a technical editor should include the following items:

Job Responsibilities of a Technical Editor

1) Job responsibilities. Carries out technical editing of publications in order to ensure their high-quality printing performance. Participates in the development of projects for the artistic and technical design of publications. In accordance with the nature of the publications, he clarifies the structure of the manuscript, checks the correctness of its structure (breaking down into sections, parts, chapters, etc.) and the subordination of headings in the table of contents. Determines the technical suitability of the original for typesetting. Makes markup of the original publication, indicates the typing technique, the order of illustrations and design elements of publications. Prepares layouts for the artistic and technical design of complex publications, complex in terms of the construction of strips (tables, drawings, ornaments). Checks the author's original illustrations in order to establish the possibility of using them to create originals suitable for printing reproduction, and determines the technological features of their production. Draws up technical publishing specifications and monitors the implementation of instructions for the printing design of the printed publication. Checks and processes proof prints, evaluates the quality of the set, the composition of each strip and spread. Monitors compliance by printing companies with the requirements established by the specifications, gives appropriate instructions for correcting errors and shortcomings in technical design made during typing. Handles the proofreading of proof prints of illustrations, pastes them in the order of numbering. Eliminates violations caused by text changes by the editor, checks the table of contents with the text, checks the correct construction of headings and their font design, marks out inserts. Together with the art editor prepares the cover (binding) for printing. Checks and completes publication output data. Looks through signal copies, checks the quality of printing, stitching, binding and finishing works. Takes measures to improve the printing performance of publications in the manufacture of circulation.

The tech editor needs to know

2) The technical editor in the performance of his duties must know: methods of technical editing of scientific - methodical literature, information and normative materials; technical rules for the preparation and marking of text originals for book and magazine publications, the preparation and design of original illustrations; the procedure for drawing up a technical publishing specification, projects of artistic and technical design of publications; rules for preparing a manuscript for submission to production, proofreading prints for printing; standards and specifications for the artistic and technical design of publications; typographic fonts and rules for their use; procedure for calculating the volume of publications; planning - accounting units of measurement of publishing and printing products; standard proof marks and designations; current regulations for technical editing; technology of printing production; economics and organization of printing production; basics of labor organization and labor legislation; labor protection rules and regulations.

Requirements for the qualification of a technical editor

3) Qualification requirements. Higher vocational education without presenting requirements for work experience or secondary vocational education and work experience in the specialty for at least 3 years.

1. General Provisions

1. A person who has a higher professional education without presenting requirements for work experience or secondary vocational education and at least 3 years of work experience in the specialty is accepted for the position of technical editor.

2. The technical editor is hired and dismissed by the director of the organization.

3. The technical editor must know:

• methods of technical editing of scientific and methodological literature, information and regulatory materials;
• technical rules for the preparation and marking of text originals for book and magazine publications, the preparation and design of original illustrations;
• the procedure for compiling a technical publishing specification, projects for the artistic and technical design of publications;
• rules for preparing a manuscript for submission to production, proofreading prints for printing;
• standards and specifications for the artistic and technical design of publications;
• typographic fonts and rules for their use;
• procedure for calculating the volume of publications;
• planning and accounting units of measurement of publishing and printing products;
• standard proof marks and designations;
• current regulations for technical editing;
• technology of printing production;
• economics and organization of printing production;
• basics of labor organization and labor legislation;
• rules and norms of labor protection, safety measures, industrial sanitation and fire protection.

4. In its activities, the technical editor is guided by:

• the legislation of the Russian Federation,
• Charter of the organization,
• orders and orders of the director of the organization,
• this job description,
• The internal labor regulations of the organization.

5. The technical editor reports directly to ______________ (specify position).

6. During the absence of the technical editor (business trip, vacation, illness, etc.), his duties are performed by a person appointed by the director of the organization in the prescribed manner, who acquires the appropriate rights, duties and is responsible for the performance of the duties assigned to him.

2. Responsibilities of the technical editor

Technical editor:

1. Carries out technical editing of publications in order to ensure their high-quality printing performance.

2. Participates in the development of projects for the artistic and technical design of publications.

3. In accordance with the nature of the publications, he clarifies the structure of the manuscript, checks the correctness of its structure (breaking down into sections, parts, chapters, etc.) and the subordination of headings in the table of contents.

4. Determines the technical suitability of the original for the set.

5. Makes markup of the original publication, indicates the typing technique, the order of illustrations and design elements of publications.

6. Prepares layouts for the artistic and technical design of complex publications, complex in terms of the construction of strips (tables, drawings, ornaments).

7. Checks the author's original illustrations in order to establish the possibility of their use to create originals suitable for printing reproduction, and determines the technological features of their production.

8. Draws up technical publishing specifications and controls the implementation of instructions for the printing design of the printed publication.

9. Checks and processes proofs, evaluates the quality of the set, the composition of each strip and spread.

10. Monitors the compliance of printing companies with the requirements established by the specifications, gives appropriate instructions for correcting mistakes made during typing and technical design shortcomings.

11. Processes the proofreading of proof prints of illustrations, pastes them in the order of numbering.

12. Eliminates violations caused by text changes by the editor, checks the table of contents with the text, checks the correct construction of headings and their font design, marks out inserts.

13. Together with the art editor prepares the cover (binding) for printing.

14. Checks and completes publication output.

15. Looks through signal copies, checks the quality of printing, binding and finishing works.

16. Takes measures to improve the printing performance of publications in the production of circulation.

17. Complies with the Internal Labor Regulations and other local regulations organizations.

18. Complies with internal rules and regulations of labor protection, safety, industrial sanitation and fire protection.

19. Ensures cleanliness and order in his workplace.

20. Performs within employment contract orders of employees to whom he is subordinate in accordance with this instruction.

3. Rights of the technical editor

The technical editor has the right to:

1. Submit proposals for consideration by the director of the organization:

• to improve the work related to the duties provided for in this instruction,
• on the encouragement of distinguished workers subordinate to him,
• on bringing to material and disciplinary responsibility of employees subordinate to him who violated production and labor discipline.

2. Request from structural divisions and employees of the organization the information necessary for him to perform his duties.

3. Get acquainted with the documents that define his rights and obligations in his position, the criteria for assessing the quality of performance of official duties.

4. Get acquainted with the draft decisions of the organization's management regarding its activities.

5. Require the management of the organization to provide assistance, including the provision of organizational and technical conditions and the execution of established documents necessary for the performance of official duties.

6. Other rights established by the current labor legislation.

4. Responsibility of the technical editor

The technical editor is responsible in the following cases:

1. For improper performance or non-performance of their official duties provided for by this job description - within the limits established by the labor legislation of the Russian Federation.

2. For offenses committed in the course of their activities - within the limits established by the current administrative, criminal and civil legislation of the Russian Federation.

3. For causing material damage to the organization - within the limits established by the current labor and civil legislation of the Russian Federation.

Technical editor job description - sample 2019. Duties of a technical editor, rights of a technical editor, responsibility of a technical editor.

Qualification directory of positions of managers, specialists and other employees
(approved by the Decree of the Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation of August 21, 1998 N 37)

Technical editor

Job responsibilities. Carries out technical editing of publications in order to ensure their high-quality printing performance. Participates in the development of projects for the artistic and technical design of publications. In accordance with the nature of the publications, he clarifies the structure of the manuscript, checks the correctness of its structure (breaking down into sections, parts, chapters, etc.) and the subordination of headings in the table of contents. Determines the technical suitability of the original for typesetting. Makes markup of the original publication, indicates the typing technique, the order of illustrations and design elements of publications. Prepares layouts for the artistic and technical design of complex publications, complex in terms of the construction of strips (tables, drawings, ornaments). Checks the author's original illustrations in order to establish the possibility of using them to create originals suitable for printing reproduction, and determines the technological features of their production. Draws up technical publishing specifications and monitors the implementation of instructions for the printing design of the printed publication. Checks and processes proof prints, evaluates the quality of the set, the composition of each strip and spread. Monitors compliance by printing companies with the requirements established by the specifications, gives appropriate instructions for correcting errors and shortcomings in technical design made during typing. Handles the proofreading of proof prints of illustrations, pastes them in the order of numbering. Eliminates violations caused by text changes by the editor, checks the table of contents with the text, checks the correct construction of headings and their font design, marks out inserts. Together with the art editor prepares the cover (binding) for printing. Checks and completes publication output data. Views signal copies, checks the quality of printing, binding and finishing works. Takes measures to improve the printing performance of publications in the manufacture of circulation.

Must know: methods of technical editing of scientific and methodological literature, information and regulatory materials; technical rules for the preparation and marking of text originals for book and magazine publications, the preparation and design of original illustrations; the procedure for compiling a technical publishing specification, projects for the artistic and technical design of publications; rules for preparing a manuscript for submission to production, proofreading prints for printing; standards and specifications for the artistic and technical design of publications; typographic fonts and rules for their use; procedure for calculating the volume of publications; planning and accounting units of measurement of publishing and printing products; standard proof marks and designations; current regulations for technical editing; technology of printing production; economics and organization of printing production; basics of labor organization and labor legislation; labor protection rules and regulations.

Qualification requirements. Higher vocational education without presenting requirements for work experience or secondary vocational education and work experience in the specialty for at least 3 years.

Every day we read various texts - articles in newspapers and magazines, small notes, textbooks, manuals, books, documents. All this, after writing, is not immediately published or goes to press. Creation, editing - the stages of the appearance of the finished text. What is meant by the last term? What types of editing exist and what is their essence?

Concept of editing

"Editing" came from Latin. There is such a word as redactus in it. Its meaning is "put in order". In Russian, "editing" refers to multidimensional concepts. It has several meanings:

1. Editing is primarily called the correction of the written text, the elimination of spelling, punctuation, stylistic errors. Also, this word is understood as a change in the design of the document (change of font, indents and other technical parameters of the text, division into columns).
2. There is another definition. Editing is kind professional activity. In means mass media there are editors who are preparing for the publication of printed publications.

Types of editing and their definitions

Editing can be divided into 2 types. These are general, also called universal, and special. The first type of editing is complete system editor's work on the text. In the course of the correction, the written is improved, spelling and repetition of words are eliminated.

Special editing is the work on the text from any special side, for the evaluation and analysis of which there is not enough general knowledge. This work can be done by editors who are deep specialists in a particular field of knowledge to which the corrected text or document belongs. Special editing has a classification. It is subdivided into:

• literary;
• scientific;
• artistic and technical.

Literary editing

Literary editing is a process in which the literary form of the text or work being checked is analyzed, evaluated and improved. The editor does the following:

• corrects lexical errors;
• brings the style of the text to perfection;
• eliminates logical errors, improves the form of the text (breaks into paragraphs, chapters or combines fragments);
• shortens the text while maintaining the semantic content;
• checks the factual material (dates, names, citations, statistical values).

Scientific editing

A huge number of books, articles written on certain scientific topics(for example, medical). Often the authors are not specialists. Reputable publishing houses use the services of scientific editors. These people check the text from the scientific side, eliminate any inaccuracies, remove irrelevant and false information.

It should be noted that the names of scientific editors in books and journals are indicated on title page in accordance with the requirements of publishing standards. The mark that a scientific editor was involved in the project serves as a guarantee High Quality text, the veracity of the information presented.

Artistic and technical editing

Artistic editing in reputable publishing houses is performed by art editors. They are engaged in the design of the cover and the entire magazine, newspaper or book, the selection of images and color schemes. Thus, artistic editing is a process in which the design of the publication is developed, sketches, layouts, illustrations are created, analyzed and evaluated from an artistic and printing point of view.

There is also such a thing as technical editing. In the course of it, they correct technical specifications typing and layout, if necessary, change fonts, their sizes, indents, line spacing, add numbered and for ease of perception of information.

Modern editing capabilities

Almost all modern people can no longer imagine their lives without computers. This technique is available both in housing and in educational institutions and in various organizations and companies. With the help of computers, a variety of texts are created: articles, abstracts, diplomas and documents. Developed great amount programs that open up wide possibilities for editing.

One of the famous computer programs- This Microsoft Word. With it, you can not only type text, but also edit files, arrange them properly:

• remove spelling and (in the text they are underlined by default with red and green wavy lines);
• change the size of the margins, select the appropriate page settings (portrait or landscape orientation);
• add various underlines, highlight text in the right places with different colors, quickly insert bullets and numbering;
• divide the text into columns, insert tables, charts, graphs, images, add footnotes, hyperlinks.

Quite often, in the process of work, users are faced with the need to edit. This format is common and popular. To edit such files created special programs. They allow users to delete unnecessary pages, highlight important points bright color, move text and graphic blocks. Editing "pdf" with the help of programs is very easy, because their interface is intuitive. All necessary tools are displayed in the programs on the panels.

In conclusion, it should be noted that editing is an important process of preparing texts. It can be carried out using various computer programs. They provide users with a wide range of options. With the help of them, plain text without formatting can be turned into a properly designed business report or into a bright advertisement that attracts a resume.