Functions of the Editor of the University Publishing House: from Regulations to Modern Realities

The relevance of the research is due to the change and expansion of the functions of the editor in modern publishing at the university. The article compares the functions of the editor, reflected in the regulations and the Atlas of Professions, in popular and professional reference literature and the representation of university publishing house staff and university students as future specialists. According to experts developing the passport of professions of the future, the attitude towards the profession of an editor as “outgoing” has been revealed. It is determined that the modern duties of the editor do not always comply with Russian legislation, at the same time, the professional functions of the editor are continuously being transformed due to the increase in tasks.