Desktop publishing

Description

The creation of documents using page layout skills on a computer. Desktop publishing software can generate layouts and produce typographic quality text and images.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 4 occupations
  • Optional in 23 occupations
  • Total: 27 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Graphic designer
    Graphic 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…
  • Desktop publisher
    Desktop 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 …
  • Editorial assistant
    Editorial assistants support the editorial staff at all stages of the publication process of newspapers, websites, online newsletters, books, and journals. They collect, verify, pr…
  • Creative director
    Creative 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…

Optional for

  • Illustrator
    Illustrators 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 editor
    Book 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 correspondent
    Foreign correspondents research and write news stories of international importance for newspapers, journals, magazines, radio, television and other media. They are stationed in a f…
  • Advertising manager
    Advertising managers perform the implementation of the advertising initiatives planned in the strategic marketing plan. They organise and prepare the resources needed to launch adv…
  • Vlogger
    Vloggers 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…
  • Public relations manager
    Public relations managers strive to convey and maintain a desired image or reputation of a company, individual, governmental institution, or organisation in general to the public a…
  • Sports journalist
    Sports 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 editor
    Picture editors are responsible for the look of final photo­graphs to be published in a book or periodical or that are posted on the Internet. They make photo assignments,…
  • Copy editor
    Copy 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 coordinator
    Publications coordinators are responsible for the production of print and online materials such as news letters, company procedures, technical documents and other publications for …
  • Blogger
    Bloggers 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……
  • Cartographer
    Cartographers 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 copywriter
    Advertising copywriters are responsible for the written or verbal design of advertisements and commercials. They write slogans, catchphrases, etc. Advertising copywriters work clos…
  • Columnist
    Columnists 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-chief
    Editors-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…
  • Entertainment journalist
    Entertainment journalists research and write articles about cultural and social events for newspapers, magazines, television and other media. They conduct interviews with artists a…
  • Crime journalist
    Crime journalists research and write articles about criminal events for newspapers, magazines, television and other media. They conduct interviews and attend court hearings. Other …
  • Business journalist
    Business journalists research and write articles about economy and economic events for newspapers, magazines, television and other media. They conduct interviews and attend events.…
  • Book publisher
    Book 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 journalist
    Political journalists research and write articles about politics and politicians for newspapers, magazines, television and other media. They conduct interviews and attend events. O…
  • Cartoonist
    A 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 editor
    Magazine 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…
  • Critic
    Critics write reviews of literary, musical and artistic works, restaurants, movies, television programs and other themes for newspapers, journals, magazines, radio, television and …

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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