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Career Guidance Skills working with computers S5.6 - using digital tools for collaboration, content creation and problem solving S5.6.2 - using word processing, publishing and presentation software Apply desktop publishing techniques
Description
Apply desktop publishing techniques to create page layouts and typographic quality text.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 25 occupations
- Total: 28 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- ImagesetterImagesetters process images and graphic templates by using phototypesetting machines. They optimise the templates for the best possible result by determining the right arrangement …
- Desktop publisherDesktop publishers are responsible for the layout of publications. They use computer software to arrange texts, photographs and other materials in a pleasing and readable finished …
- TypesetterTypesetters ensure that printed text is correctly set and visually pleasing. While typesetting was originally done manually and later employed techniques like linotype and phototyp…
Optional for
- Media scientistMedia scholars research the role and impact that media has on the society. They observe and document the usage of different kinds of media such as newspapers, radio and…
- IllustratorIllustrators provide a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text or idea. Illustrations can help clarify difficult concepts or objects that are h…
- Book editorBook editors find manuscripts that can be published. They review texts from writers to evaluate the commercial potential or they ask writers to take on projects that the publishing…
- Foreign correspondentForeign correspondents research and write news stories of international importance for newspapers, journals, magazines, radio, television and other media. They are stationed in a f…
- VloggerVloggers make online videos to talk about a wide range of subjects such as politics, fashion, economics and sports. They can relate objective facts, but often they also give…
- Graphic designerGraphic designers create text and images to communicate ideas. They make visual concepts by hand or using computer software, intended for publishing in paper or online media such a…
- Sports journalistSports journalists research and write articles about sport events and athletes for newspapers, magazines, television and other media. They conduct interviews and attend events. Inc…
- Picture editorPicture editors are responsible for the look of final photoÂgraphs to be published in a book or periodical or that are posted on the Internet. They make photo assignments,…
- Copy editorCopy editors ascertain that a text is agreeable to read. They ensure that a text adheres to the conventions of grammar and spelling. Copy editors read and revise materials…
- Publications coordinatorPublications coordinators are responsible for the production of print and online materials such as news letters, company procedures, technical documents and other publications for …
- Industrial designerAn Industrial Designer is a professional who designs and develops products that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. From consumer electronics and household appliances …
- BloggerBloggers write online articles on a wide range of subjects such as politics, fashion, economics and sports. They can relate objective facts, but often they also give their opinion……
- CartographerCartographers create maps by combining various scientific information depending on the purpose of the map (e.g., topographic, urban, or political maps). They combine the interpreta…
- Advertising copywriterAdvertising copywriters are responsible for the written or verbal design of advertisements and commercials. They write slogans, catchphrases, etc. Advertising copywriters work clos…
- ColumnistColumnists research and write opinion pieces about news events for newspapers, journals, magazines and other media. They have an area of interest and can be recognised by their wri…
- Editor-in-chiefEditors-in-chief oversee the production of news stories for newspapers, magazines, journals and other media. They manage the day-to-day operations of a publication and make sure it…
- Creative directorCreative directors manage the team that is responsible for the creation of advertisements and commercials. They oversee the whole creation process. Creative directors pitch the des…
- Entertainment journalistEntertainment journalists research and write articles about cultural and social events for newspapers, magazines, television and other media. They conduct interviews with artists a…
- Crime journalistCrime journalists research and write articles about criminal events for newspapers, magazines, television and other media. They conduct interviews and attend court hearings. Other …
- Business journalistBusiness journalists research and write articles about economy and economic events for newspapers, magazines, television and other media. They conduct interviews and attend events.…
- Book publisherBook publishers are responsible for the selection of new materials. They decide which manuscripts, that the book editor has provided, are being published. Book publishers oversee t…
- Political journalistPolitical journalists research and write articles about politics and politicians for newspapers, magazines, television and other media. They conduct interviews and attend events. O…
- CartoonistA Cartoonist is a visual artist who creates humorous, satirical, or thought-provoking illustrations, often accompanied by captions or dialogue. These drawings appear in newspapers,…
- Magazine editorMagazine editors decide which stories are interesting enough and will be covered in the magazine. They assign journalists to each item. Magazine editors determine the length of eac…
- CriticCritics write reviews of literary, musical and artistic works, restaurants, movies, television programs and other themes for newspapers, journals, magazines, radio, television and …
Related skills
- Desktop publishing
- Copyright legislation
- Apply grammar and spelling rules
- Proofread text
- Consult information sources
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Perform image editing
- Develop professional network
- Writing techniques
- Check correctness of information
- Follow the news
Last updated on February 18, 2026
