Proofreader / Copy Marker

Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Copy Editor; Copyholder; Editorial Assistant; News Copy Editor; Proofer; Proofreader; Typesetter

Tasks

• Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
• Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
• Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
• Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
• Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
• Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
• Consult with authors and editors regarding manuscript changes and suggestions.
• Archive documents, conduct research, and read copy, using the internet and various computer programs.
• Write original content, such as headlines, cutlines, captions, and cover copy.

Knowledge

• English Language
• Communications and Media
• Computers and Electronics

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Speaking
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking

Abilities

• Written Comprehension
• Near Vision
• Oral Comprehension
• Written Expression
• Oral Expression
• Problem Sensitivity
• Deductive Reasoning
• Perceptual Speed
• Information Ordering
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity