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Book or Script Editor

OFO Code: 264102

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
264102
Occupation
Book or Script Editor
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
2641 · Authors and Related Writers

Official description
Authors and related writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches, manuals, specifications and other non-journalistic articles (excluding material for newspapers, magazines and other periodicals) for publication or presentation.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Dramaturge

  • Conceiving, writing and editing novels, plays, scripts, poetry and other material for publication or presentation
  • Writing scripts and continuities and preparing programmes for stage, film, radio and television productions
  • Selecting material for publication, checking style, grammar and accuracy of content, arranging for any necessary revisions and checks proof copies before printing
  • Writing brochures, handbooks and similar technical publications
  • Conducting research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information
  • Analyzing material, such as specifications, notes and drawings, and writing manuals, user guides and other documents to explain clearly and concisely the installation, operation and maintenance of software, electronic, mechanical and other equipment;

2. Demand status

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