How do they match: Desktop Publishers

  • Electronic Console Display Operator
  • Electronic Imager
  • Electronic Pagination System Operator
  • Electronic Prepress Operator
  • Electronic Prepress System Operator
  • Electronic Publisher
  • Electronic Publishing Specialist

  • Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.
  • Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
  • Import text and art elements, such as electronic clip art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
  • Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
  • Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
  • View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.

  • Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
  • Operate computers or computerized equipment.
  • Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements.